Fertilizer Trust case stirs antitrust action and politics
Regular correspondent notes the Department of Justice charges against the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company and 25 affiliates in a Sherman Act conspiracy case. The vast cartel operated in eight southern states, raising prices by 40 to 50 dollars a ton and affecting fertilizer markets before a possible pennywise penalty for corporations. The piece also covers Congressional disputes over Beveridge Amendment substitutes, the Capitol’s protests, and partial delays in antitrust and patent matters. It mentions the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking coal and oil road data and a Minneapolis case of long-term sciatic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department, of Justice
Fertilizer Trust
United States Circuit Court
Middle District of
Tennessee
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company Et al
Santa Fe
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Arkansas
Alabama
Canada
Wnade
Sombine
Willon
Majnsty
House
Senate
Beveridge
Cannon
Commissioner of Patents
Snowe Co
Washington
Eee
Dillee
Interstatué
Coormerra Commission
Rotida
Tefula
Cold fears and Chamberlains Cough Remedy sales
An editorial on dangers of neglecting a cold and the quick cure of pneumonia risk with Cough Remedy. It touts Chamberlains as effective and pleasant, promoted by Boone merchants and Blowing Rock Drug Co. A remark on a wife prompting clothing purchases before convincing her husband of taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Boone
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Not as Thich as Rockefeller Medicine Ad Proclaims
Not as rich as Rockefeller, you could not buy a better remedy for colic cholera and diarrhoea than Chamber`s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Advertised as superior to all others, it never fails and is pleasant to take when mixed with water and sugar. To be sold by dealers Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Boone
Blowing Rock Drug Co
Kilmer'e
Kilsier & Co
Vane
de Riliner
Public opinion shifts for and against Bryan in politics
In this era of volatile public opinion, leaders rise and fall with the times. The piece notes Bryan’s shifting reception from impractical to favorite, comments on Governor Prong vis, Roosevelt’s non-run, and Bevan’s consistent record, ending with Bryan’s anticipated support for nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torming
Bryant
Li Stre Pala Braashea
Ita
Noere
Bryan
Hife
Brean
Hin
Sam Jones
Roosevelt
Bevan
Clay
Catshorn
Webster
Whitelouse
de Nomines
Webster's Weekly
House agriculture committee aims at mild reform
The text alleges Republican members led by chairman Wadal worth push to modify harsh legislation. It mentions GW Foote of Rigerton Iowa describing near fatal illness and a long recovery aided by Electric Bitters as a cure all, claiming domestic ailments and nervous disorders were cured for eleven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Wadsworth
Agricultural Comsomer
Committee On Agriculture of the
House of Representatives
Wadalworth
Foote
Postaziater
Rigerton
Hector
Fortunate Missourians Praise Dr King's New Discovery
TJ Dwyer of Gravaville Missouri writes that three customers cured of cough and chest troubles by Dr King's New Discovery found relief quickly. One nearly moved to Argunsy to escape illness but stayed home after using the medicine, calling it wonderful and safe. Trial bottles offered free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licenia
TJ. Dwyer
Gravaville
Barrington Letter Speculates on Krenn’s Standing in Parties
Fragmentary note argues that Krenn may be stronger than rivals in the Democratic and Populist factions while a Barrington reader questions the credibility of the claim. Unclear context and garbled phrasing limit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demvenits
Krenn
Barrington Rater
Unclear Note on 1906 Ledger Text and Names
Fragmentary OCR mentions Total and E.8 Coffey as cashier and attestation by W Q Coffey L Bryan directors sworn April 6 1906 in Philadelphia Ledger. While mistyped remarks suggest Dooma and Mr Bryan visiting to draft membership and general regrets about delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffey
W. Q. Coffey
L. Bryan
Bingham
C. S.C
Bryan
Philadelphia. Ledger
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L. D. Lowe
Banner Elk, N. C
Par
Mpass Mitchell
Todd & Ballou
Jefferson, N.C
F. A. Linney
Attorney AT Law
N.C
Chix
Edmund Jones, —Lawyer
Watauga
J.C. Fletcher
Boone, N. C
E. F. Lovill
N. C
Madson
D.L.S
Bala
E. S. Coffey
IL Bower
Lenoir
Caldwell
Mittehell
Ashe
J. M. Hogshead
Banner's Elk.n
Peoha Peiys
Wasitington
Semell
Seintica
Massey
Clinton St
Minneapolis
Minn
William Young Vinod
Savannah
Yougblood
Tras
Thich
Ayer
Aera Waimea
Aye Ydo
Azae al da Ware
Psgs
Gerry Pectoral
Wallaga County
North Carolina
Agafs Waye KG
Banking Home Son
Doe Frent
Banc
National Boat ’S
U.S
Luamilettes Capital
Ck's
State of North Carolina
Watauga County
J. E.S. Coffey
Pheretora
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