New Peace Treaties Highlight Arbitration Demand
The article notes Secretary Bryan’s success in securing ratifications of peace treaties with France and Great Britain and lists twenty nations with signed or agreed treaties including San Salvador Guatemala Panama and more. It cites the aim to make war harder to wage and credits Democratic rule for sugar tariff effects and savings to consumers.
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Bryan
Costa Rica
San Salvador
United States
France
Great Britain
Guatemala
Panama
Honduras
Nicaragua
The
Netherlands
Bolivia
Peru
Portugal
Persia
Denmark
Switzerland
Dominican Republic
Venezuela
Norway
Paraguay
China
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Support Local Merchants to Build Up Our Community
The piece urges residents to shop at home rather than mail order from distant firms. It argues dollars spent locally fund schools churches and community services, while money sent away offers no public benefit. Citizens are urged to unite and patronize home merchants to strengthen the town.
Republicans in a New Role in Senate Action
The piece jokes that Republicans in the Senate will constrain discussion to trust legislation and conference reports, aiming to press the administration’s program through by September 1. It notes their long opposition transformed into a push to accelerate major bills and conference items.
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Congress
Senate
Patriotism Through Action and Truth in Liberty
The speaker argues liberty lies in translating rights into concrete deeds. True patriotism means loving duties nearest us and learning national life with candor. He condemns restricting the flag to inside America while allowing it to do abroad and insists on keeping promises as a nation’s rule.
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America
Bales of Law and a Call to Streamline Washington Statutes
The Missouri secretary of state notes 35 bales of laws on the books and says a reader could finish them in two years. Washington is urged to reduce judicial opinions and consider a special session to repeal obsolete statutes to ease the legal load.
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Missouri
Washington
Missouri Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Washington
Washington Court
Prohibition Question Moves Beyond Politics in Idaho and Oregon
Idaho and Oregon prepare to vote on the prohibition issue keeping political parties out of the decision as platforms favor submitting the question. The stance suggests a public referendum independent of parties, reflecting a broader policy debate in the region.
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Idaho
Oregon
Old Bill and the Political Corpse in Seattle District
Congressman Heflin criticizes the man from Washington calling him morose and croaking. The speaker compares him to an old man who sits up with a corpse and accuses the official of supporting privilege, trusts, and class legislation while denouncing Democratic reforms.
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Speaker
Washington
Bill
Old Bill
Seattle
Republican Party
Thos. J. Heflin
Alabama
House
No Intent to Harm Cited in Fatal Youth Act
A youth’s act, done in ignorance and without malice, led to Anderson’s death. The court notes there was no intent to damage person or property, faces heavy burden of stigma on the youth despite the fatal outcome.
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Anderson
The Park Schemes Debate on City Parks
The council is urged to stop delaying a park purchase plan amid concerns of wasteful spending. W J Patterson argues for a definite decision, while The Herald notes parks need only when city population justifies it. The piece favors using Charley Creek land instead of new parks and mocks ongoing advocacy.
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W. J. Patterson
Herald
Charley Creek
Cashmere Walking Suit Feature Highlight
Gray is very popular this year with an accompanying illustration showing a light cashmere suit with a pink stripe. The design includes long lapels and only two buttons. It pairs with gray topped shoes or black ties for a formal look.
Platform dissatisfactions and silent editorials
The Aberdeen World notes minor dissension among some democrats with their state platform while the Seattle Republican platform draws stronger disapproval from rank and file. The Herald promises to compare platforms before the primary, criticizing the Seattle GOP platform as nearly meaningless.
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Aberdeen
Seattle
Herald
Republican Party
Tariff Has Little Effect on Wool Mills Profit Outlook
The wool industry and growers report the tariff harms have been overestimated. American woolen mills are expanding with no profit reductions or dividend cuts, and industry prospects remain bright with ongoing business growth in Oshkosh Wisconsin.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Northwestern
Rep
Oregon plan keeps prohibition issue nonpartisan for voters
Oregon voters will decide statewide prohibition without party labels as candidates and committees agree with the Anti Saloon league and Liquor Dealers association to stay neutral. If approved, lawmakers pledge to enforce the law with penalties. if defeated, parties vow no repeal efforts. The plan mirrors West Virginia's approach and aims to keep politics out of the moral issue.
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Oregon
Anti- Saloon League
Liquor Dealers’ Association
West Virginia
Washington
Barn Scene Poem Narrates Cattle Routine at Dusk
The piece depicts cattle entering a sloped barn at sunset, settling in stalls as a comforting rhythm carries the milk process. A barn rat skitters unseen while nature rests, and dawn brings the wood thrush and a sleepy herd. Helen M. Richardson appears in Farm Journal.
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Helen M. Richardson
Farm Journal
The Excursion Accident Claims A Teenager’s Responsibility
The admission of Ted Faulk, 19, links fault to the death of William C. Anderson during an excursion train trip to Moclips. Tampering with the air pipe end is a felony, but questions remain about the youth’s punishment and responsibility.
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Ted Faulk
Moclips
William C. Anderson
Wrecking Co reports rotten business and no pickup option
The Cannon-Mann-Gallinger-Penrose Wrecking Co Inc says the wrecking trade is rotten and offers no choice for a pick-up. The statement frames the industry as unworkable and unprofitable under current conditions.
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Cannon-Mann-Gallinger-Penrose Wrecking Co., Inc
Quips on Dandelions, Dances and Minister Salaries
The passage muses on contentment and regrets what might have been. It questions if the Hessian fly would eat dandelions and notes government attempts to suppress Indian dances. It asserts ministers already have the minimum salaries they can.
Clergyman Credits Peruna With Miraculous Recovery
A Alabama pastor Rev G W Roberts recounts decades of illness from consumption eased by Peruna starting May 1903. He cites multiple letters from 1904 to 1918 praising the remedy and attributing renewed health and longevity to Dr Hartman’s medicine.
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Peruna Co
G. W. Roberts
R. R
Box
Hartsell
Alabama
Peruna
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Grays Harbor
Chehalis County
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Percy Pennybacker
Women’s Club Federation
American Fashion Company
Jerusalem
Mabel
Misa Vim Fiern
Smart
Horace
Spurgeon
Mme. de Stael
Abel Stevens
Rev. Roberts
Perumr
Jmur
Chino
G. W. Hartre
Peruna Columbus
R.R
Harteell, Ale
Frye & CO
City Market
Palace Market
Hoquiam
Washington Creamery
Daggett & Ramsdell’s
New York
Ghe
Boston
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