Concentration of Wealth in Big Financial Institutions
A reprint discusses rising wealth concentration in life insurers, New York trust companies, and large national banks. It cites assets of 270 million in a 40 year insurer, 722 million in New York trusts, and 121 banks with over 5 million deposits. The piece warns such growth concentrates power with few individuals and asks where growth limits lie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Great West
New York Trust
Tnety
Tanver
Trust Companies
New York
Snrupee
Ike
Atlanta Streetcar Franchises Aim at City Ownership
The Atlanta Railway and Power Co proposes a plan starting 1900 with 4 percent dividends, rising to 6 percent, and 1/4 of any excess to stockholders while 3/4 funds street improvements and public schools. The city would have right to buy the stock and assume debt, conditional on honest contracting.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Railway and Power Co
Atlanta Railway Co
Post Dispatch
Reader Letter Advises City to Own Water Works and Lights
A Greenwood Arkansas Star reader argues against granting a private franchise for waterworks and electric lights. He urges city ownership, cites the Mena Star discussion, and notes relatives near Acorn and Mena planning a visit and possible investments.
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Star
Greenwood
8. C
Mena Star
Mena
Anderson
Acorn
Thomas F. Rivey
No Killling at Cove Corrects Last Week Report
The Star corrects a previous report about a man being killed at Cove. A communication from B HH Barton and others states nothing of the kind occurred. The earlier story was circulated as street talk and deemed unreliable. evidence was circumstantial and not strong enough to convict Cove or its residents.
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the Star
Cove
Barton
Chicago Banks Favor Paper Currency Swap Plan
Thirteen Chicago banks plan to exchange 88.5 million dollars of gold for gold backed paper, arguing that the convenience of paper currency will endure. The note, cited by the St. Louis Post Dispatch, signals a shift toward paper money for everyday transactions and financial operations.
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Chicago
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Which editor serves readers best reflect or create new thoughts
The State Republican argues that an editor should present views on topics readers may lack opinions about rather than simply echoing prevailing beliefs. It suggests conserving beliefs while avoiding the creation of new channels for thought and expedience.
De Queen Raises Sinking Artesian Well Plan
De Queen debates sinking an artesian well to supply adequate water as existing wells fail to meet town needs. Local officials and residents weigh cost feasibility and potential benefits in securing reliable municipal water.
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de Queen
Summer heat tied to annexation drive and climate mimicry
The article claims extreme temperatures this summer result from efforts to annex and imitate the climates of Cuba and the Philippines, suggesting a political motive behind the unusual heat.
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Snd
Cuba
Philippines
No lack of work for those who want it in Mena now
Report notes plentiful job opportunities in Mena with steady demand across multiple sectors. Widespread hiring activity includes local businesses seeking workers, reflecting a strong labor market and economic momentum in the town.
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Mena
Van Buren Argus praises Arkansas cantaloupes record price
The Arkansas Traveler cantaloupe car sold in New York Monday morning for 1636 dollars, the highest price for a car of melons. The Van Buren Argus notes Crawford County could become the nation’s leading cantaloupe producer, surpassing Rocky Ford.
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van Buren Argus
Arkansas
New York
Crawford County
United States
Pine orders impact U S builders amid timber demand
The report notes the British government ordered 500 million feet of Southern yellow pine, a move seen as discouraging to American consumers. Rising building material prices affect buyers, while the South might gain more from pine than cotton in this period.
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South
Post Dispatch
Poison ivy cure praised by scientific magazine
A magazine recommends a home treatment for ivy poisoning using a wet bread slice dusted with washing soda. The bread is kept moist and applied to the eruption for about thirty minutes, claimed to be a sure cure.
Park Fair Exhibit Rules Include Noon August 18 Deadline
Officials announce that all exhibition articles must be at the pavilion in the park by noon August 18. There will be no entrance or gate fees charged at any time during the fair.
Negro saved from hanging in Georgia by state troops
A second Black man escaped lynching in Georgia thanks to rapid intervention by state troops. Earlier, a Black man pursued in Wyandotte County was saved by escaping and remaining unseen since.
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Georgia
Wyandotte County
Kansas City Star
Park Fair and Celebration Opens Friday Morning
The park fair and celebration opens on Friday morning August 18, continuing for two days. A good programme has been arranged and Mena can expect a big crowd. Hotels should be liberal in contributing toward the expense.
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Mena
Editor’s Question on Water and Drink Choices
A State Republican editorial warns of typhoid germs in wells believed to supply pure water and questions what the editor drinks daily, speculating on beer or white mule as possible choices.
Champagne Trust Aims to Raise Prices in Mena
A plan to form a champagne trust seeks to boost prices by restricting daily consumption in Mena, targeting all buyers except the News and Democrat competitors. The move intends to push up value and curb ordinary use among readers and residents.
