Convict Road Labor Expands in Colorado and New Jersey
The article reviews a modern reform in convict road work, tracing Colorado's adoption of the honor system and road camps, New Jersey's milder guard presence, and Illinois plans. It notes improved morals, manhood, cheaper costs, and the goal of reintegration, with Governor Dunne and Woodrow Wilson linked to early experiments.
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United States
Colorado
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Ninois
Joliet
Dunne
Tynan
State Prison Labor Commission
Wilson
Don t Be a Rabbit Henry Howland Poem
A short verse by Henry Howland urges readers not to be a rabbit, praising courage and ambition while condemning cowardice. It portrays the rabbit as meek and self denying, preferring peace, avoiding struggle, and not striving for more.
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Ife
Mystery in a Sleeping Car Romance
A passenger warns of a suspicious man aboard a sleeping car after a flirtatious exchange about marriage. A clerk notices odd behavior as the man secures an upper berth without requesting a lower, prompting concerns from the station master about potential trouble.
The Queer Part of It Deluded Motive Reforms
A humorous quip highlights a man who cannot persevere and recalls a three day attempt to direct a letter to fool the post office. It notes the average ministerial salary of 663 dollars and questions why divorced people must go to justices of the peace to marry again.
Persian Loves Like the Hind Hoof of The Animal
The excerpt comments that love resembles the hind hoof of a braying animal and notes that many pursue a perceived purpose only to provoke envy in others. It critiques vanity and misplaced aims through reflective, aphoristic phrasing.
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Love
Unappreciated Luck in a New Town
A woman laments her husband never noticing her move to a new town while her aunt offers gentle congratulations. The exchange highlights differing perceptions of support within family.
Two For a Nickel
A brief quip notes Tom recalls a man who rose from humble work as a cigar maker, while Jerry questions the change, captioned in a California Pelican item.
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Tom
Jerry
California Pelican
Itch Relief with Cuticura Soap and Ointment
In Edgewater New Jersey C W Charles recalls a six week torture from a severe itchy skin outbreak. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for one week the rash disappeared and no spots remained. The advertisement promotes Cuticura products with a free Skin Book sample offer.
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Watkins Park
Edgewater-on-the- Hudson
N. J
C. W. Charles
Peatcard
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Mothers Urged to Examine Every Bottle of Castoria
Important to mothers to examine carefully every bottle of Castoria a safe and sure remedy for infants and children and see that it meets standards and labeling before use. The advisory emphasizes product safety and correct dosing for young patients.
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Henry Howland
Father Gnins
Fletcher
Magee
Australia
Dean
Pennsylvania
Ture
Emma C Miller
Wicks St
Philadelphia
Amy
Don
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
GHD Clan
Wright’s Indian Vegetable Pill Co
Pearl Street
New York
Leplaina
RAW Fur CO
Detlersa Ave
Detroit
Watson E.coleman
Wot PA Tington
D.C
Tilgby
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