The Honest Man and the Airship Defense of Progress
In a letter to the editor, I. W. Pollard argues airships threaten civilization less than crime and notes invention empowers honesty. The author contends humans use new weapons to curb crime, citing revolvers and firearms as peacekeeping, and predicts flying machines will reduce crime as humanity grows wiser. The piece extols intellect as real power and envisions a crime-free Earth aided by invention.
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Indianapolis Sun
Pollard
Posers for Prohibitionists in Collier's Weekly
An Austere critique argues Lincoln never endorsed prohibition and challenges a circulated verbatim Lincoln quote. It cites Lincoln's Illinois speeches, his stance on liquor licenses, and legislative votes to show the Prohibitionists misrepresent his views. The piece questions the credibility of a dying man’s testimony and urges accurate historical record.
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Collier’s Weekly
National Prohibitionist
Prohibition Party
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Illinois
Gen. Grant
Ilinois
Early Americans and the Diplodocus Lifestyle
Dr C P Hay argues that western prehistoric dinosaurs like Diplodocus did not walk upright on land. Weighing about 70 tons, they likely lived like crocodiles, swimming and feeding on water plants with long necks. Teeth of the Diplodocus were relatively weak according to Youths Companion.
What are tunnels for in Port Huron light tunnel banter
A young man jokes that electrifying the Port Huron tunnel will make it as bright as day while a maid responds with a witty comeback asking the purpose of a tunnel if it will be lit. The exchange highlights a playful dialogue about modernization and practicality.
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Port Huron
Taken Up At Random Truant Officers Help the Needy
Indianapolis truancy officers are praised as humane helpers who seek the real reasons for school absence. They deliver coal, food, clothing, and emergency funds, assisting destitute families and safeguarding children’s education amid poverty and harsh winters.
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Indianapolis
Charce
Charities Organization Society
One-Liners and Banter From Political Cartoons
A collage of quips and jokes from reputable papers shows wry comments on bosses, love, meals, and society. Lines reference candy eating dictation, a baseball fan Brown, and a coed taking German. A waiter quotes elephants for humorous effect with advance pay.
The Pagan in Church Poem by William Johnson Cory
A reflective poem in which the speaker pleads for earthly joys while acknowledging the pull of spiritual ideals. He contrasts humane desire with the lure of eternal realities, lamenting beauty’s decay and the ache of mortal attachment.
One Way of Putting It Swellingtons Call for Retaliation
The Swellingtons urged retaliation last week in a terse exchange. A speaker confirmed the call while others debated the quickness and manner of response.
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