Fragmented 1905 political notes and quotes from a county paper
A patchwork column compiles political and social snippets from Hardin and nearby counties. It cites Lincoln quotes, insurance and newspaper business notes, Stanton and Webster City politics, school spelling reform and general editorials on reform measures. It mentions executions in Minnesota and local opposition to a state primary bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Hartshorn
Hardie, Hamilton
Wright
D.C. Chase
Webster City
Birdsall Pushes Free Trade With Philippines In House
Representative Birdsall of the Third District introduces in the house a bill for adult free trade with the Philippines effective July 1 1906. The measure would waive duties on goods from the United States to the Philippines and grant duty free status for Philippine growth and products entering the United States. Many members doubt passage this session but expect debate to stir in coming sessions as the political climate shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtright
Representative Temple
Rico
Courtingot
Wasitmotox
Birdsall
United States
Philippines
Senate
Philippine Committee
Payne
House
Hirdfall
Small Town Spring Chaos Casts Muddy Laughs On Bus Ride
The piece recalls a chaotic scene in a rural Iowa town during break up with a man slipping in mud attempting to cross a street while robbers pull off his overshoes. Passengers tease him as he splashes through puddles, ending with humorous reflections on cautionary advice and local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fales
Oskaloosa
Harvey
Rock Island
Knoxvilele
Tim
Iim
Honest Men Meeled In Lecture At State University
Prof Charles Bundy Wilson, German professor at State University, condemned reliance on supply and demand as the sole guide and urged public and moral leadership. He argued the public misreads social questions through a commercial lens and called for honest upright men in private enterprise and public life to uphold higher standards of conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Wilson Depiers
Charles Bundy Wilson
Puolis
Political commentary snippets from state papers
A Davenport Times line suggests political reasoning is tagged to individuals before judgment while Carroll Hera and other papers critique party tactics and campaign rhetoric. Muscatine Journal questions governor’s strategy. Fairfield Ledger notes persistent town politics. Osage reports 200 public library book loans, signaling a healthy moral climate amid dollar pursuits.
Distressing Death Of Kabos Daughters In Arends Home
A Tuesday morning fire at the home of George M. Arends near the West Side schoolhouse killed two young girls aged about three and one. While Mrs. Arends was away, the children were left alone and perished from smoke while a hot stove and nearby wood box contributed to the blaze. Neighbors and the woman who returned found the younger child dead on the floor, and the older child hiding under a bed in another room. The scene shocked Hampton Globe readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Arends
West Side
Shaagran
Robert Seney
Hampton Globe
Thought and health in mind body links and lessons
The piece argues thought can cause or worsen disease through anger fear and worry. It notes physical effects like poor digestion, shallow breathing, and insomnia, linking mental state to bodily decline and eventual illness. It advises controlling thoughts and choosing kind words, while acknowledging diverse personalities and experiences.
Washington Society Accused of Excess Form in Public Affairs
A Minneapolis Journal society column critiques Washington etiquette and pride in ceremony as the Supreme Court and officials clash over proper precedence at receptions. The piece notes strong social form in a republic and includes a punchline about a classroom joke comparing Chinese and Japanese diets and Shanghai chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Journal
Washington
Justicies
Supreme Court
Governent
Asia
Salaam
Fodderagsn Fighting Element and War Diet Debate
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes that lean diets are claimed to be best for soldiers, citing Japanese experience and a proffered “lean may on an apare diet” argument. It counters that the American volunteer has never been bested nor his generous rations equaled, while a Topeka Capital line jokes about Lent eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe—Democrat
Great Southwest Openings for Mills Stores and Banks in Indian Territory
In Oklahoma Indian Territory and Texas vast land areas and towns lack crops and growth. The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway offers cheaper rates on February 20 March 6 and March 20 to push development with openings for mills factories small stores banks newspapers and lumber yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Missouri, Kansas & Texas R'y
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Bickley Whois
Ukultek FP
Althogs
Abrahaim Lincoln
Tre
Tiny
Union
Ring
Germany
France
Mississippi
Hardin County
William Welden
Jardin
Yg. O. D
Paris
Equitable Company
National Educational Association For
Sacueday Times
F. M. Linebao
Buckeye
Thia City
Minnesota
Doe Williams
Pioneer Press
Dispatch
Newa
Joshra Medill Parison
Chicago Tribune
Dunne
Europe
Attie
Franklin
Stampton Chronicle
Franklin County
Hestin
Kansas City Star
Minsouri
Norgo
Albany
New York
North America
Hadley de Raobla
Standard Oil
New York City
Rogers
Nub
National Educational Association
Loulaville
Ina
Davenport Times
Nan
Bhia
Te Carroll Hera
Tata Gand
Gandar Dnseti
Republican Party
Marshalltown Merald
Cummins
The
Muscatine Journal
Fairfield Ledger
Seasen
Sinux Journal
Webster City Freeman-Tribune
Washington Preas
Burlington Hawkeye
Dubuane Times
Washington Democrat
Gilliland
Osage
Kabos
D. Breuning
St. Paul
Jnan
Topeka Capital
FY Vocals
She Dols
Fes
Diener
J. J. Diemer & Co
Aone Are Now
Eee
SSS
Df Garstens & Son
HH. A. Miller
Great Southwest
Southwest
George
Gen
St. Louis, Mo
John Hermaw
Sox
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