Reform of Currency System Aims to Stabilize Economy
Washington reports a sweeping currency and banking reform bill, creating regional reserve banks, elastic treasury notes, and a federal reserve board to oversee all operations. It requires national banks to join, sets reserve schedules, and enables rapid money deployment during crises with new security issued by regional banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Regional Reserve Bank
Publile
United States Treasury
United States
Tme
Federal
Reserve Bank
Thatia
Federal Reserve
Central
Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve District
New Education in Great Britain Seeks Universal Growth
A 1913 review outlines Britain’s shift from Oxford and Cambridge era schooling to a nationwide system. It highlights Mr. J. A. Pease’s plan for universal, practical education, expanded teacher salaries, compulsory age, and expanded supervision, with emphasis on technical and university links and reduced secondary school gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
England
Rousseau
Great Britain
Cambridge
Birmingham
Oliver Lodge
Cork
Bertram Windle
Manchester
London
Leeds
J. A. Pease
United Kingdom
Middlesex
Pease
Palfour
National University of Ireland
Sheffield
Durham
City University
Uni
National Treasury
Mr. Pease
Ameri
Britain
Council Schools
Newbolt
Joseph B. Bowles
Insurance talk sparks grim quip in New York
In New York two men discuss life and property coverage with sarcasm. One remarks about taking out 250000 in insurance on goods worth 200, prompting another to quip about carrying 25000 life insurance on a 30 cent life, illustrating a cynical view of policy culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills
New York
Gillis
Puck
No Favorites Defination of a boarding house straw berry shortcake
Circular solid description defines a shape where every point on the boundary is equidistant from the strawberry. Source notes a playful, dictionary style definition in a magazine entry.
Soldiers urged to swagger as regimental order favors pride
A French colonel in the One Hundred and Sixteenth regiment based in Vannes near Lorient reads a special order urging soldiers to wear uniforms with pride and swagger. The note praises chic demeanor and heart in service, while a German hint mentions firms providing square cloths for cleaning to save cotton waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
One Hundred and Sixteenth
Vannes
Lorient
France
Germany
Police to Inhabitants Ratio Quip in City Dialogue
A witty exchange has a lady noting one policeman per 521 inhabitants while the maid dismisses concern, saying she already has hers. The dialogue reflects urban policing chatter and social humor. Both speakers referenced as Mary and the maid.
Fresh Air Pumps Provided for Underground Work
A large New York electric company furnishes electrically driven portable air pumps to supply fresh air for employees working underground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Electric Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Regional Reserve Banka
University
Sheffield Steel
National Industrial Education League
Nseeks
League
Wales
Ireland
Scotland
Doctor Wordsworth
Glenalmond
Liberal Party
Oxford Colleges
Walter Williams
Ll.d
School of Journalism
University of Misameer
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!