Child labor decline and roadside tree program discussed
The article notes a drop in child labor in the cotton mills, driven by economic forces and not just laws, with state comparisons in North Carolina Massachusetts and Illinois. It also surveys France Germany and Belgium roadside orchards yielding revenue, and mentions Emerson and Stevenson on charity and social aid amid debates on the friendly visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Commerce
The
Journal of Commerce
North Carolina
South
New England
Massachusetts
Ilinois
France
Lombardy
Kingdom of
Wurtemburg
Germany
Belgium
United States
Wealth without work and the lure of scams
The article warns that promises of high returns from schemes like the Franklin syndicate are fantasies unsustainable in practice and cautions against life insurance delays and fraud. It condemns extortionate schemes, praises prompt insurance payments, and critiques misuse of names in trade marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prank+lin syndicate
Pedestrian walks offer uplift for busy men
The text urges choosing novel lines of sight and a receptive mindset to gain pleasure from the environment. It suggests busy men can replace routine commutes with pedestrian strolls that yield personal enrichment rather than trivial benefit.
President McKinley Sees Geography Grown Since Boyhood
President McKinley spoke at a South Dakota town noting that modern geography covers more. He said Africa once filled little space in old geographies and Australia was a newer chapter, reflecting how education has expanded since his youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
South Dakota
Africa
Australia
United States
Sioux Falls
Felons Once Convicted Should Be Kept Under Watch
A discussion cites South Dakota prison reports showing most convicts have prior offenses and that nearly half of felons are repeats. It argues society may justify perpetual surveillance or restraint to prevent criminality, likening it to disease control and calling for strong measures.
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Gas Trust
Europe
Chicago
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St. Etienne
Stevenson
Associated Charities
Angel of Mercy
Emerson
Voters OF Chicago
People’s Gas Company
Springfield
Alexander H. Revell
Thomas H. Cannon
Hobart
Duell
Commissioner of Patents
Commercial Congress
Carter
J. B. Carter
Z. R. Garter & Bro
Holesale Dealere
Halsted and
6Th Streets
GAMAL
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