River Deepening Debate Reflects Government’s Slow Business Drive
An exchange argues the U S policy waits for river commerce before investing while Europe builds waterways in anticipation. The Mississippi deep sea channel cost over two hundred million dollars, yet actual business remained limited as the river towns sought seaport access.
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Missouri River
United States
Europe
Mississippi
New Orleans
Mississippi Valley
River trade declines as railroads expand inland waterways
The inland waterways commission report shows only one upper Mississippi company, $20,000 capital, four boats, handling freight north and south. Tonnage ranges 25 000 to 40 000 annually, with trips to St Louis and St Paul, and no through lines to New Orleans. A new Missouri river line faces small boats unsuitable for the river, while the Diamond Jo and seven small packets operate regional trips. The New Orleans Picayune blames aging steamboats and high costs, urging modern designs and machinery, compound engines, and river warehouses to revive water transport. Judge Reid backs Europe’s waterway use and cites a Kansas City boat project as proof.
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Inland Waterways Commission
Upper Mississippi
New Orleans
St. Louis
St. Paul
Davenport
Burlington
Keokuk
Quincy
Lyons
le Claire
Points
Calhoun County
Illinois
Peoria
Til
Missouri River
Kansas City
New Orleans Picayune
Missisippi
Pecayune
the Picayune
The
Picayune
Europe
Ray S. Reid
Wisconsin
Judge Reid
Woodruff Stock Company Plays Raffles in La Crosse
The Woodruff Stock Company draws crowds at the La Crosse theater presenting Raffles with special scenery and settings. The play portrays a gentleman thief whose thrill comes from the act, not the loot. Performances run Friday and Saturday nights and a Saturday matinee, then a Sunday matinee features Beyond the Law.
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Woodruff Stock Company
la Crosse
Raffles
A Stubborn Cinderella Plays At La Crosse Theater
A Stubborn Cinderella and 15 songs headline a musical by the authors of The Time the Place and the Girl. The show stars Homer B. Mason and Grace Edmund with a strong company in Chicago roots and a May 19 La Crosse opening.
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la Crosse Theater
New Princess Theater
Chicago
Mort H. Singer
Scotland
Homer B. Mason
Miss Grace Edmund
Miss Edmund
Jack Raffael
Harry Pauli
Ethel Dovey
Richmond Kent
The Right of Way Stage Drama Sees Rich Cast
Eugene W. Presbrey presents a dramatic version of Sir Gilbert Parker’s novel The Right of Way with co stars Guy Standing and Theodore Roberts. It adds strong female roles Kathleen and another woman who shape Charley Steele’s life through pride ambition and flawed choices.
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Gilbert Parker
Eugene W. Presbrey
Guy Standing
Theodore Roberts
Charley Steele
Kathleen
Steele
Low River
Government should test freight boats before dredging costs
The text argues against spending fifty million on dredging channels and calls for spending a few thousand to test boats that can carry freight profitably under current river conditions. It cites European experience as evidence that such boats can be designed and used successfully.
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Europe
Maxim's Maxi TM Trial Shifts Expectation to Surprise
An inventor testifies a guff carries less power than expected, turning the trial into a surprise triumph rather than disappointment. The ad promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a scientifically backed remedy for hair loss, urging readers to destroy the germ causing baldness. Sold by druggists with a 19 cent sample offer through The Herpicide Co. Detroit.
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Maxim
Newbro
Herpicide
The
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Hoeschler Bros
Eczema Germ Disease Warns of Skin Kill
A medical warning describes eczema as caused by microscopic skin germs that gnaw at flesh and cause itching burns and scales. It claims that only products penetrating the skin can kill the germs, endorsing D D D Prescription wash and D D D Soap as effective remedies.
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Hoeschler
Free meals for school children argued in Education bulletin
In Washington May 13 John J. Hannan reports on a bulletin by Caroline L. Hunt of Madison and La Follette's Weekly urging examination of free school meals. The document highlights dangers of food from push carts and the need for proper feeding as part of hygiene education and social policy.
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John J. Hannan
Washington, D. C
United States Commissioner of Education
Caroline L. Hunt
Madison
Haine Economics
Wisconsin University
la Follette
Weekly
Miss Hunt
France
Great Britain
Quips about Mars and earthly troubles fuel a protest
A satirical poem questions why people seek Mars and space wonders when Earth already faces grim issues. It mocks aims for space exploration while urging Americans to focus on domestic problems, tariffs, and social rights rather than distant planets.
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Mars
Earth
Canals
W. J. Lampton
N. Y. Sun
La Farge Receives New York Gold Medal
In New York the Architectural League awarded John La Farge a gold medal. He quipped he’d have preferred mural work in his early days, joking about a career stipend and praise from peers who once denied him commissions.
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John la Farge
New York
Architectural League
Sympathetic Critic in a Father Son Exchange
A vignette from The Delineator shows a minister resting after morning service as his small son asks if preaching tires him. The father admits exhaustion and the boy replies that hearing him preach also tires him, revealing a gentle, humorous exchange between parent and child.
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Papa
Folly of Pessimism Sparks Silly Exchange
A humorous dialogue from the Boston Transcript features a playful kiss threat remark and a retort about always seeing the dark side, illustrating lighthearted banter.
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Boston Transcript
Little Edmund Recalls Secret Rosary of Roses
A child brings a bouquet to his mother and quietly reveals that Mrs Wright sent the roses. He explains that IT whispered thanks but instructed him not to mention the gift, prompting a cautious family moment.
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Edmund
Ross
Awful Nightkiss Turns Out Woman Is His Sister
A dark kiss leads to a shocking realization as the man discovers the sister he kissed is actually his own sibling. The remark captures a grim reversal and the social awkwardness that follows.
Court Rules on Executive War Warrants in Insurrection
In Moyer vs Peabody the Supreme Court held that during insurrection public danger can justify executive arrests. If made in good faith to impede insurrection, the governor acts as final judge and cannot face personal liability for the arrest.
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Colorado
Western Federation of Miners
Moyer
Scourge of God brings Laura Vane back to Tankerlane home
In the autumn Laura Vane marries Sir William Tankerlane in a discreet registry proceeding while old Sam Vane welcomes the match and plans a grand homecoming. A village fete is laid on with cricket, fireworks, banners, and a railway welcome for the new master, but the crowd learns of a train accident just as the day begins.
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Laura Vane
Sir William Tankerlane
Sir Robert Tankerlane
Sir William
Tankerlane
William Tankerlane
Laverstone
Laura
Sam Vane
Tankerlanc
Anaster
Mr. Redholt
Sam
Mr. Vane
Rk Love in To Be Continued
A fragmented dialogue features a Wise guy and a simple mug, with riffs on wisdom about eyes and glass houses. The lines echo a casual barroom exchange about perception and consequences.
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