New Englanders in Sicily Reach About Four Hundred
Boston author John Trowbridge and Mrs Trowbridge reached Naples on December 17 and planned immediate travel to Sicily to spend game time. Word was received that retired Major General Charles B Hall, once Portland mayor, may be at the earthquake scene in Sicily. General Hall and family planned to spend Christmas in Richly.
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En Tintinn Diatricia
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Herbert Morrin
Taormina
Mary Moss
Florence Kane
Louise Wond
Frances
Ressia G.linckius
Emily Grensdale
Misa Estelle Fagan
New York
Borton
Mass
Sicily
Italy
John T. Trowpbridge
Boston
Trowbridge
Naples
Tale
Portland
Charlies B. Hal
Portland Tmnan
General Hall
Richy
Recovery From Paris Conditions of 1908 Year Review
Bradstreet’s Review offers a comprehensive 1908 year end summary with a forecast for 1909. It notes a severe 1907 financial collapse followed by a strong late year recovery, with reduced unemployment, higher agricultural prices, and improved credit conditions. It links the rebound to restored confidence, easier money, and stabilizing court rulings that curbed hostile legislation and penalties.
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New York
Bradstreat
Inter
Sensler
America
Careful Eating Prompts Morning Relief with CASCARETS
A curiously worded ad urges readers to take CASCARETS before bed to ease tomorrow’s digestion after a heavy meal. It promises the product works while you sleep and claims it as a best selling remedy for stomach and bowel relief.
Notable 1908 Trade Themes and Market Movements
The year 1908 showed mixed signals with higher farm values and meat crop yields supporting prices while cotton and hay lagged due to lower demand and strikes. Weather limited retail goods movement and holiday trade, while cereal prices benefited from renewed supplies and European war factors. Clearings hit a 1901 low in February but rose by December as imports declined and exports weakened. Industrial activity in coal, coke, and construction shrank versus 1906–07 levels.
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Lancashire
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