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Newspaper
Brenham Daily Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
4
The passage alludes to a political address urging trust reform and tariff revenue, framing it as a moral stance. It claims the populace may desert the wilderness and favor Democrats, hoping for cleansing from sin through a correct, revenue-focused platform in line with historic Americanism.
The article analyzes a deadlocked Democratic convention in Baltimore with eight ballots left and Bryan entering as a delegate. It suggests Bryan is strongest among delegates and the public, with Roosevelt possibly backing a progressive Democrat if Bryan is the nominee, while Republicans may recoil from Taft. A Bryan victory or a progressive dark horse are seen as likely outcomes.
The National Platform calls for firm adherence to true democratic principles in Baltimore. It cites equal rights for all and special privileges for none, tracing the party’s survival through Federalist and Whig eras. It argues tariff enforcement and willfully applied laws to uphold democracy and address trusts, urging independence in elections and governance.
Dr Henry L Shively presented on using hygienic tenements funded by Mrs William K Vanderbilt Sr to bring sanatorium like care into homes for tuberculosis patients. Four fireproof buildings will house 88 families with outdoor sleeping, ample light and air, and sanitary design. Income supports philanthropic tuberculosis campaigns.
The article argues eugenics should guide immigration policy, urging careful selection of would be immigrants. It warns that lax laws and political ambitions threaten American racial and national integrity and stresses self preservation through efficient guidance of who may enter the country.
The Millzentre Journal argues unused urban lots could host vegetable gardens to boost local food supply and employ idle residents. It notes modern life raises grocery costs, delivery shifts from markets, and that city plots could add fresh produce and relieve price pressures.
A fragmented 19th century column describes a woman in Rome buying a chip dress trimmed with lace then a fur hat a twenty dollar parasol and a sixty dollar gown while adjusting accessories to match tone. It notes shopping for gloves hair and dainty slices as part of her spending spree.
The piece contrasts Berlin’s 12 year mayoral term under Herr Wermuth with American practice where four years is the limit. It notes Berlin’s long tenure history, compares civic experience, and cites figures from Berlin and Chicago figures like Mayor Gaynor and Mayor Harrison amid a broader claim about governance quality.
Philadelphia Press notes John Burroughs turns 75 with a long walk and links walking to longevity. It compares Whitman Wordsworth Tennyson and Weston, contrasts Chamberlain's aversion to exercise, and highlights rising public interest in walking expeditions around Philadelphia. The piece extols walking as the healthy, accessible activity for men and advocates more outdoor strolls and reunions of Civil War veterans.
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