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Newspaper
Chicago Eagle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
2
The article lists prominent Chicago figures backing various candidates for county and congressional offices. Names include Willian F. Mallony, Thompson, Edward Muethoe, Charles Breyer, and Cyril Ry Sndus, described as respected revelant leaders and lawyers. The tone favors a Republican county ticket and a strong congressional representation.
Alfred E. Barr, a prominent attorney and respected citizen, is named as a worthy candidate to represent Albertian of the Thirteenth Ward in the City Council. His legal experience and public spirit are highlighted as key qualifications for the ward’s leadership.
Hon Adams A Goodrich a renowned lawyer aligns with the Democratic party and would bolster the ticket as a candidate for Superior Court Judge. The local leadership views him as a strong figure capable of strengthening the party's legal and civic presence.
Tom Murray, popular proprietor of a well-known gents furnishings store at Clark Street and Jackson Boulevard, is described as self-made and industrious. County Attorney Roberts is noted for a fine record and a strong Republican judicial ticket prospect next year.
The passage praises several citizens and officials. Frederick Schultz of hultz & Hirsch is described as a first class citizen and active board member. P Haley of the Drainage Board is praised as a candidate for Attorney General. John R. Caverly and ULC Price are noted as respected figures in law and public life. George Poros, Thomas Hoyne, and Michael B Haat are cited for congressional and judicial service.
The article extols numerous Chicago figures including Justices Prentis Tatge Tyas and Miles Kehoe, attorneys Virgil Brand Andrew Tyas and Paul Pohl, business leaders Lange Brothers and Steuben Wine Company, and other notable citizens. It notes their integrity, influence in politics, and community esteem, alongside miscellany on wages, industry, and current affairs.
In public office and city service, Mr. Ryan is praised as one of Chicago’s best officials and a strong Democratic nominee for the Superior Court bench. Inspector Nicholas Huntley, lauded as one of the greatest city policemen, earned broad public praise for his handling of the South Side street car strike.
A collage of satirical and speculative lines mentions a Philphonograph Bible class, a Utah man solving an al yship puzzle, inflation of island gains, extinct animals still living, elevators versus fire escapes, a Lancaster divorce after thirty years of nagging, Job’s patience, and China's empress dowager planning an $8 million temple project.
The Duke of Roxburghe dislikes Americans but keeps hope for one fair American. No extradition fear remains if he complies with laws. Porto Rico’s education commissioner notes a debt driven Porto Rican work ethic versus American insistence on getting ahead, implying racial character differences.
A London doctor surveyed thousands of impoverished patients at his hospital and found only one set of teeth in near perfect condition. The man’s unique jaw and throat misformation forced him to chew gradually, yet his overall health surpassed the others. He suggests chewing as a near sovereign remedy for many ills.
A humorous riff on soap as civilization bonds shifts to about face a burglar’s scrubbed escape in Lancaster. The essay then shifts to urban migration pressures, noting rural decline, farm youth fleeing to cities, immigrant farmers filling gaps, and the farmer’s pivotal role in national prosperity as the farm population remains a key index of the country’s health.
The piece discusses possible future population trends inclining back to rural living as native-born citizens gain land hunger and farmers leave urban life. It cites European immigrant farm appeal, then critiques Metchnikoff’s aging theories and the pursuit of a life-extending serum, ending with a cautiously optimistic note about enjoying life.
A Saturday Evening Post writer counsels job seekers to present confidence over misfortune when applying for work. Emphasizing courtesy and truth, the piece urges youth to showcase ability, not woes, and to persist in applying. It then praises public schools while proposing expanded manual training and domestic science to curb truancy and connect study with work.
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