Farmers Clearing Houses proposed to aid Oklahoma agriculture
Executives across a vast rail system explore a plan to create county level farmers clearing houses to supply farmers without cash. Aimed at boosting per acre output, the proposal includes bank custodianship, wholesale supplies, and four traveling supervisors with a $100,000 appropriation to fund initial aid and a law titled an act for the promotion of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Seth Farnsworth
Oklahoma
London
Mr. Farnsworth
W. T. Fenton
National Bank of the Republic
United States
Clearing House
Lawrence O. Murray
Hill
Inhuman Treatment in Railroad Injury Case
A letter from Monroe Louisiana dated June 27 1911 details a brutal railway neglect incident. Passenger train 108 struck Riley Ponter in Georgetown Grand Parish, leaving him with a fractured skull. He was stranded for hours before proper care, prompting calls to authorities or animal cruelty groups to intervene.
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Monroe
News-Star
St. Louis
Tron Mountain
Southern Ry. Co
Riley Ponter
Georgetown
Grand Parish
Selma
Alexandria
Columbia
Caboose
Grant Parish
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Dollar Dinner Honors Governor Wilson in Newark
Preparations near completion for the Dollar Dinner in Newark organized by the Woodrow Wilson League of Essex County. The event honors Governor Wilson with supporters gathering to show appreciation and discuss local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Newark
N. J
Woodrow Wilson League of
Essex County
Johnston's Hot Shots Grocery Price List
A July 3 promotion lists numerous daily grocery prices including syrup flour coffee and canned goods. The ad invites weighing on delivery and compares prices with competitors, noting phone numbers for orders and pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javaland Coffe
Arm & Hammer
Crm Krueger Auditorium Hosts Wilson Speech Night
The Krueger Auditorium dining hall in Princeton seats 800 and is decorated in orange and black for the event. Governor Wilson will be the chief speaker outlining progress under his administration and the dawn of a new era in state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krueger Auditorium
Princeton University
Wilson
West Monroe Man Seeks License for Mail Order Whiskey House
John Pomranky has applied to the West Monroe Louisiana council for a license to open and conduct a mail order whiskey house at 114 Commerce Street in West Monroe. This notice is dated June 21 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pomranky
West Monroe
Louisiana
Commerce Street
Amendment Debate on Reciprocity Split among Senators
The discussion centers on press coverage of pro and anti reciprocity arguments. Senator Stone challenges a Wisconsin senator’s facts while La Follette predicts coalition support against reciprocity. Clapp calls the Root amendment harmful, and Simmons deems the bill not a Democratic measure as Townsend adds another view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Stone
Associated Press
Wisconsin
la Follette
Finance Committee
Clapp
Minnesota
Simmons
Townsend
Michigan
Vinci health tonic praised for frail children in New Haven ad
An advertisement from Allen's Pharmacy touts Vinci as a cure for frail and sickly children. It cites testimonials from New Haven and Chicago mothers claiming improved health, appetite, and weight after three bottles. The copy promises money back if claims fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Vinci
Chicago
Ill
Allen
Pulp Clause Debate Lingers Over Reciprocity Bill
The paper notes the reciprocity bill's clauses could invite varied interpretations without the Root amendment and that courts would ultimately decide the issue. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as kidney and bladder regulators and strengtheners available at Phoenix Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus
Foley
Phoenix Drug Store
Hamburg Buys Water Plant in City Purchase
Hamburg Arkansas agrees to buy its water plant and pipelines from W E Kittrell and Sons for four thousand dollars. Payments are set at one hundred dollars monthly. The seller’s income reportedly stood at about one hundred seventy five dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Ark
W. E. Kittrell and Sons
Plant payment plan outlined for pipe removal needs
The note states an monthly realization of 75 dollars during payment for the plant. It mentions 17 000 feet of pipe laid and to be largely removed for use in supplying new customers.
Turks Again on Rampage Over Albania Front
Vienna reports Albania danger escalating as 50 000 Turkish troops near Montenégro frontier threaten region. Chicagoan Charles R Crane arrives from Cetinje after traversing Albania and describes the conditions as intolerable. Turks reportedly devastate districts kill prisoners burn houses crops and churches and drive refugees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montenéc Gran Frontier
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Vienna
Cettiinje
Albania
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Monroe Garage & Supply Co
Louis H. Cosper
Michel
Lincoln
Douglas
Fitzpatrick
Baton Rouge
John T. Michel
National Council of Grain Exchanges
Johnston
the Johnston Co
Port Gibson
H.G. Hawkins
A.B
Port Gibson, Miss
Patent Office
Greeley
U. S. Patent Office
Greeley & McIntire
Washington, D.C
Dembinski
Weil
W. E. Kittrell
Song
Chicagoan
Turkey
Fashi
Gure
the Palace
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