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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
4
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An opinion piece denounces political agitators fueling strife and criticizes the liquor question as a breeding ground for politicians intoxicated by power. It argues for constructive government, warning that intoxicated lawmakers hinder progress and harm national welfare, urging stricter sobriety among public figures.
Federal Immigration Commissioner Mr Howe urges free ports to boost American maritime commerce. He argues ports surrounded by walls hinder shipping and that free ports would systemically strengthen trade, finance, and currency clearing, shifting global centers toward the United States. He cites Hamburg and London as precedents and warns that open ports will lower import costs and accelerate wealth distribution.
A 19th century discussion by a National City Bank of New York official on banking, clearing houses, and bank credit. It explains how multiple banks and daily interbank settlements enable commerce, comparing large bank functions to small deposits and detailing the flow of drafts and checks between cities and communities.
Maxwell Ting Cun journey covers miles over 25 days on Southern California roads. Caifornians project the trek may continue until 20 00 with no stops to cover more ground, while the ponies move onward in the race.
Fragmentary transcription shows a federal push to alter compensation for mail delivery in rural routes. Citizens and lawmakers discuss the impact on postal service costs, with arguments over privatization versus public delivery and calls for equitable rates.
Peter Raiford argues watered securities harm all business, especially farming, which bears the heaviest burden. He cites farmers paying vast annual interest and critics the inflated values created by watered stock and questionable financing, highlighting artificial gains and moral concerns in agriculture.
The article laments irrigation and drainage failures harming U S agriculture. It warns floods and rising water from mandates or mismanagement threaten seven million homes and farm prosperity. It urges public servants to drain excess liquid from industrial and agricultural properties to protect the nation.
Groceries an extensive line to meet every taste and pocket boots a fresh and well assorted steel H. M. Norcross 1st Door Fast Bank of Mansfield Phone 7u.
Avery and Stephens report sales involving The Bothie fern parcel between Manafield and Lead Hill selling to Matney for 1200 dollars. OLR Mink farm listed as WLW. Seay of Kansas City bought property for 4500 dollars.
The text argues private bankers are central to financing America's industry by providing money through securities and mortgages. It describes how bankers coordinate with syndicates, broker dealers, and retail networks to place securities, noting risks and profits for bankers and the public. It calls for similar institutions in America to aid farming and key industries with capital access.
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