Bible readings in Chicago schools spark debate and party contrasts
The Chicago school board approved Bible readings from a test book, with selections chosen to reflect Protestant and Catholic Christendom while omitting controversial passages. Des Moines News notes the Bible’s absence has left youths ignorant, urging biblical education as part of schooling alongside reading and arithmetic. The column critiques McKinleyism and promotes Democratic positions on trust-busting and equal rights, referencing Lincoln, Bryan, Stevenson, and Hanna in a broad political commentary.
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Chicago School Board
Chicago Woman's ‘Educational Union
Des Moines News
Tus Worrp
Ackley
Laws Not Men The Ice Trust Stock Scandal Critique
A satirical comment criticizes Republican claims of ethics while noting Democrats own stock in an ice trust. The piece argues the party’s condemnation rings hollow given such entanglements and accuses Republicans of double standards.
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Republican Party
Lincoln and Liberty in a 1864 Peoria Speech Reflections
The text quotes Abraham Lincoln encouraging allegiance to those who stand for right and condemns labeling Lincoln as aligned with Hanna and imperialism. It criticizes newspaper editors who degrade public virtue by stripping citizens of dignity, urging writers to speak plainly and honorably. The piece argues editors should reveal truth rather than fade into sensationalism.
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Philippines
W. J. Bryan
McKinley
cKinley
Abraham Lincoln
Peoria
Hanna
Lincoln
Liberty
Jim Jams
Mia
Citzen
Strest Arny
Pullman Tourist Sleepers On Chicago Great Western Route
Personal tours to California via Pullman sleepers on the Chicago Great Western line to Kansas City and Santa Fe route to Los Angeles. New sleepers with wide vestibules steam heat and gas light. Weekly departure Marshalltown 6:35 p.m. Monday arriving Los Angeles Friday morn. Official guide guarantees not to miss destination. Sleeping car comfort comparable to standard sleepers with half price double berth. Also notes sale of heating and cooking stoves as business closes.
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California
Chicago
Washington's Evergreen State Embraces Forests and Growth
Washington is praised as the evergreen state with vast forests and long straight timbers used for worldwide shipping. The text highlights fruitful agriculture east and west of the Cascades, irrigation differences, growing beet sugar, and rising industries. It notes abundant fuel, education, churches, railways, and a welcoming climate for residence and work. Contacts listed are G. D. Rogers in Des Moines and Chas. S. Fee in St. Paul for rates and information.
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Washington
California
Cascade Mountains
G. D. Rogers
W. Locust Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Fee
Gen. Pass
Northern Pacific Ry
St. Paul
Minn
Atlas of China offered at stations and by mail
A brief ad declares a 16 page Atlas of China 12 by 16 inches sold widely for 25 cents. It offers copies at B R & N stations or by mail postpaid for 13 cents, with 10 cents at sale. John G Palmer A G P A Hec R WN Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa handles orders.
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China
John G. Palmer
Hec.r. & WN
Cedar Rapids
Owa
On Fence and Campaign Haze in 19th Century Debate
In varied vein, a discontented youth contemplates patient craft before quick promotion, comparing stone cutting and bread making to lasting work. The piece satirizes campaign minutiae, names drift, and urges proactive action amid partisan chatter and fashion of names.
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Grane
Wilson
Tilden
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Cleveland
Stevenson
McKinnley
Hobart
Euclid Avenue M. E
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God
Galveston
Dolliver
Fox Press
Ts 1B
Bloomington
Mr. Taylor
Kentucky
Cuba
Hanson
Mr. McKinley
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Frank Luke
Hampton
Mises Lil Mullane
Crane Auditoral
M. Qinson
Walliams
C. OL Warper
Supreme Comet
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BE. Anderson
Riborck Jackey
Becker & Folkers
Iowa Falls
Reinhart
Snjo
J. Pferfer
East Main Street
Ea Trust
May
Mayme
Edyth
Jyane
Grace
Dym Myque
Wyllye
Ayrtya
Jaymes
Dens Nyce
Dydrich
Many
Earth
J. B. Green
Cee A Te Nves
Johnson
Rath’s Lumber Yard
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