Irrigation and Population Growth Press Great Northern Chief Views
James J. Hill argues irrigation can transform arid lands into productive farms and ease population pressure. He cites rapid growth, migration to British Columbia, and the need for government investment in reservoirs and ditches to create $20 acre farms. He also stresses the joint role of mothers and teachers in early education and child development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Northwest
British Columbia
Dominion
Physical Training of Children
Dr T D Wood argues physical training builds courage self control and social instincts starting with mothers understanding its importance and teachers knowledge of child physiology The program should counteract poor posture promote straight growth and enable better mental development to empower children for future life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Wood
Physical Culture
New York
Curb, Don't Destroy Trusts Says Senator Hoar
Senator Hoar argues for curbing trusts to protect the public while retaining them. He asserts Congress can regulate interstate commerce without amending the Constitution. Government inspections and public accounts would curb stock watering and anti competitive pairings while preserving capital to compete globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Congress
Danger of Wealth Shown by John J. Johnson
A reflective piece arguing possessions rarely bring true pleasure or pain prevention. The author contends wealth often underperforms compared with the happiness of the mass and that a single soul holds greater value than all earthly riches. He warns of imprudence in loading such cargo on a fragile vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Johnson
Earth
Earths
My Little Boy That Died Poem by Miss Mulock
A reflective verse in which a mother recalls her deceased son with vivid details of his appearance, playthings, and daily life. She weighs the sorrow of his death against the sense of his continued presence in memory, asking if a grave can truly separate them. The poem ends with imagery of daisied grave and the belief in a lingering bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mulock
Jack
Elizabeth
The Future Mrs Shirley Ack
Dialogue-heavy excerpt shows Elizabeth pressing Jack and his wife for answers, highlighting impatience and humor as family tension unfolds. The scene centers on domestic dynamics and wit within a bright, teasing exchange.
Elizabeth and Arthur Shirley Jr The Future Mrs. Shirley
In a village garden Elizabeth rebuffs Arthur Shirley Jr. after Jack engineers a proposal to wed. Arthur declares love, Elizabeth calmly accepts the match and later marriage follows. In Scotland a church bazaar features a satirical scripture cake with biblical ingredients. A girl nicknamed Sunshine risks a defamation suit if called so in August.
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Jack
Elizabeth
Arthur Shirley, Jr
Don James
Shirley
Heart
Arthur
Mrs
Comrie
Strathearn
Scotland
Sunshine
Trumpet Call The Roaring Warning For The Redeemed
Ram's Horn warns the unredeemed and moral failures. Guilt reveals character as justice seeks mercy. Proverbs style lines critique pride, hypocrisy, and worldly religion. The piece urges humility, fear of sin, and prioritizing virtue over wealth or praise.
Weight of Innocence Trial and Cathedral Column Plans
A Ardmore trial recount shows Ben Boyd, a negro miner, insisting on innocence despite witnesses accusing him of attempted murder. The jury fails to reach a verdict, Boyd proposes a 20 day common assault plea. Also noted are cathedral column plans in Manhattan and early American labor strikes.
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Ben Boyd
Indian Territory
William Turner
Central Coal and Coke Company
Ardmore
Boyd
Turner
Ile
St. Louis Republic
Cathedral of
St. John the Divine
Manhattan
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Hoar
Mrs. Shirley
Benedict
Miss Martyn
Justice
Ram
Heaven
God
Philadelphia
Fred Hewitt
Propr
C. C. Vammen
G St
Heron
Aberdeen
Heron and
Aberdeen, Wash
S. K. Bowes, Propr
Heron Street
W. W. Wren
Heron ST
Thomas R. Hayes
Bellefonte
Penn
Harry A. Hayes
Hayes & Hayes
Bankers
J. G. Lewis
Aberdeen State Bank
George Lis Hiltonmplete Lin
San Francisco Examiner
Heron ST. Aberdeen
R. P. Porter
Choice Brands
St. Paul
Duluth
Minneapolis
Chicago
A. B. C. Denniston
First Avenue
Seattle
New Management
Money. Co
P. Whitney
Geo. A. Woodward
F Street
Washington
Wishkah Hotel
Charley Matteus
Wishkah Street
Herald Office
Montesano
W. E. Crist
Palace Restaurant
Wash
S. Tadejevich
Royal Restaurant
M. Francescovich
M. Antich
Wishkah
Wishkah St
Fred Redinger
Fish Market
Michael Finn
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