Country living offers freedom, thrift and space
The article argues that moving to the country grants independence, cheaper living, time and sensory richness, with roads as a lasting investment. It contrasts rural relaxation and spiritual growth against urban pressures and discusses wealth, leisure, and the value of sleep and rest for women, then shifts to fashion tips for renewing gowns and fabrics for spring. It cites E. B. Martin in Harper’s Magazine and the Chicago Record-Herald as sources.
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Martin
Harper's Magazine
J S Morton Dies At Lake Forest Noted Agriculturist
J Sterling Morton longtime Democrat and originator of Arbor Day died at his son Mark Morton’s Lake Forest Illinois home on Sunday. He served as Secretary of Agriculture under Cleveland from 1893 to 1907 and helped modernize farming while leading Nebraska politics and publishing interests. His death follows a long illness linked to a bronchial ailment and stroke.
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Lake Forest, IN
Arbor Day
J. Sterling Morton
Cleveland
Mark Morton
Lake Forest
Mark
Paul
Joy Morton
Morton
Chicago
Nebraska City
Mexico
Mr. Morton
Carl
Julius Sterling Morton
Flis
Buchanan
Buchanan In 1857, That of Secretary of the Territory of
Nebraska
Prairie States
East
Department of Agriculture
West
Washington City
Health and Beauty Remedies From A Morning Coffee
A health column details old fashioned home cures including adding an egg to coffee as a tonic and lemon juice in coffee to ease bilious headaches. It describes skin graft substitutes from eggshell membrane, nail care with oils and powders, a healing soap recipe, and various tonics using black currants honey glycerin and mutton tallow. It also urges tired nervous women to practice complete rest with staged relaxation routines.
Conquer Worry and Seek Daily Gratitude in Life
A brief exhortation to help neighbors comfort others and cultivate gratitude for daily mercies. It urges attacking worry as an enemy to happiness and advocates persistent effort to cure it, forgiving enemies, and conquering aversions. The text also notes the combined population of New York and New Jersey rivaling Canada and Australia.
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New York
New Jersey
Canada
Australia
Short News Notes From The Era
A flood at Osthen Moravia drowns thirteen miners while several business houses in McArthur Ohio burn. Paris dispatch says Jean De Beurke to build a model theater at Etoile with friends pledging 1,250,000. Dr Morris Hale of Little Rock Ark sentenced to fifteen months hard labor for obscene mail matter. Mayor Harrison sends invitation to Paul Kruger via Montagu White for Chicago visit. Korniloff reportedly lands 60,000 rifles at Bender Abbas in Persian gulf. A Kansas Medical College donor gives 10,000 for a building addition.
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Osthen
Moravia
Paris
Jean de Beurke
Etoile
Morris Hale
Little Rock
Ark
Carter H. Harrison
Paul Kruger
Hague
Montagu White
Chicago
Korniloff
Persian Gulf
Bender Abbas
Persia
Kansas Medical College
Topeka
Crop Conditions Show General Improvement Across States
The weekly weather bureau report notes warmer conditions in the Pacific coast and Rocky Mountain regions and cooler, drier trends in the middle Atlantic States. Moisture is needed in the Rocky Mountains and central valleys, while excess rain hinders Gulf States farm work. Corn planting progresses slowly except in Missouri and the southern states, with northern areas lagging. Winter wheat growth is subdued, and moisture plus milder temps are needed. California shows promise with improved conditions on the north Pacific coast. Early spring wheat germination is slow in the south, and North Dakota faces freezing delays. Red River valley lands in Minnesota dry well and seeding began mid month, though dust storms may require reseeding. Seeding advances on the north Pacific coast.
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Weather Bureau
West
Central West
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
Missouri Valley
Middle Atlantic
Middle Atlantic States
Central
Gulf States
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
West Gulf
Illinois
Ohio
Central Valley
California
North Pacific Coast
North Dakota
Red River Valley
Minnesota
North Pacific
Higher Food Prices Rise Across Meats Poultry and Butter
A 1900s style report notes sharp price increases for fresh meats, poultry, and butter with lard up 1 to 3 cents a pound. Producers allegedly coordinating to sustain higher prices while speculation links butter gains to potential oleo margarine bans. Beef prices to butchers run about 3 cents higher than six months prior.
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Congress
President Reprimands General Funston Over Philippines Talk
President Roosevelt orders Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston to cease public discussion of the Philippines issue after a speech that attacked Senator Hoar. A War Department letter from acting secretary William Cary Sanger conveys the directive and regrets that a U.S. Senator became the target.
