New Grocery Trust Formed in Chicago Under National Grocer Name
Chicago July 15 a coalition of wholesale grocers backed by James B Forgan plans consolidate country banks through a new company named the National Grocer Company with 5 million capitalization 3 5 million subscribed Huron N Higinbotham to serve as president Frank C Letts first vice president of the Western Grocer Company to control wholesale houses across Iowa Kansas Missouri Minnesota the new firm will own major Illinois houses outside Chicago plus Indiana Ohio Missouri Michigan and will operate a large supply house cold storage and a manufacturing facility Amos Musselman William Phipps Harry Higginbotham H Griggs named as officers in the new group
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Chicago
Maes
James B. Forgan
New Jersey
Hurron 'N. Higinbotham
National Grocer Company
Frank C. Letts
Western Grocer Company
Iows
Kans
Missouri
Minnesota
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
National and
Western Grocer
Wil
Harry Higinbotham
H. 8
Griggs
Jackson, Mich
Plant More Trees Movement Advocated Along Arkansas River
Meade resident P Smith advocates planting trees along the Ackanus Cimarron and other sandy streams in southwestern lip of the wale to raise land value curb sand drift and eventually build a timber supply. He argues forests would improve river valley farming and attract investment, noting success stories and calling on state departments to study the subject.
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P. Smith
Meade
Wale
State Department
Ae- Heuloire
Smith
Arkanens
Fuade
Cimarronnd
Arkansas
Hutchingon
Forest tree planting urged along streams in state letter
A letter to Col C. D in Englewood Clarise county argues for deliberate forestry along streams. The writer claims observation teaches more than experience and urges timely planting of forest trees to boost timber supply and economic growth in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Col. C. D
Englewood
Clarise
Shawnee County Debt Reduction Reported
County records show Shawnee County reduced bonded indebtedness by about 9.00 during the last fiscal year with cancellations including Santa Fe bonds of 368.0% and a bridge bond of 1 004. The report lists outstanding bonds across railroad and city funds, with totals in the hundreds of thousands and a noted refunding and educational bonds activity.
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Shawneee County
Shawnee County
JM. Wri
C.K. N
Hansas Avenue
Topeka
Bashonda
Soldier Township
Return Tickets on Luis Depot Sale
Return for round tickets on Luis at the Ti-sea depot listed by T. M. James Jr ticket 830 Borth Avenue. Pete Peuennet and Good Terucaing are noted in the fragmentary text.
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Luis
Ti —_ sea depot
T. M. James, Jr
Borth ‘Avenue
Secretary Wilson Tries to Locate Semi-Arid Kansas Region
The U S secretary of agriculture James Wilson tours Ottawa and Beloit visiting chautauquas as floods force roundabout routes. He defines semi arid as a district with mean rainfall of ten to fifteen inches per year and discusses wheat and grasses import from Italy and the Ruslan steppes. Local residents challenge the term while Coburn of the Kansas board of agriculture presides and guides the visit through the Wichita region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
United States Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Wilson
Nebraska
Ottawa
Beloit
Coburn
Pelosi
Nebrasigar
Dakota
Texas
O'Ciouk
Secretary of Agriculture
Dhuteau
Mr. Wilson
Italy
Ruslan
Volga
North Dakota
Hasping Vale
Washington
Iowa
Cool Bodies Mada by Appetizing Food
An advertisement promotes Grape-Nuts and Pontum Food Cutter as cold, nourishing options to beat heat. It promises a “Lordly feeling” by lunch, urges sensible eating, and claims improved digestion, energy, and comfort in hot weather.
Fragmentary Rant On Wire Theft And Old Time Preparations
Fragmented text rails at copper wire theft and old time prep routines. Mentions Belottae, four to Ave 25 yards of wire, knapsack, tying to telegraph pole, and warnings about precautions. Mentions three men missing since Thursday. references North Dakota and a secretary heading for Union avenue.
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Belottae
Crnp
Flumsia
Dakota
Wood
Union Avenue
Market Report From Chicago July 1 Corn WHEAT OATS and More
Chicago market report July 1 notes corn prices falling at open amid favorable weather and large receipts. July options weak with big cash market influence. April futures close lower. Wheat follows corn with bearish data, receipts large and weather clear. Oats steady to lower as funds shift. market signals show strong livestock and feed demand amid steady prices.
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New York
Wall Street
Atchison
St. Paul Carri
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Denver
Rio Grande
Ito i
Bt Paul
Atchisons
Lake Shore
St. Louis
St. Paul
Rock
Land
North American
Anaconda
Sige Terminal
Pacife Coat
St. Louis Southwestern
Iso
Sours Pacific
J. &. Gail Commission
West Street
Jepnoni
Sertetieent and Stock’ Company
Kansa City
Morede Coenage
Liverpool
The
Kansas State Exposition Company
Luch Rooms
P. Updegraff
Chicago
Gianth Lo Se
Heceipia
St Cura
Peters
Crowll
Bula
Seling
Mytie
Breke
Unusual Bargains in Fabrics and Linen Goods
A bulk sale offers remnants and discounts on laces, embroideries, hosiery, dress lining, muslin, denim, towels, table linen, and summer fabrics. Highlights include Valenciennes laces, torchon laces, fine hose, dress lining, muslin, Turkish towels, and Sun Bonnets, with prices stated per yard or per piece. Remaining items feature fabric remnants and prepared textile bundles across varied colors and patterns.
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Aoe Sina Eh Shea Cate
Valenciennes
Newese
Sweet, Orr & Co
Charlies
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Topeka Cash Dry Goods CO
NEW Grocery Trust
D. Smith
Arkansas River
Special Pines Peace
Weser Bros
Keller Bros
Mason & Hamlin
Royal
Mason & Hasilia
E. B. Guild
Wellington
N. Z
Todays Market Report
Seeioee Wea Tear and Testlers
Ia Ae Peters
Saseuew
Tomormow
Et Louis
Tours
Daly
Tex Marke
Beck Stoera
Fisogels
Kansas City
Ge City
Galery
York
Fferling Exchange
Td Bute
Seeecoes
U.S
U. S
Pew
U. S Is
Energissee
GIG
Weston
As & Ie
Rey
Bunenes
Howe
Ars Ees YE Gall
Seaterick Cotte
Ifice Dan Wees
Ucreet Phan
Chrisie Grain
Mock Company
Kansas City, Mo
Guitace
As & Coorn
J. ‘Grain
Covton Son Stock ‘Correapomient Line Gerais and Stock Company
Kensas Ofty
Opeo
Ork
Barnum
Santa FE
Wales
Bo Gants
Thames
McKay
Les Bees
Woodworth Sons
Healee Florida Waster
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