How They Started from Wages to Wealth Makers
A collection of anecdotes on early money habits of self made men. James J Hill, Andrew Carnegie, John W Gates, Thomas W Lawson and others are cited for saving strategies, first capital, and bold ventures from humble wages to major fortunes. Stories trace beginnings in Canada, Minnesota, Boston, and Texas.
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James J. Hill
Canada
St. Paul
Mary Mahegan
Witte
Ali
Gates
John W
John W. Gates
Texas
Hithuria
Thomas W. Lawson
State , Street
Boston
Armory Stevens & Co
Christman
State Street
Simplon tunnel opened after seven years of work
The Simplon tunnel linking Switzerland and Italy was completed at 7:20 AM on February 24 after starting in 1898. Swiss and Italian engineers faced hot springs and extreme heat but met to enable drainage and rapid progress toward a March 20 inauguration. The project cost $15,000,000, with both governments sharing the expense.
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Simplon
Alpa
Switzerland
Church Bulla
In Memory of Robbie Alexander and Family Note
A clipping recalls Robbie Alexander's death on February 18 at 2 o'clock, with family sorrow and a mother’s prayerful plea. Verse reflects mourning, faith, and hope of reunion in heaven. The notice shifts to church matters, noting Rev J B Thompson's suspension and Rev F W Bradley’s alleged divorce settlement within the Methodist charge in the Charlotte district.
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Robbie Alexander
Neige
Mamma
Papa
Angela
Angola
Annie
Robbie
J.B. Thompson
Charlotte
Methodist Church
F. W. Bradley
Monroe
Mr. Bradley
Governor Hayward Speaks on Maus Question at NY Dinner
At the North Carolina Society dinner in New York at the St. Regis Hotel Governor Heyward of South Carolina bridged the negro issue with population figures and immigration links. He proposed a peaceful solution and regional development aided by the thinking people opposed to the South, citing census-like numbers and the movement northward. A drug advert follows, promoting Murray's Horehound Mullein for coughs at two cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Carolina Society
St. Regis
Duncan CG. Heyward
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Massachusette
District of Columbia
New Jersey
United States
Walhalla County Farm notes march update
B F Dilworth has been ill but is improving. Miss Rebecca Grate left for Liberty after visiting with Mr and Mrs Cobb. A divine service was held last Sunday with many Woeetminater friends attending. Rural letters mention kind thoughts from Valhalla friends and a playful labor scene with old tunes.
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Walhalla
Kt. I. D
B. F. Dilworth
Rebecca Grate
Pate
Bill
Brother Dickey's Dream An Old South Dream Narrative
Brother Dickey tells a dream about a man named T and the colonel in Atlanta. In the vision the dreamer sees actions implying poverty and need, with a demand for rent wood groceries and a coat, asking what would happen if help were given. The fragment ends with a question about the outcome.
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Brother Dickey
Kunnol
Anid
Atlanta
Notice for a Book Offer in Georgia Circles
A misspelled and garbled notice offers a free book to every man and woman in the United States who has a whiskey habit or a drinking problem. The ad requests readers to address the sender at a Georgia address for delivery.
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Carnegheugh
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Tlinoin
Lannon
Young's
Horace
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Chicago Tribune
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Walhalla’ Drug Company
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Seneca Pharmacy
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Devary
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Charleston
Shipmont
Hayward Specks
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Gibbes Machinery Company
Columbia, S. C
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
California
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Oregon
Montana
Washington
J. G. Hollenbhok
Louisville & Nashville Rt
North Pryor
Union Depot
Atlanta, Ga
JH. Moore
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Attorneys-At-Law
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