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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
2
Washington observers note a heated Republican and Democratic split as Chicago hosts the convention. Taft and Roosevelt compete for the GOP nomination while Bryan and other Democrats rally around their historic ticket. State actors and key figures in Washington shape the fight ahead of the ballots.
An analysis of the 1902 party contests foresees a pitched Republican convention battle similar to 1888 and a chaotic Democratic fight around Bryan. Expected are rival blocs, major speakers, and a four month campaign with sharp rhetoric, platform clashes, and intense public scrutiny. Roosevelt may headline for the Republicans amid a volatile political season.
The piece surveys Democratic confidence in Bryan as a leading figure, potential nomination implications, and echoes a 1906 speechmaking tour. It notes proposed constitutional reform for a six year presidential term, and outlines shifting labor demand and immigration patterns per Terence Powderly, predicting a spring rebound in job requests and a growing need for mechanics and factory workers.
A tale told by Julia Mills recounts how a private New York school Greek letter society initiation caused twenty mothers to confront alleged hazing. The story describes brutal tests involving mercury, a skull, and ritual pressure as part of a campaign against secret societies among girls.
Dr G A Billings warns silage in the green stage is low in nutrition due to high water content and seeds. Guidance covers corn planting, harvesting timing, silage packing, moisture management, and labor needs. Additional topics include avoiding waste, grafting wax, farm manure use, poultry feeding, overshoes for horses, and corn breeding improvements in Wisconsin with yield gains.
Clover and corn furnish a fodder ration strong for dairy cows. Feeding grain depends on clover intake and cow production, with a common rule of one pound of grain per three pounds of milk. East farms reach high fertility using clover lime and manure, saving manure and boosting clover growth. A wire winding machine frame is built from 2x4 lumber and measures about 5 metres long.
A compiled sequence of historical milestones. From the Ajtiambra palace founding in 1258 to the first U S balloon ascent in 1793, and through events such as Washington marrying Martha Custis in 1759, Stamp Act of 1765, first U S national election in 1789, and major 19th century incidents including the Victoria nugget gift in 1858 and secession in 1861.
An ancient Egyptian papyrus over 2000 years old, shown at the Toledo Museum of Art, helps date Pharaoh Kahabbasha to 411 B C and supports Diodorus’s claim that Egyptian women held high social status and sometimes dictated marriage terms, a fact long debated by historians.
A destructive disease of horses epizootic lymphangitis has been found in western Pennsylvania. The State veterinary department is working to stamp it out before widespread loss. The disease is known in India, China, Japan, the Philippines, and has spread to Europe. About 40 horses deemed incurable have been destroyed, while others are quarantined. The disease is dangerous and hard to combat.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in New York reports that 89 percent of 1,470 boys and girls paroled during the period have mended their ways. The finding highlights rehabilitation efforts and the effectiveness of parole programs in reducing repeat offenses among minors.
Agency reports 13 725 commercial failures in 1007 representing 3197 percent of indebtedness defaulted, 22 compared with 882 failures last year and 1111 201 515 liabilities.
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