New Era in Finance: Publicity Boosts Western Union Stock
The Western Union takeover by AT&T led Theodore N. Vail to order an eight month inventory. Revalued assets cut surplus from 18.9 million to 5.1 million. Public disclosure sparked investor faith and a stock rise, signaling a new era in corporate finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Theodore N. Vail
Purchasing Corporation
Gould
Western Union
Telephone Company
Telegraph Company
Ourplus
Vail
Harper's Weekly
Telephone and Telegraph
Timeliness and limits of reform in modern philanthropy
A compact critique argues reforms depend on timely action and warns that delay leads to irreversible decay. It notes philanthropy often remains passive until a critical point, letting the sick perish and the foolish misstep, while reform efforts fail to revive the lost.
Doan's Kidney Pills Promote Kidney Health
The advertisement claims weak kidneys cause backache headaches urinary troubles and dizzy spells. It touts Doan's Kidney Pills to remove kidney ills with a testimonial from Mrs E E Dewey of Neligh Neb describing a 1909 dropsy episode and recovery after use. It notes the product is sold by dealers at 60 cents a box from Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
E. E. Dewey
Neligh
Doan
Marriage Change Sparks Floral to Diamond Romance Shift
A humorous exchange reveals evolving wedding traditions as Mr Meekton recalls courting days when a five dollar bouquet of roses pleased his wife, now a diamond necklace is needed for similar enthusiasm. The anecdote contrasts old-fashioned courtship with modern romantic gestures.
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Mr. Meekton
Ancient City Modernized In Tarsus Illuminated By Electric Light
Tarsus in Asia Minor now has electric lighting powered by the Cydnus river with 450 street lamps and about 600 private incandescents. SPOHN'S DISTEMPER CURE claims to prevent distemper pink eye and related illnesses in horses of all ages and also treats chicken cholera and dog distemper. Available through druggists or direct from Spohn Medical Co Goshen Ind, 50 cents to $1.00 per bottle. agents wanted. free book offered.
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Tarsus
Asia Minor
Apostle Paul
Cydnus
Spohn
Mfrs
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Acme of Cautiousness in Seymour-Young Ticer Tale
Seymour-Young Ticer appears cautious in approach, delaying asking the most beautiful girl in the world to visit her home until he learns exactly how far away she lives.
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Seymour
Ticer
Ashley
Rodolphus
Clementine
Browning
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
An advertisement declares Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming it cures by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces and offering a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. It urges consulting F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and lists price and accompanying pills for constipation.
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Hali
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Cruecista
Hall
Not Page From a Romance and Other Gags
A mixed page of brief comic snippets and dialogue pieces from Browning's Magazine. The passages include a scene of doomed romance about a wealthy couple facing parental disapproval and elopement, a humorous line about a milk transformation idea, and a pun about severe punishment with a wordplay on Fletcheriza.
Some Dainty Pudding Recipes From An Old Household Column
A collection of dessert ideas including Pumpkin Pie Without Eggs and several puddings. Recipes cover Three table spoonfuls tapioca with grape juice, Bitter Almond Pudding with milk and almond extract, Caramel Mousse with cream, Steamed Ginger Pudding with preserved ginger, and notes that condensed milk and water can substitute eggs.
Cake Recipe From Readable Instructions
Nine large eggs whites one and one fourth cups sugar one half cup flour one fourth cup corn starch one teaspoon cream tartar pinch of baking powder and salt. Beat whites to stiff froth fold in sugar and flavoring then fold in sifted flour and cornstarch. Bake in moderate oven 40 minutes in greased free pan. A cake that will melt in your mouth.
New England Thanksgiving Story Joke
A humor piece recalls a New England Thanksgiving with a large family dinner. An insurance man quips about relatives in Vermont and a feast including turkey goose duck and roast pig. The punchline notes a post dinner 60 cent collection and a heathen uncle.
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Ben
Vermont
Mike
New England
Benny on Benevolence and a Found Cane
A child extols benevolence and recalls his mother sharing old clothes with the needy. While attic hunting for charity, she discovers a gold-nobed cane valued at $25 forgotten by grandpa eighteen years ago, illustrating benevolence brings its own reward.
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Benny
Grandpa
Deacon detects ruse during church collection
A blunt church scene unfolds as the Preacher claims a phono graph chair is fine and the Sexton asks about success. Nobody notices until a deacon climbs to the loft to collect, uncovering the deception.
Old Fashioned Cinnamon Butter Cake Roll
Scald four cups of milk and dissolve half a yeast cake. Beat in sugar eggs and butter, then add salt and bread flour to a stiff dough. Let rise overnight, roll to half inch thick, spread with butter sugar and raisins, cinnamon optional, roll and slice into half inch pieces. Bake and glaze with powdered sugar. Great.
How to Clean a Feather Boa Properly
To clean a dust soiled ray feather boa mix equal parts flour and bran heat until hot handled. Rub the boa with the mixture using a soft brush until every part is dust free. Shake in air, then hold over hot salt to lift and curl the feathers or touch them with a finger as needed.
Pape's Diapepsia advertised for quick digestion relief
An old advertisement promises rapid digestion aid with Pape's Diapepsin in a 50 cent case, claiming relief from indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach within five minutes. It extols the product as a universal stomach regulator and notes its broad use by rural customers.
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Pape
To Save Her Gloves Plan Noted in Harpers
A reader explains writing their name inside the wrist of gloves to prevent loss and replace fewer pairs, saving expense and bringing comfort. The note attributes the idea to G. A. in Harper's Bazaar.
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G. A
Harper's Besar
Humble Man Reflects On Worth And Humility
A concise saying declares that a truly humble man cannot see himself as worthless for pride would vanish if one sees nothing worth being humble about. The thought contrasts self regard with humility and value.
Pancake Motto Credits True Helpers in Breakfast Line
Early breakfast note praises Martin True men and women as physicians for our health. Quote by C A Bartol reflects toast and medicine in one morning meal.
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Austins
C. A. Bartol
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A. Hilton
Frisco Lines
Frisco
ST. Louis, Missouri
Deelere
Luis Tz Ladies
Manufactore
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Manville
Rhode Ieland
Sunshine
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U.S
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Putnam
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