Parcels post debate spurs city merchants and workers
The editorial urges opposition to a parcels post plan, warning it would bankrupt small merchants, force clerks off, and drive business to large department stores. It cites President Cleveland era fears and asks readers to pressure Congress and senators while noting local papers printed opposing the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panchia
Thalr Beneot
Sturpe
Couditiime
America
Leon
Arole
Lugland Orocwr
Meyer
United States
Postomon
Prohibition Causes Rising Revenue Bureau Tangle and Public Debate
A scrambled OCR note laments prohibition era strain on the Revenue Bureau with reports of increased triage, higher excise and repairs costs, and calls for explanations. It references Republican party achievements and government policy, noting historic divisions and rival factions in Spokane.
Matrimonial Club Aims to Aid Chicago Divorced People
Chicago reports an organizer of a proposed divorcee club, led by Mrs Mary Hulen of Kenwood, who discusses a serious, non frivolous charity style venture. The club plans weekly gatherings with dances, theatre outings, and social events to help divorced individuals understand underlying causes of unhappiness and rebuild home life. Membership will be limited to thirty with hundreds of applications already filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary Hulen
Kenwood
Lake Emag
New York
Hulen
Vores
Hersif
Hawe
Timbers
Brune Challenges Kansas to Bowling Contest
Gus Brune son of County Brune hosted a bowling challenge on his farm west of Lawrence Kansas. The event drew local interest with Brune inviting contestants from nearby towns to compete and showcase skill in a friendly rivalry amid scattered spectators and discussion of prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Brune
Esperanto Lesson At New York Normal College
Normal College women in New York study and perform Esperanto as a bridge language. Prof J Charles Walker demonstrates verb forms and word creation while M Privat expands the plan for teaching the language, amid student enthusiasm and wide public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Piae Laenon Este
Apontie
M. Hdmond Trivat
Ienava
Iit
Dalloves
New York
Timex
Gorman
Jouglintr
J. Charles Walker
Frew
York
M. Privat
Petare
Fleming Fi Revell
Eaperuato
United States
William Riesd
Airship Project Aims Toledo Conquest by Jan One Hundred Feet Long
Rey Knsienshue builds a 105 foot airship described as largest yet. It plans to reach Toledo by January one, then fly to Cleveland emulating the contest route. The triangular craft would speed thirty miles per hour with four passengers in balloon baskets. A central forty horsepower engine powers front propellers and a 75,000 cubic foot balloon carries the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Knsienshue
Toledo
Roy Kuubenshue
Kansas
Tolefo
Cleveland
Knabe Abie Says
Revival of Harvard Cheer Sparks Historic Pride
A fragmentary report recounts revival of a longstanding Harvard cheer described as inspiring. The piece notes a dramatic crescendo in the final lines and mentions Harvard’s name repeated, reflecting school spirit and tradition amid garbled OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Atne Tong
Harvards
Snl
Yura Puri
Bnevard
Optimists form Chicago branch of Optimter Club of America
The Chicago Tribune reports the newly organized Optimter Club of America in Ames Auditorium aims to restore financial confidence and promote prosperity. About 100 Chicago men joined or were invited for membership chaired by W F Holvin, with Governor Charles S. Deneen among executive supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Optimter Club of America
Toe Auditorium
Ames
Chicago Tribune
Roosevelt
Hawes
Suille
Herons
Commune
Fhroubout
Salt Lake City
Eablood
Govven
Cutler
Utah
Wsote
Wiliam J. Robinson
New York
W. F. Holvin
Semitary
Elliott T. Monert
Treaurer
Hart
Charles & Deneen
Special Bargains on City Lots and Homes
Property list offers 60 by 150 foot lot on Fourth Street, with city water, near post office, asking 2000. Other parcels include four Lovet lots on Lakeside Avenue, two near Seventh Street 86 by 216 feet, and additional 1 room homes with city water and fenced yards. Various prices from 100 to 1250 plus investment notes, with rent potential and single or joint sale options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Aleve
Bnew Howe
Lakeside
Geventh Street
Fragmentary names and places hint at youth organization text
Partial OCR shows a list of names and cities including St Louis, Kansas City, Detroit, Minneapolis, Paul, Memphis, New Orleans, Howton, New Yorke and Washington. Quoted archaic phrases hint at a youth group and a finance question about Sinkud standing high in frelon, but the fragment is unclear and non-specific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobn J. BiVichell
A. FL Lester
Andrews
Charles F. Quincy
Frank MacMartin
Mat Mi.caxaleson
St Louis
Kania City
Detroit
Minneapolia
8. Paul
Memphis
New Orleans
Howton
New Yorke
Washington
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Gaeur Iv'alene Evening Press
Pomlibhing Company
Sapiie Dalaer, Iearo Acres Ag Arcmin
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Elantic Bank
Jim Hill
Sewer Commission
Randers & Prywn
Bumeone
Fe Colar
Prem Priota
Milwaukee
Bam
Dreathwater
Hurter
Millwaukes
Millwauloo Harbor
W. V. Judaou
Milwauter
de Aignet
Judson
Miilwaukee
Algauia
Ereiem
Boerstary
Tm Bis Dostom Spenh
Secisiinm
Spokane
Bar Samodae Tee
Litigants & Dewathing Spall
Union OF Smilers
Rob J. W. Collins
Vorner
North Park
Taylor Addition
Robt. W. Collins
Sinkud
Frelon
Old Hampshire
the Press Publishing Co
Coeur
D'Alene
Idaho
Arthur W. Haley
Inano Mercantile Co
C.K. Lesthe
Nelson Bros. & Co. J. 1. Voelker
Puye Py Hows
Portland
Aedma
Seattle
Oakes 1
First National Bank
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Brewer
Sargent, Vierfres
Jackson, Conblor
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