War in Europe and its effect on the United States
The piece argues the European war will shift global wealth and prices. It cites Sir George Paish on rapid world wealth growth and Roger Babson predicting cheaper food due to shipping limits. It lists expected price moves for beef, pork, rubber, sugar, potatoes, cotton goods, and apples. It then presents wheat and cereal export data, noting the Triple Entente’s reliance on the United States for food and detailing livestock and cereal production by nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Great Britain
Germany
George Paish
Statist of
London
Sir George
Roger W. Babson
Mr. Babson
Europe
Brazil
Denmark
Ireland
Department of Agriculture
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Austria- Hungary
France
England
European
Financial skies clear as reserve board sworn in
Secretary McAdoo applauded the five appointees to the federal reserve board and praised the government and national banks for withstanding the European crisis. He cited enacted legislation and rapid bank readiness as reassuring factors, noting unanimous congressional support and a strengthened financial structure amid the worldwide shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo
Congress
War Opens Vast Trade Prospects Through Panama Canal
The conflict creates wide commercial chances for the United States in South America as the Panama Canal opens to merchant vessels, with broad belief in strong economic benefits and growing activity abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South America
Panama Canal
Economic effect of war on US and South America trade
The piece discusses how South American trade would shift toward Europe and Germany through foreign credits, predicting US steel demand growth in the region. It includes Alvin Johnson’s view on production disruption, price rises, and long term capital costs, plus Mahan’s belief that decisive warfare will occur at sea and lessons will shape naval warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Europe
Germany
Alfred T. Mahan
Hopes of the Powers as Result of the War
A survey of potential postwar outcomes for Austria Germany Russia France Britain. Austria aims at annexing Servia uniting southern Slavs under Hapsburg rule and expanding the dual monarchy to the Aegean. Germany seeks delay of Slav peril and broader trade after war with Britain as sole rival. Russia eyes empire expansion to the Carpathians and possible seizure of Po sen and East and West Prussia, plus Constantinople. France hopes to remove German threat reduce military costs and regain Alsace Lorraine while expanding north Africa. Britain seeks balance of power and naval and commercial supremacy, protecting colonies and Germany’s decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Servia
Hapsburg
Aegean Sea
Germany
Great Britain
Russia
Carpathians
Posen
West Prussia
Constantinople
Europe
France
Alsace
Lorraine
A True Benefactor By Christopher Columbus
A Washington Star reflection praises Columbus for courage of his crew and for placing us on the map. It notes the paradox of flouting him yet acknowledging opportunities he opened, framing the hemisphere as a peaceful place born from early adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Washington Star
Portable war cremators to be used on battlefield
Advices to Dr Hugo Erichsen of Detroit, president of the Cremation Society of America, say the German army will deploy portable cremators in the current war. The device can incinerate twenty five bodies per hour and ashes will be returned to Germany for burial when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Erichsen
Detroit
Cremation Society of America
Erichsen
Germany
Moratorium Defined in War Time Debts Suspension Proclaimed
A London to New York cable from a bond house described a moratorium as a period when debts are suspended by proclamation. The term entered US usage via World War era news, with moratorium expected signaling a temporary halt on payments for a set time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
France
New York
London
War Snapshots From The Frontlines In World War I
The Kaiser revives the Iron Cross for valor in this war. Britain declares war on Germany amid vast German shipping worldwide. General von Emmich, once a Franco-Prussian lieutenant, has long served in Belgium. The British king and queen order simple fare for the royal table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Great Britain
Germany
General von Emmich
Belgium
England
All-Star Music and Acts for State Fair Coliseum Program
The 1014 State Fair of Texas kicks off Saturday October 17 with a star studded Coliseum bill. Four bands led by Don Philippini Concert Band and Victor Eslick’s group perform for 110 musicians total. Featured acts include Madam Susanna Lehman, Wirth Family equestrians, Power’s Educated Elephants with Baby Mine, The Four Castors, Tasmanian Van Diemans, Ramza Arno, The Real Quartet, and a large vaudeville dancing act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Don Philippini
Ewing
Zouave
Paul Harris
Victor Eslick
Ramza & Arno
Real
Yopp to Direct 1914 State Fair of Texas Start Oct 17
