Curious Letter Claimed to be a Christ Message Recurs in Southwest Papers
A legend about a letter allegedly written by Christ resurfaces in Southwest papers. It warns that publishing the letter brings misfortune while publishing grants prosperity. The tale traces the letter from early Christians to a Virginia family and finally to Mrs. Fannie Wortman of Marion Indiana and a series of republications dating to 1891.
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Christ
England
Palestine
America
Fannie Wortman
Marion
Ind
Virginia
Thompson
Rome
Dalton
Bryan Targeted as Britten Seeks Lecture ban Bill
Representative Britten of Illinois introduced a bill to make it a penal offense for Cabinet officers and top department clerks to lecture for pay while Congress is in session, with fines up to 10 000 dollars or two years imprisonment. The measure names Secretary Bryan and cites contracts with LaFollette and Murdock for July lectures as justification.
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Washington
Bryan
Britten
Illinois
Congress
LaFollette
Murdock
Philadelphia
Tam
Mexico
Bryn
Clark
House Judiciary Committee
Lincoln and the tariff echo in modern debates
A Philadelphia Record editorial attacks a Lincoln tariff quotation as a forgery, while a Republican argues the remark originated in a Stanton conversation with versions citing rails or a cloak. The writer contends Lincoln supported protection and cites two authenticated speeches. also notes Morrill tariff as protective. Washington, eggs and parcel post tests follow.
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Bristol
Philadelphia Record
Lincoln
Senator Penrose
The
Record
Congress
Stanton
Manu
Parcel Post
Robert T. Lincoln
Chicago
Lincolin
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertisement
An old advertisement promises immediate relief from nighttime coughing with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It claims soothing action on irritated throats and chest tightness, easing wheezy breathing. The copy targets children and warns against substitutes, noting no opiates and sales by Joe K Smock & Son.
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Foley
Joe K. Smock & Son
London and Liverpool market shipments head east
A Chicago dispatch reports a heavy movement from the unfavorable market into which London and Liverpool shipments flowed last week. Much remains en route and will not unload on the eastern seaboard until later this coming week, with full adverse effects not expected until month’s end.
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Chicago
Cincinnati Enquirer
London
Liverpool
Dr King's New Life Pills Offer Health Boost
Serious sicknesses stem from stomach liver and kidney disorders. Dr Kings New Life Pills purify the blood prevent constipation and keep liver kidneys and bowels healthy. They rid the system of fermenting foods and gas. Effective and mild at 25c. Joe K Smock Son.
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Dr. King
New Life
Joe K. Smock & Son
S. Buckien
Arnica
Wisconsin Dairies Condensed Milk Firm Faces Cuts
A Chicago company producing condensed milk from 2,800 Wisconsin dairies may need wage reductions, material cuts, or retirement due to tariff removal. The removed tariff lets Japanese and Swiss makers underbid it in its market.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
For Sale Or Lease of 16 Horse Engine and Separator
For sale or lease 16 horse engine and 32 by 54 steel separator at very low cash or on time terms. May lease to the right party or contract for work if not sold. Separator includes a grain saving device, guaranteed to save 99.75 percent of the grain. George C. Youngman, Sullivan Indiana R R 10 51 31.
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George C. Youngman
Sullivan, Ind
R. R
Smoot cites April loss in commerce from Underwood tariff
Senator Smoot presented figures to the senate asserting that April losses to U S commerce totaled 63 million dollars due to the Underwood tariff. He claimed this implied a yearly rate of 766 million dollars in reduced exports and increased imports.
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Smoot
U'ah
Senate
How the tariff works curtailed service June 14
Unofficial reports at the C. and E. I. station say passenger service will be cut June 14 with trains 392 leaving Washington at 6 08 AM and 393 arriving here at 9 17 PM and continuing to Petersburg.
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Washington
Petersburg
Washington Herald
Lake transport continues dull with more boats laid up
Owing to continued dullness in transportation more lake boats are laid up. It is not expected that there will be any improvement for several weeks.
Argentine beef and Chinese eggs arrive in Philadelphia from Liverpool
A Philadelphia steamer from Liverpool delivered 103000 pounds of Argentine beef and 360000 frozen eggs that had originated in China, arriving in the port last week.
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Liverpool
Eng
Philadelphia
China
Railroads Scale Workforce From Forty Thousand to Under A Thousand
Chicago railroads employed more than 40,000 workers for repair and construction last year but the figure drops to under 1,000 this year amid changing demand and project scale.
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Chicago
Iron market review cites tariff and rail shortages curb demand
Matthew Dddy & Co of Cincinnati say the iron market is deeply disturbed by free trade tariff and railroad poverty, causing a widespread lack of demand in the current period.
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Matthew Dddy & Co
Cincinnati
Railroads’ May earnings dip 7.4 percent from last year
United States railroads report weekly returns to Dun's Review totaling 12,616,493 for the first two weeks of May, a 7.4 percent decrease from the same period last year.
