Banking and Currency Reform Linked to Tariff Revision
President delivers a special message to Congress urging banking and currency reform tied to tariff changes. He argues for a flexible currency, public control of banking of issue, and mobilizing reserves to empower enterprise, while removing tariff restraints to free business and credit. He stresses urgent, constructive leadership and national duty.
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Washington
Wutson
Congress
The
Datslonan
Nebraska Insurance Rates Face Investigation by Commissioner
Insurance Commissioner Clancy probes rate disparities in Lincoln for fire, lightning, and tornado policies. Evidence suggests foreign companies seek to drive out local firms by deep rate cuts. Rates vary by income and occupation, with locals vowing to protect local agents and firms from undercutting in Omaha and other cities.
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Clancy
Lincoln
Nebraska
Omaha
Beatrice
Fremont
Insurance Department
How Nebraska Stands in Farm Property and Crops
Nebraska ranks high among corn belt states in per capita farm wealth. It leads or near-leads in value of horses and dairy cattle, and ranks second in corn, wheat, and swine values per person. The data compare Nebraska with ten corn belt states, detailing per capita values and yields across crops and livestock.
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Nebraska
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
FMST
Nebraska to Collect Bonds From Other States
Nebraska will demand payment on bonds held by the state totaling 635000 dollars that mature next month. The bonds carry 3 percent interest and are part of Tennessee's bonded debt totaling 11485000 dollars due at the same time. Nebraska expects to receive its funds as the debt is refunded.
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Nebraska
Tennessee
Pay for State Militia Officers and Forfeiture Rule
Adjutant General Hall orders set quarterly pay for state National Guard officers at Captains five dollars, first sergeants three, quartermaster sergeants two, and artificers one. Officers will credit pay to company funds. If quarterly reports are not sent to headquarters by the tenth of the month after each quarter, compensation is forfeited.
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Adjutant General
Hall
National Guard
City Charter
Hastings
Staunton
Interurban Solo William B. McKinley Buys Road
William B. McKinley, noted Illinois Traction figure, completes the purchase of a road valued at a key regional transit asset. Officials say the deal strengthens interurban service and expands infrastructure, with future capital improvements anticipated.
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William B. McKinley
Illinois
McKinley bids only bidder at Ralston interurban sale
Ex congressman William B McKinley of Illinois head of the McKinley interurban syndicate bought the Ralston Papillion interurban line at the receiver sale for 110000 and a trustee will hold title The sale signals interurban construction toward Omaha and Lincoln with McKinley promising a paying line and noting his companys extensive electric plant and lines across Illinois and eastern towns He mentions possible use of Keokuk power and discusses line details and future plans.
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William B. MceKinley
Illinois
McKinley Interurban Syndicate
Ralston-Papil Iton
Omaha
Lincoln
McKinley
Illinois Traction Company
Keokuk
Ralston
Linois
Is It Right To Advertise Coca Cola
Political figures use loud attacks on opponents to distract from faults and muddy public opinion. A recent case attacked the religious press for Coca Cola ads, but court rulings favored Coca Cola, noting caffeine content similarities to coffee and tea. The issue then becomes whether caffeine beverages should be advertised.
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Coca-Cola Company
Cocaola Company
Giant blast at Prince Rupert yard rocks Canada
An eyewitness describes a Grand Trunk Pacific terminal blast at Prince Rupert that shattered a rock ridge as long as a city block, sixty feet wide and 45 feet high. About 50 000 cubic feet of rock were removed at a cost near 5000 dollars.
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Grand Trunk Pacific Terminal
Prince Rupert
Canada
Baby Twice Baptized in Westminster Ceremony
Queen Alexandra signified her wish to be godmother to the infant great grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Parish. After christening in India the family held a second baptism at St. Margaret's. An advertisement promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product with a brief reminder to avoid liquid blue.
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Queen Alexandra
Human Bean Poles and Thin Tibble Girls Quip
A fragment notes two Tibble girls seen on the street described as very thin and mentions a Lewis' Single Binder cigar priced above other 5¢ brands. The line hints at social observation and a cigar advertisement touting quality tobacco.
Forgives Freely and Charitable Disposition Noted
A vivid remark praises Eiffels as charitable and forgiving, noting his generous view toward others faults. The text implies a moral that one should help bear others burdens without formal training.
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Eiffels
Ailing Women Credit Pinkham Compound For Health
In Fleetwood Pennsylvania a middle aged woman describes relief from menopause symptoms after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports headaches dizziness hot flashes and improved strength without doctor visits and urges others to try the remedy. The ad asserts warning symptoms signal the change and praises the tonic for supporting the nervous system.
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Fleetwood
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Edward B. Fine Bert
Fleetwood, Pa
E. Pinkham
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Insurance Commissioners
DCI AW Rea Gyan
Otel de Samuel Sytcher
the Centaur Company
New York
Bears
Castoria
Mrs. Hilbert
Free Homestead
Province of
Manitoba
W. W. Bennett
Bee Building
Neb
Ottawa
Caseda
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