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Philippines
Roosevelt
Fred Funston
Kansas
Funston
Hoar
Massachusetts
War Department
Washington
Sam
United States
William Cary Sanger
Frederick Funston
Department of Colorado
Denver
Colo
Eight hour day demands and labor strikes across cities
Building trades in Cincinnati seek an eight hour day while Niagara Falls workers strike for higher wages and shorter hours. James B. Keene proposes a rubber trust in New York. Silas Croft, port surveyor, has died. Roy V. Cashion monument contract awarded in Guthrie. Lyman J. Gage elected president of United States Trust Co. of New York, succeeding ill health retiree John Stewart. Adolphus De Wet, Boer general relative, wounded and captured at Jacobsdal, escapes to sea and heads to Lima for mining plans.
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Cincinnati
James BR. Keene
New York
Silas C. Croft
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Guthrie
Roy V. Cashion
Cuba
Lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
United States Trust Company of
John Stewart
Adolphus de Wet
de Wet
Jacobsdal
Bermuda
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Lima
Peru
Knox moves to prosecute meat trust under Sherman act
Attorney General Knox orders Chicago suits against the beef packers alleging restraint of trade and seeks injunctions under the Sherman act. William A. Day assists in prosecution as the case targets the alleged meat combine. If proven, violators face fines, imprisonment, and possible seizure of products in transit.
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Knox
Butchers Bay Soc
Chicago
Jhethea
William A. Day
Ney
Department of Justice
Bethea
Beef Trust
Washington
United States
Wilson
Feely
Chicago Stock Yards
President Garfield's Son Progresses Toward Civil Service Role
The Ohio Senator and civil service commissioner position linked to Theodore Roosevelt may have prompted James S. Garfield, son of the late President, to be offered the post. Garfield, Williams College and Columbia Law School graduate, formerly State Senator, and lawyer with his brother in Cleveland, lives in Mentor with his mother and his wife.
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Ohio
Civil Service
Theodore Roosevelt
James Studolph Garfield
Chiosn
Garfield
Williams College
Columbia Law School
Cleveland
Mentor
River disasters recalled by historic river travel perils
A historical roundup documents deadly river disasters near Cairo Louisville and Cincinnati including the City of Pittsburg, United States, America, Maggie Byer, Elanora Carrovll, State of Missouri, Belmont, and John K Speed with loss of life and rescue efforts. A final note mentions a forthcoming document by Pope Leo on Catholic growth in America.
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Cairo
Pittsburg
United States
America
Madison
Ind
Maggie Byer
Brooksburg
Elanora Carrovll
Louisville
State of Missouri
Ohio River
Cloverport
Belmont
Henderson
John K. Speed
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Ohio
Windstorm Kills and Destroys Across Missouri Valley
Severe winds sweep the Missouri valley causing multiple deaths and widespread damage. Joplin reports at least three fatalities and extensive home and mining property loss, with injuries including a two year old child. Omaha records fatalities and broken limbs from flying debris as stores lose plate glass and roofs. Widespread damage extends to Sedalia Lincoln and beyond with trees down, crops harmed, and property destroyed.
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Missouri Valley
Joplin
Nellie Sullivan
D. Brower
Ivy Street
Bidwell Hunter
Seventh Street
Hunter
Marian Hicks
Esther
Galena
Kar
Webb City
Carterville
Sedalia
Omaha
Robert Maxwell
Military Avenue
George P. Bemis
Eighteenth
Farnam
Lawrence Taggert
Lincoln
Wabash system workers seek pay raise and line lighting
A section workers on the Wabash system demand higher wages while Altoon road switch yards will be lit by electricity. Reports include a Huntington to Indianapolis line plan, a Rock Island Mexican line booklet in Spanish, and a proposal to replace car charges with per diem for using another road's cars. The Santa Fe is set as the Women’s Club Federation delegate route in San Francisco. Rail players eye a Chicago to European freight rapid route via lake lines, and 40000 bushels of grain moved Buffalo to New York Central cars for Europe in 48 hours, a record in the view of Sippery.
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Altoh Road
Wabash
Huntington
Indianapolis
Ind
Rock Island
el Paso
Committee On
American Railway Association
Santa Fe
Women's Club Federation
San Francisco
Lake Shore
New York Central
Chicago
Buffalo
New York
Europe
Sippery
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Eoi
Chicago Record-Herald
J.S. Morton
Secretary OF Agriculture
Adams
Jefferson County
Michigan
Union College
McArthur, O
Probebeef
Packers
President Garfield
Fope Leo
Amer la
Iowa
Jefferson
Fonda
Storm Lake
Mingo
Kangas
Oklahoma
Bloomington
Ilinois
Spread Eagle
Alton
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