Banking and currency system urged to preserve national credit
The Alma Record cites Comptroller Rebels praising a strong banking and currency system, arguing paper and silver policy risks to the nation's credit. Despite silver decline, farm products rise, with Bradstreet's data showing higher prices for wheat, wool, corn, beef, and more, challenging calls for unlimited silver coinage.
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Eternal Hills
Compt
American Bank Association
Bradstreet's
Dan's Review Reports Merrier Trade and Wheat Rise
The latest issue notes widespread optimism in commerce with many buyers from across the country and strong purchasing. It cites growth in clearings railroad warnings and speculation in wheat as drivers of a notably active week in markets and mini products.
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Dan
Bau
Tee
Railroads Gain With McKinley Prosperity After Election
The railroads rise in real prosperity since McKinley's election. July earnings among Winn railroads show a 4 percent increase from July 1905 and 5 percent from most months. Thousands of railroad workers who backed McKinley now see rewards through the organizations that employ them, enabling more work and better recognition for staff.
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McKinley
Railroas Operae
Winn Niles
Congressman Mesick Aids District With Pensions
The Washington report credits Congressman Mesick for backing pensions granted to several individuals and a widow and minor. Names include Khelwinle Ora Pierce Traverse City 10, John B. Cole Stanton 40, F L Cooks North Star 17, Elizabeth Londar Greenvilly Feb, 1597, Chas Copping Sears 314, John T Boomhawer Soldiers’ Home 5, plus 82 minor increase claims. The note ends with a broader economic commentary on prosperity driven by economy and harvest prices.
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Washington
Mesick
Khelwinle
Ora Pierce
Traverse City
John B. Cole
Stanton
F. L. Cooks
North Star
Elizabeth Londar
Greenvilly 'S
Sears
John T. Boomhawer
Soldiers’ Home
The Fat Man and Antitoxins in Nature’s Lore
A fragmented, period tone discussion contrasts a “fat man” ideal with wives and heroines who admire him. The essay segues into early scientific notes on antitoxins, serum research, and venom resistance, citing Calmette Roux Bianchi and investigators at Lome and in Nature.
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Roux
Calmette
Calnette
Deere
Meme
Tla Diveuie
University At
Lome
Wandiphtheria Sorund
Bneae
Teta
Maerion Bimnehi
Pfeifler
Bianchi
Porter’s Morgan County Campaign Ride
The New York Tribune recalls Governor Albert G Porter of Indiana meeting a trainer likeable crowd at a Morgan County speaking event. Porter expresses pleasure at seeing his driver George and mentions his four sons, all Democrats, who vote for the appealing young candidate who rode with his father to the meeting.
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Albert G. Porter
Indiana
Morgan County
George
Mr. Porter
New York Tribune
Better Than Orthography
The aged shopkeeper educates his son who critiques errors and misses a basic point. An order arrives and the son complains about a misspelled name while the father notes a practical truth that Gibson pays cash. The exchange underscores the old man’s quiet wisdom and business sense.
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Citean
Gibson
London
A Little Boy’s Jest Sparks Householder Laughter
The Francisco Examiner recounts a moment of humor as a father scolds his children for constantly borrowing items. A pencil, said to be behind his ear, becomes the running gag as the family tries to manage clutter and interruptions.
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Francisco Examiner
A Philosopher Corrected by Court Etiquette in Paris
A Bojan Franklin story describes his Paris presentation to the king where a large wig failed to fit his head. He chose plain black velvet and white silk stockings, then learned the wig was too small for his head. The anecdote ends noting his plain dress earned more court esteem than fashion.
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Bojan Franklin
Paris
Colunias
Dross
Easuy
Franklin
Monsieur
Decay of the French Cuisine in Modern Life
The article argues that modern life in France pushes meals to be hurried for casual diners, eroding distinctive French cooking. It links club life and social changes to altered eating patterns, fewer marriages, and a shift of dining to fashionable clubs as Parisian chefs’ last refuge.
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France
Dejenner
His View of Our Women in New York Tribune Letter
The writer recounts Rev Dr Clark portrayal of American men and women, noting Swat Vivyekanenda and Hiniloo figures. He describes wives manipulating husbands, churchy women, and priests guiding “earthly” gains. The piece expresses mixed pride and critique of American society.
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F. E. Clark
Hiniloo
Aronn
Lecomte
America
New York
Spider Silk from Madagascar Insects Promises Industrial Use
M Carabolle, a naturalist, claims Madagascar spiders can produce over 100 yards of thread per hour, rising to more than 150. He notes the thread’s strength and consistency resembles silk from mulberry-fed silkworms, with a machine winding the threads onto bobbins as they emerge.
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M. Carabolle
Madagascar
Epider
New York Sun
Cost of House Building and Personal Taste
Discussion argues a small, attractive house can be built for far less than 2000 to 3000 dollars if funds are spent wisely. It emphasizes functional, well planned design over decoration and suggests a model home can be created affordably. It also touches on book bindings and the value of substance over ostentation.
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Adonis
Apollo
Oistaken
Roomiys
Kingdon
Bright
Remedy for Liver Troubles from Dr. J. H. McSwan
An 19th century advertisement touts Pimples blotches yellow skin and dark circles as liver disorders. It promotes Dr J H McSwan's Liver and Kidney Balm as a reliable remedy to restore liver and kidney function, improve eye brightness skin clarity and complexion, priced at $1.00 per bottle, sold by B S Webb.
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J. H. McSwan
B.S. Webb
Rugs and Mats Circular Ad from Tur L. M. Perens Sham Powrr Can
An old classified style notice advertises rugs and mats in varied sizes from half yard to three ards per square yard. It mentions circulars and a power can chassis and reg parts from a Detroit company with cryptic branding and a partner location.
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L. M. Perens Sham
Canrer Chasis
Reg Mra, Co
Silke Sh Olynteo Awe
Detroit
Mick
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