Schureman Speaks on the Progressive Platform
J. F. Schireman delivers a fourth address before GCI students outlining the Progressive Party platform. He urges direct presidential primary, direct Senate election, initiative and recall, and conservation, arguing for woman suffrage and government by the people to curb corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schureman
G.C.I
F. Schireman
Progressive Party
United States
sLet
Chicago
William Howard Taft
Medis
Sean
Indiana
Congress
Railross Company
Saving Bird Life Through Marsh Island Refuge Purchase
The Moline Dispatch argues for government buy up of bird habitats like Marsh Island near Louisiana to protect crops from pests. It notes farmers suffer from pest damage and spraying costs, while birds defend crops and could raise food abundance if refuges are established nationwide. It warns against hunters and aerial poaching and cites Mrs. Russell Sage funding via E. A. Meck Ihenny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh Island
Louisiana—coast
All
Moline Dispatch
Uncle Joes Divination in Missouri Backwoods Tale
A reminiscence from a Missouri campaign with Uncle Joe Cannon recounts a farm crowd moment. A farmer greets him warmly and feigns memory, asking about his wife and mule. The anecdote ends with the speaker noting a stray white hair sparked a humorous misread of recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cannon
Cannyan
Crackey
Peter
Carmen
Adam
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Collégiate Institute
The
Educational Association
Tom Thumb
Savings ‘Bank
Stamm’s
Nyal
Zephyr
Kansas
MILLS
Wren
Wenke & Lavine
Geneseo, Illinois
Saving
Uncle Joe
Trecommend
Hweak
Colgate’s
Missouri
Saline Co
Saline County
DAN_EHLERS
Slater
Watrtviter
Guild, Geneseo, Ilinoie
Clarence
M. Bills
Henry County
Sieta Central Trust & Savings Bank Building
Genesee, IN
Gus Boleen
Ceneseqo, III
Geneseo House
Fehr & Luther
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