Public ownership debate on city light and water policy
Discussions in New York and Johnson City touch the city owning and operating electric plants and water systems to reduce costs and increase public benefit while critics cite profitability and private dividends. The piece reviews public ownership arguments, local tax and public works issues, and related political commentary.
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New York City
Low
New York
Expresa Compan
Mra. Burdick Conta
Ion —Coller
Peculiar To Itself In What It Is An Extract
Fragmentary OCR text describes a tonic and alterative claiming to purify blood and cure humors eruptions and skin conditions. It alleges relief from weariness and building up the system, asserting the product’s unique efficacy.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Vast Health Benefits
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as unmatched for curing scrofula and restoring eyesight at low cost. It recounts a patient who improved after two to eight bottles. The piece also jabs political figures like Senator Baxter and Napoleon Baxter, noting legislative upheaval and a sarcastic reference to water company injunctions.
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Susie A. Hatharow
Withers
N.C. Hood
Aparilia
Scott's Emulsion Promises Growth for Weak Plants and Children
The note compares plant growth to child growth, arguing weak plants and kids need extra nourishment. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a solution that “really feeds” and helps weak subjects grow strong, inviting readers to request a free copy by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ildeen
Scott
Colt
Voter Loyalty and Party Allegiance Shown in 1800 Debate
A fragment quotes R. H. W. arguing that millions will not apologize for voting Democrat to be allowed to support someone who has opposed the Republican ticket, reflecting heated party loyalty in early American discourse.
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Roosevelt
Union
Yellowstone Park
Yosemite
Californian
Cheyenne
Chicago American
Bowe
R. H.W
Democratic strategy centers on trusts and tariff reform
The piece notes a published 800-trust list by Chas. S. Littlefiells and Claude Bennett, praising its accuracy while attacking the New York Sun. It argues Missouri’s decision shows state action cannot curb trusts and calls for tariff removal on cattle and strict freight-rate controls to beat the beef, oil, and other trusts. It forecasts a Democratic battle cry post March 4 and highlights harmony dinners aimed at uniting factions ahead of the next campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrene
Washington, D. C
Chas
Littlefiells
Maine
Pine Tree State
Claude Bennett
Congressional Information Bureau
New York Sun
Pierpont Morgan
Trusts
Tadmor
Yuba Dam
Bennett
Democratic Congressional Committee
Missouri Supreme Court
Missouri
Beef Trust
Oil Trust
Iroquois Club
Chicago
Edward M. Shepard
New York
David A. DeAr
Democratic Hopefulness From Dinner Talks Spreads
A rural political note recalls party leaders in Washington aiming for harmony through dinners to convey sentiments from party sections to the top. An unnamed democratic senator is quoted on hopeful moods, while unrelated notices discuss prosecutions, gerrymandering warnings, and medical ad copy for Botanic Blood Balm.
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Washington
Educational Conference Angles for Tennessee Schools in Nashville
State Superintendent Sryaovn A. Mywpnis announces an educational conference in Nashville at Peabody Normal College on April 7 8 and 9. Opening meeting at 7 80 p m Tuesday. Goals include reviewing educational conditions in Tennessee and launching a campaign for school consolidation better buildings teachers and state support with railroads offering one fare round trip.
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Nashville
Peabody Normal College
Tennessee
Friends of Education
Sryaovn A. Mywpnis
State
Supt. of Public Instruction
Progressive bill would centralize county boards of education
Nashville American outlines a Progressive bill allowing county boards of education to run public schools, replacing the district director system. Senator Garrett claims Montgomery County could save 885,000 yearly with broad savings statewide, and the measure is praised by the State Teachers Association for its potential to curb director and supplier graft.
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Erwin
Champerty
Nashville American
Garrett Sad
Montgomery County
Garrett
State Teachers’ Association
Nashville
The Steady Subscriber Who Pays in Advance
A playful ode praises the loyal reader who pays for papers in advance, calling them a family need and the welcome, steadfast support of the press. The piece notes readers endure invective yet remain committed to their newspapers. It cites national figures Hearst and Taylor as the presidential ticket, predicting an easy win for the Democrats.
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State of
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Hearst
Davenport
Senator Carmack
Judge Parker
Bryan
Tudge Parker
Carmack
Hoe
Woee
Hood
Baxter
Bate
Napoleon Baxter
Waterloo
Johnson City Water Company
Rational Politics
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Tunge Moon
Foster W. Brown
Atlanta
J. C. Miller
Rogoraville
William Randolph Hearat
Robert L. Taylor
Lincoln Democrat
Dnion Meat Market
Wall
de Grons
Pardue & Leonard
Poplar St
Chinut and Peslar Lumber
Gibson
Berkley
Asheville, N
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Washington County
Thos
J. Cooper
Caxton Building
Lite
Carlisle
Chase
Hackley
Rosenblatt Piano Company
Greeneville, Tennessee
Es Alogue
Price-List
Bristol Paving Company Sc
Dulynwon City
George P. Brown
Bristol
Teun
Goyer's Maplecare Syrup
C. W. Goyer & CO
Memphis, Tenn
Roth
Sted
Toledo
Avouty
Albion St
Ayer
Buckingham
Haile Nashua
Rogers
Wed
Summers
Barton & Parrott
Tony
T. A. Gillespie & Son Real Estate Brokers
Co. G. Mitchell
Adieu
G. Taylor Dyer
Boros
Cort
Ty Yoo
Teethina
Childr
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