Rockefeller Philanthropy and Public Health Proposals
Editorial notes praise John D. Rockefeller for shifting from wealth to giving through the Rockefeller Foundation and other foundations, seeing philanthropy as systematic progress rather than charity. It highlights funds for education, medical research, and public health, urges typhoid prevention via clean water, and discusses campaign-finance publicity, dental care for Boston children, and political notes on Union League gambling allegations and Roosevelt’s return.
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Rockefeller
Rockefeller Foundation
New York Journal
Providence Journal
Hartford Times
Carnegie
Legislature notes on shell freight rate and livery bills
The article outlines Goslin shell freight rate measures banning higher than two cents per mile per ton for Maryland routes within the state and establishes damages for refusals to transport oyster shells. It also covers Carter livery taxes and license fees for Caroline county, penalties for noncompliance, and Rusherman and others on railroad timetables and a new state board of agriculture.
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Goslin
Cambridge and Seaford
Maryland
Cambridge and Seaford Railroad
Caroline County
Carter
Rusherman
State Board of Agriculture
Maryland House Advances Public Welfare and Tax Measures
Legislation aims to exclude diseased cattle, protect livestock, inspect beef cattle, standardize fruit and vegetable packages, and fund dog damages via a dog tax. Willis proposes unmarried men 25–40 pay 3 dollars yearly and 40–66 pay 5 dollars. The seductive trading stamp bill passes despite big store opposition. assessment bill reported by Senate committee.
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D. B. Stewart
Baltimore Commission
Willis
Kent County
Maryland
House of Delegates
Senate
Era of Good Roads Shapes Nationwide Drive
A detailed survey of the good roads movement notes sweeping conventions from Louisiana to Washington with governors and officials promoting highway expansion. It credits the automobile and farmers with shaping policy and highlights a US road network of over 2.15 million miles, yearly spending near $90 million and the rise of state highway departments for uniform, efficient road work.
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United States
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Virginia
Arkansas
North Carolina
Georgia
Pacific
Seattle
American Road Makers’ Association
Columbus
Cleveland
American Automobile Association
Buffalo
National Grange
United States Office of Public Roads
Farmers’ Clubs
George C. Dield
Good Roads Board
T. C. Laylin
Ohio State Grange
Union
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Ohio
Michigan
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas
California
Washington
Forgiveness first, healing second in paralytic tale
In the church lesson on Matthew 9 1 3 Jesus forgives the paralytic’s sins before healing his body. Four friends lower the man through a roof to reach Jesus, illustrating faith and communal effort in bringing sinners to Christ. Matthew, formerly Levi, leaves wealth to follow Jesus, hosting a supper for tax collectors and sinners and defending Jesus against fault-finders. The piece extols faith over feeling, and the need for believers to help others seek the divine physician.
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Jesus
Matthew
Palestine
Christ
Capernaum
Levi
Luke
Caviliers
William Taylor
Philadelphia Record
Causes of High Prices Explain Complex Presses
The piece argues against hasty economic judgments on rising prices noting quackish theories and urging authorities to withhold conclusions. It cites farm production per capita rising and blames combinations of manufacturers, transportation, and merchants for price pressures amid broad public concern.
Readjustment Of Price Conditions Shaken By Excess
The piece argues gold output rises from extravagance and desire for luxuries, while living conditions and industry create demand. It contrasts powerful monopolies and profits with consumer burdens, likening the price readjustment to an earthquake when geological fault lines slip suddenly. The force is steady, but the release is abrupt and forceful.
Portrait Crayon Art In Hobbs Attracts Public Interest
Thomas Wright of Hobbs promotes his crayon portrait service offering fine crayons with frames starting at 1.58 dollars. The ad emphasizes affordability and complete framing to entice customers seeking personalized artwork.
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Thomas Wright
Hobbs
Allen's Foot Comfort Ad Promises Free Sample
To Break In New Shoes Always Use Allen's Fool-base 2 powder. It prevents tight ness and blistering cures Corns Bunions Swollen Sweating Aching feet. At druggists 25c Sample mailed FREE Adiresa A. 5. Olmsted LeRoy N. .
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Adiresa
Olmsted
LeRoy
Allen's Lung Balm Promises Quick Cough Relief
Barking hacking rasping cough can be cured quickly by Allen's Lung Balm. This old reliable remedy has been trusted for over 40 years. Ask your druggist about it.
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Allen
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