Des Moines Chautauqua Opens With Noted Lecturers
Des Moines Chautauqua runs June 22 to July 1 with speakers such as Richmond P Hobson Eugene Debs Frederick Warde and Governor Hanly. Tickets on ten days all attractions priced at 1 with camping options. Daily programs include lectures concerts moving pictures and special events at a grove near streetcar lines. Special railroad rates available and tickets at the office.
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Des Moines Chautauqua Assembly
Richmond P. Hobson
Eugene V. Debs
Frederick Warde
Hanly
Indiana
Ben Lindsey
Denver
Charles A. Eastman
J. Adam Bede
Father Nugent
Des Moines
Minnesota
Nat M. Brigham
Meistersingers
Sunshine” Willets
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Hero of
the Merrimac
Wilbur Starr
Sunshine” Willits
Richmond Pear Nolan
Wilbur Starr Concert Co
W. [. Nolan
George E. Vincent
Parkes Cadman
Brooklyn
S. Parkes Cadman
Midland Jubilee Singers
Moving Picture Show
Iowa
Coaxing the Automobile and the Hayseed Tactics
An auto at a Jersey gasoline station attracts onlookers including an old farmer. After fueling the car, the driver starts it and speeds away, prompting praise for the car while the farmer quips that the invention is no match for hayseed wisdom. He likens starting a stubborn beast to twisting a cow’s tail to get her to move.
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Jersey
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
Waal
Pope Presents Golden Rose to Princess Ena
The golden rose given by the pope to Princess Ena Battenberg on her marriage to the King of Spain is a pure gold mimic plant in a gilt pot. It bears papal arms and jewel dew like leaves, with a central flower containing a palm leaf blessed by the pope.
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Ena
Battenberg
Spain
John Paul Jones and the Serapis Victory
John Paul Jones led the Bonhomme Richard in a famed battle against the Serapis. After the British vessel was defeated, its captain received a promotion to commodore for brave conduct. Jones reportedly vowed to make him an admiral if they ever met again.
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John Paul Jones
George
Its Scientific Name
A caller quotes Mrs. Lapsling discussing her husband’s bouts of despondency and severe hypochondria. The Chicago Tribune excerpt notes his hippocondor condition as a recurring worry.
Educational institutions in the United States praised by Vienna expert
Dr Paul Cohen of the Imperial Museum of Technology in Vienna says American schools from kindergarten to university are strong enough to render a European education unnecessary. He notes American women have recently married many titled European men, including English, German, French, and Russian nobles.
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United States
Paul Cohen
Imperial Museum of Technology
Vienna
Europe
California Fruit Crop Prospects After Earthquake
Careful inquiry finds earthquake losses in Santa Clara Valley were financial only. Apricots and peaches may be scarce due to rains, but cherries and plums show strong prospects. Grape crops remain uncertain, yet a booming wine demand from the San Francisco fire adds support.
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California
Santa Clara Valley
San Francisco
Central Park's Costly Growth Through The Years
The Sun notes New York City's Central park cost rose from a $3 million bond for land to $15 million for acquisitions and park buildings. Total Central park outlay nears $20 million with land assessed around $185 million and possibly $200 million in value.
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Knickerbocker
Central Park
City of
New York
Arsenal
the Sun
Metropolitan Museum of Art
One Hundred and Tenth Street
Eighth Avenue
Park
Reform in Spelling Faces Board of Superintendents
Five of the nine New York board of school superintendents support spelling reform while the Cleveland Plain Dealer argues against school adoption. It says language evolves naturally and major changes cannot be forced by a few pedagogues, urging no deliberate misspelling for children.
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New York Board of
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Judge Cites Emotional Outburst in Piano Player Suit
Kansas City judge presiding over a $25,000 damages case of a piano player against a railroad company discharged the jury after the plaintiff cried while his right hand was being examined. The man lost fingers and will have to sue again, the judge noting emotions may prejudice jurors.
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Kansas City
Americans Are Paint Users and the Rise of Ready Mixed Paints
A historical view explains high U S paint consumption driven by wooden buildings and cleanliness. Ready mixed paints transformed the industry since 1860, offering convenience and economy, while skilled painters still decide application details and timing.
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Jack-of-all Trades
Octave Thanet
Japan
Flies Intrigue North Bend Harbor Narrative
North Bend Harbor reports a remark about eastern visitors installing fly screen doors. The writer warns that this innovations could lead to increases in flies on the bay.
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Oregon
Bay
North Bend Harbor
Parody on Elephants and Mules in Politics
A humorous quip notes that in politics the elephant and mule contrast in zeal. Uncle Eben observes one seeks parades while the other is quick to kick, as cited by the Washington Star.
