Centralization harms small towns and rural communities
A 1907 editorial warns that overcentralization and the rise of trusts hurt home markets and town growth. It urges citizens to patronize local businesses, support home industries, and promote farmer education while cautioning against sending money to distant cities. It notes state institutes as a path to economic insight and development.
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United States
Wall Street
New York
City Commission
Fleet at Callao Impresses Peru with Welcome
American battleships anchored at Callao after eight in the morning as crowds from Lima watched the arrival. The port buzzed with holiday mood and cheering as the fleet planned ten days of festivities including a bull fight and a regatta. President Pardo would host a reception for officers on Friday afternoon and Washington’s birthday would be celebrated.
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Callao
Lima
South America
Pardo
Washington
Kansas City Nationals See $12 Million Deposit Rise in 10 Weeks
Seven Kansas City national banks report deposits totaling $67.5 million on February 14, up from $55.75 million December 3 and $53.75 million a year earlier. First National leads with a $5 million gain as cash and sight exchange total $34.75 million, over half of gross deposits.
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Kansas City
Comptroller of the Currency
National Bank of Commerce
Oklahoma Court Rules on Deposit Law in Bank Suit
Judge A H Houston sustained the demurrer in Noble state bank versus state banking board and bank commissioner. The ruling tests the Oklahoma guarantee deposit law and holds banks as corporations subject to state tax collection under police powers.
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Guthrie
A. H. Houston
Wrest
Noble State Bank
State Banking Board
Bank Commissioner
Oklahoma Guarantee Deposit Law
Houston
Steenerson militia bill favorably reported
The Steenerson bill to promote militia efficiency was ordered favorably by the house committee on militia. The bill, as amended, divides state and territorial militia into two classes the National Guard and the Reserve Militia.
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Washington, D. C
Steenerson
House Committee On Militia
States
National Guard
Reserve Militia
Kansas Masonic Officers Form Slate in Topeka
Justice Henry F. Mason of the Kansas Supreme Court was elected grand master of the Kansas Grand Lodge of Masons. A K Wilson of Topeka was re elected secretary. Fred Washbon of Anthony was elected deputy grand master and Albert Sarbach of Holton grand treasurer.
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Kansas Masonic
Topeka
Kansas
Henry F. Mason
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas Grand Lodge of ‘Masons
A. K. Wilson
Fred ‘Washbon
Anthony
Albert Sarbach
Holton
Missouri Delegates Instructed At National GOP Convention
St Joseph's former congressman Frank B Fulkerson and Tarkio's David Rankin were chosen to represent Missouri's fourth district at the National Republican convention in Chicago They were instructed to vote for Taft as long as his name appears before the convention.
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Missouri
St. Joseph
Frank B. Fulkerson
David Rankin
Police Judge Wills Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills
Cloverport Kentucky Police Judge J H Wills endorses Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney disorders backache and bladder troubles offering to answer sufferers questions. He praises it as best remedy known and urges writing to him. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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J. H. Wills
Cloverport
Foster-Milburn ‘Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Gil
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Indiana
Court dress down over warrant in playful courtroom exchange
A lawyer asks for dismissal claiming the warrant lacks malicious intent in hitting Bill Jones. The country justice dismisses technicalities, focusing on whether there was a hit, then allows the case to proceed.
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Bill Jones
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements
One hundred dollars reward for cured catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo ads. Local endorsers Walpina Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists attest Cheney's honesty and ability to fulfill obligations. Cure taken internally and said to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials offered. sold by all druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walpina, Kinnan & Marvin
All Drugeista
Hall
Limited Partnership Hint in Widow's Finances
A young husband, poor but married to a rich elderly widow, presses for control of her funds. The widow asserts she will keep business affairs in her own hands, warning that this is a limited partnership, not a consolidation.
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Launcelot
Running No Risk in Love Says Maiden Aunt Has Questions
A dialogue excerpt discusses marriage hesitation. The maiden aunt questions the speed of toward marriage to Mr Newnan, noting limited knowledge of his background and habits while the fiancé defends the decision referencing practical wisdom about knowing a man before marrying. The tone reflects advice from Success Magazine.
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Newnan
Imogene
Quotable Reflection on Greatness and Necessity
A concise aphorism asserts that true greatness comes with perceived necessity and self belief. It suggests that any man convinced of his potential would have reached it if required.
Grape-Nuts Said To Boost Brain Power And Nourish Children
A renowned lady writer credits Grape-Nuts with restoring morning appetite, increasing breast milk, and providing sustained brain power. She notes improved energy for housework and writing, and her four children become healthier and plump. The testimonial promotes the Postum Co. product and The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Backstage Romance Sparks Overnight Office Effort
A humorous skit depicts a busy office night shift with playful banter. The woman boasts of heavy workload while the man confirms his long hours, highlighting a quick passage of time and a cheeky domestic tension.
Fine recipe for colds from glycerine whiskey and pine oil
A home remedy blends two ounces glycerine with one half pint whiskey and half an ounce of pine oil from Globe Pharmaceutical Co. Dayton Ohio. Packaged in half ounce vials, available through druggists. Use a teaspoon to a tablespoon four times daily, shaking bottle before each dose.
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Globe Pharmaceutical Co
Dayton
Ohio
Does Not Work Both Ways on Liquor and Voice Aids
A humorous note on aging and drinking. The piece asserts liquor improves with age, while people do not, and promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches as safe voice aids for singers, teachers, and clergy. It quips about vanity and aging at fifty.
Syrup of Figs and Senna Promoted as Ethical Laxative
The General Demand for a simple pleasant liquid laxative drives the claim that Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna offers a known valued remedy. The California Fig Syrup Co. presents it as safe and gentle, marketed through druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Opportunity Knocks
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