Cost of War Mood Raises Alarm Over Public Spending
Editorial notes the eight year post Spanish American War spending at 185.4 million annually, a 134 million rise, arguing this war footing costs families 60 a year and could fund canals or even end tuberculosis. It questions militarism and the politics of defense in a Massachusetts district and cites Senate amendments on river and harbor appropriations. It also mentions Nebraska butter output and Roosevelt's planned June visit to New York.
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Panama Canal
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Virginia's Greatest Sons and a Lee Memorial
The piece discusses Ren Charles Francis Adams proposing a lasting memorial to Robert E Lee in Washington and Lee University as a vintage school of engineering. Adams would fund and promote the effort, highlighting Lee as an engineer, educator, and model of loyalty and citizenship who served at West Point and the Military Academy, and who later shaped Washington University into Washington and Lee University before his death.
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Virginia
Charles Francis Adams
Massachusetts
Robert E Lee
Washington
Capitol
Tts
Adams
Washington and Lee University
Baltimore Sun
General Lee
West Point
Military Academy
Washington University
Washington and Lee
Old Cannon Machine Toppled in House Turmoil
A Washington dispatch reports the Cannon machine collapsing in the House of Representatives last Saturday. Speaker Joseph G Cannon narrowly escaped expulsion as insurgents and Democrats reshaped rules, adopting the Norris resolution to create a new rules committee and dissolve the existing triumvirate.
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National Capital
House of Representatives
Washington
House
Joseph G. Cannon
Burleson
Texas
Cannon
Norris
John Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Walter J. Smith
Iowa
Snow Hill meeting touts strawberry profits for region
A Snow Hill courthouse gathering hosted by the Snow Hill Board of Trade heard a Delaware farmer’s claim that strawberry culture transformed a moneyless area into a region with six banks and greatly rising real estate values. Officials plan 200 acres to strawberries to attract steady shipping and buyers, noting large-scale, multi-field production enables daily market supply and strong profits.
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Snow Hill
New York
Doston
Byrd Bill Seeks Marking of Liquor Packages in State
Somerset county representative Mr. Byrd introduced a House bill requiring all liquor shipments to state the consignee name the spirit type and quantity on the package exterior This aims to curb illegal delivery to prohibition zones and aid authorities in shutting speakeasies Violations would carry fines from 100 to 500 dollars The legislature works to finalize several key bills before adjournment
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Mr. Byrd
Somerset County
Byrd
Resurrection as Cornerstone of Christianity
A theological essay argues that modern scepticism must acknowledge the bodily resurrection of Jesus as the foundational historical event of Christianity. It contends that without this event, faith collapses and death remains triumphant, citing Paul and other scholars to defend the reality and implications of the resurrection.
Panama Canal and its promised commerce revolution
The text extols the Panama Canal as a transformative project for global trade, citing Bryan's World article and Goethe's foresight. It argues US leadership in linking Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific, accelerating west coast development and Latin American integration, with railroads and new routes expanding American commerce.
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Panama Canal
Bryan
New York World
South
Goethe
England
Suez
United States
Rocky Mountains
Futhermore
Pacific Ocean
China
North America
Cape Horn
Gulf of Mexico
Canal
Latin America
Western Hemisphere
Pittsburg
South America
New York
San Francisco
Isthmus
Pacific
Atlantic
Ecuador
Peru
Chile
Advertising Brings Success
Advertising proves its value across markets by driving mail orders and sustaining growth. Merchants who assume their store is secure without newspaper ads cede customers to catalogue houses and to rivals with broader advertising reach. Persistent ad campaigns can protect territory and boost safes.
Dorchester Residents Weigh Transfer To Caroline County
A letter to the News argues over a proposed partition of upper Dorchester to Caroline territory. It notes long-standing pleas for shells, neighborly aid, and a circulating petition, while the Standard suggests no legislative action is needed for residents to move to Caroline if they prefer it.
