New Immigration Act Outlined and Critics Warned
The Jasper News discusses the February 20 1907 immigration act taking effect July 1 1907. Analysts summarize weaknesses such as bonds for physically defective aliens and debate permissible standards. Opinion favors a minimal physical standard to exclude those unable to support themselves, contrasting harsh extremes.
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United States
Robert Det. Ward
North American Review
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
United States Army
Navy
Controversy Rises Over Chinese Memorial University Plan
In Peking the holy duke Yen opposed a memorial university for Confucius that would teach modern languages and science alongside classic texts, challenging traditional education ideals. Meanwhile Count Otani of Japan visited in an automobile with his countess, signaling a reformist Buddhist wing embracing marriage and modern science.
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China
Yen
Confucius
Peking
Thi
Count Otani
Japan
Clever Iowa suitor fakes death to end engagement
A young man in Iowa devised a grim ruse to end a romance by posing as dead in a coffin, sending a framed photo to his betrothed. The scheme misled her into believing he was buried, sparing her potential future sorrow if they wed.
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Iowa
Drowning Tales Highlight Swim Skill and Risk
The large number of drownings prompts warnings about learning to swim while noting many victims were capable swimmers who attempted risky feats. It contrasts the dangers faced by athletic swimmers with landlubbers who stay ashore.
Scrap and repair loom for remnants of Spanish war ships
Most of the fine American vessels that fought the Spanish war have been sent to the scrap pile or the museum, or are in the repair shop. A government expert reviews them and notes that in building a modern warship the work must be hurried so the vessel is not out of date before completion.
Upper Berth Woes in a Crowded Sleeping Car
John Henry recounts a chaotic journey in a crowded Pullman, detailing cramped quarters, disruptive passengers, and the hazard of an upper berth. He jokes about the misery of space, smoke, and bumps, ending with a personal vow to avoid upper berths forever.
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Pittsburg
Congress
Russian Artist Borissoff Wins Noted London Praise
Russian artist Borissoff has won wide praise from London art critics for polar scene pictures. King Edward and his wife are especially enthusiastic. Dr Nansen lauds the sketches as faithful and vivid, with over 200 works hung in the Grafton galleries.
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Borissoff
London
King Edward
Nansen
Grafton Galleries
The Style of It Miss De Style and the Paris Car Coat
In a Baltimore American snippet, Miss De Style is described as spending more time with Spendit in automobiling than with other admirers. It notes she does not care for him a jit, but she did use a motor car to appear more fashionable, especially in her new Paris automobile coat.
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Spendit
Paris
Baltimore American
An Obvious Reason for the Baby’s Yells
A clipped joke from the Baltimore American notes a baby’s cries when lifted, humorously suggesting the infant objects to being a manbag. The exchange highlights a playful domestic quip in a period newspaper style.
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Baltimore
Simple Remedy Against Mail Order Threats to Rural Towns
D M Carr argues that nationwide trust growth and mail order systems harm small towns by diverting labor and profits to foreign cities. He contends home patronage strengthens local employment, schools, churches, and overall prosperity, while limiting trust power and promoting cooperative town life.
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Ita
D. M. Carr
Costly Lessons In Economy In Rural Communities
A western town tale warns against buying bargains from ads. A buyer selects a kitchen range cheaper than local stores, orders by mail, and endures misfit parts, warped top, and a burned-out stove. After years he buys from a local dealer at higher price and obtains better value, proving the danger of hasty mail order purchases.
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Range Company
Srainge
Sret
Lee Omy
Good Roads Movement Sparks Nationwide Savings
The good roads movement, touted as one of the era’s most important, would save farmers millions annually by reducing wear on horses and wagons. With about 6,000,000 farmers, potential yearly gains reach tens of millions, as road improvements spread across states. Road work is just beginning and legislatures vow long term highway building and maintenance.
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United States
Pinera
Made the Moon Blind and Lovers on a Bay Trip
A Baltimore American report describes a young couple overheard on a trip up the bay expressing deep affection under the moon. The girl shivers and uses the phrase I felt as if a goose walked over my grave, as the moon and water intensify their mood. The youth responds with romantic longing as the scene ends with the moon sinking.
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Saya
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