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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
7
President Roosevelt submits the National Conservation Commission report to Congress, urging urgent steps to preserve natural resources. He emphasizes inland waterways, forests, minerals, and public land reforms as essential for future prosperity and industrial liberty, calling for joint state and federal action.
The national conservation commission led by Gifford Pinchot forwards a plan to form a joint committee on cooperation linking six state conservation commissioners with three national commission members to coordinate resource conservation. The report highlights mineral production, waste in mining, looming exhaustion of coal, iron, petroleum, and metals, plus a need for miner safety and improved farming yields to feed a growing population.
Theodore Roosevelt calls for a united plan among states and national bodies to conserve natural resources. He urges Congress to fund a national conservation commission with at least 50000 dollars for rent, staff, and travel, stressing cooperation with state commissions for shared prosperity. The message, dated January 22, 1909, underscores common action by all people through their representatives.
A long federal report argues for surface title to nonmineral public lands for homemakers, plus balanced private, state, and federal forestry management. It calls extensive waterway improvements, better irrigation, and thrifty use of forests and waters to boost national efficiency and reduce disease-driven losses. It cites potential gains of over 1.5 billion annually from preventing preventable deaths and urges coordinated action across sectors.
Blackwood Magazine notes that Mohammedan people possess calm due to belief in an ordained future, allowing present enjoyment despite looming disaster or death. The writer observes outward serenity from sultan to the Negro at his gates during a troubled Fez state.
The presentation promotes disease cures without drugs claiming rapid serenity for attendees. Demonstrations in multiple cities drew large crowds with many people unable to enter venues due to rushes. Audiences advised to arrive early to secure seats as events start on the hour.
A free evening event promises cures on stage with "modern miracles" by traveling healers. They claim to treat deafness blindness lameness and paralysis using a psychopathic method, inviting the sick to witness rapid, permanent results in a public hall. The organizers tout testimonials from Boston and other New England cities to bolster credibility.
Advertises suggestive therapies claiming universal cures and superior healing, promising nerve balance and organ harmony. States psychiatrists offer treatment for incurable diseases, with free admission and all sessions free for one week starting January 26 at 2:30 PM in Warner Hall.
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