W. I. Yopp, a prominent cotton seed business figure and longtime dairy live stock director at the State Fair of Texas, guides the 1914 meeting beginning Saturday October 17. His influence brings a new policy for a “Different Fair,” altering exhibits and entertainment features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Yopp
Texas
Onderdonk Brings New York Masters To Texas State Fair
Julian Onderdonk tours New York studios selecting top American paintings to loan for the 1914 State Fair of Texas opening October 17. A collection exceeding one hundred works of marine, landscape, portrait and still life, valued at about a quarter million dollars, will fill the fine arts hall. The exhibit aims to bring premier art to Texas students and enthusiasts without long travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
New York
Julian Onderdonk
Texas
Fine Arts Hall
South
Chicago
Philadelphia
Texas boys and girls seek prizes at State Fair of Texas
Dallas youth win chance at $800 in prizes and Texas girls compete for $600 in canning contests at the 1914 State Fair of Texas running October 17 to November 1. Under USDA and State A M College guidance, local clubs prepare with seed selection and best practices. Prize checks will be paid on October 24, day of the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Hrim
United States Department of Agriculture
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Parade at State Fair Opens 1914 Dallas Event
Daily Panorama of amusement and entertainment features planned for the State Fair of Texas 1914. Secretary W H Stratton aims to present a large parade from Press Day on October 19 with elephants camels Arabian horses and a congress of nations. Civic parade to start at 9 30 a m with Governor Colquitt and officials to open the fair at Fair Park. Mayor W M Holland announces parade time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
W. H. Stratton
Asia
Far West
Congress of Nations
City of
Police
Fire
Health
Colquitt
Park Board
Fair
Fair Park
W. M. Holland
Farms of Texas Well Cared For at State Fair
The 1914 State Fair of Texas opens October 17 with substantial awards for farm, orchard, and garden exhibits. Cotton exhibits prize money around 300 dollars under USDA supervision, corn prizes total 500 dollars, and a new increased 300 dollar prize for the individual farm exhibit class. The Texas Land and Mortgage Company adds rich premiums in the Agricultural Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
Texas Land and Mortgage Company
Angora Goat Display At Texas State Fair Prizes Boost Mohair
Dallas Texas supplies about half of the nations mohair while imports reach four million pounds annually. The 1914 State Fair of Texas aims to show visitors that Texas can double mohair output with greater Angora goat emphasis. Rich prizes come from the Fair, the American Angora Goat Breeders Association, and the American Mileh Goat Record Association. The Angora exhibit last year topped the St. Louis World’s Fair and 1914 promises to surpass 1913. Breeders say Angoras thrive on rough pasture and can increase other stock on rough land after years without hindering mohair gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
United States
Baby Show At Fair At Texas State Fair
Dallas reports a Baby Show at the State Fair of Texas with 500 babies examined by physicians to advise mothers on feeding clothing exercise and hygiene. The event runs October 17 to November 2 with a Better Babies Rally Day on October 28. Miss Rich of UT in charge. prizes totaling 250 from the State Fair management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Miss Rich
Home Welfare Division
University of Texas
State Fair Management
Busy Bee Exhibit at the Texas State Fair 1914
Beekeeping display at the State Fair of Texas opens October 17 in Dallas, highlighting Texas bee varieties in glass observatory hives. An expert explains honey uses for housewives while curio hives and beekeepers supplies are shown. The exhibit promotes the idea that every farmer should own a bee hive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Counties Vying For State Fair Cup In 1914
Dallas counties battle for the best and most diversified county exhibit cup at the 1914 State Fair of Texas which begins Saturday Oct 17. Cooke Hunt and Hopkins, past winners, claim the cup already, while 30 or more counties race to claim cash prizes totaling over 1200 in the county exhibit division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Cooke, Hunt and Hopkins
Texas
Rich Saddle Horse Classes Highlight 1914 State Fair
At the Dallas State Fair running October 17 to November 1 1914 saddle horse classes promise the finest exhibit yet with the American Saddle Horse Breeders Association offering a 100 dollar trophy to attract top contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
American Saddle Horse Breeders’ Association
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Alvin 8. Johnson
Cornell University
History Guide
Schleswig-Holstein
ALL Switzerland
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la Sera
Rome
Berne
Federal Council
Switzerland
Dominique Jean Larrey
Napoleon
Larrey
Red Cross Society
Jean Henri Dunant
Geneva
Solferino
International Red Cross Society
William I. Yopp
State Fair of
BOY Corn Growers
Farmiers
Uncle Sam Will Judge Cotton
Angora
Promisea
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