Turbulent 1914 business drifts amid tariffs and steel
The article notes February 28 1914 United States Steel orders at 5026440 tons, down from 7656714 in 1913, with February railroad earnings at 35009355 a drop of 7.8 percent from 1913. Sugar interests paid 1913 dividends from surplus. earnings fell from 1848 percent in 1912 to 0 in 1913, and average four year profits hovered around 15.4 percent. Banking and industrial outlooks show deterioration with weak commodity markets, tariff debates, and cautious investment, amid scattered corporate cautions from Sloss-Sheffield and others.
Waivered tariff talk and Ohio tax battles stir reforms
The article discusses tariff reductions and price effects on imports, scrutiny of tax assessor appointments, and debates over the Warnes and Rockefeller cases. It mentions Wisconsin’s tax system, state payroll growth, and Governor Cox’s reform agenda, with local notes on community life, weather, and flood recovery efforts.
Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad and Local Social Notes
An 19th century style notice features Kickapoo Worm Killer claims for curing child worms with candy form and 25 cent price, plus local social items. Mrs Nerya Ware visited Mrs Wilson, Ephraim Hill and wife saw T J Wilson, Merchant of Venice play at the High School, and Mar 23 Jones noted along with other town visits and room re fittings for a meatshow.
Best Family Laxative Ad from Dr Kings Pills
Mrs Charles E Smith of West Franklin Maine praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as an ideal family laxative for adults. The ad urges readers to buy today via all druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen & Co of Philadelphia or St Louis.
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What the Sick Want
Suffering with chronic disease seeks cure not just care. Dr. Kutehin has visited the county 21 years and claims success with catarrh of the stomach varicocele and nervous weakness. He offers free consultation and advice with a friendly talk in Greenville at the Turpen House on Thursday April 2. Ady READ OUR CLUBBING OFFER.
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