Yale University Wealthy and Tax Exemptions Rise
Yale University in New Haven shows a tax exempt property value of 9 431 150 dollars in the Yale Alumni Week report an increase of 255 000 over last year though not all added exemptions reflect real value gains. About 1 370 000 dollars of exemptions belong to the Sheffield Scientific School. The old campus land is 1 032 400 dollars and the campus buildings 2 483 500 dollars. Appraisals are high on many buildings compared to cost with no appeals filed for reductions.
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Yale University
Yale
New Haven
Shhofield Scientifi School
Chappie’s Unhappy Night Over Creased Pajamas
Chappie staggers in pink pajamas complaining of a restless night. His valet Alphonse notices the trousers were not creased, since the pajamas lay across the bed foot, prompting the morning woe in a humorous Bohémain anecdote.
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Chappie
Alphonse
Desert Lands Made Fertile by Reclamation Law
Official figures show eight towns built and 10,000 people settled on former desert lands since the reclamation act of 1592. Branch railways span 100 miles and canals total 1,267 miles, with 47 tunnels. The arid region covers 600,050,900 acres, about 69,000,000 of which could be irrigated and farmed productively.
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Voasress
United States
Howling Answer at Dinner Party Medical Advice
A London physician is pressed for free medical advice by a guest asking how to help a man who suffers severe indigestion. The doctor replies that he would howl with pain too, illustrating humor about shared discomfort.
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London
Emulation in Cotton Planting Warned by Editor
A writer warns of overplanting cotton across West Texas and the Territories due to high prices. He argues warehouses alone won’t set fair prices and urges cotton planters to diversify with crops, livestock, and animals to avoid future market gluts.
Farmer's Union Advocates Earned Wages and Work Ethic
A sermon-like critique argues the Farmers' Union does not guarantee livings without work. It stresses that members must earn wealth through intelligence and diligence, insisting the union supports full pay for labor and value for every dollar spent, and warns against grafting schemes.
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Farmers’ Union
Cickens
Farmer’s Educational and Co-Operative Union
Farm life urges youths earn own money with growing crops
The speaker argues for giving boys financial stake in the farm to keep them on the land. Paying a boy for work is seen as wrong. instead, he should earn money and invest it so it continually grows. The Union should support farmers by uplifting and magnifying the farming calling.
Educational Opportunity Emphasized Across Generations
A speaker urges continuing education, noting the grandfather's success without formal schooling and urging boys to pursue schooling so they have the same chances as their peers. He stresses that the notable peers are those in school and calls for equal educational opportunity.
Postage Costs Show Express Benefit Over Parcels Post
A reader notes sending two shipments of note heads and envelopes by express with 58 cent and 25 cent rates. The writer argues parcels post would not be self supporting and would ruin the South Farmers' Union Journal.
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Express
South— Farmers’ Union Journal
Holding Cotton to Benefit From Market Timing
The speaker argues that the initial owner should bear the least risk while holding cotton until mills demand it. If bought below cost, the holder can maximize profit by delaying sale. This principle applies broadly to any business proposition and cotton holding alike.
Saloon and Liquor Business Stand Debated
A compact notice urges action on saloon and liquor business impacts, urging readers to consider results of the trade and to inform children and neighbors of the stance taken.
The Weeds Cleared and Gardens Tended for Peace
A speaker encourages clearing yard weeds and planting flowers. He advises using union activity to quell community strife, believing a forgotten dispute yields peace. The message promotes domestic and civic harmony through practical action.
Union Seeks Broader Work Beyond Cotton Regions
In cotton sections and throughout the South the Union has focused on improving conditions for the crop. The organization is large enough to extend its efforts beyond cotton areas and cover broader reforms.
Union Motto Encourages Unified Effort Across Work
A call urges workers to cooperate in all tasks and thoughts to support the ideal Union near each person, emphasizing teamwork and shared effort in daily labor.
Farmers Should Provide Their Own Political Spokesmen
A call urges farmers to avoid relying on professional wind-jammers and to field their own candidates to present the farmers' case directly. The speaker argues for farmer representation in political talks and campaigns.
