Borah Three Year Homestead Bill Blocked by Conferees
A Washington dispatch notes the Borah three year homestead bill likely to fail due to inaction by Senate conferees Smoot Joes and Newlands. The piece blames their stance on political fear of Borah gaining west coast support and power, urging Senators Warren and Clark to push the measure for public land development.
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Washington Dispatch
Senate
Smoot
Joes
Newlands
Hove
Mondell
Warren
Clark
West
The Real Issues and Progressive Era Politics Debate
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan and Roosevelt push for direct democracy reforms while Republicans in Pennsylvania resist far-reaching change. It criticizes Taft and Roosevelt for stagnation on trusts and tariff and highlights broad calls for initiative, referendum, recall, and other progressive measures amid church giving and missionary funding.
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William Jennings Dryan
United States
Pennsylvania
Matthews, Quay
Penrose
Repubblicans
Lhinec
Meiit
Taft
Mr. Roomvelt
Sheridan Enterprise
The Modern Piracy and Watered Stock Abuse
A Wisconsin State Journal critique argues that watered stock inflates company values to justify high dividends. It cites large sums tied to banker led monopolies and questions the tension between fair returns on real investments and exploitation of labor and consumers.
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America
J. P. Morgan
Wisconsin State Journal
Travel habits rise as prosperity grows and journeys lengthen
The piece notes more people traveling and longer vacations, with greater baggage and higher travel quality. It argues that travel becomes intentional and purposeful, reflecting improving prosperity and changing attitudes toward rest and exploration, citing De Tocqueville on American curiosity.
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Elso
de Tocqueville
United States
Pole
Good Road a Number for April in Mid-Continent Por
Governor Shuffroth writes on Colorado road system with convict labor details. Prof. T B Parsons discusses farmers interests in good roads. Descriptions cover Highways of Colorado Wyoming New Mexico and Cody Sylvan Pass Road to Yellowstone. J C Knode and RR L Donley contribute pieces with western road scenes and maps.
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Shuffroth
Colorado
Convicta
Prof
T. 8. Parsons
Wyoming State University
Wyoming
New Mexico
Cody-Sylvan Pass
Yellowstone National Park
Ll. Donley
Greybull
J. C. Knode
Mid-Continent
Danver
Montana promoter thanks Warren over water rights deal
A Montana irrigation promoter thanks Senator Warren for help securing a water rights contract signed by the acting interior secretary. He notes Montana sentiment favors Warren and accuses a congress delegation of letting Montana Idaho and Colorado take water rights from Wyoming.
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IE Tribune
Montana Cay
Warren
Wyoming
Washington
Congress
Montana
Idaho
Colorado
Homestead Bill Clash Highlighted by Mondell and Fisher
The article surveys the fight over a three year homestead clause with Rep. Mondell of Wyoming and Rep. Taylor of Colorado opposing Secretary Fishers terms. It details five demands from Fisher, argues the current law is preferable, and notes western states unity against surrendering land rights amid a looming deadlock and potential next session action.
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Wyoming
F. W. Mondell
Colorado
Taylor
Public Lands
House
Conference
Secretary of the Interior
Fisher
Pinchotter
Senate
Congress
West
Cheyenne Water Supply Declared Potable and Pure
Analysis of Fort Russell and Cheyenne water shows the supply is potable and practically pure. Initial unease over the discolored water stems from spring freshets. State demand confirms the water contains no gas forming substances, bacteria, and remains sanitary and fit for drinking. Mayor releases verdict.
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Fort Russell
Cheyenne
Rhodes Scholarship Qualifying Exam Dates Announced
Letter from GEO. R. PARKIN urges promotion of the Rhodes Scholarships qualifying exam set for October 15 and 16, 1912. Trustees rely on state committees to choose exam centers, notify candidates, appoint supervising examiners, and cover expenses if needed. Packages of papers will be mailed to state committee chairmen with regulations and time tables in advance.
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Seymour House
Waterloo Price
Merion
LL. D
Laramie
Wyoming
Committee of Selection
Geo. R. Parkin
Man Falls Into Mississippi Sink Hole While Fishing
Two men in Mississippi walk into a swampy area while fishing in early spring. One steps on a water grass ridge and sinks to his ankles then is neck deep, prompting a farmer to ask for a spade to help. The tale ends with a humorous misquote about pulling him out.
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Mississippi
Norman E. Mack
National Monthly
Genuine Hair Restorer Promises Hair Growth and Color Restoration
An advertisement touts Segine as a genuine hair restorer claimed to grow hair and restore gray or faded hair without dyes. It cites Prof. Rembler and offers a $5 guarantee refund if results are not met, with purchase via The Siloron Mfg. Co. of Pueblo Colorado and payment terms referenced.
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Rembler How
Prof. Rembler
Rembler Wireless
Sloran Mfg. Co
Pueblo
Colo
Sitoron Mfg. Co
Siloron Mfg. Co
State of
Colorado
Pueblo Banka
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