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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
8
Theodore Roosevelt urges government support for farmers through cooperation, better rural schools, and improved roads and communication. He calls for a dedicated Country Life Department and an appropriation to finish the Commission on Country Life's work, stressing personal leadership and the farm wife’s role.
A Missouri farmer’s candid opinions frame a broader report calling for nationwide action to improve farm finances, schooling, labor, and living conditions. The commission urges surveys, national extension work, improved roads, education aligned to farm life, and organized rural societies led by government and colleges. Emphasizes value of farm organizations and open country welfare.
The report before the President reviews the Commission on Country Life’s findings on farming, land rights, monopolies, roads, soil depletion, agricultural labor, health in open country, women on farms, education, leadership, and the need for surveys and coordinated action. It notes agriculture overall as prosperous in national terms with regional variances and outlines corrective measures and the role of the country church and local leadership.
A vintage remedy article promotes Sloan's Liniment for sore throat tonsillitis and bronchitis. It claims gargling twelve drops in water relieves soreness and swelling and cites testimonials from Albert Price and T Hurst praising cold and hay fever relief and rapid sore throat cure.
A Fort Wayne clinic offers free examination and consultation through February 15 to attract cases within 100 miles. It pledges to accept only curable patients for treatment and to diagnose chronic ailments in minutes using unique instruments, with medical care for free except for medicines.
A speaker urges mobilizing rural agencies to grow leaders from farming backgrounds and train a new rural clergy. The goal is a distinct rural civilization that sustains the nation during war and supports urban needs in peace. In a separate incident, Miss Minnie Schwartz, 22, was found unconscious after a fire escape rescue. Patrolman Breuer saved her, and she is expected to recover.
Crowds line Unter den Linden in Berlin to greet King Edward and Queen Alexandra as the emperor William II hosts a warm reception. Mayors and officials attend as banners, colors, and garlands decorate Pariser Platz. A hundred gun salute signals the royal arrival and a cordial luncheon follows at the palace.
Report states that the large corn mills in Vincennes were destroyed in a major incident. Details indicate continued coverage from Page One noting a person identified as Dr. Louise Miner found asleep in a room on the third floor and later escorted down a ladder to the street.
A rapid blaze destroyed the Missouri Kansas and Texas creosoting plant near Greenville Texas. The unknown cause fire consumed the building and 100000 gallons of creosote oil. Loss estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars.
Fire swept through a Denver hotel today, forcing guests to flee. Details are incomplete from the damaged clipping, but reports indicate a rapid blaze and evacuees being moved to safety as firefighters battled the flames.
A report notes continued debate on anti Japanese legislation with claims of rising Japanese immigration, including figures alleged by a speaker. The Far Eastern club met to discuss California legislature actions, with protests voiced but no resolutions adopted.
Government approves Notre Dame request to appoint a military instructor. John W. Terrell murder case in Bluffton seeks bail. Defense argues trial impossible in current mental state. bail sought. Judge Paulus of Marion presiding.
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