Impending Disaster in Railroads and Tariffrife Debates
The piece questions railroad financials citing ICC figures and rising net earnings alongside dropping stock prices for major lines like Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania. It argues a looming revulsion driven by trusts and rail magnates, assigns blame to Republicans, and critiques Andrew Carnegie as a tariff arguer with cross Atlantic protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago and
Northwestern
Vanderbilt Group
United States
Pennsylvania
Northern Securities Company
Ted Seater
Brinn
Germany
Mr. Carnegie
Mark
America
Touma
Carnegie Ik Uke
Railroads Borrow Big Money Amid Stock Market Fears
A Chicago Public letter laments railroad borrowings totaling 5,006,000 and 10,009,000 while profits appear high. It argues Wall Street speculation and bank ties fuel inflated rates, questions investment use, and criticizes protectionist and political stances influencing industry, farmers, and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeger
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Union Pacific
Uume
Denmark
Wall Street
Railbauds
New York
Hanks
United States
Iard
Handy Spraying Rig for Potatoes on Small Tracts
A compact moving spray platform on a shortened axle adapts to narrow rows. The rig places the pump on wheels to ease transport, with the barrel secured by clamps. For 3 to 3 1/2 foot potato rows, a 6 foot axle allows the horse to pass between rows while wheels fit beside.
Handy Runabout Spray Car For Tough Timber Work
A compact description outlines a light, strong spray cart rig with pump mounted at the barrel end, secured to a platform by four rods. It claims advantages for driving among trees and vines, with one or two lines tied and the driver operating pump while moving. Also included are notes on Hartshorn pear variety, fertilizer methods for meadows, and egg shipping packing guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Maynard
Michigan
Freak Farming and Old Ways Hold Ground in Agriculture
The article argues that radical new farming ideas and small specialty crops offer limited gains for overall agricultural prosperity. It contrasts the stubborn farmer clinging to proven methods with city impatience for revolutionized methods, noting risks of faddish ventures like popcorn or exotic livestock. It also discusses practical notes on dairy, crop management, pig farming profitability, alfalfa, feeding waste, and timing of apple tree sprays for pest control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famliar
America
Loys
Faud
Staffed Turnips and Sultana Cake Recipes
A kitchen column provides step by step directions for Turnips stuffed with minced veal onion parsley and mushrooms then simmered in broth with a yolk sauce. Also recipes for Sultana Cake Cherry Shortcake Cold Peach Pudding and stuffed tomatoes with buttered crumbs plus tips on mending ironing and stain removal.
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Dumnant Party
Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Jekyl
Blyde
Iibrary
England
Uni
Pat
Chicago
Hartshorn
Thartlett
Demonico
France
John Bull
Florence
Maplehill
Iowa
Nellie Barfoot
Miss Barfoot
Duce
Quintillian
Red Cross
E. Kayers
Roxbury
Toston
Mass
Lydia
Hay
Lydia Ins Vyeru
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Indiana
Smita Eisai Andar
Zeare
Leemlane
Amoreussey, C. 5S. C
Ion 264
FT. Wayne
Fostoria
Findlay
Cleveland
Buffalo
Boston
Nickel Plate Road
Thru Pullman
C. A. Asterlin
Trav
Ind
Paxtow CO
Columbus Ave
Bovto
Spencer’s
Guaransew City
Spenger
Willams St. Owlaht
R. G. Thompson
AWD
Liago
Hamourg-American Line
Star Line
Beaver Lise
American Line
Oymunae
Wanasa
Lock Hox
Fort Wayne
Peezer
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