Vast U S Gold Hoard in Treasury Vaults and Circulation
A historical survey notes nearly 1300 tons of gold held by the United States Treasury, with 400 tons in the New York subtreasury. It describes gold certificates, the scale of circulation, and contrasts U S gold use with British currency, drawing on Frank Fayant’s Financing a Nation from Success magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
United States
Wallstreet
New York
Treasury Board
Chicago
San Francisco
England
Bank of England
Colorado
California
Alaska
West
Frank Fayant
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Advertising copy extolling Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy as universally dependable and pleasant to take. Claims value in summer diarrhoea in children and saving many lives yearly. Mentions sale by druggists and a joke about lawyers from Princeton Tiger.
Campaign tale sparks Vermont lawmaker praise
Congressman Foster cited a Washington Post retelling of a campaign story about a San Francisco brake man who chose steady work over danger when paid by miles. The anecdote emphasizes the idea that workers enjoy better times when treated fairly and compensated by performance.
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Congressman Foster
Vermont
Washington Post
San Francisco
Small Harry Sits When Monkey Appears at Church
A mother guides her son Harry to sit after he stands on a cushion for the organ. The poet with a large Windsor tie laments living in a garret as the landlady threatens eviction, a briefly vivid street scene.
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Harry
Rapid progress on Simplon tunnel and Alps road
Work advances on both sides of the Alps with about four thousand in the tunnel and not less than six thousand employed on the Italian section from Isella to Arona. Completion expected by July 1, 1905 with two thirds of the tunnel finished as of July 1, 1902. Heat from percolating water through limestone poses the major obstacle, reaching 112 to 140 Fahrenheit in the tunnel.
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Simplon
Alps
Isella
Arona
Milan
Sideshow Farce Over Snakes Ends In Jest
An irate sideshow manager accuses the snake charmer of intoxication. The clown jokes that the man cannot see the snakes at all because he is far gone, turning the quarrel into a taunting, comic exchange.
Worst of All Experience Epigrams on Electric Bitters
Mrs S H Newson of Decatur recounts three years of pain from indigestion and stomach and bowel trouble. Doctors and remedies failed until Electric Bitters produced a miraculous recovery. The ad promotes Electric Bitters for liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles at 50 cents with druggist guarantee. A playful exchange about a mother and her son closes the item.
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S. H. Newson
Decatur
King’s New Discovery praised by Virginia man
Fresh testimony flows in praising Dr King’s New Discovery for lung and throat ailments. T J McFarland of Bentville Virginia says three years of bronchitis and medical care were cured after using the remedy. It is claimed to cure consumption pneumonia and grip with trial bottles free.
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Dr. King
T. J. McFarland
Benteville
Roll of bills stops bullet saving Chicago man
A bullet is stopped by a roll of bills, saving a Chicago man, while a warning about reckless behavior is noted. The item blends humorous quotes and ads from miscellaneous columns.
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Chicago
Kansas City Journal
Begging The Question Mrs Woodbuy Ruyter dialogue
A brief clipping presents a witty exchange from the Philadelphia Press. Mrs Knutton questions Mrs Woodbuy Ruyter about her husband’s profession. The reply reveals both women’s husbands are authors.
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Woodbuy Ruyter
Knutton
Woodby Ruyter
Philadelphia Press
The Steel Trust Bonds and the Capital Dilemma
The Philadelphia Press argues the steel trust, with 1.4 billion in capital and 3.4 billion in annual business, must borrow 50 million at 5 percent for betterments and convert 14 million in charges into a 10 million fixed charge by funding 200 million in 7 percent preferred into a 5 percent mortgage. It contends the plan masks overvalued plants, amid rising capacity and fierce competition, and suggests bonds offer protection as a receiver would.
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George W. Perkins
Morgan
Lightning Trust
Russell Sage
Steel Trust
Philadelphia Press
His Practice Knicker How Did He Become An Expert Accountant
Becker proves to his wife that it was 12 when he came home at 3 in a Smart Set feature. The piece outlines his unlikely path to accounting mastery through persistence and practical learning.
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Becker
Divorce Suit Filed in Socorro District Court
No 4044 Anna A Williams is named defendant in a divorce petition filed by Matthew Williams in Socorro County New Mexico. The defendant must appear by July 11, 1903, or a default judgment may be entered. Plaintiff’s attorney is James G Fitch of Socorro.
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Anna A. Williams
County of
Socorro
Territory of New Mexico
Matthew ©. Williams
Plaintid
James G. Fitch
New Mexico
Joan Riv Pith
Notice of sale and trustee sale in Socorro County
Notice of sale issued from District Court for Socorro County New Mexico dated May 1903. W H Byerts as plaintiff won a $816.45 damages and $11.95 costs plus 12 percent interest. property to be sold June 29 1904 at 10 a.m. at Socorro Court House front door including a described land tract and lots in Antonio Abeyta y M Addition and a Sterling piano, to satisfy judgment and costs. Sheriff Laanpro Baca to conduct sale. Also notice for Alfred E Howell estate creditors to present claims to administratrix Paxer B Howe by law.
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Socorro County
Territory of
New Mexico
Met
Richard Abeyta
W. H. Byerts
Richard
County of
Socorro
Territory
New
Antonio Abeyta Y M
California St
Baca Ave
Sixth St
T. Brown
C. T. Brown
Abeyt
Alfred E Howell
Alfred E. Howell
N. M
Paxer B. Howe
Wise Old Chap made a sensitive plant uncle joke
Joe asks about a rich uncle who is described as a human sensitive plant. Fred explains that when touched, the uncle would close up, a humorous line from a Chicago News item archived by The Chieftain office about fancy stationery.
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Fred
Joe
Chicago News
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Doctor J. Kornitzer
Socorxo
J. Kornitzer
Steel Trust Bonds
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Kevese
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Eo. Dowitt & Oo
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A. E Howell
Matthew O. William
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Florence Group of Mines
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Oint Tonis
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Birmingham
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M. L. Hilton & Givane Luera, Proprietora
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