Peffer and Progressives Principles Remembered
The Wisconsin State Journal recalls William Alfred Peffer, the Kansas populist senator, noting his push for direct primaries, railroad reform, recall, and initiative. It argues critics ridiculed him, while today Pennsylvanians may seek to restore democratic principles against plutocracy, celebrating Peffer's legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Rise of the Girl Scouts of America Movement
The article outlines the Girl Scouts of America for girls ages eleven to eighteen, emphasizing wholesome womanhood, selflessness, and service. It credits Clara Lisetor Lane with founding the organization in 1910 and describes activities from cooking and sewing to nursing, nature study, and leadership training for business and home life, stressing citizenship and readiness for future roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts of America
The
Clara Adella Lisetor-Lane
William RK
Litvetordiuune
Misa Lisetor- Lane
Howe Lite
Beant's oath for Girl Scouts outlined in Des Moines notice
The article describes troop patrols with leaders and requirements for Girl Scouts of America. It lists age ranges eleven to eighteen, supervision by a scout master, medical staff, and oath pledges to God neighbor and self. It promotes the Girl Scout Manual available by mail for twenty five cents from Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Competing for Republican Nomination
The National Committee names Elihu Root as temporary chairman of the Chicago convention amid Roosevelt s criticism. Roosevelt faults Root as aligned with reactionary forces, citing a telegram from W Barnes Jr urging delegates to back Root against Rooseveltism. Also notes Wyoming law requiring flags over school buildings during the school term and cites statutory duties of trustees.
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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
Bowses
Republian
Roosevelt Cjies
Wiliam Barnes, Jr
Senaror Stout
Rooseveltigm
Literary Digest
A World Fit and Path for Dudding Luman Life
A call to reform from urban and international voices. American cities urge abolition measures while European cities reconsider regulation. The medical field pushes open secrecy, educators demand broad youth instruction, and the church is urged to join a modern crusade for a safer world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vietinno
Lfe
Noisy Politics Stirring Town Readers Say
A reader laments excessive political content in newspapers and laments partisan bias toward leaders. He desires a nonpartisan paper and plans to quit political papers after the campaign, noting shifts in party strength and public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarhashun
Seniter
Taft
Rugzevelt
Relisun
Politika
Politikal
Bill
Republikina
Plase
Reed
Pseudo Letters On Wyoming Politics From 1912
A rustic 1912 Wyoming letter from Hank Hankins to Doc Pixley defends Warren and rails at opponents. It cites Wash Breemer and Trase Bumhoof in a local senate nomination plot while farm politics and federal subsidies for Wyoming are discussed.
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Robert
Wyomin
Ifon
Doc
Pixley
H. D
Care Shian
Warren
Migbert
Wke G
Arkansas
Stey
Shian
Trase
Frank
Medical Freedom Debate And School Inspect ion Controversy
A fragmented report discusses medical freedom, school health inspections, and clashes between science and ignorance. It notes the Owen case and references a League influence, with a cautious tone about public health debates and controversial measures amid broader social issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Owen Bi Ie
T. Pennsylvania Branch
National League
Purchase of Isolated Tracts Opens Land to Public Sale
The Weston County Gazette reports a general land office circular dated April 20 outlines rules for selling isolated public lands. Under the March 28 1912 act parcels not exceeding one quarter section may be offered at auction for at least $1.25 an acre after 30 days notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Lay Office
Weston County
Roosevelt and Taft Delegates Fight Over Chicago Convention
The New York World reports Roosevelt assails discredited bosses fueling theft at the Chicago Republican Convention. Taft delegates seated amid Rooseveltist opposition raise questions of legitimacy as contests continue. A separate Atlantic seaboard town tale describes factory friction and a foreman insulting a worker on the trimming floor.
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Mr. Hoosevelt
Chicago
New York World
Atlantic Seaboard
Raymond Robine
Burney
Protective action by union saves girl from harassment
A Wyoming Labor Journal excerpt describes a factory incident where a foreman was discharged after a shop steward intervened when a male worker harassed a young immigrant girl. The women walked off their machines with 172 others joining, demonstrating collective action backed by the United Hatters of North America to defend the girl's virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwah
Shouwt Atx
Bill
United Hatters of
North America
Wyoming Labor Journal
Hood River Berries 14c Per Box at Truckey's Store
The notice lists Hood River berries priced at 14 cents per box at Truckey's Department Store with a bold “AND WE PAY” promotion. The item appears as a brief marketplace alert from the New York Sun fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood River
Truckey’s Department Store
Chicago Stereotypers Lose Charter Appeal
The Chicago Stereotypers union loses its appeal to reverse the revocation of its charter by the International Stereotypers Union president over a sympathetic strike with Chicago web pressmen. The vote in San Francisco ended the bid this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
Chicago
Freel
International ‘Stereotypers’ Union
Politician Announcements From Laramie County Nominations
A cluster of 19th century political notices announce Democratic nominations for County Sheriff Prosecuting Attorney County Commissioner and related primaries in Laramie County. Figures named include Sam M Thompson Frank B Roa Peter R Warlarmont Wilfrid O Leary and WM Dunst an with August 20 primaries referenced. The notices emphasize voters will and primaries.
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Myralf
Democratic Party
Laramie County
Jed
Peter R. Warlarmont
Laramino County
Wilfrid O'Leary
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Peffee and
Progressives Principles
Irvine Heart of Peffer
Mr. Poffer
Jn Fm
Tojoka
Tually
Truat
Amerion
Cirle
Roosevelt and Root
Dudding Luman
Hank
Shack
Peabody & Nelson
Thames
Hankins
Troply
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Orns Harrington
the Hart, Shastow & Mary Clothes
New York Sun
Sherman Co
Sam M.thompson
Frank B. Roa
Fred Bohnstedt
Theo
Chenne
Bohnstedt
Cheyenne
Dunstan
Puck
Sacred Heart Review
Brainy Collins
T. Collins
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola CO
Adaota
Albany
Denver
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