A B Stickney and the Great Western’s Financial Plan
The Chicago Great Western railroad saga centers on A B Stickney the president turned receiver. The article outlines Stickney’s long effort to unite Chicago Minneapolis and Omaha, the heavy bond and note structure, mounting indebtedness, and the plan to secure English gold notes. It notes the receivership followed by expectations of no management change and hints Stickney’s theories may still guide policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railway
A. B. Stickney
Chicago Great Western
Stickney
Great Western
The
Twin Cities
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Mason City
Ft. Dodge Company
Hayfield
Council Bluffs
Oelwein
Clarion
Mason City Company
Wisconsin, Minnesota and Pacific Company
Mankato
Red Wing
Dekalb and Great Western Railway Company
Dekalb
Sycamore
Wneland
Tingland
England
Sunberg Senatorial Committee
Minnesota
Shoe sale prices at E. & W. clearance event
A compact sale listing notes ladies shoes priced at 2.38 and girls shoes up to size 2 for 8 cents at the E. and W. clearance event. The fragment references an early 20th century retail offer with emphasis on affordable footwear for women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.e
This Date in History Highlights Key Events
A timeline notes 1751 Georgia’s first colonial assembly, 1777 Vermont’s independence, 1810 NY and Philadelphia ban masked balls, 1826 death of Robert G. Harper in Baltimore, 1859 birth of Brown University president W H P Faunce, 1865 death of Edward Everett in Boston, 1905 Bergen Norway avalanche claiming fifty nine lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Assembly
Georgia
Vermont
New York
Philadelphia
Robert G. Harper
United States
Baltimore
Virginia
W.H. P. Faunce
Brown University
Edward Evertt
Boston
Bergen
Norway
Remove the Cause with Mio na Digestive Aid
A free port family faces indigestion from weak stomachs. Mio na is advertised to cure indigestion and restore digestive strength, with Wm. F. Jungkunz selling it under a money back guarantee. A 50 cent box lasts a couple of weeks and is claimed to do more than ordinary tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Wm. F. Jungkunz
The Country's Need of More Railroads
An adapted summary from the Manufacturers' Record argues for rapid railroad expansion, double tracking, and more rolling stock to meet growing trade. It contends current rates are adequate but facilities are insufficient, urging higher earnings to attract capital and justify massive investment in rail infrastructure over the next five to ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Record
Southern Industrial
Baltimore
Senator Gorman
Maryland
America
Gorman
Ureda
Cure for Misery Promises Fast Relief in 50 Cent Bottles
R M James of Louellen Illinois touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria chills bilious attacks and yellow jaundice claiming quick relief from stomach liver and kidney complaints and lame back. Sold under guarantee at Joseph Emmerts drug store.
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R. M. James
Louellen
Joseph Emmert
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A.B. Stickney
WM. Walton
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Galena Ave
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