04 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
1
A 1909 dialogue portrays a wary merchant facing mail order competition and premium clubs. An advertising advocate argues that proper, credible advertising can hold home trade, move slow sellers, and boost dull seasons, promising ongoing, practical guidance each week.
The world’s Sunday schools total about 28 million children studying the Bible. In the United States 11.5 million pupils and 1.5 million teachers are listed. Global figures show 22,738,223 young Christians progress through Bible study toward church membership.
An advertisement asserts pneumonia often follows la grippe but never after Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package. It urges refusing any but the genuine product from J. D. Beaman.
William Allen White criticizes mail order buyers in Emporia as economic leeches who take profits away from the town. He argues neighbors must buy locally to sustain the community and labor. The ad then promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds with a brief attribution to J. D. Beaman in The Patriot, priced at $1.00 a year.
Extract highlights Roosevelt argues for equal opportunity by government control of monopolies, public land and forest policies, and social protections. He cites labor protections, anti bribery, coal and canal initiatives, conservation, and public welfare as aims of a consistent national program.
A visitor at Governor Haskell's private office is denied entry until a password is given by an office attache who asserts a password exists. The visitor retorts and labels the attache a liar, then the attache allows entry. Also included are short ad snippets from Perry, Oklahoma and Indianapolis listings and a kidney remedy testimonial.
The piece argues against a proposed law requiring doctors or parents to report every birth for a 50 cent filing fee. It decries the cost on families and hints at broader responsibility shifts. It recalls a Cincinnati Enquirer anecdote about a reporter and a evangelist, and notes a subscriber offer for Chicago Inter Ocean.
A Chariton correspondent argues for organizing a Y M C A with a modern gym and lecture facilities to keep youths in town. The piece asserts such a center would deter crime and outlay costs tied to juvenile drift toward Des Moines and other cities.
In the current congress 61 Republican and 31 Democrat senators, and 223 Republican with 168 Democrat House members. In the Sixty-first congress 59 Republican and 33 Democrat senators, a two seat Democratic gain from Indiana and Oregon, 218 Republican and 172 Democrat House members, with one seat vacant among five Democrats.
The Patriot shop unveils a fresh series of type crafted for printing wedding announcements invitations visiting cards and similar items. The set features correct styles for refined printing projects.
A critique of country correspondents who miss major events. The Semi Weekly Argus of Galesburg notes a widely known man killed near Climax and Scotts, while Kalama zoo contempo raries ran only five lines. The piece urges better attention to real news beyond sensational personal interest.
A reflection on the variety of beliefs and the simple creed of kindness. The text urges practical charity over church divides and money driven values, citing do unto others as you would be done by. It promotes a softened heart and mutual brotherhood as true religion. Now is the time to subscribe.
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