Awards Contract to Highest Bidder in Government Purchases
The article notes the U S government awarded a rubber boot contract to the highest bidder rather than the lowest after exams found Geo Watkinson & Co s Thistle brand superior. Despite prices exceeding competitors by over ten percent the quality won out. Washburn Kirkpatrick s carried the Watkinson goods. It also references President Stanley Hall on fear of thunder and a Civil War anecdote about Col Rutherford B Hayes and a thunder strike in West Virginia where troops sought shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heorion
United States
Geo. Watkinson & Co
Philadelphia
Watkinson
Uncle Sam
Washburn & Kirkpatrick’s
Stanley Hall
Rutherford B. Hayes
West Virginia
Lessons From a Rescue and Moral Reflections From a Bygone Era
A detailed rescue recounts Col. Hays reviving five unconscious soldiers after a tree collapse, with life returning gradually over an hour and a half. The piece also records sentiments on widowhood, aging, and enduring partings, plus editor Suitor Osborne’s blunt stance on immorality and the power of publicity, followed by Edward Bok’s note on declining swearing and drinking as self-control and societal norms tighten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hays
Hayes
Mission to Delight Customers Guides Local Business
A local business outlines its customer service pledge to treat customers well in every interaction. The plan emphasizes fair treatment, clear communication, and responsive support to build trust and repeat visits.
Home Front Letters On Voting Duty And Local Moves
Homer Dale of the 161st Regiment writes from Savannah Ga that The Press should move with him and notes wartime paper ties. The Lebanon Daily Reporter contrasts informed voting with unknowing ballots and urges citizens to exercise the sacred privilege on November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Dale
161St Reg. Ind
Jacksonville
Fla
Savannah
Lebanon Daily Reporter
The Money Question and English Diplomacy
A 19th century letter discusses Greenbacks as government money and warns of threats to monarchies. It cites the London Times, Hazzard and Buell Bank circulars, and English policy influencing U S mints. It endorses the Cincinnati Enquirer as a reliable source for the money issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
North American
North America
Hazzard
New York
Buell Bank
United States
London
England
Germany
Cincinnati Enquirer
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Hostetter, Ashby & Kessler
Jamestown
Indiana
Dr. Peal
Peat Mepicing Co
Cleveland
McDaniel & Son
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago
D. Ta. J.C
New Ross
Zibua McVey
Pele
Gniy
Louisville
Wes Ench
Crawted
Ik d. Reev
G. ‘Chic
Aden
Ervicesville
South
J. D.starr
Jaumestown
Ind
Montry
Moore and New
Over Tripps Meat Market
South Side Square
Lebanon, Ind
SALI
TAI
Gardner
Gardner & Son
Sherman
Crawfordsville
Washington and Market Sts
Tom Nozan
Battle Ax
West Main Street
Tesa Smoothe Shave
Oon Dsire
Elmer Smith
Jamestown, Ind
Suitor Osborne
New Richmond Enterprise
Cain
Edward Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
J. H. Steele
Jamestown Roller Mills
Justus Nerbaugh
Resurt
William Joseph
Indiay Cae
Ita
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Gffica
F &T
Washington, D.C
Greenbacks
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