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Eben
Washington Star
Parrot Cage Quip Delights Yonkers Observer
The Yonkers Statesman quotes the Observer of Events and Things remarking that locking a parrot in a strong cage does not fully silence the bird. The playful line uses a folksy metaphor to comment on restraint and noise.
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Yonkers Statesman
President Roosevelt Signs Statehood Bill Adding Oklahoma Arizona
President Roosevelt signs the bill admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state and opening Arizona and New Mexico for possible statehood. Delegations from Oklahoma New Mexico and officials witness the ceremony as Ambassador von Sternburg attends. Roosevelt praises Beveridge Hamilton and urges territorial voters to act.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Indiana
Arizona
New Mexico
Territories
Congress
Beveridge
Hamilton
Senate
House
McGuire
Loeb
Speck von Sternburg
Germany
Theodore
Senator Beveridge
Rough Riders
President Roosevelt wins fight on meat inspection bill
Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt has won leverage over the House on the meat inspection bill. He pressed Chairman Wadsworth with letters, pushing changes to remove court review and civil service limits, while House leaders show signs of concession. A full committee meeting is planned to approve amendments the president deems indispensable.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wadsworth
House Agricultural Committee
House
Cannon
Representative Adams
Wisconsin
White House
Adams
Jewish rebels bombard government buildings in Bialystok and Warsaw
On June 17 in Bialystok and Warsaw Jewish revolutionists sought revenge for a massacre. They fired revolvers and rifles from rooftops and behind draperies at government buildings, workers, and peasants in the streets. One band attacked a factory and fired on a station and nearby trains.
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Bialystok
Warsaw
Bat Fatality in Grassy Lock Ball Game
In Mt. Sterling Kentucky on June 17 a baseball game at Grassy Lock ended in tragedy. John Karich aged 19 struck E B Puckett with a baseball bat, crushing his skull and causing almost instant death. Puckett's elder brother then assaulted Karich, inflicting injuries that may prove fatal to him.
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Mt. Sterling
Grassy Lock
This County
John Karrich
E. B. Puckett
Puckett
Karich
Karrich
Kindness vs Grudge Says Judge
A noted judge remarks that kindness sustains less than a lingering grudge, highlighting the rivalry between mercy and lasting resentment in human conduct.
Cuticura Remedies End Twelve Years of Child’s Skin Suffering
Mrs Michael Steinman recalls her twelve year struggle with her son’s eczema starting in infancy. After failed doctor treatments the Cuticura regimen brought dramatic improvement and eventual cure, leaving the boy’s skin smooth and clear at age twelve.
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Michael Steinman
Sumner Avenue
Brookyn, N. Y
Oracular Observations in a Short Verse of Wit
A collection of aphorisms on resolutions, prudence with credit, and the virtues of poetry. It muses on common sense, facing a mule, and the idea that spoken poetry should precede writing and printing.
Different Kinds in Political Friendships
A Washington Star quote contrasts friendship in politics. Senator Sorg hum notes the distinction between friends who can help you and those who want you to do something for them.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Bad Effect of Athletics
A Philadelphia Ledger note quotes a hospital doctor saying the man is a victim of athletics not from overtraining, but due to a blow from an opponent. The remark suggests unintended injuries in sports encounters.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Still Spiteful Love and a Divorce Motive
A Chicago Daily News item quotes a couple’s volatile marriage where spite drives actions. The wife married to spite a rival, and later divorces so the husband can wed the other woman, continuing a cycle of spiteful choices.
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Chicago Daily News
Inexperienced Advice About Raising Children
A reflective note suggests experienced men and women are slower to offer guidance on child rearing, implying practical know how comes from lived parenting. The piece contrasts experience with commentary and hints at caution in giving parenting advice.
Only Rich in Embryo Yet
A humorous exchange features a senator admitting a lack of substantial start in life, claiming a current net worth of $10,000,000 as the conversation opens with a judge questioning early beginnings.
Care of Oilcloth Cleaning Tips
Care instructions advise sweeping dirt with a soft hair brush then washing with tepid water and soap. Rinse with clear water mixed with a teaspoonful of kerosene, then dry and polish with a cloth. By Eleanor R. Parker.
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Eleanor R. Parker
A Straight Life Quote in Saturday Evening Post
A concise adage highlights that a straight life is the shortest distance between honesty and honor. The phrase appears in the Saturday Evening Post.
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Saturday Evening Post
Notable Denver Woman Thanks Mrs Pinkham
Mrs. Sarah Kellogg of Denver writes a grateful letter on behalf of the Woman’s Relief Corps thanking Mrs. Pinkham for assistance or support. The message highlights appreciation from a civic group and a prominent local figure.
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Sarah Kellogg
Denver
Woman's Relief Corps
Lowell
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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