U S Trade Warned Over Cotton Decline
Paris reports that American cotton handling lags behind global rivals. Sidney Macara of the Industrial Federation urges reforms in ginning, packing, storing, and shipping to prevent loss of market share and to finance small growers amid rising foreign competition.
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Paris
Nless
Ihs
Natsons
Siphanies Macara
Industrial Federation of Master Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers’ Association
Dream of Great Lakes ocean highway gains new life
Washington June 23. Congress backers press a plan to link Great Lakes ports with oceans via Welland Canal and St Lawrence waterway. Townsend and Bryan push questions to International Joint Commission for a cross border study on waters, costs, lake levels and power. The move aims to connect Chicago Milwaukee Duluth Superior with Atlantic ports as a future freight route.
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Great Lakes
Seven Seas
Charles E. Townsend
Michigan
Great Britain
Dominion of Canada
United States
Canada
Senate
Secretary of State
Townsend
Bryan
International Joint Commission
Act of Congrese
Welland Canal
St. Lawrence River
Chicago
Milwaukee
Duluth-Iuperior
Atlantic Ocean
In Memory of Clifford Leverett
Obituary notes Clifford Leverett born Bowie County Texas February 2 1904 died June 17 1914 aged 10 years 4 months and 15 days. Relatives and friends grieve his loss while lamenting his bright cherry face and pleasant voice never to be seen or heard again. Faith offers hope of reunion beyond this vale of tears.
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Angel of Death
Jesus
Clifford
Heaven
God of Love
Clifford Leverett
Bowie County
Smith,Texas
Kidney Remedy Healer Endorsed in Customer Letter
A 1912 letter from H C Griffith of Mexia Texas praises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for curing kidney troubles in himself and his wife. The note, sworn by a notary, asks readers to send ten cents for a sample and promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Regular bottles available at drug stores.
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Mexia
Texas
T. Bennett
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Monroe Daily News-Star
Arkansas Gold Strike Pales in Yell and Polk Counties
Government geologist examines supposed gold field in Yell and Polk counties Arkansas and reports assays from seven prospects show only 6 to 52 cents per ton in gold with trace silver. Most samples indicate no ore. activity focused south of Bluffton and Gravelly along Fourche River with hundreds of claims but limited development.
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Yell
Polk C
Yell County
Elesewhere
Arkansas
United States Geological Survey
GC. S. Rogers
Bluffton
Gravelly
Fourche River
Rock Island
Rogers
Prince of Wales Celebrates Twentieth Birthday Today
London reports the Prince of Wales marking his twentieth birthday with greetings from royals and friends. Bells rung at St George's Chapel and Windsor Parish Church, artillery fired at Windsor Great Park. Born June 28, 1894 at White Lodge, Richmond Park, he was baptised there three weeks later and holds multiple royal titles.
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Prince of Wales
St. George’s Chapel
Windsor Parish
Windsor Grest Park
White Lodge
Richmond Park
Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David
England
Scotland
Ireland
Walles
Royal Navy
Osborne Coles
Dartmouth College
King George
Prince Edward
Cornwall
Duke of Rothesay
Earl of
Carswell's Liver Aid Offered By Faulks Drug Store
Faulk's Drug Store markets a new liver medicine described as a rapid, modern remedy replacing calomel. It claims to address sluggish liver causing coated tongue, fatigue, dull eyes, constipation, and sallow complexion, with a money back guarantee.
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Faulk
Carswell
Cotton Crop Shows Good Progress Across Regions
The Commercial Appeal reports two weeks of improved conditions with good progress in most regions. Texas and Oklahoma show strong weed and grass control. Alabama and the Atlantic states see drought relief and healthier old cotton. but acreage may shrink overall due to late plantings and possible abandonment of some fields. Boll weevil damage is rising, yet farmers expect yields.
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Tenn
Arkansas
St. Prancis Basin
West
Tennessee
Mississippi
Texas
Oklahoma
Alabama
Atlantics
Exposition Plans Advance as Senator Clark Visits San Diego
Former U S Senator W A Clark of Montana returns from a grounds tour approving the Montana building site at the San Diego 1915 Exposition. Utah and Washington state structures will start soon with Montana officials directing construction upcoming. Utah furniture will be made by students with prize works as trophies. The Supreme Court upholds a Virginia coal iron steel wage law requiring cash pay and banning nonredeemable script.
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Cal
U. S
W. A. Clark
Montana
State of
San Joaquin Valley
Korn
Tulare Counties
Clark
Utah State
Supreme Court of the United States
Plan to add districts and seven justices in sixth week assembly
Rumors circulate about redrawing districts to include Ouachita parish in a new district. If enacted, two additional justices would be elected in November and take office January 1, 1915. Governor Hall may run, triggering a vacancy and Barrett becoming acting governor. Rumors link a New Orleans politician with shared routes to mayor, U S Senate, or Supreme Court, but specifics remain unconfirmed.
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Ouachita Parish
Governor Hall
Ouachita
Barret
North Louisiana
House
New Orleans
United States Senate
Olther
United States
Supreme Court
State House
Gubernatorial contest buzz as candidates swirl
The article notes no official announcement yet in the gubernatorial race but reports strong chatter about many potential candidates. The buzz centers on numerous names and rivalries amid ongoing political maneuvering as talks of succession continue.
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Cedidates
Willin
Prohibitionists Eye Statewide Fight for Assembly Control
Prohibitionists plan an active campaign and likely seek a state wide effort to gain control of the General Assembly. They claim they can dictate terms rather than accept the current majority's terms.
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General Assembly
Trade unions in Russia face suppression by police
Unions operate under threat as authorities dissolve groups at will, imprison leaders, and seize or destroy books and records, leaving workers with limited organizing options.
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Russia
Massachusetts Court Upholds Strike Time Advertising Law
The supreme judicial court of Massachusetts upholds a law requiring employers seeking workers during a strike to state the fact in advertisements. The decision clarifies that advertising disclosures serve legitimate public interest and do not violate constitutional rights.
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Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
Monroe Hardware Ad Promotes Metal Shingles and Savings
An old advertisement highlights Courtright metal shingles with no comparison. It offers 10 percent off cash deals and 15 percent off for bookkeeping. The ad mentions sheet metal work of all kinds and uses odd phrasing to reference customers and services.
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Joe Bell
Monroe
Courtright
Century Plant
Coated Tongue Signals Lazy Liver Remedy Claim
An old newspaper ad promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a gentle liver remedy replacing calomel in many areas. It asserts a coated tongue reflects liver health and notes the Phoenix Drug Store guarantees a full refund if unsatisfied. Price is 50 cents.
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Dodson
Phoenix Drug Store
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