Musk Ox and War Echoes In The Times
Fact and Comment surveys musk ox trade near Winnipeg and Arctic hunting, noting the species decline and robe value, then shifts to aging ships and the frigate Constitution needing repairs. It reflects on wartime deaths, international travel shifts, and the Greenback retirement plan backed by the American Bankers Association with Federal Reserve notes to replace Treasury notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canada
Oliver Wendell Holmes
American Bankers’ Association
Congress
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury
Wanted A Secretary Of State
A Montezuma lawyer questions why no one contests the nomination for secretary of state with W. 8. Allen who has had two terms. The writer criticizes Allen for failing to justify office and suggests the state should advertise for a secretary of state or declare the office of no account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Allen
Christmas Swapping Party Tests Chicago Club Enjoyment
In Chicago a women’s club held a Christmas Swapping party where each member brought a sealed package she preferred not to keep and swapped freely until a bell signaled end. One participant, after ninety exchanges, ended with the vase she initially donated. Also noted is Emory Odell of Bradgate Observer planning to discontinue his Bradgate newspaper due to insufficient patronage and revenue. A USDA sheep tour in Montana aims to show growers that better wool boosts income by demonstrating on premises wool grading and sale potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Emory Odell
Bradgate Observer
Bradgate
Odell
Humboldt Republican
Livingston
Montana
United States Department of Agriculture
Weathering the Grip and a Quiet Mayor’s Style
The piece notes steady business and minor weather gripes while praising Frank Wood for his restrained talk. It mentions Brandeis pronunciation and a cryptic reference to Clifford Thorne and Mr. BL, hinting at local political chatter and planned retirements amidst calm civic life.
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U. S
First National Bank
Farmer’s Exchange CO
V. Lindstrom
Wisconsin Lumber Coo
G. S. Peters, Mgr
Times Office
Prussia
France
America
New York
New Orleans
South America
Europe
Frank Wood
Brandeis
Ice
Cliford Thorne
L. A. McMurray, Pres
L.M. Smith
T O
Heggen
State Bank of
Renwick
the People’s Bank
S. J. Gillespie, Conrad Elmer
Homer A. Miller
Nissen
Wanco
Schumacher
Iowa
Chevrolet
Baby Grand Touring
F. O. B. Factory
Hawthorne Auto Co
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