Civic Improvement Call for a Community Effort
A civic improvement speech advocates redress through moral standards and collective action. Property owners must study their impact, organize a civic improvement society, and push for better streets, homes, and public spaces to boost city beauty and value. The talk features Mrs. Francis King presenting Charles Eliot ideas on village betterment and ends noting a March 1 Brotherhood meeting discussing liquor law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat
Ark
Alma
Francis King
Charles Eliot
As Brotherhood
Chance Acquaintance and the Rise of Butler Brass & Iron
In a recollection from Hornellsville days, Ladson Butler recounts how he survived a crisis at the Metropolitan Novelty Co. He details losses, cost-cutting, and his drive to rebuild, ultimately founding the Butler Brass & Iron Novelty Co. from the remnants of the old business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornellsville
Elmira
Ladson Butler
Clifton Forge
Charlottesville
Washington
Metropolitan Novelty Co
Butler
Jay Gould
Jim Fiske
Butler Brass & Iron Novelty Co
Maine
Waterbury
Connecticut
Oldentleman
Reorganizing a Failing Firm by Mr Butler and James Brown
A struggling Metropolitan Novelty Co. faces liabilities of 50 000 with assets against it. Mr Butler, invited to the creditors meeting, explains a plan to cut costs and extend credit to salvage the business. James Brown of Oakhurst questions feasibility, then supports a committee to place the firm under Butler's control for restructuring. The company is reorganized within a week and prospers thereafter. Brown and his father, a Waterbury investor, later reveal their influence and plans to take further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Oakhurst
Butler
Metropolitan Novelty Co
Brown
Oakhuts
Waterbury
Stredey
New York
Weighing character and business at creditors meeting
The speaker notes the younger Mr Brown digging into his character after a meeting of creditors and, by Tuesday, others know as much about him as he knows himself. He concludes a man must know his business and have faith, while also being courteous and convincing in social dealings with a polite, agreeable elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brown
Butler
Charles S. Hathaway
Pine Ules Promises Relief for Kidney and Back Ailments
An advertisement promises that anyone suffering kidney pains backache bladder trouble or rheumatism who takes a dose of Pine ules at night will be relieved by morning. Sold by Geo E Sharrar in a concise local notice tone.
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Geo. E. Sharrar
UK Magazine Offer Limited Time Subscription Deal
Large number of orders for magazines with paid in advance subscriptions. Ad notes limited offer and possible withdrawal at any time. Four titles The Record in advance Woman's Home Companion Review of Reviews Cosmopolitan offered for $3.00, a savings from $6.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Companion
Review
the _Cosmopolitan
Notice and advertisements from early 1900s Stana Central Drug Store
An antique notice lists Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a cough remedy, with sale at Stana Central Drug Store. A city tax collection notice states J A Baker will be at City Hall Fridays until March 1, 1906. Also seeking a competent seamstress and an apprentice girl, with Miss Mary McNutt as contact.
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Warner
Stana Central Drug Store
J. A. Baker
Mary McNutt
Advertised Letters List From Alma February 6 1906
The Alma post office advertises a list of letters: Allison Mary E Barton James Hamilton Bertha Hudson T B Jones Lyda Lott L D Lyons Mrs F Scott Wm Williamson Leonard Youngs Judson C F. Also noted are local notices and references to old papers for sale at the Record office. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is recommended for piles sores cuts boils with claim of rapid relief. Horses for sale through King Bros and Fred Church in Alma, Bell phone 48-0f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Allison
Mary E
Barton
James
Hamilton
Bertha
Hudson
T. B
Jones
Lyda
Lott
L. D
Lyons
Mra. F
Scott
Williamson
Leonard
Youngs
Judson
C.F. Brows
DeWitt
Chas. Rhodes
King Bros
Grand Rapids
Fred Church
Bell
Celery King Promoted for Kidney Trouble Cure
An advertisement urges readers to choose Celery King over imitation celery tens for kidney trouble. It touts Foley's Kidney Cure as the reliable remedy with a price of 25 seats and claims of dependable results, naming Gees Shurvar.
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Foley
Northwestern line Pacific Coast tourist car service
The North Western line offers coast bound tourist car parties from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland with sleeping cars and double berths. Tickets on sale February through April with schedules to Pacific Coast points and full information from the Passenger Department Detroit Mich. Also Ring's Dyspepsia Tablets advertised as relief for indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific
North
San Prancisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
Pacific
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Ite
W. Ho Guerin
Campus-Martins
Detroit
Mich
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Methusala
Charles Rhodes
Ring
Geo
E Sharrar
Oregon
Lincoln
Neb
de Laval
de- Laval
Beatrice
Alpha
Beatrice Creamery Company
W. F. Jensen
Delaya
the DeLaval Separator Co. Cheres
MON Prerle
Bacabelbean
Roroneon San Frang Res Spirriber
Cortlandt Street
California
Santa Fe
Harvey
Hendry
Griswold St
Michigan
Momeson
Drs
Kennedy & Keagan
C. D. Bell
Alma Sugar Company
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