Wood for paper costs twenty six million dollars
Publishers face higher printing costs as paper prices rise. The report notes pulp consumption growth from 2 million to 34 million cords since 1899, with spruce still dominant though its share declines. New York uses over 1.25 million cords annually, mostly imported, while total wood value reaches 26.4 million dollars in 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Gutenberg
New York
Maine
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Ohio
Oregon
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Canada
Clever Mr Briggs Explains a Little Detail of Business
A husband Mr Briggs uses tact to discuss a matter with Mrs Briggs about a Fresh Air fund contribution. She reveals she sent ten dollars signed as A Friend and worries over miscredit. He explains the full name system and urges a corrected payment.
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Mr. Briggs
Briggs
Mrs. Briggs
Sea Ft
New York Press
New York School Budget Enormity Compared to Nations
The New York World reports the Great School Republic budget at 31 million plus, far exceeding Greece's annual revenue and eight times Harvard’s income. Some 25 million goes to teacher salaries for an enrollment last year of about 546 thousand pupils with 465 thousand attending. The comparison notes broader U S regions and state populations against this educational scale.
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New York
Board of Estimate
Greece
New York World
Harvard University
Maine
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Vermont
Delaware
New Hampshire
Neighborly Affection Among Suburban Neighbors
A brief dialogue notices two next door neighbors, Mrs. Snaggsley and Mrs. Sassem, as they discuss summer plans. Mrs. Snaggsley replies about a pleasant summer away in the country and asks when the other will return. The item captures a domestic slice from Cleveland residents.
Fita Fita Company Guards Tutuila Naval Station
The Fita Fita native corps guards the Tutuila naval station and maintains order in American Samoa. Regarded highly in military circles, they are praised for discipline and endurance, with a distinct uniform of turban sleeveless shirt and brief skirt. Enlistment is a mark of noble status among island princes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marine Corps
Tutuila
Porto Rican Regiment
Philippine Constabulary
Panga-Panga
United States
Clockwork scarecrow guards grain in shop window display
A shop shows a life size automated scarecrow with a gun that fires blanks to deter crows. It costs 30 dollars and runs all day after a morning wind up, with a three year guarantee. A booklet claims universal satisfaction and huge grain savings.
The Ruling Passion in a 19th Century Quarrel Story
At 38 Miss Mary Walter long married. A year after she quarreled with her husband she declared I could have married a dozen better men than you. The remark reflects a fierce moment that suggests women are alike.
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Mary Walter Long
Public Land Notice Seeks Final Commutation Proof
Department of the Interior Land Office Williston North Dakota publishes notices for Lars Pederson Oscar Martinson Jena Jensen Martin Jensen Hans P Peterson and others to prove continuous residence and cultivation for homestead entries 2978 28089 1808 508 before Williston judge and land office between January and February 1908 with witnesses listed.
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Williston
N. Dak
Noticn
John Alnakar
Wilbur, ND
N’ Doon
James Snyder
Andrew Biorlo
Eli Alsaker
John Peterson
Wilbur
Geof Wilson
Register
Department of the Interior
Wien
N. D
Hans P Peterson
A Butler
Williams Ev
Tnd Ree
Lars Pederson
Jens H Jensen
Seo
Martinson
Geo
Department of the Interior, Land Office
Ewig Soig
AL Butler
Williams
N D
Oscar Martinson
Jena J Jensen Martin Jensen
Geo. W. Wilson
Hilda
Hilda Scottom
Butler
Williamsco
Lars Knudson
Nels Knudson
Kate McGrath
Mary Jarosh
Yeeay
Dan Ferguson
J 8 Land Office
Matt Grey
Fred Milson
Sievert Arneson
Norman MacLarty
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Notice in Williams County
Foreclosure announced on the Northern Trust Company mortgage to John Forslin dated May 22 1908. Sale set at the Williston courthouse front door February 1 1908 at 2 pm for the balance due of 897 97, NW 31 163 100 W, Williams County North Dakota, with prior liens. Publication December 26 1907.
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John Forslin
Northern Trust Company
Register of Deeds
Williams
North Dakota
Williston
Origagee
Mane & Ewe Ee Tor Fy
Dak
Wiest
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The
Forest Service
Bureau of the Census
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
United States Native Guard
Samoan Islands
Matt J. Johnson Co
St. Paul
Minn
Brownell Drug Company
Williston, N. D
D. A. Powell
H. J. Monsch
the Land Man
Rawson Hardware
Fice
Great Northern Hotel
Dray Line
John Heffernan
L. B. Dochterman
Ione
Williston State Bank
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