Drummers Experiences in Brazil Trade Lessons Warn Firm Travelers
Consul George A. Chamberlain notes that of over 1.25 million dollars in goods sold to Pernam buco in 1907 only about a dozen American commercial travelers visited the port, eight at the consulate. He details three costly cases caused by ignorant or reckless reps, urges careful selection, bonds, and prudent use of letters of credit, and stresses travel costs and credit risks in South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Chamberlain
United States
Pernambuco
New York
Buenos Aires
Valparaiso
New
Rio
Brazil
Coffee echoes in taste and value across markets
A brief note on coffee culture. It contrasts the appeal of good coffee with the hassle of poor brews and mentions a grocer's guarantee and a quirky line about Bert and a merchant.
St. Anthony's opens maternity ward and ward charges
A note announces a new maternity ward at St. Anthony's hospital with daily ward charges of $1.60 and private room rates from $2. The ad also promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy from Pendleton Drug Company and ends with a standard East Oregonian disclaimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony's Hospital
Foley
Pendleton Drug Company
Pacific rail rates threaten transpacific freight lines
Vice President R P Schwerin of Pacific Mall warns new railroad export and import tariffs will disadvantage Pacific Mail Hill and Empress lines. By November 1 higher rates may push freight traffic toward Suez lines with Japanese ships likely to dominate remaining business. Export goods include machinery cotton beer condensed milk while flour and lumber remain unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwerin
Pacific Mall Steamship Line
R. P. Schwerin
Pacific Mall
The
Hill
Empress Lines
Schwerin Saga
Toyo Kisen Waisha Company
Nippon Yusen Kaleha Company
Seattle
Suez Linen
Pacific Mail
San Francisco
Vancouver
Suez
Thie Port
Suez Unes
Orient
James Lee Saved by Dr. King’s New Discovery
Mrs Mary Lee of rural Zanesville reports her husband James Lee nearly defeated by consumption but restored to health after using Dr Kings New Discovery. The remedy is promoted as a throat and lung cure with guaranteed relief note trial bottle offered at Tallman Co. drug store for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Zanesville
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Tallman & Co
Irrigation promise from Newport district boosts crops claim
A Hood River paper quotes Colonel G Newport asserting the WUWmiatilla district will lead the west in irrigation and land development. He contends the 20 000 acre project will outstrip Hood River and Yakima in early strawberries and other fruit and vegetables, with market timing a key edge. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are endorsed by Tallman & Co. Read the Hast Oregonian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Newport
Hood River
Yakima
DeWitt
Tallman & Co
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Pendleton
Rio de Janiero
Rio Grande Do Sul
South America
Amazon
Rotary Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ah Lets
Sebililog
Bert
East Oregonian
Oriental Trade Elmo Doomed
Pacific
Southern Pacific
Harriman Roads
Santa Fe
Hill Rons
Seattlee
Canadian Pacific
Umatilla
Webbfoot
Saya
Oregonian
West
Webb Street
Oregon
Locksley Hall
Seaside, Obe
North Beach
T. J. Potter
Portland
F. J. Quinlan
Ore
Wm. Vacmurray
Keerbpi Og
Electric Irons
J. L. Vaughan
W. Court
Watertown
F. Ooleewooiery
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