Miami Land and Devalopment Co A Florida Growth Tale
A long letter from Mrs Powers in Miami extols the city’s rapid growth. It highlights 27,000 residents, rising construction, new offices, a booming real estate scene, and assets like the Deering estate, Villa Serena, new postoffice, and growing churches. Mentions bridges, railroads, roads, tourism, boating, and the local climate drawing visitors and residents, plus vivid notes on local schools, parks, and climate. The writer invites readers to visit Miami and enjoy the winter abundance and vibrant city life.
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Pay Up Week and the Credit Habit Explored
A 1917 editorial warns against charging purchases and promotes Pay Up Week as a means to curb unpaid debts. It argues the practice fosters reliance on credit, noting how debts cycle between merchants and customers. The piece urges disciplined paying and laments the burden of excessive credit on business and citizens.
Merchants as Friends and Supporters of the Town
An editorial urging residents to back home merchants who support public movements and the community. It extols merchants as loyal friends and asks citizens to renew subscriptions and patronize local businesses, noting the advertising medicine Yain's Tablets for constipation within the piece.
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Nation's business outgrows railways at annual chamber dinner
Ghi guests attend the Rockford Chamber of Commerce dinner where H B Harris of Chicago Milwaukee and Gary railway explains car shortages and traffic congestion. He blames overregulation by federal and state commissions for high rates and limited capital, urging support for interstate commerce commission oversight to restore efficient service.
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