Sale of Common Stock by Fairbanks-Morse Co
Fairbanks-Morse & Co announces 24,547 shares subscribed by employees at St Johnsbury plant and 12,500 shares previously offered. Boston bankers purchase 7,500 shares and plan public sale at $80. Dividends at 5 per year begin in 1920. Firm operates six factories with 7,006 workers, 1,200 office staff, 540 salesmen, 27 US sales houses and one in London. Canadian arm has Sherbrooke and West Toronto factories with 19 sales houses. Charles H Morse Sr remains a guiding figure in Chicago since 1858.
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Fairbanks-Morse & Co
Chicago
St. Johnsbury
Boston Banking
Boston
United States
London
Fairbanks Morse Company
Sherbrooke
West Toronto
Canada
Charles H. Morse
Greenleaf
Thought and Soul Value in Emerson’s View
A concise reflection noting Emerson’s idea that the only true value in existence is the active soul, opposing material preoccupations and urging inner action as the essence of worth. The line emphasizes personal conduct over external riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dally
Emerson
Newport Locals Gossip From Residence Notes and Ills
Newport locals list neighbors and visitors including Miss Jane Paquin visiting relatives in Springfield Mass. Miss Myra Butler and Mrs. George Butler are guests at W. J. Goss’s home. W. R. Goss is chaperoning a Raymond Whitcomb excursion to California for six weeks. Several illnesses and social visits are noted along with a classified ad for a wholesale firm in New Hampshire seeking staff including a shipping clerk and a stenographer.
Local News Highlights in Newport and School Event
Mrs J Mudgett and daughter Miss Atwell visited Newport on business. Mrs Ethel Davis plans a trip to St Johnsbury to visit Ronald in hospital. Wesell Nickel and Gregs representatives near town to set up shop soon. A Lincoln program at the high school featured Seavey Leona Moulton Avi Bean Clyde Walcott Maury Shede Clarence Hazen and Emerson with a poem. Mildred Tinkey was absent due to illness.
Value of Wrestling in Japanese Physical Culture
The article asserts that wrestling is uniquely valued in Japan, shaping overall strength. It emphasizes the Japanese physique as unparalleled in power and the role of toned inner thigh and lower body muscles in balanced development and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
True-Banchard Co Holds First Annual Banquet in Newport
The True and Blanchard Company held its first annual banquet at Pastinehall Newport on Wednesday evening with all employees present. Speeches by Mr True and Mr Akin highlighted growth, cooperation, capital needs and plans to expand and improve the hardware firm, aiming to make it the leading store in New England.
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True and Blanchard Company
Pastinehall
Newport
Earle W. Davis
Tavis
Totlof
True and Blanchard
Mr. True
Prue
True & Blanchard Company
Akin
Mr. Akin
True & Blanchard
Blanchard Company
New England
Trug and Blanchard Company
Frank Paddeford
Fruit-A-Tives Claim Relief From Constipation and Miles
Mrs. John Capozzi of Ashford New York credits Fruit-A-Tives with solving long standing digestive issues after trying multiple laxatives for years. She reports no constipation or bowel trouble since using the product and recommends it to friends. The ad promotes 50 cents per box six for two dollars and a trial size, with distribution by Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Capozzi
Ashford
New York
Aml
Joan Capozht
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdensbung
N.Y
Local News From Newport Center and Surrounding Towns
Rev John J Jones leaves for two weeks visiting Virginia relatives while Rev Charles W Kelley travels to New York City for an Epworth League Institute in Washington D C He plans to visit his old home upon return and attend to family matters Mrs Stowe and daughter Stella mourn a nephew’s wife Mrs James Jones of Mansonville Three local figures report illness Frank Rollins runs a store in East End Alice Perkins assists Mrs Don Whipple in Goventry Mrs Whipple ill for several days Elmer Niles ill in Shefield and a sister-in-law in Ningayw Falls died suddenly A birthday party honors Rev J C Jones at the LaPlant home with games and refreshments The village Singing School gains interest with many enrolled and weekly sessions urged The town auditors report all town funds correct Little Stanley Coburn visits grandparents Ev Lae rabee’s family in town read more notes on local people and events.
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Newport Center
John ©. Jones
Virginia
Frank Rollins
Frank
East End
Newport City
Alice Perkins
Don Whipple
Goventry
Whipple
Dick Pettingill
Charles W. Kelley
New York City
Washington, D. C
Vermont
Epworth League Institute
Foundry Church
Kelley
Stowe
Stella
Sheffield
Grifton
Elmer
Ningayw Falls
Ernest Bordeau Jy
Mois
B. Lickinson
G. Crawford
John Lanna
W. Morse
Stanley Coburn
Mrs
Ev. Laerabee
Army Essay Contest Teaches New Skills and Tools
Uncle Sam urges school children to enter the National Prize Essay Contest on February 20. The piece compares the modern U S Army with Washington’s era, noting advances from telegraphs to aeroplanes and Air Service training. It highlights how new technology and trades aid soldiers and invites youth to learn and enlist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Uncle Sara
Uncle Sam
United States Army
America
France
Air Service
Lansing Ousted From Wilson Cabinet After Dispute
President Wilson accepts Lansing resignation amid a clash over cabinet meetings. Lansing asserts loyalty and duty, while Wilson cites constitutional limits. White House notes rapid health progress, with Vievis of London mentioned in passing.
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John W. Vievis
London
Wilson
White House
Lansing
Lorelict
Me. Wilson
Effect of the Glocus on Civilized Minds
An abstract meditation noting civilization’s fragility and the pull of primitive impulses. It discusses how even professionals can regress to childlike states under intense circumstances, recalling the Sun's reflection on psychology and human nature.
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Baltimore Sun
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Louisiana
Mack Sennett
Harry
Gong Wong
Dinu Nicke
Penta
Dring
Marry
Gad
Fairbanks-Morse Co
Jane Paquin
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Fred Pierce
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M. C. Granidy
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Pearl Miller
John W. Redmond
Supreme Court
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Cora Wakeman
Harry Crown
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Dominion
Montreal
Jones
W. Ft. Neal
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Lida Niles
Kern
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Charles Cousens
A. Lahay
Pine Hill
Milton Bean
Howard Rowe
Henry Ouimet
Mrt
Frank Flint
New Hampshire
Lock Box
Hanover
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True-Banchard CO
Clara A. Green
Doris J. Blanchard
John R. Akin
W. W. True
W.W. True
Carl H. Huntington
Roy H. Mahon
Chas. E. Mandivo
Chas. A. Clark
Chas. L. Rogers
Carroll Hinman
W. N Williams
Battery Department
Hector Chaquette
Stuart Paddeford
R. R. Baker
W. EB. Goxslin
E. Hobson
E. H. Renee
Brunswick
ASIC
Brunswick Phonograph
Brunswick Altona
U. S. Army
Newport Business Directory
S. W. F. Hamilton
Campbell X
Lane
Harry F. Hamilton
Campbell Hospital
Gilman
Fred
Beaulieu
Coventry Street
Tel
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Delores Sias
Northern Ave
M. Adams
American Clothing Company
Verso Tel
Farrant’s Point
F. H. Herman & Son
Coventry
E. H. Howe
Howe & Stowe Real Estate
Root's
Leo H. McIver
W. C. Brown
M. D. Eer
Main Street
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Fae
Foame Bear
Newport, Vt
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