The Golden Era of Washington Lobbyists in the Sixties
A historical column recalls 1860s to 1870s lobbyists led by Sam Ward the King of the Lobby. It notes bribery pressures during Andrew Johnson’s era, corrupt funding for munitions and shoddy supplies, and the rise of political lobbying as a profession with figures like Ward entertaining power brokers on Capitol Hill.
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Washington
Claude G. Bowers
Lincoln
Sam Ward
Julia Ward Howe
Nicaragua
Sam
Appropriations Committee
Capitol
E Street
Lord Roseberry
Duke of Devonshire
Senator Bayard
Garfield
Ward
House
Senate
Andrew Johnson
Northern Pacific
I. Hh. Godkin
Hest
Johntson
Johnson
Jeremiah Black
Capitol Hill
Caribbbean Island
Black
Notorous
Fernando Wood
New York
Alexander Dunbar
Secretary of War
Dunbar
Wood
A Thought for Today Faith and Childlike Belief
A concise meditation contrasts Hebrews faith as substance and evidence with Keble’s line about childlike belief. The passage urges trusting love to glimpse greater, divine realities beyond sight.
Meaningful river progress spurs reflection on Ohio system
The piece reflects on the Ohio River dam project and its long term impact, noting how year round navigation boosts industry and town growth. It contrasts Indian canoes with modern packets, warns about tobacco and liquor harms, and urges moderation without sermonizing.
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Ohio
Ohio River
Surgeon Declares Stance On Corsets Smoking And Drinking
The piece argues headlines tempt public figures to praise harmful habits while a renowned surgeon voices views on corsets and smoking by women and drinking by many. It endorses corset restrictions but rejects broad excuses for smoking and drinking.
More Reform Suggested for Hair Loss Mockery
The passage argues for greater reform in jokes about hair loss and short skirts. It notes barbers profit from saving hair, laments stereotypes about balding men, and calls out writers for baldheaded insults while urging gentler humor toward both genders.
Business Stability and Market Forecasts in Arthur Brisbane
The piece discusses cycles in business, past crashes and recoveries, and the shift from guessing to data driven forecasts. It argues for stabilization through scientific forecasts, warning that ignoring expert analysis risks repeated downturns.
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Brisbane
America
the Messenger
Cow Milking Spreads Across swank Park Avenue in New York
Oct 22 New York story describes an Ohio woman milking a cow on Park Avenue triggering sensational interest among residents and visitors. The tale recalls earlier rural touches from Central Park Zoo to distant Bronx markets while noting a Poe residence raid and Greenwich Village club.
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New York
Park Avenue
Manhattan
Linny
Mrs
Spuyten Cyvil
Itsildren
Boulevard Parkways
Edgar Allan Poe
Poe Society
Greenwich Village
Kidnapping of New Jersey Banker Remains Unexplained
A bank employee from New Jersey has been kidnapped and the motive or suspects remain unclarified. Investigators continue to search for answers as details from the incident are sparse and ongoing.
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New Jersey
Woman as Person Brings Senate Eligibility to Fore
The Canadian Supreme Court once ruled a woman was not a person and thus ineligible for the Senate, a decision later overturned by the British Privy Council that affirmed a woman as a person. The text notes historic legal shifts in protecting women, including outdated notions allowing a husband to beat his wife only with a stick.
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Supreme Court
Senate
Beet Sugar Tariff Fight Details Reported
The sugar group backing beet sugar production has spent 590000 to boost the tariff, a sum admitted by the Beet Sugar Association secretary. The discussion frames a complex tariff process described as not thicker than his thumb.
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The
Beet Sugar Association
Record of $596000 spending raised questions
The association spent part of its funds on agitation to free the Philippines, but exact details of the $596000 expenditure remain unknown. The disclosure highlights a controversial use of funds.
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Philippines
Two Filipino Views on Sugar Duty and Freedom
A fragment presents a debate on duties for Filipino sugar exports to the United States. One side argues high duties keep Filipinos in bondage, while the other claims Filipinos prefer servitude to Uncle Sam if freedom costs money.
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United States
Sam
New York Lieutenant Governor Lehman Advocates Reform
New York lieutenant governor Lehman promotes reform measures as he speaks on policy to voters and lawmakers. He urges action on economic relief and state governance reforms amid a heated political moment.
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MR. Lehman
New York
Health and Diet Advice from Dr Frank McCoy
A health column outlines abdominal muscle development to prevent spinal and digestive problems, promoting exercises done while lying down and a self mailed chart. It also advertises free articles on prolapse, adhesions, and spinal treatment with a request for a stamped self addressed envelope.
