Trade Territory Ties Town Prosperity to Merchants
The piece argues the town’s trade area grows with merchant effort and advertising. It emphasizes that enterprise by local merchants and residents, not distance alone, determines how quickly trade expands. The town’s reputation hinges on active local leadership and bold promotion.
Advertising the Church to the Masses in an Advertiser Age
A 1907 essay argues churches should adopt modern advertising to compete for attention with Liberty Loans, stores, and theaters. It compares church operations to commerce, noting the Bethany Church and John Wanamaker as examples, and laments clerical reluctance and static boards hindering outreach.
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Bethany Church, Presbyterian
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
United States
Liberty Loan
Commerce
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Printing presses and faith in society discussed
The piece muses on printers ink and the first printed Bible as a landmark. It argues people remain people whether at a sale or a service and critiques the notion of universal church obligation as a bold but impractical idea.
Laws GOR for Evolage Early Crops Pay Off in Feeding Value
United States Department of Agriculture guidance urges judging ensilage crops by feeding value, not height. It favors planting strong southern seed early in northern states and early cultivation to warm soils and accelerate growth.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Virginia
Missouri
How Best to Reduce Income Tax Through Liberty Bonds
A historical appeal argues that Victory Liberty Bonds lessen future tax burdens by funding wartime debt. It urges heavy Bond purchases to reduce income tax, highlighting that bonds return principal with government promise, unlike taxes which vanish.
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Samuel
Liberty Loan
United States
Feed costs money and good cows make calves
The notice argues feeding costs money and unproductive trees should be replaced by faster growing, valuable varieties. Breed good cows for good calves, and select seed trees of fast growing, valuable kinds to ensure better yields.
Building boom signals surge in nationwide construction
Statistics from Bradstreet and official reports across 95 cities show February gains of 24.2 percent over last year. Cities like St. Louis and New York reflect prosperity while the Victory Liberty Loan tempers immediate growth. Once the loan is completed banks will resume real estate lending and construction may flourish.
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Bradstreet’s
St. Louis
Cueinhatf
Columbus
Detroit
Indianapolis
New York
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