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United States
Dun
County Exports to ABC Nations Decline Sharply
The New York Times notes that exports from the county to Argentina Brazil and Chile fell sharply in the first quarter. Argentina, however, posted unprecedented imports of corn fresh beef cattle hides and wool.
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The
New York Times
A.B.C
Argentine
Brazil
Chile
Freight car and locomotive orders total 1913 1914
During the year ending May 15 1914 U S equipment building firms received orders for about 61000 freight cars and 1450 locomotives. For the year ending May 15 1913 freight car orders reached about 274000 and locomotive contracts likely near 4000.
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United States
Ohio State Journal
Advertising industry study links jobs ads to business cycles
A report summarized by the Chicago Daily News indicates a sharp drop in Help Wanted ads across 28 cities for March 1914 compared with March 1913, with declines varying by city from 20 to 42 percent. Some cities show small gains in Situations Wanted ads, while overall business activity is described as having fallen to an alarming extent.
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N. W. Ayer & Sons
Chicago Daily News
Atlantic
Missouri River
Philadelphia
Kansas City
St. Louis
Worcester
Mass
Detroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Grand Rapids
Mich
Indianapolis
Louisville
Atlanta
New Orleans
Boston Woolen Mills Strike Hits 27 Percent of Looms
The Home Market Cab of Boston reports on March 2 showing 27 percent of looms idle in American woolen mills. The industry employs 168000 workers, about a quarter of whom are unemployed.
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Home Market Cab of
Boston
Chicago Packing Plants Lay Off About 3000 Men
Two weeks earlier Chicago packing plants cut roughly 3,000 workers including many clerks, signaling little expectation of near-term improvement in the labor market.
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Chicago
Trade figures for April 1914 show exports drop and imports rise
In April 1914 exports totaled 162 368 852 dollars, down 37 434 586 from April 1913. Imports reached 172 640 724 dollars, up 26 446 263 from April 1913, indicating a trade deficit for the month.
Economist View on Tariff Shift and Trade Index
The Economist notes that changes in the United States tariff policy shift the focus to foreign commerce as the clearest current gauge of trade. It argues that the new tariff stance will influence trade flows and reflect economic conditions abroad.
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Economist
United States
Trade balance shifts as imports exceed exports in April
The official April trade figures show imports outrunning exports for the first time in years, producing a deficit of 10,271,872. For seven months, the trade balance in favor of the U S has fallen to 138,113,148, and gold may move abroad as this trend continues. The key worry is whether rising imports will erode domestic manufacturing business.
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Washington, D. C
Parcel Post
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department
Post Office
Department of Agriculture
Parcel Post Service
The Woodrow Wilson tango dances forward and back
A playful description of a dance labeled the Woodrow Wilson tango showing a sequence of steps: one forward move, two backward steps, a pause, and a lateral slide. The wording conveys motion and ambiguity in a lighthearted tone.
Democratic Party Struggles Highlight Persistent Criticism
Critics say the Democratic Party maintains a long history of policy missteps and mismanagement. Observers point to repeated errors in messaging, logistics, and coalition balancing as the party seeks to regain public trust amid ongoing political tensions.
Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick Era Unlike Wilson
The piece contrasts Theodore Roosevelt’s bold leadership style with President Wilson’s approach, noting Roosevelt’s powerful stance during his peak influence and suggesting his methods differed from Wilson’s diplomacy.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Roosevelt Remarks On Republican Integrity Spark Debate
The former president stated he has confidence in the integrity of the party’s rank and file, a remark that drew immediate discussion about party discipline and loyalty within the GOP.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Democrat Vardaman Sees Dark Future for Party
Mississippi senator James K. Vardaman warns of a grim outlook for the Democratic Party amid internal strife and a shift in national politics.
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James K. Vardaman
Mississippi
Republicans push tariff cuts despite strong opposition
Republicans who had been ardent advocates of deeper tariff revision face only modest concessions. The party splits over fiscal policy create tension as the debate over trade protection remains unresolved and uneven.
History repeats under Democratic tariff, warns editorial
The author argues history cycles, citing past tariff disasters under Cleveland and current effects under Wilson. They claim business stagnation, unemployment, and competition from foreign producers will worsen until Republicans regain power, likely after the upcoming fall elections.
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Cleveland
Wilson
Darned Alfalfa Hurts The Farmer Near Atherton
In a letter from the Dis couraged Farmer, a farmer recalls alfalfa troubles near Atherton. He details repeated cutting of a three acre patch, heavy hay hauling, and missing chautauqua due to alfalfa work. He notes cattle feed from alfalfa despite hardships.
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Atherton
Barnum & Bailey
Clinton Clintonian
DePauw Commencement Attended by Attorney Charles D Hunt
Attorney Charles D Hunt attended the DePauw University commencement last week, marking a notable presence at the graduation ceremony.
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Charles D. Hunt
DePauw
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Abraham Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Reapers
Pittsburg
Abraham Linecoln
Buchanan
U. S
Farmers’ Bulletin
Democratic Party
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