Rising Use of Fertilizers in United States
The article outlines sharp growth in US fertilizer use from 1890 to 1910, with import values rising from 5.5 million to 40 million dollars and domestic output surging from 6.5 million to about 10.75 million. It notes major import sources like Chile for nitrate, Germany for potash, and Belgium and others for phosphates, plus a proliferation of fertilizer establishments and rising production costs and materials.
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United States
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Geological Survey
Census Office
Chile
Germany
Belgium
Austria- Hungary
Japan
Peru
United Kingdom
Mexico
Netherlands
Dutch West Indies
Urguny
Venezuela
Oceania
French Guiana
British Oceania
Canada
State Charters Issued for Oklahoma Corporations
Oklahoma City records May charter issuances for several firms including Southwestern Laboratory Products of Oklahoma City with $10,000 capital and listed directors, Starlight Mining and Devilsomiet of Madill with $20,000 capital, Ratclif-Sanders Grover of Vinita with $250,000 capital, Lick Creek Mining of Davis with $25,000, Lucinda Oil and Gas of Bartlesville with $20,000, First Christian Church of Welch trustees, Southwestern Supply of Guthrie capital cut to $2,000, and Olympia Oil of Muskogee capital cut to $5,000, listing numerous directors and location details.
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Oklahoma City
Hays
Ben P. Harrison
Southwestern Laboratory Products Company
Capital
George A. Crowell
George A. Michel
W. F. Langriil
Starlight Mining and
Devilsomiet
Madill
J. E. Moon
A. Vandervort
J. W. Vandervort
Rat
Davis
T. H. Slover
N. L. Hale
K. A. Vaughn
R. Blythe
John W. Williams
Lucinda of and Gas Company
Bartlesville
Gail Samuels
Parkersburg
W. Va
R. R. Glasgow
8. G. McGee
First Christ
Church of
Welch
O. T. Roberts
C. D. Newman
M. 8. Panter
Southwestern Supply Company
Guthrie
George Hench
Flora C. Wright
W. W. Wright
Olympia Ofl Company
Muskogee
J. D. Ward
J, Thomas
Thomas F. Crosby
Taft Honored by Philadelphia Medical Club Reception
The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports President Taft received a grand testimonial banquet and reception from the Medical Club of Philadelphia and physicians across Pennsylvania. The piece praises his humanitarian work, medical knowledge, and support for public health, noting calls for a possible federal health department though not explicit. It highlights Taft's firsthand view of sanitation efforts in the Philippines Cuba Porto Rico the canal zone and as secretary of war.
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Taft
United States
Medical Club of
Philadelphia
Pennsyvania
Unitedtates
Phillippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Canal
Journal
The
American Medical Association
Commission Sets Profits for Cherokee Lumber Firms
Oklahoma City May 12 commission orders a limit of 15 percent profit with no minimum for Cherokee companies following lumber trust hearings. The ruling aligns with a district court finding timber is a public business and prices should be regulated by the commission.
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Oklahoma City
Lumber Trust
Cherokee
Okla
Corporation Commission
District Court
Inventions and Industry of the Americas in 1850
From Lands of the Slave and the Free Henry A. Murray notes American ingenuity in wood machinery and seamless bag manufacture. Dr Cyrus Baldwin’s process at Stark Mills operates 126 self acting looms, each making 47 bags daily about three and a half feet long, used mainly for flour and grain, reflecting national pride in domestic innovation.
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Republic
Americas
Cyrus Baldwin
Stark Mills
Henry A. Murray
French plan to guard prehistoric finds in Byales area
France moves to halt removal of cave drawings and tools from Dordogne. Foreign archaeologists reportedly exported many objects. A bill before parliament proposes a protective framework including a new museum at Eyzies and rules over church artifacts libraries and manuscripts.
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Department of Fine Art
Byales
Dordogne
Eyzies
Dr Wilfred Grenfell Narrow Escape From Iceberg
Medical missionary Dr Wilfred Grenfell, after eighteen years in Labrador, spent a holiday at Parkgate Cheshire. An iceberg broke adrift carrying him and several dogs to sea. With no help, rescue came from a passing steamer after he sacrificed food to save the others and two more dogs were killed for warmth. The berg drifted into shipping lanes and Grenfell was saved at the last moment.
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Labrador
Wilfred Grenfell
Parkgate
Cheshire
Dr. Grenfell
First Lesson for Child on Obedience and Honor
The text argues that early obedience should be learned with conscience so the instinct endures beyond fear. Obedience must grow from honor and respect, becoming a source of pleasure and wholesome pride as it becomes character.
Delaware Patriarch Hosts Large Christmas Dinner
In Wilmington Delaware a family patriarch entertained at Christmas with 32 children plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Eight large turkeys fed the memorable gathering. The tenacious paterfamilias has remarried three times and, at sixty five, begun a final stretch adding seven more children including twins.
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Delaware
Wilmington
Del
Court brokers letter arouses Supreme Court interest
Washington May 13 officials await action by the United States supreme court on a market letter from J S Bache & Co urging decision on the State Old and tobacco trust cases. The letter is seen as a bold communication to the justices. Brokers hope to influence the decision while noting the court’s recess timing and possible fall term rulings. Some urge that the letter could be cited as contempt if the court deemed it improper.
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Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
New York
Bache & C
Supreme Court
Sean
Wellington
Rapeee & Vaie
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bache & Co
Four men attempt Breckinridge bank robbery thwarted
Four men attempted to rob the Breckinridge Bank in Breckinridge Oklahoma on May 15 but failed. A pursuing posse chased them as bystanders watched a tense scene unfold.
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Breckinridge Bank
Breckinridge, Oklo
Breckinridge
Estella and Nearby Residents Update
Estella and Blater residents returned home after visiting relatives. Mrs Hall came home from Vinita. Mrs Hibbs remains very ill. A few Estella residents attended the cornival. A large crowd gathered at Estella to watch a ball game. Hayden boys did not appear. Various locals travel for visits and events, with prize news including jewelry and awards. A program was well received and residents look forward to next year’s teacher appointment.
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Estella
Walter Notley
Blater
G. PF. Hall
Vinita
Hibbs
Aanta
Estella Buedar
Haygee
Gatella
Hayden Boys
Olah
Miter
Wire Mollie Downing
Grand Hivwr
Lillard
Joe Hild
Overrules Demurrers in Beef Trust Case in Chicago
May 12 Chicago packers demurrers in the beef trust case were overruled by Judge Carpenter of the U S district court. He ruled the Sherman antitrust law as attacked is constitutional and upheld the indictment charging Ogden Armour and other packers with violations.
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Chicago
Til
Chicago Packers
Beef Trust
Carpenter
United States District Court
Ogden Armour
Mayes arraigned for trial in Tulsa federal court
William Mayes of Muskogee, a land dealer, was arraigned in Tulsa federal court on a conspiracy to defraud the government charge. Defense opening statements were presented and adjourned to today. Mayes allegedly disposed of Indian lands near Muskogee in violation of restricted land sale laws and faces additional charges of using the mails to defraud in Tulsa and Muskogee.<
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Tulsa
Okla
Muskogee
William Mayes
Mayes
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