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Upper Dorchester
Caroline
Dorchester
South Baltimore Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital Report
The 6th annual report outlines free medical services and hospital care for the deserving poor in the state. Needy patients with eye ear nose or throat diseases should contact 1211 Light Street Baltimore Md for assistance.
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South Baltimore Eye
Light Street
Baltimore
Two Best Strawberry Varieties For Early And Late Harvest
A buyer with extensive berry experience recommends planting Klondike as the early variety for its long stem and dirt avoidance, Parsons Beauty for midseason strength but notes its stems and dirt issues, and Gandy as the best late shipper. He warns midseason types depress prices near Klondike’s peak and advises soil be suitable for Klondike and Gandy. add bone meal when planting and avoid acid phosphate, which harms July and August health.
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Parsons
Canada
Hobson Draws 5000 At Temperance Rally In Salisbury
Richmond Pearson Hobson the Merrimack hero spoke to a crowd of about 5 000 in Salisbury during the Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference temperance program. The venue changed from a church to the Opera House then to the Courthouse steps to accommodate attendees. He urged ministers and others to join the fight against liquor.
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Congressman Hobson
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Merrimack
Salisbury
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Conference
Hobson
Methodist Church South
Opera House
Nichols visit Cambridge friends near Goldsboro
Mr and Mrs John Nichols of near Goldsboro spent last week with Cambridge friends. They returned home Tuesday and on their way home they visited Mrs D H Bryan Talbot.
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John Nichols
Goldsboro
Cambridge
D. H. Bryan
Talbot
Cade guests visit Federalsburg in outing
Mr. and Mrs. Henry M Cade and Misses Maggie and Ida E Cade spent Saturday in Federalsburg as guests of Mr. and Mrs. F L Williams.
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Henry M Cade
Maggie
Ida E. Cade
Federalsburg
F. L Williams
Two Well Known Citizens Die In North Carolina Deaths
Mr Henry D Marvel died at his home near Goldsboro aged 73. Funeral held at his home with Revs Davidson and Holland officiating. Interment Greensboro Cemetery. Survived by widow five sons three daughters nine stepchildren and neighbors hold him in esteem. Mr Samuel Harrington near Cedar Grove collapsed and died at work on road aged about 50. Funeral at Cedar Grove Church with Rev I P Roberts officiating. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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Henry D. Marvel
Goldsboro
J. E. Davidson
F. A. Holland
Greensboro Cemetery
Philip Marvel
Henderson
George Marvel
Barclay
William Marvel
Templeville
John
David Marvel
Lizzie Smith
Daniel Jester
Wilmington
Hattie Seney
Roberts Mills
Marvel
Samuel Harrington
Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove Church
I. P. Roberts
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Early Spring Promises Lower Living Costs If Realized
If spring arrives early, living costs in the region may drop significantly soon. Food spending could ease as temperatures rise, with fuel bills and housing comfort costs also reduced. warmer weather tends to lower apparel and related expenses.
In Memoriam of George W. Cohee
In loving remembrance of my dear husband George W. Cohee who departed this life one year ago March 21 1909 My husband is sleeping free from all pain Think how he suffered yet bore all his pain In the long night hours we soothed him in vain Till God in His mercy sent down an angel Laura Coiler Queenstown News Thomas Wright Hobbs announces his crayon portrait business Nine crayons 198 cents with frame complete President Taft proclaims enumerators duty to question all citizens Section Boss and Mrs George Timmons resume duties after grip confinement
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Christ
Jesus
Paul
Jesus Christ
William Hanna Thompson
Straus
Baur
Paulus
Huxley
Keim
St Paul
Franz Delitesch
Siloah
George W. Cohee
Jove
Laura Coiler
Taft
George Timmons
Queenstown News
Thomas Wright
Hobbs
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America
Dorchester Objects
Stroquse & Bros
Strouse & Bros
A. B. Kirschbaum & Co
Greif Bros
John L. Evherngam
Denton, MD
Jack
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Nare Concord
Jand
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Denton, Maryland
M. M
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Blegent JanAeit, Jr
American Motor Company
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