Trade Follows The Flag And Public News Debate
The piece discusses Landis on trade with Latin America and calls for a canal driven economy. It critiques subsidized maritime policy and urges balancing mercantile power, plus a debate on police news disclosure and public right to crime reports. It cites Chicago cases on information withholding.
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Landis
Europe
Japan
Latin America
Western Hemisphere
United States
Mr. Lantis
Chicago Police
Chicago Tribune
Schuettler
Burnett and Nagle
Englewood
McCann
Woodlawn
Jennie A. Beardsley
Peoria Street
Englewood Union Hospital
Sadie Eisner
Jacob W. Groskopf
Clarence Paleski
Policeman McWayne
Lieut. McCann
C. F. Lorenzen
Ashland Avenue
Senate tax fight and harbor aids debated in Washington
In Washington Senator Aldrich defends a corporate tax as a means to block an income tax, while Backers say money interests control the Senate. Major Bromwell opposes harbor funding for Oconto. Kuesterman protests. La Follette seeks a hearing before Engineers on the $150,900 project that could cut freight costs along the Northwestern line by about 55,000 dollars annually.
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John J. Hannan
Washington, Am
Aldrich
Bailey
Senate
Rhode Island
United States Senate
Mr. Aldrich
Finance Committee
Bromwell
Oconto
Kuesterman
la Follette
Department
Board of Engineers
Fortifying Panama Canal Plans For Heavy Coastal Batteries
The War Department envisions fortifications at Panama with 69 14 inch rifles and heavy batteries costing 8 to 10 million dollars excluding armament. Each 14 inch gun costs about 288 thousand dollars per emplacement plus carriage and adds up to protect the canal against modern battleships. The project aims to deter foreign threat with massive firepower along both sides of the waterway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Uncle Sam
Congress
Influence of Aldrich Tariff on Chautauqua Circuit
Fragmentary text indicates discussion of Aldrich tariff influence via interviews and speeches on the Chautauqua circuit. The passage mentions exerting influence and references to the tariff policy in a historical public speaking context.
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Aldrich Tariff
Chautauqua
Morris and Hartwell Triumph in State vs Puddicombe
Morris and Hartwell, La Crosse lawyers for the Universal Chiropractors Association, are praised in The Chiropractor for their work in the State vs Puddicombe case. The secretary’s report notes their mastery of medical law, cool handling of Umbrell, and sharp memory and detail from Fred Hartwell and Tom Morris.
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Morris and Hartwell
la Crosse
Universal Chiropractors’ Association
Puddicombe
U. GC. A
Medical Trust
Morris
Hartwell
Umbrell
Fred Hartwell
K. Norton
Anh
Quips Cranks and Wiles Mix in Dream Like Banter
A curio reel of poetry, anecdotes, and advertisements. The text references a veterans’ banquet in Duluth and a canteen dispute, plus a Woodbury Institute hair treatment ad promising home use and multiple price sizes.
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Woodbury
Woodbury Institute
Al fresco lunch joke in Louisville Courier-Journal
A humorous quip from the Louisville Courier-Journal contrasts a caterpillar lunch with a traditional al fresco meal, delivering a light, period-voice witticism. The exchange showcases casual editorial humor typical of the era.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Mechanical Prohibition Tale From Atchison Globe
A humorous anecdote by Fred Dumont Smith illustrates loopholes in prohibition. A man in Atchison, Kansas obtains six bottles of beer by signing an affidavit for mechanical purposes to grease a buggy, after the pharmacist asks for the stated reason. The tale mocks the system's rigidity and ambiguity.
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Fred Dumont Smith
Atchison, Kan
Bill
Atchison Globe
Absurd Hair Dilemma Sparks Lesson at School
A playful dialogue shows a teacher chiding Tommy for hair care while he explains he has no comb or hair. The exchange underlines a humorous moment about resources and preparation. Father is also without a comb, prompting a light, campus-grounded scene.
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Tommy
Lippincott’s
Girl Seeks Meaning Of Mourning Band At City
A young girl recalls her curiosity as she watched tar bands on fruit trees in her grandfather’s orchard. Weeks later in town she sees a man wearing a mourning band on his left sleeve and asks her mother what it signifies.
Economy Policy Progress in Oconto Citizens’ View
Citizens of Oconto presented a case that the real economy lies in improvements. The report notes that the economy policy aims to fund infrastructure and enhancements rather than other expenditures.
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Oconto
Examinations and a Flea in Egypt Lesson
Prof Carl C Peterson of Dubuque recalled a Bible lesson anecdote at a dinner. He told of saying Arise and take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt and showing a bright picture. A little girl asked where is the flea.
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Carl C. Peterson
Dubuque
Egypt
Philadelphia Bulletin
Barber Subtle Riposte Highlights Time Banter
A light exchange unfolds as a barber jokes about gray hair while the victim complains of the long wait, delivering a quick slice of daily life from the nightclub or salon scene. The dialogue captures humor and impatience in a single vignette.
Wisconsin Delegation Plans Denver Convention Trip
Wisconsin teachers and friends prepare a special party for the National Educational Association’s Denver convention. They depart Saturday July 3, 1699, by the Chicago and North Western Railway with low excursion rates, route choices, sleeping car space, and full ticket details from agents or W. N. Parker of the Wisconsin Journal of Education in Madison.
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Wisconsin
National Educational Association
Denver
Chicago & North- Western
W. N. Parker
Wisconsin Journal of Education
Madison
Wis
Miss Mae Winner 6053 at Wisconsin Business University
This brief note highlights Mae Winner from Wisconsin Business University La Crosse now holding a position with Merlin Hull attorney and editor. It touts W B U graduates locating desirable positions and includes a Swift Packing company letter praising the school. Call at the office for a catalogue. 1909 La Crosse Wis.
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Merlin Hull
la Crosse
Swift Packing Company
Wisconsin Business University
Crosse
Wis
Fall Term Begins and Office Help Offer in Wisconsin
Swift & Company in La Crosse Wisconsin advertises fall term start on September 7 1909 and seeks one or two young men aged twenty to twenty four with clerk or ledger experience. They offer forty five to fifty dollars per month at start and request applications and referrals with qualifications.
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Leigh Toland
la Crosse
Wis
Swift & Company
Love and Forgiveness At Tankerlane Court
After a strained separation Laura Tankerlane and her husband Sir William reconcile under delicate terms. He offers shared life at Laverstone with separate suites, insisting no scandal and no forcing of presence. Laura, weakened by illness and memory of Shil, agrees to a cautious return, seeking quiet life for their child and father.
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William
Laura
Sir William
Tankerlane
Dr. Hardy
Tankerlane Court
Laverstone
Essex
John Shil
Laura Tankerlane
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