Commission form of government eyed for cities
Discussion on better city government forms highlights commission plans as a remedy to costly salaries and political machines. Des Moines model elected five commissioners, reducing council wrangling and aligning departments under a single accountable body. Critics cite savings and simpler administration, with Indianapolis as an example of gridlock and turf battles.
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Indiana
Des Moines
Galveston
Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis Council
Commission
Waiting to Be Discovered The North Pole Metaphor for Work
A motivational piece urging young men to stop waiting to be discovered and to embrace hard work. It warns that excuses hinder success, emphasizes self-reliance, continuous effort, and putting in real labor rather than waiting for luck or favorable conditions. It likens idleness to the North Pole waiting to be discovered and stresses action over contemplation.
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North Pole
Peary
Eee
The Menagerie Is Loose Distance and Cost Reported
A note from Youth's Companion states a distance of twenty seven thousand feet and a total work cost near twelve million dollars. The figures reflect a large project with substantial expenditure and an unusual unit.
Triumph in Engineering Enables Andean Rail Passage
A New York syndicate completes three tunnels across the Andes totaling eleven miles enabling direct Buenos Ayres to Valparaiso rail travel. The highest station rises about 10500 feet above sea level and the third tunnel is described as screw shaped dropping 2700 feet.
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Andes
South America
Buenos Ayres
Valparaiso
Strait of Magellan
New York
Birthday party rumor at Appleton home sparks lighted cake debate
Neighbors recall a party for Lysander John Appleton family member with a candle covered cake, then Chauncey Appleton’s birthday a week later featuring an electric light decorated cake. Neighbors accuse the mother of faking the first birthday to outshine the candles per the Afchison Globe.
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Lysander John Appleton
Appleton
Chauncey
Afchison Globe
Great Women of History Sarah Siddons
A historical portrait recalls Sarah Siddons born July 5 1755 in Brecknock Wales to actor parents Rogers and Sarah Kemble. It traces her rise from Bath to Drury Lane where Sheridan helped her triumph as Lady Macbeth and Queen Katherine, noting her private virtue and impact on stage ethics.
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Roger Kemble
Welch Inn
Brecknock
Sarah Kemble
Henry Siddops
Henry
Bath
Garrick
Sheridan
Siddons
Drury Lane
Drury Lanse
Katherine Mrs. Siddons
Lady Macbeth
Paying the Price by Winifred Black
A widow sacrifices herself for keepsakes in a fire and a broader caution on costly habits. The author cites women guarding curtains diets and looks, and a father chasing money, asking if the price of modern comforts is worth the cost to life and family.
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Triumph In Engineering
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Thomas B. Gregory
Winifred Black
Harringson
BAC
Jet
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Harrington Teeters
Helao Girls
Jones Wroni ‘You
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