Cotton crop prospects amid rains in Arkansas fields
Cotton remains abundant in Arkansas fields as relentless rainfall hinders picking. A. O. Iblsing of Missouri buys zinc ore in Joplin for shipment to Swansea Wales via the Pitsburg and Gulf railway. An exchange notes science may yield seedless citrus and grape varieties with limited seed in cotton. U.S. cotton seed value last year exceeds $120 million.
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Arkansas
A. O. Iblsing of Age
Joplin
Swansea
Wales
Gulf
Pitsburg & Gulf Railway
Through train planned port Arthur Galveston Kansas City
The Port Arthur News reports an inauguration in the train service to Port Arthur on the 20th. A through train from Kansas City to Galveston is expected, with Mena to gain two passenger trains daily from that date.
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Port Arthur
Kansas City
Galveston
Mena
Charlemagne Tower Named Ambassador to Asia
Charlemagne Tower has been appointed ambassador to Asia. He is reputed to be worth ten million dollars, largely inherited from his father, a large coal operator in Pennsylvania's Anthracite regions. The fortunes described as derived from coal mine labor underscore the political power behind his position.
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Charlemagne Tower
Asia
Pennsylvania
Two Important State Bills Introduced in Legislature
The legislature has two major bills: one to establish a reform school for incorrigible misconduct and another to fund a new state house at Little Rock. The editor praises both as wise, aligned with modern growth and expansion ideas, and expresses hope for adoption.
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Little Rock
Kansas City Club backs Torrens land law for Missouri
The Kansas City Commercial Club promotes adopting the Torrens land law in Missouri, noting its success in Massachusetts and Illinois. It argues the law clarifies titles, reduces litigation, speeds transfers, and makes abstracts unnecessary, though abstract companies oppose it.
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Kansas City Commercial Club
Missouri
Massachusetts
Illinois
Polk County Seeks Self-Sustaining Poor Farm Plan
Polk County proposes a well managed poor farm with an EOS style farm system to care for paupers. The plan envisions reducing tax burdens by avoiding costly paper bills and directing residents to a public institution where inmates work under a superintendent.
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Polk County
Prosperoous national banks dividend notice
The Kansas City Star notes the Fifth Avenue bank in New York has declared a quarterly dividend at 100 percent annual rate. It contrasts this with two other metropolitan banks that offer larger dividends than the Fifth Avenue bank.
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Kansas City Star
Fifth Avenue Bank
New York
Feth
National banking benefits shown in pay rates and profits
The piece compares bank shares and dividends, noting Fifth Avenue and First National shares with varying values, and argues that while banking is not profitable for all, many prosper under the system. It contends legislation behind national banking has boosted prosperity for users of its provisions.
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Fifth Avenue
First National
Scotts
Orn & Bowne
Winter Manure Dilemma Plagues Farmers Says Northwest Farmer
A Northwest Farmer notes farmers face urgent questions about disposing this winter's manure. Some spread it on hillsides. others store it then move sheds. Hauling to fields demands labor, while some prefer hunting over work. The piece highlights practical farm waste management issues.
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Britain
North Pole
Northwest
State House, Railroad Commission, Highways Debate
Arkansas voices call for a new state house and improved highways while urging legislative action on a railroad commission. Citizens favor reducing legislative sessions and limiting excessive lawmaking. Deputy Holt jailed J R Perryman for counterfeiting, with headquarters near Gravett, Ark, and a cache of dies. He marketed counterfeit coins to buy poultry and produce.
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Holt
J. R Perryman
Siloam Springs
Perryman
Gravett
Ark
Fort Smith
Kidney Troubles and Prickly Ash Bitters Healing Claim
An old article touts kidney function and liver balance, claiming Prickly Ash Bitters stimulates kidneys to cleanse blood and regulate liver. It promises restoration of strength, with mild cathartic effects and elimination of poisons, sold by Jackson Drug Co.
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Jackson Drug Co
Arkansas Legislature Debates Bills in Senate and House
Arkansas lawmakers consider a raft of measures including changes to venue rules, quadrennial elections, tax reforms, and rail and road oversight. Senate actions include bills on jury verdicts, text books, hotel baggage, and tax limits. House committees organize and new introductions cover health, stock running, stock penalties, and railroad regulations.
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Jobe
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Feew
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Nixon
Nichols
Parker
Patton
Atnnon the Bouge
Senate Proesedines
Tittle Rock
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Senate
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Congress
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T. N. Wilson
Raines
McMullen
Douglass
Hillhouse
Elrourt Court
Jackson County
Shackleford
Kirby
Hammock
Committee On
Hall
Scott County
Buckner
S. B. No
Legislature notes on clerks and state house plan
Journal notes state the legislature costs 1000 dollars daily. Trevathan served as journal clerk at the 1897 extra session. Miss Ethel M Dougal Newport is clerk of the senate penitentiary committee. John Barrow from Pulaski was the sole vote for Vandeventer throughout. It appears a measure to fund a new state house will pass.
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Trevathan
Ethel M. Dougal
Newport
Senate
John Barrow
Pulaski
Vandeventer
Solong
Purnell Comments on Lott Road Survey Progress
In Fort Smith, E. M. Purnell of the Pittsburg and Gulf force says a locating survey runs from Little Rock to Benton and will extend from the state capital to Texarkana. He notes the project shows intent by Fordyce buyers and engineers push ahead with the survey.
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Fort Smith
E. M. Purnell
Pittsburg & Guilt Force of Engineers
Lott Road
Little Rock
Benton
Texarkana
Fordyce
Bad Freight Wreck Near Texarkana Causes Heavy Loss
A freight wreck eight miles north of Texarkana on the Iron Mountain destroyed several box cars. No injuries were reported though financial losses were heavy. The cause was traced to a pair of trucks jumping the track.
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Iron Mountain
Texarkana
The Sick Man of Europe and Uncle Sam’s Big Fist
A Cincinnati Enquirer piece lampoons the Ottoman sultan as the Sick Man of Europe, praising his political wiles while contrasting American power. It recounts a Syrian use of an American flag envelope that impressed Turkish readers, culminating in a private letter delivery to Zahle and a dash for a returning steamer.
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Europe
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Uncle Sam
Spain
Zable
Syria
Beyrouth
McKinley
Zahle
Washington
Cincinnati Enanirer
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