The Bines fortune hinges on copper stocks and nerves
Percival Bines spots a bull market run in Consolidated and related plays. Uncle Peter backs his risk appetite with gamblers’ faith as insiders probe for a spike and a big margin strategy pushes the family into a high stakes Wall Street gamble. The scene shifts to the crowded stock exchange as the boom nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival
Uncle Peter
Peter
Council Bluffs
Dan’l J
Shepler
Daniel J. Bines
Snepler
Congress
Consolidated
Fouts
Consolidated Company
Secretany
Combine
Western Trolley
Union Cordage
Union
Federal Oil
Grandpa Cummings
Burman
Wall Street
Napoleon
Finance
Copper King
The
Stock Exchange
Faro
How the Chinook Came to Wall Street Chapter
The article recounts a stock market crash driven by a Chinook wind metaphor, detailing the rapid loss of hundreds of millions tied to Consolidated copper and related holdings. It notes insider trades, failed campaigns to control output, and a panic spreading through New York firms and investors as copper, Western Trolley, and Union Cordage suffer huge declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Rothschilds
Shepler
Federal
Consolidated Company
Shepler Group
Western Trolley
Union Cordage
Bines
Fouts & Hendricks
Consolidated
Stock Exchange
The
Bears
Co-Operative Savings Loan Offers Real Estate Terms
Notice to Borrowers announces funds available for real estate loans at 6 percent with special expense terms for borrowers with desirable security. Call at 206 South Main Street. office open evenings. Easter sales prompt at Mennonite Book Store urging early gift purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Savings & Loan Society
South Main Street
Louis M. Simpson
Low Tuesday Home Seekers Fare to Northwest Territories
Great Western Railway announces half rate tickets for homeseekers to Minnesota North Dakota and Canadian Northwest. Offer valid on the first and third Tuesdays of the year. Write FP R Mosier D PL 115 Adams Street Chicago with party number and travel date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago’ Great Western Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Canadian ‘Northwest
Adams Street
Chicago
D&w
Nervousness and mood issues among schoolchildren reported
School boards collect statistics showing a large percentage of children exhibiting nervousness melancholy low mood and occasional twitchings. Reports mention varied forms of anxiety and sadness among pupils with references to medical observations by Dr Cald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cald
Hindipo Kidney Cure advertised by local druggist
The corner druggist B D Miller at Main and St Joe streets promotes Hindipo as a new kidney cure and nerve tonic. He guarantees satisfaction or refunds the 50 cent price by mail, offering a risk free trial to prove the remedy’s effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.D. Miller
Hindipo Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic Promises Free Trial
Jof]. South Main street and St. Joe street druggist advertises Hindipo the new Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic with a positive guarantee. It costs nothing if it does not benefit you and the buyer can get a full refund. Try it today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AY. E. D. Miler
Reliab
Jof
South Main Street
St. Joe Street
Cure for cough advertised with laxative bromoquinine
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for coughs using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes a money back guarantee if it fails and includes a signature of E. W. Grove on each box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Cures Digestive Ailments
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cure stomach and liver trouble by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels without irritating them. It is said to relieve indigestion headache and chronic constipation without nauseating or griping, advertised by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orino
Houseworth Bros
Oak and Hickory Wood For Sale By Telephone Listing
Dry second growth oak and hickory wood for sale. Telephone 120 Martin and Amidon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin& Amidon
Removal Notice for Lamb to 123 West Lexington Ave
Removal notice states Lamb will move his office to 123 West Lexington Avenue after April 15, west of the Review Printing Co. First-class table indicates peara at 309 Lez egton Avenue and home phone 1277.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peara
Lezegton Avenue
Lamb
Lexington ‘Avenue
of the Review Printing Co
Mennonite Book Store Showcases Easter Novelties
The Mennonite Book Store presents an elegant assortment of Easter novelties and seasonal items, highlighting the best selection in the city.
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White Sea
Sentan
Turkish Remedy CO
Kalamatoo
Mir
Miller’s Art Store
CA. Miller& CO
Main St
GEO. H. Whitbeck
Franklin St
Bell Phone
C. &. Matthews
Beardsley Ave
Harry Kramer
Boston
H.W. Kramer ’& Co.s. Bakery
Morton I. Hilly
Lebanon
Saya
Allen Houseworth
Horton & Co
Opera House
Steselares
Combrite
Vans Chemigalco
Draggista
Express
Albegretti
Horton & So
Elkhart Junk’ Co
Pratt ST
Harry Burnstine
Trea
Newman Bros
Felt
Cook
Joe Hess
Dawson
Third St
Elkhart Loan Co
South Main St
Elkhart
Ind
NEA
Las-I-Co
Bright
Avery
Pamphet
Lakeside Medicine Company
Houseworth Bros.-Drugstore
Caley & Son
Dain Street
DR. Chase Company
North Tenth St
Philadelphia
PAAS
Lines OF
Mexico
ST. Louis
City of Mexico
Pullman
Union Station
Colonia Station
Mexico City
Mex
Wabash R. R
St. Luis
Louis
Pullma
Via
Laredo
America
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