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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
4
The article argues the hardware jobbers trust with a 120 million capitalization signals a new phase of the trust problem. It calls for federal incorporation power to curb interstate monopolies and warns against tariff schemes. It also blends a calls for spiritual reform and prayer as a path to moral guidance and social harmony.
A editorial urges wealthier donors to broaden charity beyond libraries and colleges. It argues for practical aid like homes for aged indigent women and orphaned children, model tenements, and day nurseries to uplift the poor and improve living conditions.
The article argues that contentment brings true happiness, while wealth, especially inherited, often leads to discontent. It stresses that a cheerful disposition, the ability to enjoy life, and concern for others matter more than riches. Wealth alone cannot ensure well being or joy.
The article argues intellect should serve truth and welfare not greed or war. It condemns money worship, self harm, and addictions, praising self restraint and moral discipline guided by divine influence. It urges choosing peace, abandoning bad habits, and seeking spiritual strength to live rightly.
The piece argues for an expert non partisan tariff commission to revise tariffs. It warns against demagoguery and stresses protecting American wages while ensuring government revenue amid large needed annual expenditures.
A science note describes nerves as fat nerves with a fatty core governing nerve action through hardening and softening. The discussion suggests this may explain how nerves function, touching on the role of fat in nerve behavior.
A Michigan bill proposes filing and making public campaigns 15 days before primaries, with candidate contributions up to 50 dollars for ballot printing. Primaries would align with voter registration, overseen by the board of registration, and use a blanket ballot with each party in a separate column to preserve secrecy and curb weak tickets.
The senate heard Senator Depew advocate direct election of United States senators by the people. He argued a southern will could elect Republicans if the electorate chose. he said he would retire after his present term and not seek re election. The piece also critiques the Dingley tariff and tariff reform.
A compact list of cautions and guidelines for managers. It urges tact contact and energy, warns against absent attention and overextension, promotes reputations honesty prompt bill payment and fair dealing as keys to enduring business success.
A promising young business man rises in social and commercial circles but after several years of convivial habits neglects home and work. He becomes less attentive to duties, preferring the society of mistresses at fashionable, drinking, gaming spots over family responsibilities.
In Omaha a mayor promotes a photo album marriage bureau for single women in the east, promising matches with western bachelors and a divorce risk. Separately, Hartford elected Ignatius A Sullivan mayor aided by the Economic League, signaling a shift toward nonpolitical governance and expert financial counsel.
In Congress a Cuban reciprocity question has surfaced as Democrats split on approach. Most members are poised to unite, signaling a potential party consensus if the issue comes to a vote.
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