26 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1901
Page
1
The third full year of the Dingiey tariff shows foreign commerce surpassing two billion dollars with exports over 1.5 billion and a roughly 750 million favorable trade balance. Imports rise, but chiefly for durable goods used in American manufacturing.
The Treasury Department Bureau of Statistics will publish a forthcoming statistical abstract of the world’s commerce. It will include annual totals of imports and exports for nations with long statistical histories starting from early years, showing year by year surpluses or deficits. The work aims to illuminate wealth growth and international trade movements with official figures.
John W. Breidenthal, a Bryanite candidate for Kansas governor, noted a Kansas bank opening with deposits of over 100000 dollars, saying it showed farmers’ conditions and McKinley’s re election impact. The piece argues his defeat reflected widespread voter skepticism of Bryan and his platform, comparing the outcome to Lincoln’s warning about fooling people.
The Quiver estimates foreign missions raised 255000000 in Britain during a century with 590000000 total across property youth work and foreign missions. Paul Brown proposes a permanent anti kidnapping fund of 100000 to reward law officers and push legislation. Beaulieu urges European economic federation to match US growth. Indianapoli portrait of William H. Smythe links to a recent office shooting and Masonry ties.
Bjornstjerne Bjornson the Norwegian novelist appeals for Norway Sweden separation through their commercial consular service. A noted author and patriot he uses literature to express the Norwegian spirit and has focused on political and educational reform amid his public discussions.
The piece highlights the czarina as a leading advocate for female reforms. It notes rising patronage for women education in St Petersburg and suggests women are gaining influence across Europe. Mentions Harlow WN Higinbotham retires from Marshall Field & Co. with 10 million and a nature study movement promoted by Dr. A C True linking science to agriculture.
At a refined Washington function a young English guest attempted an American quip. He noted that “as the governor of North Virginia said to the governor of South Virginia, it a long time between drinks.” The remark reflects light political humor about interstate regionalism.
A London observer questions Boer long vision while noting officers returned from South Africa with improved sight due to experience and climate. The piece explains ciliary muscle function and rest as a cure for overuse. It also describes a Canadian patented bicycle tire inflator with an invisible valve and oval elastic shell that inflates the tire automatically under rider weight.
A Baltimore News excerpt describes popular pet animals with squeaks in shops and the hard to distinguish dogs from bears, plus a Cali fornia inventor’s water training device. The toy market features rocking chairs and hammocks for Mrs Dolly as well as kid friendly swings. The swimmer support device uses a bamboo frame and canvas web to enhance leverage during the stroke.
The piece depicts toy shops crowded with noisy animals as adults urge children to buy them, creating chaos for clerks and sales staff. A brown sheep with a rosie voice is described as voiceless from overuse, lying as a poor example amid the sensory overload.
A complete overhaul of St Pauls cathedral lightning protection eliminates the old belief that a single top rod shields an area around the structure. Under electrician Killingsworth Hedges the system uses over a mile of cables with perpendicular and horizontal conductors and about fifty copper aigrettes radiating upward and bonded at the base, providing effective protection.
A new law mandating vaccination for school children in Holland went into effect in 187%. Before enforcement the smallpox death rate averaged 89 per 100000, dropping to 7 per 100000 over the following sixteen years. The contrast highlights the policy's impact.
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