West wealth soars as crop boom spreads financing need
A New York financial letter notes Western wealth has surged beyond ten years ago, with record crops leaving farmers with large surpluses. It predicts the West will increasingly lend funds for moving crops from distant regions and estimates U.S. gains this year may reach hundreds of millions for farmers and rail/transport firms, with total national wealth rising by well over a billion.
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West
New York
Europe
Mississippi Valley
Missouri Valley
United States
Vanderlip
National Bankers’ Association
Washington
The American Grape Industry A Wide Fruit Prospect
The article extols grape cultivation for small plots as a frugal, shade giving crop. It notes risks from pests and weather, lists states with grape production, California’s vast vineyard area and wine output, raisin and table grape shipments, and Chautauqua NY’s grape juice output, illustrating a growing national industry.
Grape Industryage and Byproducts Across the United States
Viticulture in the United States shows grapevines offer easy spray control and potential yield boosts. Old vines exist globally with some Italian and Burgundian plantings surviving centuries, while the largest California vine from 1842 covers half an acre and yields 6 to 10 tons. The industry spans wine, table grapes, raisins, brandy, vinegar, and by products such as pomace feed, acetic acid, and oil from seeds. If wastes are utilized, value could rise by about 10 percent, boosting an industry valued around 15.6 million dollars.
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Fresno
California
Chautauqua
New York
United States
Pacific Coast
Husmann
Coal tar colored oleo scandal reaches Navy Yard
Investigation confirms that butter substitutes supplied to League Island navy yard and ships were coal tar colored oleomargarine. Dr Warren and Dr Wiley endorse findings after Roosevelts intervention. Arrests made. government restricts coloring to curb fraud while promoting uncolored butter.
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League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Navy Yard
Pennsylvania Dairy and Food Commission
Warren
Roosevelt
Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Department of Justice
Ciee
John Adams Credited With Mottos Eternal Phrase
The article attributes the motto E Pluribus Unum to John Adams, noting his authorship of the enduring national phrase used on the Great Seal and other insignia.
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John Adams
Gasoline Power Engines on Farm and Home Use
Gasoline engines provide affordable reliable power, replacing steam and horse power on farms and homes. They start easily require little attention and can perform tasks from ensilage to pumping water, with growing adoption due to simpler parts and lower operating costs.
Chickens as Gardeners and Farmers Boldly Trained
A Valley farmer trained hundreds of chickens to work his 100 acre spread. They weed, lay eggs in crates, pick seed wheat, and even guard crops at night. The boast ends as the tourist flees in fright.
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Th’ Valley
Flinders
Chinese Cash and the China Money System
Consular reports from China suggest little chance of financial reform or revolution in the empire. Influential bankers and provincial officials resist change due to profit and minting control. Public fear of new systems will hinder adoption as copper and brass dominate prices and export costs while gold and silver may still set export prices.
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China
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Ithaca
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