Supervision Not Paternalism in Industrial Power
James R. Garfield argues government should not rule private business through paternalism. He warns the Bureau of Corporations faces a long road, needing right direction, limited first steps, and broad cooperation of business leaders. He cites genius versus practicality and the value of research in understanding historical events.
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James R. Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Bureau
James Lacey
Lacey
Valegreen Academy
Academy
Valegreen
Direct Vote for U S Senators by People
Governor Joseph W Folk argues for electing U S Senators by popular vote. He notes reform momentum, cites constitutional amendment routes via two thirds of state legislatures, and cites Missouri’s recent resolution as evidence the people’s will will be reflected in Congress.
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U. S
Joseph W. Folk
United States
General Assembly of
Missouri
Congress
Genius the Highest Form of Insanity
The article discusses Cesar Lombroso's claim that genius is the supreme form of insanity. It notes cross cultural links between lunatics and prophets and how famed figures are revered, often lacking practical talents yet receiving monuments.
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Cesar Lombroso
Rentis
Solution of the Immigration Problem by Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie argues immigration is not a problem but a business opportunity for America. He tests newcomers by ambition, sobriety, frugality, and earning ability, endorsing mass intake as a profitable exchange and emphasizing the value of diverse bloodlines.
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Andrew Carnegie
America
Republic
Fall ing away of attendance at church
Rabbi Charles Fleischer laments declining church attendance and the loss of religious conviction among average Americans. He cites indifference, increased sects, feminizing of congregations, and reliance on church rituals for weddings and funerals, noting daily speech ignores religious thought.
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Charles Fleischer
The Little Boy's Drum and Valegreen Rally Tale
A poetic tale follows a boy with a drum and a town blame for his warlike dreams. Years later James Lacey, aided by Alice Merrifield, becomes Valegreen rally orator, turning a flat event into a triumph through his speech and a gaze from Alice.
Merrifield Leads Vale Green Rally Triumph
In Vale Green a political campaign unfolds as Merrifield, the gray haired minority party chairman, rides in a barouche during a parade ahead of a rally. The scene captures factional tensions and the sense of opportunity hitting the political stage.
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Merrifield
Tiger
Valegreen
Notable Orator Receives Guest Dinner Request
A prominent speaker earns praise from opponents for his eloquence yet places greater value on a morning letter. James Lacey receives an invitation from Richard Merrifield of Milwaukee to attend dinner on the 30th, adding a postscript of congratulations for the speaker's speech.
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Alice
Richard Merrifield
Lacey
Merrifield
James Lacey
Alice Merrifield
Valegreen
Jim
P. S
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Scituate Funds Aid Old Maids and Widows
A Massachusetts town maintains two funds for dependent single women and widows. Miss Eliza Jenkins started a $3000 fund for native born maidens. Miss Lucy Thomas added a $1000 fund for native born widows. The selectmen manage disbursements, about $20 per recipient, aiding mortgages fuel and seeds.
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Scituate
South Shore
Eliza Jenkins
Miss Jenkins Straightway
Jenkins
Lucy Thomas
Selectmen
Boston Globe
Wise Girl Maries Man With Broad Reputation
A local gossip item recounts Wise Girl’s marriage to Jack Rounder, once blackballed by clubs. The quote notes she married him hoping to keep him at home in the evenings, reflecting social judgment in the community.
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Jack Rounder
Cleveland
Its Swinging Big Stick tops Washington club talk
The Baltimore American quips that the prominent Washington club downtown is nicknamed the Big Stick, reflecting local social circles. The remark captures a playful tone about elite groups in the capital.
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Washington
Baltimore American
Did he lose his money or reputation
Detroit Free Press quotes a quip about money and reputation, noting the line “Did he lose his money No only his reputation” and the reply that reputation can be bought back.
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Detroit Free Presa
Cadet Training Sparks Nationwide Patter
A patriotic citizen argues that graduates of the American Naval Academy emerge unbeatable, while a second speaker jokes cadets are hardened by the tough training. The banter emphasizes naval schooling as a proving ground for resilience.
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Naval Academy
Questionable Compliment Echoes Through Courier Journal
In the Louisville Courier Journal a humorist notes that some of his jokes have been extensively copied while a friend questions whether they are jokes or quasi literary curiosities, revealing tensions between originality and imitation.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Longing for Work in Michigan as Salary Returns
A Michigan man expresses longing for his post Michigan days and salary back, hoping to ride in a hack and buy things he desires. The Houston Post notes the speaker wishes for employment and restored income.
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Michigan
Houston Post
Prominent Minnesota Merchant Credits Kidney Pills
O C Hayden of O C Hayden & Co. in Albert Lea Minn says his back pain and weakness vanished after using Devis Kidney Pills. He reports restored kidney function and no recurrence. Sold by all dealers priced 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Company Buffalo N Y
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Minnesota
Dean
O. C. Hayden
O. C. Hayden & Co
Albert Lea
Minn
Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo
Not Military General Guards His Auto Station
In a Princeton Tiger piece a general recalls an officer seen outside service. The man is described lingering near an automobile station, prompting discussion of his nonmilitary role and past actions before the memory shifts to a civilian setting.
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General X
Major Y
Princeton Tiger
Salzer’s Bargain Seed Book Offer From Salter Seed Co
Five tons of grass hay promised free with purchase of Salzer’s Bargain Seed Book from John A. Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin. Catalogue advertises seeds at bargain prices and a bonus Cosmos flower packet with remittance of 4e.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
Lock Drawer C
la Crosse
Wis
Farmer Foddershucks Grumbles About City Taxes
A Cleveland Leader quote captures farmer Foddershucks complaining that city life costs for water, fire services, and other utilities. He cites visible store signs reading Fire Sale as evidence of rising charges he says residents must bear.
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Cleveland
Mystery Word Mistake Turns Up in Washington Star
A brief note from the Washington Star refers to the small word mistake as a mysterious error others make, implying a concise editorial comment or humor segment.
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Washington Star
Cure claimed for rheumatism with Dr Williams Pink Pills
A testimony from Mrs. Frederick Brown of Sandy Hill New York describes long inflammatory rheumatism relief only after using Dr Williams Pink Pills starting spring 1904. She credits the pills with driving poisons from her blood and curing her, urging purchase of the genuine product.
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Frederick Brown
Sumpter Street
Sandy Hill
N.Y
Dr. Williams
Mrs. Brown
Dr. Willyms Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
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Massachusetts
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England
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Teucipe
Samuel Poucher
AYN Utchans
New York
Williama
Pink Pilla
Bess
Philadelphia Press
Paris
Dr. Bayer
Nobis
Mark
St.Jacobs Oil
Price
Bears
Castoria
Voak Citv
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