Cotton and trade echoes in United States crop history
The article reviews American cotton production from 1800 to 1905-06, noting rises and declines under slavery and free labor, regional factory growth, and the global trade context. It cites 1904-05 bumper crops, ratios of domestic vs world supply, and foreign demand as England, Germany, and France seek independent sources.
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America
Jamestown
Wales
United States
John Jay
England
Faver
Germany
France
Africa
State Zoologist Punctures Snake Myths in Pennsylvania
State Zoologist H A Surface condemns fear and ignorance about snakes, debunking common myths. He notes snakes are not venomous horned or hoop snakes, do not charm or bleed animals, and have no curative powers. The bulletin urges factual study and warns against superstition.
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Pennsylvania
Wqconomice
H. A. Surface
Surface
Sama
Pro-fussor
Draft Local Option Bill Considered by Presbytery Groups
The temperance committees of Pennsylvania presbyteries and the general assembly’s permanent committee on temperance drafted a local option bill for the next legislature. Delegates from across the state attended the First Presbyterian church session led by William C. Liley as chair. The draft covers county township borough and ward areas with a two section local option plan and urges a statewide conference of temperance groups including W C T U and the National Reform Association.
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Presbyteries of Pennsylvania Synod
General Assembly
Temperance
The
Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
William C. Liley
Assembly
Charles Scanlon
First Presbyterian Church
National Reform Association
Water supply dispute prompts court action in Punxsutawney
Christmas Trees at City Grocery, Burgess W. J. Brown of Punxsutawney, vetoed the ordinance granted to Citizens Water Company last week. The council will seek a mandamus or ouster from the courts to force Punxsutawney Water Company to provide an adequate supply. The California delegation in Congress criticized President Roosevelt over the school controversy, with Senator Raynor of Maryland introducing a resolution opposing Roosevelt's stance.
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Burgess W. J. Brown
Punsxsutawney
Citizens Water Company
Punxsutawney Water Company
California
Congress
Roosevelt
Japan
Anl
Raynor
Maryland
Latest Market Quotations From Local Creamery and Provisions
Market notes list creamery items with prices for eggs fish flour and corn among others. Prices shown include eggs, mackerel, flour, patent crops, corn and oats, wheat and rye, potatoes, and various provisions such as beef hides fowls and turkeys with unit quotes and per bushel figures. The sparse OCR lists multiple commodities with mixed units and pricing across meat fish grain and farm supplies.
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Buster—Creamery
Kottar
Large assortment of china cups and dishes
A large assortment of China cups and saucers plates and related items offered. Includes Japanese vases of assorted sizes and prices.
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D&c
Mahaffey Optical Firm to Exhibit at Clawson House
The exclusive Mahaffey optical firm from Pittsburg will be at the Clawson House in Indiana for free eye examinations on the listed dates. A Mrs. John T. Carney of East Walnut Street credits the visit with relief from years of severe headaches after an eye examination distinct from prior attempts.
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Pittsburg
Clawa
John ‘T. Carney
East Walnut Street
Indiana
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Tom E. Hildebrand
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Packard
Briggs
Behr Pres
Haddouff
James & Holstram
Jacob Bros
Clarendon Lehr
DeRivas & Harrix
Gteel
Fistey, Packard
Weaver and Farrand
Carpenter
Hstey
Court House
Work & Son
Mack’s
Pailadelpai Street
Santa Claus
Great Christmas Store
Toy Land
Joy
Iron Toys
D.C. Mack & Son
Ecclusive
W. E. Mahaffey
Merchants Hotel
Blairsville
Ben
R. E. Templeton
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Sadh Na
Overholt
Guckenheimer
Dillinger
Gibson
Tom Moore
Northcratt & Bloch
Express
Implias
Han
Northcraft & Bloch
Clinton Street
Johnstown
Thos; Moire Distilling Co
Ss. & Luc
Adoptios
Foy Particulara Vves Poytofficn
Allegheny
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