The Use of Credit Instruments in Payments in the United States
Washington report summarizes Dr. David Kinley’s monograph for the National Monetary Commission. It states that 50 to 66 percent of retail trade and over 90 percent of wholesale trade are settled by checks and other credit instruments, with wages increasingly paid in checks. The piece notes danger in stringency and calls for safe, uniform currency that can be quickly emitted and recalled. The analysis links money demand to credit activity and discusses how credit expands with population and business in jerks rather than steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Monetary Commission
David Kinley
University of Tilingis
United States
Kinley
Agg
Glavis Testifies Why He Sought Pinchot Aid
Glavis tells the Ballinger committee he went to Pinchot because he trusted him and believed Pinchot was sincere. He explains his Spokane meeting last August and says he discussed the case with Finchot, who summoned ex Governor Pardee of California. He notes hopes that cases would be decided by Dennett or Ballinger and opposed their fitness to rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinchot
Washington
Glavis
Gifford Pinchot
Baliinger
Spokane
Wash
Finchot
Pardee
Calfornia
Wesleyan College Endowment Drive Reaches April Deadline
The Board of Trustees of Iowa Wesleyan adjourned after a vigorous session as the college seeks to meet Andrew Carnegie's offer. Carnegie pledged 25000 to an endowment totaling 75000, with 50000 already subscribed and 25000 still needed by April 7 at Mount Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Wesleyan
Mount Pleasant
Board of Frustees
Iowa Wesleyan
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
John Wesleyan
Disrobed in Open Court Wins Damages Verdict
In Mason City Iowa February 19 the jury in the case of August Bruns against North Iowa Brick and Tile Co awarded 8,760 dollars for injuries from an avalanche in a clay pit. Bruns won after being stripped naked in open court with Congressman Wade of Iowa City as his attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Bruns
Mason City
North Iowa
Congressman Wade
Iowa City
Prices of flour may take jump
Des Moines reports warn housewives to stock flour due to shrinking visible wheat and expected rise in flour prices as millers anticipate higher wheat costs. They point to 170000 barrels sold in Minneapolis and a larger month over month flour total, with farm wheat held back awaiting crop signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Northwest
Minneapolis
Chicago
Troops guard jail after mob attack in Cairo
Thirty militiamen patrolled in front of Alexander County Court House after deputy sheriffs killed mob leader Alexander Halliday during a jail assault. Four others were wounded, two not in the mob. Governor Deneen ordered restraint as the body lay in the cold night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Alexander County Court House
Alexander Halliday
Halliday
Court House
Sherif Nellis
Deneen
Bartender shoots robber in Council Bluffs saloon
In Council Bluffs Iowa on February 19 bartender A Burright at 1609 South Main Street shot robber Frank Nixon when Nixon demanded cash. Burright fired as Nixon aimed, hitting through finger then groin. Nixon believed linked to four prior holdups. Nixon’s sister is Mrs Bertha Metzger of Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank Nixon
Council Bluffs
Burright
South Main Street
Frank Nixon
Nixon
Bertha Metzger
North Sixth Street
Clinton
Taft Withdraws Nomination Over Lorimer Clash
Washington February 13 President Taft withdrew the nomination of William A Northcott who had been reappointed district attorney for the Southern Illinois district due to opposition from Senator Lorimer. The move marks a political setback in the ongoing confirmation wrangle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Lorimer
Washington
William A Northcott
Tllinoig
Interurban Profits and Express Rates Scrutinized
Des Moines reports on Iowa interurban routes show limited dividends and modest earnings for fiscal 1909, with Cedar Falls and Iowa City dividend leaders and only small payouts on other lines. Express firms fare strongly, led by Great Northern with a 50 percent dividend, informing arguments for rate reductions. manufacturers and shipper groups push to lower costs ahead of March hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shai Big
Great Northern
Des Moines
Railway Commission
Cedar Falls
Iowa City
Boone
Tama
Toledo
Iowa
Great Northern Express Company
G. A. Wrightman
Iowa State Manufacturers Association
Commission
Towa
Rural schools in Mason County report low attendance
In Mason City Iowa on February 14 ten of the 128 rural schools closed due to low pupil counts. County Superintendent Makannah notes more than half report under six pupils in average attendance. District salaries range from 31.75 to 51.50 with an average of 239.79. Nine men and 115 women are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Makannah
Election bet is settled in Mason City case
In Mason City Indiana on February 14 the case Gilson vs McNider was called for trial. Gilson sought a settlement against McNider president of the local bank. The dispute centered on political bets tied to an election outcome and was not resolved in court, with unclear final terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Gilson Vs. McNider
Owl MeNider
We Bank
Cory
Gibson
Old Anne Royall and Dolly Madison in a notable encounter
A vivid portrait of Anne Royall, famed Washington journalist, and her visit to President Madison and his wife Dolly. The scene contrasts Royall’s shabby, persistent persona with Dolly Madison’s gracious poise as Royall seeks an interview while Royall’s paper announces a rare wardrobe hiatus in a tongue in cheek notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anna Ray
All Wayeter
Sarah Harvey Porter
Madison
Bolly Madison
Anne Royall
Dolly Madison
Mrs. Royall
Ming
Hantress
Wild Geese Feed With Scouts and Sentries in Field Study
An old bird lore note explains wild geese always deploy scouts while feeding, with a sentinel pecking a feeder then taking guard. It argues against the dove as emblem of Peace, notes kestrel as a misjudged mouse falcon, and warns against overhunting raptors in Scotland leading to mouse plagues and grazing ruin for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Millais
Scotland
Exschange
The Wheel Problem Explained Motion on a Moving Wheel
The article asks which part of a moving coach wheel moves faster the top or bottom. It explains that the bottom travels backward relative to space while the top moves forward, combining the wheel’s rotation with the carriage’s forward motion to produce double speed at the top.
Whistle Tankard Once Belonged to Hull Mayor
A rare English silver whistle tankard, once owned by Anthony Lambert the Hull mayor in 1669, is in the possession of the corporation of Hull. The tankard includes a whistle that signals for more liquor when emptied, a feature noted as unique with only one other such piece in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation of
Hull
Anthony Lambert
England
London Chronicle
A Good Alarm Clock and Breakfast Smell Joke
A humorous domestic exchange from Andre describes a husband puzzled by a noisy wake up and a wife replying the door is left open to let the breakfast aroma wake the family. The simple kitchen scene centers on scent as an effective alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andre
No Terminal Facilities Report Analysis
Fragmentary OCR text references names and phrases with unclear meaning. Readable parts mention a brain fever and nonsensical questions. No discernible event, date, or identifiable entities to summarize into a coherent news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leora
Also Mentioned on This Page
Monetary Commission
Td Hustle
Interurban
Cerro Gordo
Old Anne Royal
Beauty
Aior
Origaw Cen
Rochester
Fowa
Austin
Hi. C. Shadbolt
W. G. Middleton
The
Royal Lumber Company
Iowa Realty Company
T. J. Duffy
Pres
Emmetsburg
Cherokee Cancer
Manneth Ave
Cherokee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!