Why Cotton Is High and World Supply Constraints
Sir Charles W. Macara estimates 506 million people fully clothed, 750 million partially, 250 million unclothed. He argues cotton industry supplies nine tenths of clothing for the clothed, underscoring a long term shortfall not solely due to war. Indian, African, and American production trends are analyzed, noting reduced yields, rising prices, and limited near term supply increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Macara
England
India
Africa
Ewotten Growing Association
Egypt
United States
Narrow beliefs hinder progress in changing times
The piece argues we must avoid clinging to rigid standards and prejudices. It urges openness to new ideas and the evolving needs of contemporary life, warning that sticking to old ways can harm personal and collective growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evetore
We must broaden our view and act to face change
A reflective piece urges readers to drop narrow, parlor lives and join the world’s readjustment, urging open eyes and bold effort. It contrasts old quiet days with a call to engage, bear responsibilities, and seek a larger vision. A parable about time and initiative motivates self improvement and action.
The Man Who Finds Time in a Busy World
A visitor recalls meeting Barry Clerke, a top Chicago executive, who despite a packed schedule spends an hour and fifteen minutes detailing a plan. He earns a modest salary yet owns a sizable stake in a major business and remains exceptionally open to discussion.
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Mostness
Wfite
Barry Clerke
Tel
National observances and openings mark early March
St David s Day and the centenary birth of agricultural expert John P are noted. National Thrift Stamp Week runs nationwide. Supreme Court justices reconvene after recess as railroads return to private ownership. Massachusetts towns hold their annual town meetings. The Southwest American Live Stock show opens in Oklahoma City. Census Bureau begins a wide resources inventory. The International Joint Commission schedules a St Lawrence navigation hearing in Buffalo. The Mississippi Valley Exposition opens in St Louis to showcase regional industry.
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St. David's
John P
Illinois
Massachusetts
Southwest American Live Stock Association
Oklahoma City
United States
Census Bureau
International Joint Commission On Waterways
Buffalo
St. Lawrence River
Lake Ontario
Montreal
Mississippi Valley
St. Louis
Birthdays Highlight William Dean Howells and Notables
New York March 1 William Dean Howells celebrated his eighty third birthday as a leading American literary figure. The piece notes Howells youth in Martin's Ferry Ohio and rise from printer's apprentice to editor and novelist. Also mentioned are Walter Warwick Comptroller of the U S Treasury born in Ohio, J Ross Stevenson president of Princeton Theological Seminary born in Pennsylvania, Annie Sutherland of the American stage born in Washington DC, and Harry M Crooks president of Alma College born in Gilam. Howells remains active at 83 continuing to write and study.
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William Dean Howell
Martin’s Ferry
Ohio
Walter, W. Warwick
O. 5 S. Treasury
Scfioto County
J. Ross Stevenson
Princeton Theological Seminary
Ligonier
Toha Annie Sutherland
Ington
D. C
Harry M. Crooks
Alma College
Gilam
William Dean Howells
New York
William
Howells
Genefus
Clevelagid
Cincinnati
Lincoln
Veni
United States
Howella
Begie Hale
Hearty
Boston's first church organ placed at King's Chapel
The organ arrived in 1715 but faced strong prejudice and remained unpacked in the church vestibule for seven months before use, reflecting early resistance to musical innovation in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
King’s Chapel
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised By Hotel Proprietor
George F. Danfield of Hardwick VI writes that his sedentary habit required an obessional laxative and he has tried many without success until Chamberlain's Tablets. Danfield is proprietor of the Hardwick Inn, a model hotel in New England.
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Chanberlain
George F. Danfield
Hardwick
Daniele
Hardwick Inn
New England
Notable events in 1805 to 1889 history
A timeline notes William Hull becomes Michigan Territory's first governor in 1805. 1844 births include Lillian Stevens founder of temperance groups. 1845 Tyler signs Texas annexation. 1849 Susan B. Anthony first public temperance address. 1870 Bolivia grants amnesty to political offenders. 1888 Paris decorations scandal linked to M Wilson. 1889 Gladstone argues for Irish Home Rule in Parliament.
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William Hull
Michigan Territory
Lillian M. N. Stevens
The
National
Susan B. Anthony
Canajoharie
N. Y
Bolivia
M. Wilson
Grevy
France
Paris
Mr. Gladstone
House of Commons
Winter and midwinter sports schedule across the nation
The calendar lists racing at Havana and New Orleans, auto shows opening in multiple cities, a midwinter tournament in Coronado, Bloomington hosting the Illinois Intercollegiate meet, and boxing cards in New Orleans Philadelphia and Paterson with named fighters Pete Hartley Phil Vic gets Mike O'Dowd Jack McCarron Willie Jackson and Mel Coogan.
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Cabs- American Jockey Club
Havana
Business Men's Racing Association
New Orleans
Seattle
Syracuse
Portland
St. Joseph
Phil Vicgets
Mike O'Dowd
Jack McCarron
Grentide
Philadelphia
Willie Jackson
Mel Coogan
Paterson
N, J
Constipation Remedy Sold by Collens MW
A product named HERHWINE is advertised to restore regular bowel movements and relieve constipation. Sold by Collens MW with pricing indicated in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herhwine
Collens Eee
Lord Decies and Irish Affairs Highlighted in Day's News
The article references Lord Decies, linked to Lord French and Irish affairs, noting his marriage to an American woman and his standing as Baron Derles. It mentions his Hussars colonelcy and Service Order membership, with a history of military campaigns and service in Ireland.
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Lord Decies
Stevecser
French Ierey
Ireland
Atlantic
Ian Gould
George J. Gueld
New Y
Graham Hope Horsley
Baron Derles
Hussers
Unclear Historical Note Sparks Mixed War Era Terms
Fragmentary text mentions Somaliland, Matabele, and Boer War era terms. It references racing and training troops, an Adjutant General role, Lord Delles in politics, a mention of a German chancellor Schet emann resignation, and a Soviet republic proclaimed under Pronewick. The material lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
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Mulish
Somaliland
Te Matabele
Inter
Lord Delles
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Monroe
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West Monroe
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Napoleony
Fventa
N. Grand St
XLER
Firestone
MLW. F
National Dental
Wexler's Cigar Store
Our Trust Department
West Monroe Branch
Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
P. O
Ouachita Parish
Citizens National Mr
Bank
Citizens National Bank
She Gachita Natinal Bank
Nodutine
Financia
Olde National Bank
Peters Furnis Company
Coildren
Schet
Emann
Germes Citacellor
Pronewick
Federal Rese
Centralings Bank & Tra Company
Federal Reserve Yéloans
Citizens’ National Bank
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