Scarcely a Man in the Boston Leather Trade
Ezra Simpkins, a restless but loyal figure, departs the leather business after a failed start in packing. His adventures include Cuba a misadventure as a press correspondent, a dramatic mock execution, and a return to life with wealth in New York. The tale dispels his legend with sharp humor and a portrait of his father Jeremiah Simpkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Simpkins
Boston
Jeremiah
Ezra
Graham & Co
Simpkins
Associated Press
State Department
Senor Simpkins
Jamaica
New York
Taking a Rest Once a Year Advice from Lorimer
In this excerpt from Let ters From a Self Made Merchant to His Son George Horace Lorimer urges workers to step away from business nightly and annual vacations to restore health. He cautions against overwork whether spent with colleagues or at home and advocates a yearly shift in routine such as fishing for a living and simple meals to refresh the mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Horace Lorimer
Pierrepont
Grace
Jim Jackson
Bears
Jim
Market values shape national prosperity in iron trade debate
A London trade review weighs Carnegie's home market thesis against foreign demand. It shows US lead in pig iron and finished steel exports in 1901 while Britain imports much foreign-made material, arguing protection and home demand sustain mills and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
England
London Tron and
Coal ‘Trades Review
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Sesseerenss
France
Alasss
Austria
Sotavae LE
Eeees Ceree
Austria-Hungary
Belgium
United Kingdom
Russia
Clevelind
Solid South hurdles Democratic bid for White House
The Boston Journal notes the Democratic plan hinges on the solid South but cites fraudulent and violent tactics as alienating the West and East. It argues that suppression laws and grandfather clauses alienate national voters and jeopardize any national victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Solid South
Shaw
Boston Journal
Doctor Cupid and the cure claim for women's nervous ailments
A prominent physician and college professor touts love as curative for certain nervous disorders in women, citing cases where happiness from falling in love supposedly strengthens the nervous system. He warns it won’t help if the body is diseased and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with testimonials from Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Walls, and Mrs. Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
United States
Dr. Pierce
Martha D. Bruce
Rochester
Wash
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Suzra
Cuba
Chicago
Jacksonville
Red Cross
Drumhead
Birds
Burgundy
Gorgon
Graham
United United States
Kingdom
Austria-Hun
Dispensary Medical Association
F C. DeWitt & Co
Central Pharmacy
Ainen
Nelief
Wrenn
Dity Drug Store
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
Ely
Pricess.co
Vin de Cinchona Co
Des Moines
Jaws
Dillon Tribune
Kentucky Avenue
Barnett
Dillon, Mont
Beaverhead County
Jas, Kirkpatriok
Railroad Avenue
W. S. Barbour
Salvation Army
Gars
San Francisco
Union Pacific
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Williams
Salt Lake City
Fontana
Morrison's
Ind Dam
Tribune
Selon, Mont
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N.Y
F.w.voauen
Gen. Mer
I, Hin
Bedrock, Salmon & Gibbonsville Stage Co
U.S. Mail
Salmon City Shoupe
Gibbonsville
Ida
Leesburg
Blackbird
Fortiey
Yellow Jacket
Silvercreek
Prairie Basin
Challis
Salmon River
Red Rock
Mont
Care Stage Co
F. W. Vogler
Gen. Mgr
Red Rock, Mont
Bon Ton Restaurant, Co. C, Ghorge
Spaulding Nurarry and Orcuano Co
Spaulding
Ill
Stockmen’s Directory
Branda
Philip Lovell
C. W. Rostfox
C. W. E. Ware
K. of BR
Steedman
Dillon
Montana
Cock An Oe
Abts
W. J
Z. B. Yearth
Alsheei, Bone Rea
Canmore, Seoy
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