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Frank McCoy
Old Age Welfare Through History Then and Now
A historical reflection notes state pensions are not more revolutionary than child care. It traces attitudes to aging across 540000 years, from savages who value the old for economy and profit to tribes that cast off the elderly or abandon them during moves.
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Uged
Aged Frozen Relocation Critique of Cold North Habit
The article recalls northern dwellers sheltering the elderly in an ice hut with a wet ice block blocking entry, leading to starvation. It contrasts this with modern civilization pushing elders to fend for themselves like an old horse cast to the roadside.
London Auto Show Faces American Car Price Edge
The London automobile show highlights US dominance in global markets as British six cylinder models price at 1200 dollars while a Chevrolet six cylinder, an American rival, sells for 950 dollars. The gap shows strong competition despite the British cry to buy local.
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London
War Between Capitalism and Proletariat Looms, Says Voroshilov
Russian war commissar Clemence Voroshilov asserts an unavoidable clash between capitalism and the proletariat. He outlines a five year program aimed at compelling capitalism to concede or be conquered if needed.
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Clemence Voroshilov
Russia
Voroshilov
The Proletariat and Official War Decisions
The proletariat in Russia has nothing to say about war and peace. Their business is to cheer all official decisions, mirroring the role of the proletariat in other countries.
Mate production and magnetic needle mystery quiz answers
The excerpt lists questions and answers on topics such as commercial mate growing in Brazil Argentina and Paraguay the magnetic needle declination and lack of theory current stage the authorhip of Gentleman With a Duster and Duke University's former name Trinity College and the advent of front wheel drive in racing cars with five year track usage and world speed records.
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Brazil
Argentina
Paraguay
A. Harold Begbie
England
Duke University
T. FB
Trinity College
J. M. Bb
Mosaic Q&A from historic science reader notes
A readout quotes a quiz style list covering topics from the Lastern Star founder to Palestine friction, Mount Wilson Observatory administration, and the discovery of bacteria by Antony van Leeuwenhoek in the 17th century. It includes attributions like W A Mob Morris and the Carnegie Institution.
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Palestine
League of Nations
Mount Wilson Observatory
M. B
Naval Observatory
Mt. Wilson Observatory
Carnegie Institution of
Daily study in correct English teaches word use
A brief note on common word errors and pronunciation. Today's word is decadent meaning falling away or deteriorating with examples and guidance on vocabulary growth.
Roosevelt Memorial fund drive kicks off in Athens
In Athens this morning a house to house canvass by many women workers launched the Roosevelt Memorial fund drive. Prof. T. N. Hoover, in charge, said the drive will be completed in a few hours. Also at Sunny Side Parent-Teacher Association meeting the topic Associated Charities was discussed by Mrs. E. W. Chubb, Mrs. A. Y. Wilcox and N. K. Alderman.
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Athens
T. N. Hoover
Associated Charities
Sunnyside
Parent-Teacher Association
E. W. Chubb
A. Y. Wilcox
N. K. Alderman
Mrs. Mary Gilchrist Arrives to Spend Winter with Walsh Family
Mrs. Mary Gilchrist of Grass Lake Michigan has arrived to spend the winter with her son in law and daughter Prof and Mrs M J Walsh.
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Mary Gilchrist
Grass Lake, Michigan
Prof
M. J. Walsh
Mrs J S Scott Visits Her Mother in Gallipolis
Mrs J S Scott of Gallipolis is visiting her mother. Mrs Jane Luman of Riverside Drive is also mentioned in the local note.
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J. S. Scott
Gallipolis
Jane Luman
Riverside Drive
Property transfer from Cornwell to Robbins for lot strip
David C. Cornwell transfers a six foot rear strip of lot 981 to James R. Robbins for fifty dollars.
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David C. Cornwell
James R. Robbins
Mrs H O Robinson Visits Parkersburg Student
Mrs H O Robinson of Albany traveled home from Parkersburg where she visited her son Carl who attends Mountain State Business College.
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H. O. Robinson
Albany
Parkersburg
Carl
Mountain State Business College
Dean Williams to Lecture in Port William Tonight
Dean Henry G. Williams departed for Port William to give a lecture as part of the lecture course this evening at the local venue.
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Henry G. Williams
Port William
Stella Edwards Returns From Nelsonville Visit
Miss Stella Edwards returned to Nelsonville this evening after visiting with Miss Venus Davission. Miss Day son accompanied her home to spend the end of the week.
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Stella Edwards
Nelsonville
Venus Davission
Miss Dayson
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