Help Build State Necessity Of Patronizing Home Industries
Article urges patronizing home industries to boost town value and farm land worth. Cites 1905 census data on US manufacturing, highlights New York lead, mentions McKinley quote on factory towns raising surrounding property, and stresses local, state campaigns to favor home goods and job creation. Includes historical context on regional manufacturing growth and the need for a robust home market.
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Department of Labored Commerce
United States
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Massachusetts
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Potomac
Oho
Misglissippi River
New England and
Middle States
Maryland
Ohio
Indiana
Union
William McKinley
Local dealers urged to boost ads to beat mail order rivals
The Watertown Standard argues thousands of dollars exit Jefferson county yearly to mail order firms from outside Watertown. It notes shoppers buy where bargains exist and urges local dealers and manufacturers to use newspaper advertising to reclaim trade, noting the Standard backs local merchants.
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Jefferson County
Syracuse
New York
Chicago
Watertown
The
Standard
N. Y
Envy and snobbishness in rural town social life
A rural column argues that jealousy and snobbishness between merchants wives and farm families harms the community. It urges friendly relations and joint trade support to boost town prosperity, noting farm households often influence buying and that rural women often outshine town wives. It advocates unity and dismisses petty rivalries.
Work That Wins
The article argues for intelligently directed work as essential for success in undertakings, especially for hometown projects. It warns that lack of system by commercial clubs jeopardizes aims, cautions against too many cooks spoiling the broth, and stresses selecting workers by fitness to ensure concerted effort and success.
Unprofitable Grief Quote by Shakespeare
A brief reader’s quote reflects on grief that cannot heal by lament, citing Shakespeare’s line about unprofitable sorrow. The fragment captures a timeless meditation on sorrow’s limits.
Sound Economic Law Against Drain of Rural Wealth
A fragment discusses discouraging business systems that pull earnings from agricultural towns and harm community wealth. It notes that large concerns may have legitimate plans but risk discord with sound economic harmony.
Sundowners In Washington And The Government
A critical look at the term sundowner and its use to describe various in government and professional circles. The piece argues that many who are labeled sundowners are industrious and connected to public offices, hospitals, and colleges, shaping a broad stereotype.
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Washington
Dr. Jones
Brown
Smith
Early Days of Admiral Evans Revived in Tale of Family Rift
A Washington area writer recalls Admiral Evans and his Fairfax family during the Civil War. The tale details his mother’s Union loyalty, a forced Lincoln resignation, and the brothers’ wartime divisions. After the war the brothers reunite, sharing stories and medical gear to prevent leg shortening, resolving old sectional tensions.
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Evans
Washington
United Stasa Vy
Sam
Fairfax
South
Robly
Lincoln
Uncle Sam
Bob
Rural Carrier Cleared Over Public Hug Ruling
A rural mail carrier from Welr City Kane was cleared of dismissal after a posted ruling found hugging a sweetheart in public acceptable if privacy is respected. A neighbor’s complaint led to scrutiny but the Post Office Department dismissed charges while instructing restraint in public displays.
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Post Office Department
William Helleman
Welr City
Kane
Dormance
Helleman
Kansas
Belleman
Sources of Our Unskilled Labor Supply
A study by Frank J. Sheridan shows TALY Austria Hungary and Slavic eastern Europe nations supply over two thirds of US unskilled immigrants. Italy provides about a fourth with Austria Hungary and Slavic states over two fifths. many Jews from eastern Europe are included in this group. Most arrive with farming experience but shift to higher wage nonagricultural work in transportation manufacturing mining and building.
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Ufe
Frank J. Sheridan
Bureau of Labor
United States
Athlete Writes Home From Absence Ignites Speculation
A fragmentary note from a student athlete sparks local interest as supporters seek details about the mysterious absence. Officials urge patience while verifying the source and context of the message.
Vague Reward Offer Mentioned in Incoherent Ad
An unclear notice mentions a $100 reward and various disjointed phrases about care, creatine, and taxes. Names and places are obscured, with no coherent event or accountable party. The fragmentary text lacks a clear action or outcome to summarize.
Laugh and Grow Fat Notion In Humorists’ Weights
A Home Magazine note lists humorists by weight with P Dunne and Mark Twain at about 160 pounds each and other writers such as George Ade Jerome K Jerome and W W Jacobs in the 132 to 147 range. O Henry is described as a great humorist in the 180 pound class.
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P. Dunne
Mark Twain
George Ade
Jerome K. Jerome
W. W. Jacobs
Henry
Home Magazine
Sloan's Liniment touted as neuralgia remedy
A cent bottle remedy for neuralgia and nerve pain claims immediate relief and warmth without rubbing. Testimony from J P Hubbard of Marietta Ohio notes dramatic relief after three years of jaw and head neuralgia and says he will never be without Sloan's Liniment. It is also used for insect bites and sore throats.
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Sloan
J. P. Hubbard
Marietta
3. C
Too Interfering to Bury and the Cheerful Museum Visit
A southern girl Ethel adores her nurse Sally known as Big Sally or Biggie. After a museum trip with stuffed animals, she declares at dinner that when Biggie dies she will have her stuffed rather than buried, revealing a blunt, unsettling view from a child.
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Sally
Big Sally
Ethel
Biggie
Postum Use During Marriage Turns From Coffee to Tea like
A doctor recounts how in summer and country homes families using Postum appeared healthier and better mannered than those relying on coffee. After marriage two years ago his household moved from coffee and tea to Postum only, ending coffee usage as a long habit caused discomfort and concern.
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Postim
Postum
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