Corn Kitchen at Paris Expo Demonstrates Uplifting Food Aids
In Paris the corn kitchen exhibit shows American corn meal flour hominy and grits supplied by U S manufacturers. Four cooks prepare dishes while newspapers urge visitors to learn and for France to adopt corn foods. Charles R Dodge directs the agricultural display and lobbies Washington for support. The exhibit aims to boost corn use across Europe and ensure ample supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S& Carp
Galesburg
Paris
Mr. Snow
Chio
Commission
Paria
Charles R. Dodge
Carr
Washington
Decrease in Manila Imports Reported for 1900 First Quarter
The War Department divisions of customs and insular affairs announce a $787,060 drop in Manila imports for the first three months of 1900 versus 1899. January 1900 imports were $1,497,083. February 1900 $608,358. March 1900 $1,890,935, with per-country totals led by Hong Kong and Spain over the United States.
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Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Manila
Austria
Australia
Melgium
Chinese Empire
British East Indies
Egypt
England
France
China
Germany
Holland
Hong Kong
Italy
Jepen
Spain
Switzerland
United States
United Mates
Baglaad
Leather trade battle shifts in U S market
An unnamed speaker argues American leather makers face stiff competition from Britain. He notes U S consumption of London goods, Britain encroaching on U S prices, and the need to improve finishing to match British efficiency. He warns that U S tanners export raw hides while undercutting domestic trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Americas
London
Bayle
Letters From Distant Outpost Describe Philippine Life
A June 1800 letter from Cottabato speaks of heat and nightly rain, local geography, and a nearby fort. It describes Filipino and Chinese workers, poverty among the Tedorites, river life, markets, livestock, and the impact of war on daily living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottabato
P. I
Zamboanga
Manils
40Th
Batailica
Arass
Co. A
A Narrative of Village Life and Labor Conditions
The fragment describes a community with women carrying baskets on their heads to market, cooking with improvised furnaces, and eating on the floor with fingers. Cattle and small horses are scarce and of limited use to farmers. Mentions Vernis First, Co. B, Slat U. S. V.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere
Deelay
Vernis First. Co. B. Slat U. 8. V
Emulating German Education for Industrial Power
J C Moneghan former U S consul at Chematta urged Albany graduates to embrace Germany style industrial education. He credited schools from industrial art to technical institutes with welding fragmented states into a modern, prosperous empire and praised the schoolmaster's role in national progress.
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Albany
N. Y
J. C. Moneghan
United States
Chematts
Germany
Europe
Ludwighefen
Lear
Tiie
Caro
Jhe
United En
India
Nasognen
Ene
Napoleon
Chaos in Postal Service Sparks Global Concern
Fragmentary report notes turmoil in London's postal service and its impact on mail delivery. Authorities fear disruption could affect cities worldwide as reforms are debated and uncertain timelines emerge.
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Peta Kitchen
Avery Mar
Mae Mile
Oor
Philippines
Chineman
Tamantacky
Philippine Islands
Echoe
California
G& Moneghan
Chematta
London Postal Service
Com
Nersville
Harding & Mill
A. Rothermel and
J. W. Williams
Tral Avenue
Walker's
Dianer
Walker
Weat Sth Street
J. B. Young
Tcrecung Pisce
Ade
Vor
Ghrisher
S ! Central Avenue
Coee Eee
Georg Bee
Perees
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