Competition in Planting Tells Guidance for Family Food
The note contrasts planting cotton with crops for family or stock feed, stressing strong competition in commercial farming and little competition for home or livestock sustenance. It emphasizes understanding the point of differing aims in agricultural work.
Be a Man After the Sort You Want Others to Be
A moral exhortation urges living with integrity so private actions match public standards. The speaker advises authorship of conduct you’d want universally known, emphasizing courage, accountability, and personal honor.
Trees Bring Value in Odd Corners of Town
A note advocates planting trees in overlooked spaces, claiming trees enhance value and flourish with minimal provocation. The piece urges frequent tree planting as a steady, worthwhile practice.
Do It Now Or Lose The Better Man You Could Be
A admonition echoes to fathers to reflect on their parenting and correct past mistakes. The message urges action now to shape a better, responsible son and fatherly example for future generations.
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Jack
Quarrel Over Union Reformers Move to Action
The passage notes many good men delaying joining the Union, claiming they plan to come soon. It calls for a shared driving force to mobilize and energize reforms and participation.
Farmers' Union Debating Club Invites Students
Get the boys into a debating society at the school house. It is presented as a great fan-maker and strong incentive to study and learn to outwit opponents. Rally the Farmers' Union Debating club to start.
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Andne
Farmers’ Union
One Strong School for Rural Progress and Roads
The text laments many communities splitting into weak small schools and urges uniting into one strong broad school. It emphasizes good roads as essential to real rural progress and encourages Union members to take up these matters and collaborate.
Farmers Push for Co op Cooperation Across State Lines
The piece argues railroads and roads fell back to fair pricing after cutting rates failed to boost business. It notes farmers lack rapid communication yet are moving toward organized cooperation. The call urges joining a union of those who are getting together to form a common sense cooperative movement.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Indignation Over Door Shut In Little Swede
The note recalls Arvid, son of the coachman, being unwelcome at Jennie’s kitchen. The girl slammed the door in his face and he told a neighbor, Why, she shut the door right in my locks.
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Arvid
Jennie
Chicago Tribune
India’s Great Problem and Irrigation Target
A statement argues that 35 percent of India's land, about 74 million acres, must be brought under irrigation to guard against famine. It notes the challenge but asserts past progress provides confidence the goal can be achieved.
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India
The Best Age and Land Beloved by Faith
Notable quotation attributed to Dr. M. D. Shutter asserts every age is supreme and every land sacred. It declares God either lives and acts now or is a dream, equating divine purposes with human devotion across time.
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Holy Land
M. D. Shutter
Wayne board orders student apology over cat incident
After a hearing in Wayne New Jersey the board of education requires George Fletcher to apologize to his teacher for speaking impudently to her. The action followed her laughter when a cat was struck by a stone thrown by another boy.
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Wayne, N. J
Board of Education
George Fletcher
Philadelphia Couple Wed After Baseball Attraction
A Philadelphia girl married recently admits attraction to the young man who pitched the game. The couple met through baseball with him as pitcher and her as catcher.
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Philadelphia
Oklahoma Cotton Seed Oil Trust Investigations
Guthrie reports ongoing investigations into a cotton seed oil trust that allegedly controls seed and cotton prices. Projections estimate 1906 losses for farmers around 2.6 million dollars in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Indictments may follow, with charters targeted and more evidence being gathered on gin operators and compresses.
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Guthrie
Cotton Seed Oil Trust
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Chandler
Tulsa Bank Sues Western Union Over Cipher Telegrams
The First National Bank of Tulsa sues Western Union Telegraph Co for 332.33 plus 5000 in damages after cipher telegrams from St Louis falsely showing deposits led to an overpayment to the Tulsa Commission company. Investigation traced error to unfiled messages at St Louis.
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Western Union
Tulsa
First National Bank of
Tulsa Commission Company
First National Bank
Western Union Telegraph Company
National Bank of Commerce of
St. Louis
Cella Commission Company
Attorney Boudin In Talks With Crazy Snake At Eufaula
Washington attorney H. B. Boudin has been in conference with Crazy Snake and his band near Eufaula for four days. The Snake Indian faction is advised to abandon opposition to the government and abide by U S laws.
