Convention in Washington Aims to Tie Business to Government
The survey outlines a planned national board of trade to advise on laws and commerce, likening it to Germany's system. Congress adjournment debates and a push for industrial efficiency discuss metrics and methods, with mentions of the Panama Canal talks and Oklahoma prohibition enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce and
Words of Trade
Washington
Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
Aris Thrua
Germany
Boards of Trade
National Board of Trade
House
American Society For
United States Steel Corporation
New York
Sam
Panama Canal
Lewis Nixon
America
Great Britain
Mr. Nixon
United States
Berlin
Senate
London
Severn
Springfield
Towans
Cedar Rapids
St. Louis
Taft
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Union League
Grant
Politeness Pays: Merchants Gain Business by Graciousness
A traveler recounts how a Greenwich Street shopkeeper, first reluctant to stock a 12 cent item, stayed helpful and let a customer know the item would be obtained. The customer returned, and the courteous gesture built steady trade. The man concludes generosity and accommodation drive small merchants to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Greenwich Street
Advertising honesty rises as dry goods ads drop euphemism
A historical reflection notes a shift in business ads toward plain language and transparency. It highlights a raincoat comparison that honestly states waterproof vs breathability. The piece calls this a Brutus moment where a trader pays for newspaper space to reveal product defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferchant
Brutus
From Bad to Verse and Little Grains of Verse
A compact literary note contrasts two poetry works titled From Bad to Verse and Little grains of verse. It comments on the tone and mood of the verses as it reflects a cautious view toward a pessimistic world.
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Lithia
Timely Farm Topics Favor Standard Bred Poultry
Discussion notes city men lag behind in poultry standards as farmers gain interest in standard breeds. Breeders favor specific strains, arguing foundation stock choice affects showroom strength and market utility, with growing demand for standard bred poultry breeds.
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Eity
Prize Rhode Island Red Hen Breeds and Exhibits
A Farm and Fireside discussion notes that Rhode Island Red hens bred on farms have advantages for first class exhibition. Early hatch times, free range, shade, water access, and ample feed help chicks develop for December January shows. Utility breeds within American Plymouth class are mentioned.
Sunday School Lesson on Chosen Disciples and Mission
The text outlines Jesus selecting twelve apostles to preach and heal, with Peter included as Simon. It explains the sevenfold mission and authority given to them, and the calling to be salt and light in the world while glorifying the Father. The passage situates Jesus’ ministry around Galilee and the Sea, noting crowds and opposition.
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Jesus
Sea of Galilee
Galilee
Capernium
Judea
Jerusalem
Idumea
Jordan
Edom
Peraea
Tyre
Sidon
Phoe
God
Teaus
Luke
Leiven
Simon
Peter
Simo
Andrew
John
Cephas
Mark Be
Brace
Christ
Farm Enrichment Through Diverse Crops and Worker Input
Advice from Country Gentle on farm management urges active involvement of all workers, rotating vegetable crops to curb pests, and applying plant food. It cites a Kansas apple crop potential of 17.4 million dollars if 6 million trees are properly sprayed and cared for, assuming a low price per bushel.
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Kansas
Missouri Valley
Drilling Oats Proves Superior in Three Trials
Three years of trials at Urbana Illinois show a net gain of 6.8 bushels per acre from drilled oats versus broadcast sowing. DeKalb tests favor drilling oats, and Sibley soil trials report an 8.6 bushel per acre advantage for drilled over broadcast seeding.
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Urbana
Ill
DeKalb
Erm Journal
Wisconsin Boy Farmer Plans 835 Acre Farm Enterprise
Floyd Carrents of Baraboo Wisconsin has purchased an 835 acre farm for 18000 dollars and plans to run it as a business venture. The note highlights a fourteen year old innovator Caliente whose youth adds interest to the story of modern farming enterprise.
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Wisconsin
Floyd Carrents
Baraboo
Wis
Caliente
The Bridegrooms Big Ears A New Amsterdam Tale
In old New Amsterdam near Bowling Green Gerrit Ten Broek plans to wed his daughter Anneka to his fur partner Ten Eycke. The match hinges on Peter's oversized ears, prompting a comic wedding procession and a sudden arrival by Midshipman Jack Somerset who claims Anneka for England.
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New York
New Amsterdam
Bowling Green
Gerrit Teo Brock
Anneka
Ten Broek
Ten Bycke
Ten Bycke, Ten Bycke Buying Furs In Albany Which Ten Broek
Ten Brock
Peter
Albany
Ven Eycke
Katrina
Peter Ten Evcke
Gerrit Ten Broek
Broadway
Dominie
Hana and
Mary
Ann Ro
Eart
Peter Ten Eycke
Gerrit
Jack Somerset
Somerset
England
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Oklahoma
Department of Justice
Grant Victor
Old
Julian Territory
Fense
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Indian Territory
Idaho
Fred Thomas Dubois
Champ Clark
Nicchols
Cimedins
Clark Boom
Dubois
St Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Bertrand Dawson
King George
Europe
Lewin Nixon
Rhode Island
Red
Plymouth
Ralph Waldo Exyeron
By Charles Tierney
Gerrit Rad Po
Aneeka
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