Harvester Trust Formed in 1902 Under Rockefeller Ties
The report by the Corporation Commissioner details how the Harvester Trust, formed in 1902 by former Ryeland interests and financed by J. D. Rockefeller connections, used monopolistic methods to expand, buying rivals and leveraging large loans to dominate the harvesters industry. It notes executive testimony defending lack of concerted action, while exposing substantial resources and secret tactics in play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Luther Canam
Fional Thyrvester
Conan High
Pibsit Ivan
Tod
Taft
Ryelendins Compeii Gonceris
Aml
Conantsgyss
Gren
Ee Finaneitt
Margoh & Conan
Fis
Ail Larse
Seenrad Fron Joly
Rockefler
McCormick Taartily
Ital
Mgr. Conantamintains
Harvester Company
Pany
DM Horne & Co
Osborne Company
Conant
Bureau of Corporations
Tsack
McCormick
Deering
F Company
Conant Vom Ole
Eood
Wills
Chatreau
Harvester Company faces antitrust inquiry findings
A U.S. government report accuses the International Harvester Company of monopolistic tactics, restricting dealer choices, overpricing, and using exclusive brands to limit competition. It notes high valuations on certain properties and details proposed corporate splits amid ongoing dissolution actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvester Company
Conant
Asnell
Lis
Coads
Commissimner Comint
Nis
Doctors Promote Swamp Root for Grip After Effects
Readers are urged to try Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for grip related kidney and bladder troubles. The ad claims the herbal formula provides quick relief and invites sufferers to request a free sample by mail. Regular bottles cost 60 cents and 1 dollar, with sale at druggists and a note to mention the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Kilmer
Bingehampton
Iit
Tyst
High Prairie Ladies Aid Plans Whacker Sale
The High Prairie Ladies Aid met with Mrs. Gale on a cold stormy Wednesday and arranged for serving the Whacker sale held last Saturday which netted a neat sum for the treasury. D F Sutton visited Agricola with son Will and family over weekend. Mr and Mrs George Hardtarfer visited Oscar Shack home of Warden Wednesday evening. Gertrude Black visited relatives in Lawrence Saturday. Mrs Leach and children visited Newland Sunday. Frank Bell sale drew good turnout with many items sold. Mr and Mrs Fred Hindman were also mentioned.
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Oscar, Shack
Warden
Gertrude Black
Lawrence
Leach
Newland
Fred Hindman
Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad
An old-fashioned ad claims Sage Tea and Sulphur mix can restore natural hair color and shine. It touts Wyeths Save and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready option and promises gradual darkening and a youthful appearance with simple home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Wyett
P. Barber & Son
Local notes on area residents and farming life
The report covers addresses and movements of Homer Hoel and others in Marion and Baldwin areas. It notes a German song duo potentially earning 7000 dollars if they circle the world in 3.5 years. Accidents include Miss Francis Griffith's buggy crash near West Balding. Several community members moved homes, attended sales, and hosted dinners.
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Tor
Homer Hoel
Marion
Baldwin
Globe Trotters
J. F. Haas
Robert Oswalt
Geo. Hardtarter
Francis Griffith
Charles Griffith
West Baldying
Frank, Bell
Mrs. Griffith
Miss Francis
Mesdanis
Residents and visitors tied to Lawrence on Monday
Williamstown resident Dick Grite traveled to Lawrence Monday while Frank Abel and Charley Baker shipped a carload to Kansas City Sunday evening. Nora Hird visited from Lawrence with her aunt. Chas McCardy of Lawrence opened a freedry store in the Taylor building.
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Dick Grite
Lawrence
Farrel
Frank Abel
Charley Baker
Kansas City
Tinima
Nora Hird
Hear Lawrence
Ben Kyla
Ben Wilson
Topeka
Spes
Chatt McCay
Californis
Charlton
Chas, McCardy
Freedry
Taylor Building
Bikes
Frank
Mongokl
Newman
Dinper
Mr. Heek
Harris Ranch
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Oman
Bears
Castoria
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Harvester Trust
Corporation
Says Trust
Hag Great
Command of Capital
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Experiment Station
Cathier
Uirnational Harvester Company
I Company
Bureau
Commission
Esniral
Paul
Stormers
Alender
Immissioney Poin
Lott
Canant
Toj
Ion
Wilieh
Perr
Steel Corporation
Health & Ting
Bos
Williama’ Fink
Williams Medicine Company,Sebsnectads, Ye
Harry Hobson
Wil ‘Ve
Stone‘king
Pitts
Gale Priday
Eva
Labry Newland
Bessie
Mildred’ Lederer
Mary Griffith
Simpson ‘Taylor
Charlie Griffith
West Baldwins
Joe Brubaker
Mr. Brubaker
Bert Foster
Katie Yakle
New and
John Rockhold
Leonard Newtin
Cookie Sutton
Schooley Sale Monlay
Stears
Williamstown
Sis.s
SS. Si
Stiet Specific CO
Atlanta
Watkins National Bank
Massachusetts
Quincy Streets
J. B. Watkins
Ei Tucker
C. A. Hill
W. E. Hazen
Asst. Cash
House
J. C. Moore
National Bank
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
California
Santa Fe
Warrow Minais
San ~ Joaquin’ Valley
Fulder
W. W. Burnett
Kansas
Pein
Foleys
Ann Ens
Klein
Steinbloch
Klothing Kompany
Wilder Bros
S2hones
Boyle
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