Free Trade Is a Failure in American Economy
A Democratic Enquirer report argues the Underwood Free Trade Tariff failed to raise revenue and instead reduced prosperity. It cites ten months of 1914 imports and exports, showing increases in imports, declines in exports, and a claimed overall loss of nearly 480 million dollars attributed to Free Trade, challenging the war tax's propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Ere Enquirer
Sane
Eahington
Perenne
The
Enquirer
Wellington
Peter
Wilson
M Gabe
Scar Arene
Underwood
Redfield
Time Driving Auto at San Diego Exposition
A vivid 1914 diary note from SCOTTY at the San Diego Exposition describes riding an Electriquette chaircar and watching a pair of elderly women drive a chair, comparing the experience with beach chairs and hospital attendants. He recounts renting an Electriquette for his daughter Bunnie’s eleventh birthday, notes its ease yet danger, and ends by urging higher pay or family protection from guards at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego Exposition
Herb
San Diego
Prado
Bunnie
Scotty
Odd Bits of News From Various States
In Jackson Kentucky Arthur Roberts awaiting release for manslaughter was allowed an honor trip to testify, then returned to custody. Oberlin students condemn laws barring voters over 21 at college and sent a resolution to state leaders. Springfield Massachusetts grandmothers form a social service club with grandmotherhood as a key criterion. West Bend Wisconsin church scene erupts as a mouse nest is found in a woman’s summer hat stored for the season.
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Jackson Ky
Arthur Roberts
Frankfort Reformatory
Oberlin, D
Oberlin
West Bend
Wis
Million Dollar Mystery Ends With Arrest At Police Station
Jim and Jones uncover a forgery case ending with Fountain Pen Otto seized by police after a car intrusion and attempted robbery. Captain confirms Otto's ten month pursuit while Norton Servan Jones exchange thanks and plans for morning complaint as the pair discuss the night their undercover rollers under Braine and company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Otto
Norton
Servan
Jones
Tom English
Braine and Company
Brand Whitlock in Wartime Service as Belgium Ambassador
The article portrays Brand Whitlock leaving Toledo to serve as Belgium’s ambassador, then thrust into the European conflict. It notes his efforts aiding war refugees, organizing food, supplies, and funds, and his tireless public service as the war escalates, with anticipation of a memoir about a calm Flemish setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Ohio
Belgium
Brand
America
Kaise
Lly
United States
Whitlock
Flanders
North Dakota Exhibit At Exposition Demonstrates Hidden Resources
North Dakota at Exposition Grand Forks December 19 reports a strong exhibit to prove the state's future wealth beyond wheat. Under Dean J Babock at State University Mines, the display highlights undeveloped resources and diversified industries for a prosperous agricultural state. The blueprinted North Dakota building at Los Angeles will feature a corner lot, central pavilion, wings with clay products and Penanitali pieces resembling Rockwood ware, plus receptions and balconies.
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Grand Forks
Union
North Dakota
Mines State University School of Mines
Dean &. J. Babcocl
United States
Andreas
Baseoce
Enmenean
Nikota
Agricultare
Los Angeles
University
Proba
High grade white tableware and clay wares showcased
An exhibit displays high grade white tableware in cream and white sets, plus clay wares including drain tile and terra cotta, vitrified and enamel tiles, paving bricks, electric fixtures, and kiln-fired art pottery. North Dakota clay works draw praise from Twin Cities ceramic dealers as second only to Rockwood ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Mig Ag
Teed Gub
School of Mines
Northars
Minot
School of Pine Epee
Rt Worl Twin Citie
Chicago
North Dakota
Marquis wheat praised by North Dakota experiment station
A letter from the North Dakota experiment station reports Marquis wheat has yielded well and performed satisfactorily against rust. Farmers in southern counties such as Le Moure Ransom Richland Dickey and Sargent found it the most satisfactory wheat they have grown despite critics of the guidance from F 8 & H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
le Moure, Ransom ,Richland
Dickey and
Sargent Counties
Marquis Wheat Outyields Bluestem In Northern Sections
Letters from farmers in the central eastern to northern regions report Marquis wheat outperforming Bluestem and Velvet Chaff, especially on heavy moist soils. Brown County South Dakota notes Marquis surpassing Velvet Chaff by four to ten bushels and Bluestem by about four. The overall tone urges continued planting of Marquis where soil and rainfall favor it, citing favorable 1911 experiences and urging readers to heed the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis
Thomas Cooper
South Dakota
H. F. Patterson
Brown County
Ohare
Marquia
Soivis
Marais
Farm, Stock & Home
Cold Prevention Through Nourishment Scott's Emulsion Ad
An old ad extols Scott's Emulsion as a cure and preventive for winter sickness. It warns that colds stem from weakness, urges overcoming it with pure nourishment, and claims the product enriches blood, strengthens lungs, and protects with body heat. An appeal to buy at local drugstores in Bloomfield New Jersey.
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Scott
Ek Scott & Bowne
BloomGeld
N.J
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Washington Dispatch
Cincinati Enquirer
F. H. Smith
Williston
Springfield
Mass
Whole Wheat Milling Co
Ashington and
1St ST. East
Europe
U. S. Burdick
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