Debt and Banking How Loans Help Business and Thrift
The article explains how banks loan money to support business and thrift through the three Cs of credit Character Capacity and Capital. It outlines unsecured notes collateral notes and discounts on bills receivable with examples from storekeeper Mr Smith and farm mortgage loans noting redemption rules and warehouse collateral.
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Committee On’ Public ‘Education
American Bankers Association
Mr. Smith
Mr. Jones
Smith
Brown
What Farmers Need Added to Credit and Good Advice
Walter W. Head, vice president of the American Bankers Association, argues that farmer purchasing power drives U.S. prosperity. He urges bankers to help farmers manage postharvest indebtedness and to support cooperative marketing ideas to move products to market at optimal times for fair prices.
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Walter W. Head
American Bankers. -Association
United States
Walter. W
Fire by wire and the rise of hydro electric power
A discussion on interconnecting water and steam power through hydro electric transmission lines. The piece notes government surveys, federal licensing, and the potential to supply the entire United States from interconnected systems. It highlights billions in needed capital and the enduring promise of water power as a safe, expansive investment.
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United States
Washington
Niagara
Keokuk
Life’s Lessons: Patience and Lifelong Learning
A reflective quotation by Henry Drummond on life as an art learned through patience. It notes the lifelong pilgrimage and the brevity of years in mastering it. The message emphasizes humility and perseverance in personal growth.
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Henry Drummond
Destruction of Laysan Birds by Poachers in 1909
The island of Laysan north west of Hawaii once brimmed with sea fowl eggs but in 1909 Japanese poachers slaughtered about 300000 birds for their feathers.
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Laysan
Hawaii
Life as I See It: a paradox of speed and affection
A columnist notes a proverb about rapid men and cautious wives warning that a man who darts ahead of automobiles should not marry a woman who darts back, reflecting on balance in partnership and risk.
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Anutomobile
Srn
It is human to enjoy a friendly pat on the back
A reflective note on kindness and empathy urges readers not to judge others for showing warmth. It emphasizes that even thick skinned people feel appreciation from supportive gestures and encourages mutual courtesy.
Executor's Notice of Filing Final Settlement
State of Illinois Clark County estate of Frederick Rasner. Heirs and distributees are notified that on August 6 1923 the Executrix will present final report to Clark County Court at Marshall Illinois and asks discharge from duties and responsibilities of administration. Attorneys Graham Snavely. Advertisement 27 2.
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County Court
Clark County
Marshall
Illinois
Minnie Rasner Gibson
Executrix
Graham ‘& Snavely
Attys
Two of a Kind
Editorial remark from the Indianapolis Star warns against arguing about politics or religion. It states the other person recognizes the error as well as you do.
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Indianapolis Star
Get Along With Little Money Norfolk Island
Norfolk Island in the Pacific Ocean is nearly moneyless with about 25 dollars handled by the entire population in a year. The remark highlights extreme poverty and unique economy on the small territory.
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Norfolk Island
Pacific Ocean
Mars Holds Vast Plain Space with 65 Million Square Nillae
The article states Mars has 65 million square nillae of surface area, describing the planet as having abundant room for exploration. No further context or sources are provided.
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Mars
St Augustine Founded by Spaniards in 1565
St Augustine Florida founded September 8 1565 by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. Earlier exploration recorded with Ponce de Leon visiting in 1512.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Pedro Menédex de Aviles
Ponce de Leon
Carelessness and Poverty in Wayland Era Note
A fragment references Francis Wayland on faults of carelessness and poverty. It notes childish and imbecile behavior as factors driving men into poverty without aid.
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Francis Wayland
A Kansas Standard Wise Man Keeps Dry and Sealed Milk
A Topeka Capital aphorism notes a wise man avoids rain and never opens a milk bottle with his thumb, reflecting practical thrift and caution in daily life. The quip echoes Midwestern values of prudence and neatness in ordinary tasks.
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Kansas
Topeka
Cucumbers in England Since 1533, Origin and History
The article notes cucumbers were known to ancient writers such as Virgil and were first cultivated in England in 1533 after being introduced from Holland. It emphasizes early horticultural history and cross national exchange.
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England
Holland
Taft Speech Echoes on Energy and Support
A brief note contrasts Taft's talk with actions, arguing that excessive talk wastes energy and weakens his ability to rally backing and help in achieving goals.
Tires Bring Change Through Timeless Air Innovation
Roanoke World News notes how tires sparked progress as years pass, highlighting air as free yet underappreciated until the invention reshaped transportation and industry.
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Roanoke World News
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State of Illinois
Frederick Rasner
Exide
Prevo Motor CO
Dodge Brothers
Detroit
Taft
Willys
Tom Toledo
Willys-Overland
Albert Sockler, Marshall
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