17 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Yorkville Enquirer
Location
York, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1907
Page
1
In a western town, Dan Horton reports a coach attack and a deserting private named Jordan. Dr Sidney Sherwood plots with cholera germs, while Florence endures pain and longing for affection as a secret intruder looms in her home.
Wichita's Seneca street once piled with buffalo skulls and horns became an infamous pavement as settlers dumped bones to seek quick cash. Horns and skulls fetched high later, with Father Bliss storing buffalo heads on a curved roof, while New England buttons and goods used the bone trade.
In Wakeeney Kansas, rabbit scalps are accepted as merchandise in exchange for goods at local grocers. Merchants bought thousands of scalps over three months, part of a bounty scheme that previously paid cash for scalps, prompting farmers to trade scalps for groceries to speed payments. The system boosted commerce and cut waiting times for settlers.
Appleton's Magazine analyzes Wall Street as the costly lifeblood of American enterprise. It calculates annual public outlays from commissions, shake-outs, and losses at roughly 250 million dollars, arguing the market is indispensable yet extractive. It likens the stock exchange to a tollgate taxing vast enterprises while supporting corporate legitimacy and growth.
The Great Western Railway uses collecting dogs to fund the widows and orphans’ fund for employees. Dogs raise £200 to £300 yearly, aiding about twenty five widows of 1,500 dependents. Notable dogs Tim of Paddington earned over £1,000 and is honored in a glass case. Another dog Jim collected at Slough and Southall, earning over £100 after death. both stories illustrate training and public affection for the charity effort.
A commentator notes many answers exist for the question what's the use, while a different man asks no use. The text also states that Atlantic liners require one hundred fifty firemen aboard certain vessels, highlighting modern safety staffing standards.
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