Savings Banks of France report thrift and small deposits
The 1897 government report shows 661,320,700 dollars in deposits for France’s savings banks, with 6,772,582 accounts and a maximum deposit of 1,500 francs. It notes Europeans and Americans differ in per capita deposits, but highlights the French system as a thrift instrument for small sums, including many minor and child accounts, aimed at fostering prudent savings habits among the young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Savings Banks
New York
Massachusetts
New England
New Jersey
Maryland
California
Europe
Capial
New Yorke
New Bank and Thrift Explain Egg Trade Trick
A New England woman explains how she supported a summer boarding house by selling eggs at 35 cents for two dozen and buying back eggs at 25 cents, noting the summer weather helped her financial balancing. The anecdote highlights frugal ingenuity in small town commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bnck
Thrift
New England
Broken Brains and Dyspepsia Cure Claim Ad
An advertisement warns that dyspepsia liver and bowel issues affect mood and health, linking stomach troubles to despondency and restless nights. It touts Candy Cathartic laxative as a remedy, promising liver stimulation and blood purification, urging readers to buy and request samples from the sponsor.
GEN LAWTONS WIDOW AND MRS LAWTON STORY
Gen Henry W Lawton died heroically at his command leaving no fortune. His widow Mrs Lawton formerly Miss Craig of Redlands California shared his life on a fruit farm near Los Angeles. Their marriage occurred as a dying cousin urged they wed promptly at the Craig homestead near Louisville Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charming Wolman
Henry W. Lawton
Law Court Rivalry And Odd Anecdotes Of Public Life
The note recalls courtroom theatrics with Col John Adkinson and James Pound jousting over points of law as a substitute for sport. It also contains sketches of photographers, a London gourmet, a West End waiter, and a teacher’s spelling class, all presented in a clipped, ironic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Court
John Adkinson
James i. Pound
Tound
Pound
E. W. Grove
W. Beecher
Western Canada as a settlement paradise described by Mrs Brigham
A Mason City Iowa excerpt from Mrs S A Brigham, now at Ross Creek Alberta, extols nearby Beaver Hills for farming. It praises rich soil, hay lands, beaver Lake, fruit, berries, vegetables, long summer days, mild cyclones, and a diverse community of Canadians Swedes and Americans. It notes cattle pasture, fencing, taxes, and a large population of prairie chickens while contrasting late wheat harvest and practical farming conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
A. Brigham
Ross Creek
Alberta
Canada
Canda
Mason Ulty
Beaver Hills
Fort Saskatchewan
Madmonton
Beaver Lake
Jess
Daly Argo
Hainen
Catarrh cure touted with testimonials and cures
A promotional blend touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, promising internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and urges readers to send for testimonials while listing druggist availability and international distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Mall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. PE
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Ayer
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Macon
Col
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McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Miton Dollar
Salger
U.S
Mig
C.njohna
Salzer
Thy
la Valida Aud
Keekers
Patri Baum
East Las Vegas
New Mexico
Ives
Eat Et Thompson
Kye
Sis Iver
Aio
Sreniin Remedy Co
Montreal
Can
Tosurance
Flere
Samuel Speegle
Falkville
Ala
Eliza Austin
Fremont
Wis
C.H. Purdy
Waupaca
Eample
AGATA
Hen
Bwansgk Rheumatic Cure Co
Lake St
Ill
Peliz-Y
Hat Isut
Otinn
Cainer
Parmer
Salier Sage
Aleeraayam
Spree
Salier Nave
Cece
Alder Mayer
Lawton
Mas Lawton
Miss Craig
Mary Craig Lawton
Lawrence
Sir Hoods Sarsehar
Northwest
Red Smiles
George Klein
Fort Atkinson
Bawyer & Boyle
Mfra
Dover
Maing
Gant
Gast
Oparesse
Easton
Washingtoo
Caicnha
Pedley
Western Canada
China
Germany
Holland
Snalzer
John A. Salter Seed. Co
la Crosse
Ut. Green's Sons
Atlanta, Ga
Bisxton
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia B
Pinkham Med. Co
Lyoo, Maas
Saller
Pat
Balzer
Satzee
Bullsn
Bulls
Ely
Commission Liberal
Hil
Arters
Saulating Deomais As
Bowelsa
Sancelpiturer
Panphin
Castoria
Bears
John D. Porte
Pittsburg
John D. Porte & Co
Fourth Avenue
Porrak Duva
Cogr
Boston
Mass
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