European Central Reserve Bank urged for international understanding
Leonard Keesing, former Kuhn, Loeb & Co. official, calls for a European Central Reserve Bank modeled on the Federal Reserve. Participating gold countries would deposit 10 percent of gold reserves and use the bank for discounts, with member banks guaranteeing discounted bills. To avoid prestige concerns, he suggests locating the central bank in a small country like Holland.
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Berlin
Keesing
Central Reserve Bank
Holland
Alligator Fetches Two Thousand Dollars at Auction
Jacksonville Florida reports a $2000 price tag set by W D Godfrey, owner of an alligator farm, for an apparently rare blonde specimen. The bungle of buyers and guards underlines the oddity of the sale.
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Jacksonville
Fla
W. D. Godfrey
White alligator found in Florida shocks researchers
Godfrey and taxidermist Oscar Swed spotted a six foot white alligator while hunting for turtles in a Florida swamp. Officials say it is the first known albino alligator in Florida, estimated at 17 years old and 60 pounds, noted for ferocious behavior. London Zoo reportedly offered 2000 dollars but was declined.
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India
Godfrey
Oscar Swed
Florida
London Zoo
When Better Coal is Mined We Will Handle It Pocahontas Lump
The Pocahontas Lump Crooks Coal Co advertises handling better coal supplies. Phone 2178 is listed for inquiries about mining and processing high quality coal from the Pocahontas seam.
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Pocahontas Lump Crooks Coal Co
Thor Portable Speed-Iron promises easier ironing for women
A mass update from Chronicle Telegram urges women to adopt the new Thor speed iron. It highlights ease of use, quick heat, compact design, and claimed time savings from eight hours of hand ironing to about two hours with the machine. The ad touts home demonstrations by The Hurley Machine Company in Chicago, noting long trusted Thor quality and a price lower than comparable models.
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Thor
Hurley Machine Company
22Nd Street
54Th Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
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