Advertising Pays for Religion in Barre Vermont
Reverend Francis A Poole of First Congregational Church says advertising boosted church fortunes. He took charge three years ago when the church was moribund and began placing large Sunday papers ads detailing sermons and attendees. He claims the congregation quadrupled in that period and trustees voted to double the church building size.
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Poole
Lope
C. M. Shuford
W. S. Martin & Co
Moser & Lutz
Panama Canal deal raises questions on 40 thousand transfer
The article reviews the Panama Canal purchase, tracing $40,000 paid to the French liquidator and $35,000 commission to J P Morgan & Company. It notes government disclaims official knowledge of post transfer distributions and questions whether the United States paid an exorbitant price for Panama property. It also contrasts advertising costs with competition.
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Panama
Hoyt
Seine
Milliard
J. P. Morgan & Company
Morgan Houses
New Panama Company
United States
Kiss Morality Debate and Medicine Ads
A Philadelphia physician laments kissing in society while other educated figures mock moral restraint. The piece shifts to ads praising Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria stomach issues and a tuberculosis remedy, with testimonials from Arkansas and Kentucky readers and local sellers offering guarantees and trial bottles.
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W. C. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
C.M. Shoford
W. S. Martin & Co
Moser & Lute
Hickory Displays Rich Window Scenes Across Main Street
A bustling parade of shop windows in Hickory offers a feast for the eye with displays from Shu ford Hardware Co., McCoy Moretz, Morrison Bros. Co., Hammond & Johnsons, W. S. Martin & Co., and George K. Bissanar. Jewelry, china, toys, clothing, and holiday goods draw pedestrians, while Kodol digestion aids and Bucklen's Amicac Salve are recommended by local vendors.
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Hickory
Lof
Shuford Hardware Co
Umsteads
Santa Claus
Moser & Luis
Hatcher Furniture Co
Mary Rosbrough
McCoy Moretz
Morrison Bros. Co
Hammond & Johnsons
W. S. Martin and Co
J. F. Allen
George K. Bissanar’s
Rat Causes Shutdown At Southern Power in Concord
A small rat crawled over terminal wires at Southern Power in Concord North Carolina causing a short circuit and halting wheels at cotton mills and other plants for about forty five minutes. Two large transformers burned, adding cost to the utility. The animal was found by electricians and perished. Greenville Reflector report.
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Southern Power Company
Concord
J Pierpont Morgan Feasts At Luncheon In Chronicle Detail
Journal notes that J Pierpont Morgan enjoyed a luncheon pie as part of a social scene. The piece contrasts the financier’s refined meals with sentiment that the wealthy still face critiques about leisure and happiness.
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Rice's Baker
Democrat
Chamberlain
Br. King
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Clara
Philadelphia
Chicago University
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Japan
South Africa
Foley
W. S
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Hickory Banking & Trust Co
Hickory Banking & Trust Go
J. F. Abernethy
Pres
W. X. Reid
Robin Cooper
B. P. Cobb
Greenville
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