Millionaire Jabez Holtite Hosts Charity Event at Madison Square Garden
Jabez Holtite, a mid century millionaire, decides to reveal a public charity impulse. A reporter lures him into a sensational plan, staging hourly $1000 donations at Madison Square Garden to solicit wider generosity and boost publicity. The scheme yields large gate receipts totaling over $509,900 in a week, while Holtite doubles his gifts and plans a second week.
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Posto
Jabez
Holtite
William of
Germany
Jabez Holtite
Madison Square Garden
Youngs
Jabez Hoeltite
James Pott & Co
Marriage as a failure sparks village debate in old log meeting
In a rural gathering old Lim Jucklin and Squire Brizantine discuss a Raleigh divorce ruling and the idea that marriage may fail. Lim argues failure stems from judgment, not the institution, noting both men and women shape outcomes. The mood blends humor with social critique as locals weigh tradition and change.
Old Lim on Marriage and Divorce in the Old South
In a reflective monologue, Old Lim muses on marriage age, looks over intelligence, and the perils of choosing a partner. He argues divorce harms society, praises family life, and recalls a dramatic tale of a Tennessee couple and a woman who defends herself in a fight. He laments rising divorce rates, asserts children strengthen character, and ends by inviting the reader to church.
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Lim
Ivorce
Tennessee
Guel
Chicago
After Divorce Evil Consecutive Polygamy GNAWING Nation’s Vitals
A dramatic editorial warns that divorce and legal polygamy strain national stability. It argues social institutions are undermined by fragmented marriages and shifting family norms, urging reform and public discussion.
Methodists Excoriate Vice In Address Read Amid Enthusiasm
Baltimore May 8 The Methodist Episcopal bishops read a harsh address condemning amusements divorce and liquor, praising growth in membership and church property. The scene featured energetic applause as the document urged stronger discipline and unity against worldly temptations.
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Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Daniel A. Goalie
Dasis
United States
Jesus
John Wesley
Episcopal Esurca
Emperor Francis Joseph Celebrates Diamond Jubilee in Vienna
Emperor Francis Joseph marks sixty years on the throne with a grand Viennese gathering of sovereigns and princes led by Emperor William of Germany. The emperor tours the city by carriage, receiving ovations from crowds as he calls upon archdukes and embassies.
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Francis Joseph
Austria
Vienna
William
Germany
August William
Victoria Louise
Leopold
Bavaria
Saxony
Wuartemberg
Baden
Saxe-Wiem
Oldenburg
Meckjenburg-Schwerin
Friderick
Anhalt
Leopexi Ivi
Lippe
George
Schauarburs- Lippe
Ams
Heathy Cows Wear Buttons On Ear Tuberculosis Test
Chicago health officials expand milk safety drive guiding four veterinarians to test roughly 2060 cows for tuberculosis under the laboratory division. Cows testing positive would have their ears affixed with aluminum buttons as a disease control measure.
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Chicago
Health Department
Primary ballots to be uniform size across Iowa
Iowa Attorney General Byers ruled primary ballots must be the same size for all parties and counties. He advised auditors to print ballots with uniform spaces for offices without nominations and allowed write in of candidates where no names appear. The decision affects how ballots are prepared and counted, including provisions for write ins in blank spaces.
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Des Moines
Brers
Bersors
Bo Candidav
Byers
Harvard
Leethem
Clinton County
Jon
Jrég
Convention notes and medical meeting plans in Iowa
The Iowa Grain Dealers association to hold its annual convention in Des Moines July 14 with about 96 attendees. The Epworth League plans its state convention in Des Moines in September with over 4 000 members expected. Fred Russell of Calhoun county elected chairman of the state board of pharmacy and Charles J. Phillips named secretary. Examinations set for June 8 and a special on June 15 at Iowa City. A state medical meeting in Des Moines May 26 will discuss an interstate license system for physicians and a May 19 conference of physicians and health officers to push legislative measures for the next general assembly.
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John Downie
State of
Iowa
Board of Control
Downie
Iowa Grain Dealers’ Association
Epworth League
Des Moines
Epworth ‘Longue
Fred Russell
Calhous County
State Board of Pharmacy
Charles J. Phillips
Iowa City
General Assembly
Prohibitionists Convene Des Moines Meeting in September
A national American Anti Saloon League committee assigns a ten day Des Moines convention for ten states including Iowa Minnesota Nebraska and Wisconsin. The event will bring 409 supervisors and workers to Des Moines with resurrection day activities and church outreach across Iowa. Divorces will shift to pay in advance under Judge Drennan. A prisoner, Harry Cameron, escaped during a crowded court day, slipping away on Windrise stairs before transport to the county jail.
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National
American AntiSoon League
Iowa
Des Moines
Rin
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Missouri
Wisconsin
Hlingis
Court House
Harry Cameron
Cameron
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Bxtterell
Loomis
Jabez Holitite
Barker
Jucklin
AngiSexon
Lim Jacklin
Raleigh
Grantin
Squire Brizantine
Limuel
Treth
Sammy Peel
Widder Buntin
Brizantine
Old Lim
Jedge
Noah
Opia
Nsing
Civic League
City Rainey
Inter Urban Railway
Com Anies
Des Mones
W. H. Baily
Thomas A. Cheshire
Cr Yie League
de Grail
McPherson
Fedtateral
de Graff
aressis_ Baily and
Cheshire
Attorners
Atsert
Coust
Drennan
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