Local Option Speech by Felix Brunot in Philadelphia
Felix Brunot of Pittsburg led a East City committee urging Pennsylvania to enact a Local Option Law to curb intemperance. He argues for unified Christian leadership, explains legal points, defends the proposal against claims of personal liberty, compares to other regulated trades, and stresses public good and popular vote. He notes parallels with existing license laws and the need for lawful reform through collective action.
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Felix Brunot
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
East
Liquor League
Brunet
Caroline county
Brunot
Pittsburgh
reform
Schuylkill
Rival undertakers duel over funeral procession farce
A fierce feud between Tooms and Sinnickson erupts during Mr. Chew’s funeral as their hearses race along the turnpike. After wrecking both vehicles and injuring Tooms, the pair quarrel with blows, only to be separated by Judge Pitman. The tale ends with a grinning taunt and a nod to a potential business opening in town.
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Washington's Civil Service Bounds and the Office of President
The article recalls Washington's cautious approach to appointments, stressing impartiality, avoidance of faction, and reliance on fitness over friendship. It contrasts his stance as president with the era's patronage temptations and notes a later reflection on individuality and the uniqueness of each person and role.
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Washington
George Washington
United States
Scribner
The Better Lanxp Our Relatives In Eternity Quote
The passage reflects on eternity and memory as relatives in time fade, noting the living catalogue grows with loss. It speaks of departed loved ones preserved in memory as images in a memory gallery awaiting resurrection light to stand holy and happy alongside fellow worshippers.
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Kentucky Farmer Uses Acre for Reading Material
A Kentucky farmer dedicates the annual yield from one acre of his land to buying reading matter for himself and his family. In Ohio a company holds an order for two hundred fifty tons of paper intended for cartridge production for Turkey, illustrating wartime impact on trades.
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Kentucky
Ohio
Turkey
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