Tobacco trade questions urge better Virginia crop quality
The Richmond State article discusses planting decisions for the tobacco season. It notes burley’s rise in Kentucky and changing consumer tastes, urging Virginia planters to raise less but higher quality tobacco to sustain prices. The piece also reports Oxford area activity, including tobacco sales by Bullock Mitchell and preparations by the Farmers' Alliance Tobacco Factory, plus a new passenger coach between Oxford and Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
North Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky
Prosperous Years for Eastern Cotton Mills in 1887 and 1888
Bradstreet's Journal notes a bright dividend record for principal New England cotton firms in 1887 and 1888. Fall River improved dividends while most others rose. only one of 2 dollar companies paid less in 1888 due to a fire. The report highlights widespread prosperity in cotton goods production and distribution.
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Bradstreet
New England
TNS
Fall River
Tobacco Car Load Shipped From Richmond to Danville
The Richmond and Danville depot reported heavy tobacco shipments with a full car load from Stulz Lisberger & Co the second in six months. Yesterday’s tax to the federal government topped $1200. The firm plans a new factory by April as space tightens and bricklayers double.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond & Danville
Messrs
Stulz
Danrville
Winston Tobacco Delegation Seeks Cowles Bill Support
A Winston North Carolina tobacco manufacturers delegation led by W A Whitaker arrived in Washington to press Congress for the Cowles bill. Whitaker met with Mr Randall, who favored the measure and urged presenting views to persuadable members. Cowles reported 60 to 75 Democrats in favor, with a possible small Republican shift.
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Washington
Winston
N. C
W. A. Whitaker
Lucile Tobacco Works
Congress
Cowles
Whitaker
Randall
Samoa Crisis and Court Fracas Blink in One Day
In Washington the President forwards to Congress a State and Navy Department outline of Samoa events including a Bismarck letter noting Germany’s shift to war against Samoa’s attackers and aid to Tamasese. In St Louis, Ed Kelly attacked his attorney in court after a plea for a ten year term. judge adds five extra years for assault.
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Germany
Washington
Congress
State and Navy Department
Samoa
Prince Bismark
Court von Arco
Brlin
Priese Bismarck
Apia
Manafa
Berlin
St. Louis
Kelly
Normile
Joseph Farling
Farling
Furling
Time at Hand? French Politics and the Rise of Boulanger
The Danville Register notes newspapers nationwide view Boulanger's election as the start of a movement threatening the French republic. A contemporary observer says no French government since the 18th century has lasted beyond eighteen years, suggesting political instability and a potential overthrow of the republic.
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Danville Register
Boulanger
France
Napoleon
Burbon
Louis Phillippe
Boulanger Willead
Paris
Republic
How to Advertine Warrenton Gate
Advice warns against sporadic advertising and urges regular, consistent adverts. It likens advertising to eating for health and prosperity, noting that steady effort sustains business while sporadic bursts fail. It emphasizes timing during dull periods as most effective.
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Warrenton Gate
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