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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1907
Page
7
Bings tries the panting cure from a newspaper clip and endures a sleepless night. His wife, alarmed by strange noises, assists with a hot water bottle and gaslight as he pants and ponders the plan. He finally admits the truth and falls asleep but feels worn out.
Washington D C November 13 President George E Roberts of the Commercial National Bank Chicago ex director of the mint says the currency situation is improving after New York bank stress. He warns against broad credit contraction and urges banks and public to maintain liberal lending while conserving cash to restore normal conditions nationwide.
In Kansas City Missouri on November 13 a grand jury returned 149 additional indictments for violating the Sunday closing law. Eighty eight defendants are named with fourteen accused of selling intoxicants on Sundays. Indicted individuals face arrest and bond within forty eight hours. Judge Wallace warns for stricter enforcement and targets cigar stores selling cigars under the guise of candy news papers or stationery.
The Chicago Clearing House association said no clearing house checks will be issued in the city immediately. Bank leaders believe the financial situation is improving and expect the system to normalize without resorting to checks. A gradual plan to move away from currency payments was proposed and a policy decision to be announced in a few days.
New York reports all Atlantic passenger records shattered in the first ten months of the year with over 2,000,000 travelers, about 300,000 more than in 1906. If every passenger paid only 25 dollars the fares would total at least 50 million, though actual fares likely surpass 25 dollars, nearer 100,000,000 overall.
A collage of quotations recalls bartered exchange in scarcity era, from Mis sourians noting wolf scalps as currency to sheriff in Audrain county delivering county revenue as scalps. It contrasts views on wealth and value with reflections on Heart Throbs and a child’s humorous misinterpretation of the Bible golden text about walking honestly.
A 1907 letter exchange defends Postum cereal ads against yellow journalism claims. The president of a Christian paper praises contributors, while a Brooklyn resident testifies Postum improves indigestion and nerves, urging others to “prove all things.”
The advertisement asserts Hall’s Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises strength and constitution build up, and offers a hundred dollar reward for any unhealed case with testimonials available by mail from F J Cheney and Co Toledo. Also mentions Taxe Mall’s Family Pills for constipation.
A historical note tracks rural free delivery funding from a $10,000 initial appropriation fourteen years ago to $37,000,000 projected for this year. It contrasts past and present spending levels, suggesting public service growth and the social value of aiding others, followed by an unrelated advertisement for Dr. Kline’s nerve tonic.
To get full value, ship hides pelts and wool to the old reliable N W Hide & Fur Co Minneapolis Minn Some Philippine cigars are a foot and a half in length.
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