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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
6
Poem fragment exploring love as glamour that fades under woe and sorrow. The speaker questions why beauty must fade and laments a heart where love has ceased to be, noting lonely paths and dreary days without the beloved.
Octavia Bellamy loves the Cen tral Park bridle path with her horse Bobbie and meets Norman Rogers, a summer mounted policeman and old fiancé. After a near arrest and a tentative reconciliation, they ride side by side sharing confessions and plans for a future together.
The text notes Louisiana as the state sending emigrants and Vermont providing the largest share of migratory Americans, highlighting regional migration patterns.
A venerable stranger at a hotel engages two younger men with rambling reveries about a mummy and other odd fascinations. He then asks one man if he is a parette or will “come and take something,” while the barkeeper counts the proceeds.
A physician warns of danger from self treatment by the poor using common household remedies. He cites an incident of a man taking half an ounce of cholera mixture on wrong instructions and a woman overdosing on a prescription only drug. The doctor condemns reliance on memory and newspaper doctor columns for dosing guidance.
The Baden aniline and soda works at Ludwigshafen on the Rhine is described as the world’s largest chemical factory. It employs 148 chemists 75 engineers 305 clerks and over 6000 workers. It has 421 factory buildings 548 worker dwellings and 91 official residences. It runs 102 boilers 253 engines totaling 12160 horsepower and uses gas extensively. The plant operates five large steam hoists on the riverbank and owns a 600 metric ton vessel for transporting sulphuric acid. A 27 mile railway network connects to the state system with 387 cars owned by the factory.
The English clergyman Mr Black visits London prisons weekly to reform prisoners. He recounts mixed outcomes with reform efforts, including a housebreaker who thanked him yet spoke of newfound love for God and the devil after a fortnight of instruction.
The verse expresses a somber mood as a boy rejects summer pleasures. He rejects swimming fishing daisies bees and lounging outdoors, lamenting that warmth and leisure fail to bring happiness. The excerpt attributes the sentiment to F. P. Pitzer in the New York Sun.
Foreign travel is expected to surpass all prior seasons with 67 sailings monthly from New York to European ports. Between April and September 86 000 passengers will sail first class, with fares totaling about 31 000 000 and Europe expenditures around 70 000 000, widening the trade deficit by 65 000 000.
The article notes that globally there are 404 steamers over 5,000 tons. It highlights the distribution of these vessels and contrasts them with older or smaller ships, implying a changing maritime fleet landscape.
The Brooklyn Eagle outlines a hypothetical Democrat and Republican platform after reorganizers gain control. It predicts both parties would embrace a single gold standard, permanent expansion, and tariff rationalization, while Democrats may avoid attacking the judiciary or labor mobs. The piece contrasts Eagle’s plan with Roosevelt’s Philippine message, suggesting imperialism paralyzes progress.
The question posits that President Roosevelt's hesitation in post office corruption cases stems from fear of GOP power and influence within the political temple. No verifiable evidence provided.
Governor Durbin of Indiana is visiting Yellowstone Park while ex Governor Taylor stays near Indiana. Perry Heath is expected to recover health as corruption charges in the postal department are reportedly smothered.
The Columbus Press urges nominating strong clean men for Ohio legislature. It argues only men of integrity should be Democratic candidates and warns against corruption linked to Hanna’s past elections, stressing the party’s reputation depends on selecting good men at all times.
The Chicago Chronicle prints editorials advocating true democracy and notes that leading Republican organs approve the stance, signaling cross-party endorsement of the editorial position.
Article argues platforms for the Democratic and Republican parties should be distinct enough to avoid duplicative plans and specifications. It emphasizes proper designation of each platform's goals and mechanisms without overlap.
A blunt reflection on choosing a costly defeat over a empty victory in politics. The statement stresses integrity over hollow gains and warns against compromising values for visibility.
The speaker argues that parties suffer when officials betray trust and urges Democrats to nominate competent, honest men and present high ideals. Eternal vigilance is framed as essential to liberty and to party strength, urging public interest and integrity as keys to resilience.
Reports from the east describe woodpeckers pecking telephone poles, misled by humming wires that resemble insect buzz. The note compares this behavior to Republicans who advocate tariff revision and rely on party leaders to permit changes.
The writer urges Secretary Moody to investigate the disposal of large quantities of smokeless powder dumped into the ocean from an American warship. If that proves idle, they suggest he also probe army transport purchases during the late Spain scrimmage.
A prominent army physician asserts that officers remaining on duty in the Philippines for a year risk mental and physical decline. He argues the republic suffers morally while it keeps them there.
The urbane Mr. Platt of New York suggests allowing the national convention to nominate a vice president. In the meantime the proper GOP authorities will ensure a proper selection for the convention.
The San Francisco Star marks twenty years and asserts it sustains a democratic mission, proudly noting its continued leadership among press outlets as it fulfills its public role.
The rumor that Mr Hanna would retire from business to devote his time to politics is unfounded. He finds it difficult to balance business with politics as Tom Johnson continues to press him.
Charles Emory Smith wins a clean health bill for the former Postmaster General. The public, however, desires further accountability and reform beyond the editor’s view.
If no working democratic club exists in your precinct, take action and organize one. A small effort by each loyal Democrat can thwart the plans the organizers have for 1904.
Andrew D White urges colleges to train young men for officeholding. He cautions that success hinges on colleges finding a way to keep office-seekers out of the path of their trained graduates.
The remark questions whether authorities will prosecute the post office rascals under an administration that owes its existence to the scheming founders of those same rascals.
Report notes a political guessing contest in Washington about whether participants will be jailed or allowed to leave after making feints at Republican leadership. The piece frames the uncertainty and the strategic pressure surrounding political figures facing potential legal consequences.
A brief cablegram from President Roosevelt to Manila packed his full message on the Philippine problem into four minutes. Attorney General Knox may end the impropriety scandal by early action, officials indicate.
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