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Champaigne Trust
Mena
The
News and Democrat
Emma L Hart Sues Sheriff for Damages After Hot Springs Duel
Emma L Hart, daughter of James E Hart who died in a street duel at Hot Springs on March 16, sues Sheriff RK L Williams for $20,000 damages as a result of the incident.
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Emma L. Hart
James E. Hart
Hot Springs
RK. L. Williams
Railroad officials gain relief with new expert rate clerk
The overworked railroad commissioners and their secretary and stenographer will be relieved as an expert rate clerk is employed, according to the State Republican.
Fortify the body with Prickly Ash Bitters
A vintage ad promoting Prickly Ash Bitters as a wonderful system regulator sold by Jackson Drug Company to fortify the body against malarial germs and restore perfect order.
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Jackson Drug Company
State School Fund Apportions County and District Grants
State Superintendent Doyne announces the common school fund apportionment across counties. Police County receives 4184.74 dollars and each child gets 86 cents. Mena district, with 553 children, will receive 715.48 dollars, a notable increase over last year, improving district finances alongside county and city fund boosts.
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Doyne
Mena
PineTar-Honey Cure for Lung Irritation Promises Strength
Sontumplion claims Dr. Bell's PineTar-Honey relieves lung irritation and prevents coughing or colds from settling in, offering strong relief. The note urges readers to obtain the remedy from local druggists.
Mineral Wealth of Arkansas Prospecting Waits for Capital
W. Ernst, metallurgist, argues Arkansas hides rich ore beds including gold silver copper tin antimony lead and zinc. He cites Camp Wilder near Mena in operation, Silver Queen plant planned, Gold Coin Mining Co in prep, ore shipped to Chicago for processing, and multiple favorable assays from Denver and New Orleans. He laments lack of capital to develop the province.
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Arkansas
United States
Wilder
Mena
New Orleans
Gold Coin Mining Co
Chicago
North American Ore & Metal Co
Colorado
Burlingame and
de Forest
Denver
Wittkowski
St. Joseph
United Stes Mint
New Oorleans
W. Ernst
Serer
Live Stock Shipments by Pittsburg and Gulf Since January 1
Live stock agent L H W Crumbaugh of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf reports daily service since 1503 and claims no superior in efficiency. A Star courtesy statement via Colonel J P Landes lists the number of livestock cars handled since January 1, 1809.
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Pittsburg & Gulf
L. HW. Crumbaugh
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad Company
Crumbaugh
J. P. Landes
Livestock Shipment Ledger Shows Rail Line Progress
The notice notes twenty to twenty five cars moved off South Division with no copies of billings furnished. It praises the railroad's livestock shipments leadership as a valuable asset. An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for heat in summer, sold by Jackson Drag Company.
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South Division
Jackson Drag Company
Community notices and local updates from a rural paper
Mr Knight’s arm improves slowly while Mrs Henry Anderson visits a mother. Morley finishes building a storehouse. Campers rest here briefly after rain. Reynolds sells his farm and plans homes near the Springs. Sunday school lacked shelter due to rain. Acorn has many pre babies, joy at the fair. A committee plans a church, Cherry to give a lot. Reynolds and son travel to Gordon to see a sick daughter, back by the 18th.
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Knight
Henry Anderson
Morley
Reynolds
Acorn
Cherry
Pebbles From Rockey News Notes and Local Gossip
Pebbles From Rockey reports sickness of T B Phelps and Dr Connally’s home improvements. Moved back from Indian Territory Z T Winton. F Savage of Mena seen locally. A S Miller family visiting from South Canadian. A child, Nancy Langford, died by accident with an old pistol. Dry weather hurts apples. locals aiming for flag premium at the fair. War fever about Cuumming, watermelon abundance. lively Arkansas dialect notes about watermelons and local life in Avkatisaw Luxe.
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T. B. Phelps
Dr. Connally
Z. T. Winton
Indian Territory
F. ©. Savage
Mena
A.S. Miller
I. T
Nancy
J. R. Langford
Cuumming
Philippines
Arkansan
Hot Springs Bath System Described by Traveler
Traveler reports Hot Springs baths are government owned with ten year leases for individuals, a forty tub limit, and forty dollars yearly per tub. Twenty one baths cost eight to ten dollars plus attendant fees, towels extra, and rent funds park improvements. A tiered pricing system prevents overcharging and special pools exist for low income visitors. TRAVELER one house.
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The
Star
Hot Springs
Cough Survived Twenty-Five Years with Pine Tar Remedy
A reader claims twenty five years of coughing ended after using Dr Hell's Pine Tar Hove. The note credits the remedy with strengthening lungs and saving the writer's life, naming Rosell Krantalarg as a source.
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Hella
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