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Crazy Snake
Muswhogee
H. B. Boudin
Washington
Eufaula
Bouldin
United States
Reclamation Act in Supreme Court Challenge
Washington officials fear the reclamation act may be ruled unconstitutional by the U S Supreme Court. The Irrigation Land and Improvement Company of Yuma Arizona seeks an injunction against the Interior Department alleging government overreach into Arizona preserves. A Kansas Colorado water ruling hints at invalidity, risking vast western arid land projects and already spent funds.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Irrigation Land and Improvement Company of
Yuma
A. T
Interior Department
Arizona
Supreme Court
Preacher Fines For Assault Over Missing News Item
Holdenville police court fined Rev. Will T. Cummings pastor of First Methodist $12.90 after he assaulted F. S. Wilson editor of Holdenville Tribune over omitted news in last week’s issue.
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Holdenville
Will T. Cummings
First Methodist Church
F. S. Wilson
Quotable Saying Sparks Unclear Local Reflection
A brief remark notes that some people after expressing the wish to do unto others as they would have others do unto them let it go at that. The line signals a moment of ethical stance and casual conclusion in a small community context.
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Thas
Garfield Tea claims health benefits and Brooklyn origin
An ad claims Garfield Tea purifies the blood diseases digestive aid and general health from Garfield Tea Co in Brooklyn New York and notes availability through merchants as a remedy aligned with human nature.
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Arfield
Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ists
Young Lawyer Boasts of Usefulness and Self Advertisement
A young lawyer declares he will rent out his head to any user and aims to be unscrupulous. His cynical friend quips that if advertised he will be labeled Empty Flats, highlighting a satire on self and market value.
Global Havana cigar trade figures reveal large exports
The past year Cuba shipped 256,738,029 Havana cigars. About 30 percent reached the United States totaling 79,483,125 cigars, with England importing 92,459,687. Germany bought 25 to 30 million and France 10 to 12 million.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
England
Germany
France
Pretty Epigram Sparks Detroit Ad Dress Remark
Mrs J C Phelps Stokes on her last Detroit visit praises slum women for maintaining speech purity, claiming an oath from a woman's lips is unnatural and incredible, likening it to expecting a bullet from a rosebud. The epigram decorates an advertisement dress she wore.
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J. C. Phelps Stokes
Detroit
Not For Old Golde John Sloan Reflects On Art Sale
The noted illustrator John Sloan described a Bongereau sale at $75,000, comparing it to a tale of Gobsa Golde and his daughter Lotta. He recalled the line about the price being too dear as a nod to the conversation after a gallery visit.
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Old Golde
John Sloan
Bongereau
Gobsa Golde
Lotta
Pop
London drama mentions aspiring actor rejected at stage door
Walter Howard meets a pale youth who asks for a stage role. the would-be actor says he is an assistant pawnbroker and admits his family disapproves while he is willing to face the disgrace for the chance.
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Walter Howard
Mr. Howard
Howard
Dr Francis E Clark Tours West Indies and Americas
Dr Francis E Clark of the Christian Endeavor society travels through the West Indies Panama and South American republics to promote the organization and its aims. He engages with local leaders and activities during the mission seeking to expand youth outreach and religious work.
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Christian Endeavor
Francis E. Clark
The
Christian Endeavor Society
West Indies
Panama
South American Republics
Lydia E Pinkham Am Heartland Medicine Ad
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for nervous prostration and female troubles. It features testimonials from Nellie Makham of Buffalo and Mrs Geo James of Fredonia praising recovery, claims to be free of narcotics, and invites women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. The tone mimics a personal testimonial layout with broad health claims.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Nellie Makham
Morgan St
Buffalo, N. Y
Lydia E. Am
Geo. A. James
Fredonia
N. Y
Pinkham
Mia Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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Atlanta
Farmers’ Educational and Co-Operative Union of America
West
Texas
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Dodds
Government Agricultural Experiment Station of
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National Lead Company
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