Populist Senator Peffer Remembered in Progressive Context
Wisconsin State Journal recalls William Alfred Peffer ex US Senator from Kansas, highlighting his populist ideas such as direct primaries, railroad reform, initiative and recall. It notes ridicule by critics and the lasting symbolism of his facial whiskers as a response to polemics. The piece links his legacy to broader populist versus plutocratic clashes.
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Fearn Hye
Farmers’ Alliance
Qubile Utilities Commission
Peffer
Mrt
Pat
Crane
Lodge
Massachuset's
Penrose
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Cullom
Lorimer
Hilnels
Heyburt
Idaho
Root
New York
Smoot
Utah
Townsend
Michigan
Warren
Wyoming
Penneylvanty
Romes
Matthew Stanley Quay
Asgefir revomttGuhry
Geores
Pomeylvatinia
William Alfred Teffer
United States
Kansas
Wisconsin State Journal
Girl Scouts of America Organization Emphasizes Moral Growth
The Girl Scouts of America aims to develop girls ages eleven to eighteen in physical, mental, and moral areas. Founded in 1910 by Clara Lisetor-Lane, the program covers cooking, sewing, nursing, first aid, and nature study to prepare girls for business life, motherhood duties, and civic responsibility.
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Girl Scouts of America
The
Clara Adella Lisetor-Lane
William RK
Litvetordiuune
Misa Lisetor- Lane
Howe Lite
Scout Oath and Roles for Girl Scouts of America
The article outlines troop patrols with 8 to 18 year olds under a Scout Master who ensures requirements. It mentions a physician or nurse supervising work, recognition of guardian health, and a girl’s oath to God neighbor and self. It notes the Girl Scouts manual available from Mrs Usseter Lane Des Moines Iowa for twenty five cents and identifies the national headquarters in Des Moines Iowa.
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Kha Ae Ogroe
Willow
Girl Scotta of America
Mies Usseter Lane
Des Moines
Iowa
Itrethila
Girl Scouts of
Amorica
Dee Molinos
Towa
Roosevelt and Root as preconvention lightning rod
Roosevelt bears hard words for Senator Root now chosen as temporary chairman. The dispute highlights shifting loyalties, past praise, and a campaign marked by fractured friendships amid the Republican preconvention struggle.
A World Fit and Path for Dudding Luman Life
An excerpt urging global action for a safer future. The passage condemns urban vice, calls for abolition steps in Chicago and reform in Prague and Vietin, and urges civic and church leadership to provide instruction and moral guidance to youth.
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Dudding Luman
Chicago
Vietinno
Lfe
Public’s Taste for Nonpartisan News Cited Amid Debate
A speaker laments excessive politics in newspapers and advocates a nonpartisan paper. He recalls debates about Taft Roosevelt and party lines, urging readers to quit partisan tomes after the campaign and switch to unbiased coverage. He mentions local vendors and a 1917 telephone contact.
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Tarhashun
Seniter
Taft
Rugzevelt
Relisun
Politika
Politikal
Bill
Republikina
Plase
Reed
Hankins Slices Wyoming, Teases Warren-Involved Senate Plot
A 1912 Wyoming letter relays local politics amid farm life, mocking Senator Warren and backers. It describes Wash Breemer and Trace Bumhoof as pushing Warren's nomination, noting fear and name-dropping to rally support. The writer signs off wishing luck to the addressee.
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Robert
Wyomin
Ifon
Doc
Pixley
H. D
Care Shian
Warren
Migbert
Wke G
Arkansas
Stey
Shian
Trase
Frank
Ignorance versus Knowledge in School Medical Inspections
A fragmented note discusses medical freedom and school child inspections amid debate between science and prejudice. It references the Titanic impact, broad casualties, and estimates on preventable deaths, mentioning the Pennsylvania Branch of the National League and a debated Owen event.
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League
Owen Bi Ie
T. Pennsylvania Branch
National League
Purchase of Isolated Tract Lands At Public Auction
The General Land Office circular issued April 20 outlines sale of isolated lands not exceeding onequarter section for at least 1.25 per acre. Lands mountainous or rough may be offered after 30 days notice, with discretionary sale upon joining landowners application, without defeating vested rights. Weston County Gazette.
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General Lay Office
Weston County
Roosevelt attacks party bosses in Chicago convention dispute
The New York World quotes Mr. Hoosevelt claiming theft by discredited bosses allied with regulars amid contested Taft delegate seating. The piece questions whether seating roped in Roosevelt forces disguises efforts as contests, urging Colonel to respond. A separate Atlantic seaboard town tale notes two hat factories one unionized and one nonunion, with a foreman insulting a girl on the trimming floor prompting protest.
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National Committee
Chicago
Roosevelt
Ross Barnes
Senator Root
Root
Taft
Elihu Root
Oyster Bay
Washington
Lfe
Theodore Roosevelt
Blate
United States Senate
New York
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Hoosevelt
New York World
Atlantic Seaboard
Raymond Robine
Burney
Protection Effort by United Hatters Guards Child Worker
The Wyoming Labor Journal recalls a factory incident where a young girl faced harassment. After she spoke to the offender and a shop steward confronted him, workers demonstrated by stopping work, and the foreman was discharged. The piece lauds the United Hatters of North America for protecting the girl’s virtue.
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Mwah
Shouwt Atx
Bill
United Hatters of
North America
Wyoming Labor Journal
Hood River Berries 14c Per Box at Truckey's Store
Hood River berries offered at 14 cents per box at Truckey's Department Store. The notice includes a playful line from the New York Sun about a joke question and a secondary remark on price and availability.
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Hood River
Truckey’s Department Store
New York Sun
Chicago Stereotypers Lose Charter Appeal
The Chicago Stereotypers union failed to overturn a revocation of their charter by the International Stereotypers Union president Freel. The decision was voted in a convention in San Francisco on June 24, for joining a sympathetic strike with Chicago web pressmen.
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San Francisco
Calif
Chicago
Freel
International ‘Stereotypers’ Union
Political announcements from Laramie County candidates
A collection of old political notices announces candidates for Democratic nominations in Laramie County. Repeated declarations show bids for sheriff county commissioner prosecuting attorney and peace officer roles with August 20 primaries. Names include Sam M Thompson Frank B Roa Peter R Warlar mont Wilfrid O Leary and others.
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Myralf
Democratic Party
Laramie County
Jed
Peter R. Warlarmont
Laramino County
Wilfrid O'Leary
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Senaror Stout
Rooseveltigm
Literary Digest
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Shack
Peabody & Nelson
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Hankins
Troply
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
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the Hart, Shastow & Mary Clothes
Sherman Co
Sam M.thompson
Frank B. Roa
Fred Bohnstedt
Theo
Chenne
Bohnstedt
Cheyenne
Dunstan
Puck
Sacred Heart Review
Brainy Collins
T. Collins
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Albany
Denver
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