Waterways versus railways in national transport policy
The piece argues for government action to protect and expand waterways against railway monopolies. It cites Herbert Quick and Jim Hill noting canals boost parallel rail routes and cites Oregon Washington’s Columbia River example where a short canal cut freight rates from 6.20 to 2 per ton, saving 7 million dollars in ten years.
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Jim Hill
Germany
Herbert Quick
Columbia River
Oregon
Washington
Portland
Cascades
The Power of Confidence and Resolve
A motivational piece stressing that achievement is limited by self doubt. It argues confidence builds success, urges bold self affirmation, and says a fearless, purposeful mindset earns trust and drives accomplishment across endeavors.
Vacationers urged to avoid Typhoid upon return
Officials warn travelers leaving the city for holidays not to bring typhoid fever back. The advisory emphasizes precautions and may impact sanitation messaging for returning residents.
Our Wife Says Canning Preserves Expensive in Sugar Trust Era
A household note complains preserves are costly to can due to sugar costs. The speaker contemplates ending reliance on sugar trusts while discussing domestic canning.
Moon Surface Size Compared to Europe
A historical note states the Moon’s surface covers about 14 688 square miles, described as four times the size of Europe’s surface area.
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Europe
Judge Estelle and Western Chautauqua Work Highlighted
Henry George Jr reports from Iola Kansas on Judge Lee Estelle of Omaha lecturing to raise awareness for at risk children. The piece praises Estelle for compassion and calls out Judge Lindsey of Denver and the Chautauqua movement spreading education westward to combat poverty and social injustice.
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Providence
Middle West
Lindsey
Denver
Estelle
New York
Lake Shautauqua
Mississippi
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Oklahoma
Lee Sastelie
Henry George, JR
Five Hundred Years Hence Aims for Simple Life in 1906
A Baltimore interview with a philosopher predicts future humans will fly and speak a common language while preferring simple living. He envisions no railways or prisons, no meat eating, year round fruit and milk diet, and a focus on philosophy and gardening as half a millennium passes.
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Jericho
Baltimore
Pekin
Rome
Athens
Candidate announcements for Cass County clerk race
Frank J. Berndt announces candidacy for clerk of the circuit court subject to Cass county Republican nominating convention. Samuel Gifford also declares candidacy for clerk of the circuit court subject to the Cass county Republican nominating convention.
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Cass County
Frank J. Berndt
Samuel Gifford
Cass County Treasurer Candidate Declares Nominating Convention Aspiration
George W. Cogley announces candidacy for Cass County treasurer pending the Republican nominating convention. He seeks party support and stresses commitment to public service.
Excursion to Boyd Park Includes Theatre Admission
Excursion runs Wednesday Thursday and Friday July 22 23 and 24 via Wabash Valley Route. Round trip fare is sixty cents including theatre admission. A big matinee is scheduled Thursday. The Third Regimental band will give a concert from 7 p m to 830 p m.
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Wabash Valley
Third Regimental
Logansport to Indianapolis Excursion by IU Line
Logansport to Indianapolis excursion on IU company lines departs next Sunday with trains at 5 00 5 45 and 9 00 a m Round trip price is 1 25 Special tickets valid on trains due to leave Logansport at the listed times were announced by the railroad.
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Logansport
Indianapolis
I U. T. Company Lines
Bride in Mud After Marriage Discovery at Station
Terre Haute Indiana July 22 Mr and Mrs Charlies F Stein discovered yesterday shortly after their wedding that friends waited at the railway station to give...
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Terre Haute
Ind
Charlies F. Stein
Maple Flake Wheat Breakfast Food Debunking Fads
A promotional passage extols Maps-Flake as Vermont maple and wheat cereal. It claims Maple Flake uses steam-cooked wheat, long curing, ultra thin flakes baked at high heat to aid digestion, and positions the product as enduring, science-based nutrition.
Going Away Train Tapers Muddy Dress Scene
The Stein party left by car for Clinton to catch a train. Friends in an interurban beat them to Clinton and, upon arrival, Mrs. Stein splashed into a mud puddle as she stepped from the car. Mr. Stein helped her up as the train came in, both smeared with mud.
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Clinton
Stein
Turner Picture Sells in London for $67 000
A Turner painting recently sold in London for 67000 dollars, reflecting strong interest in the artist’s works. The sale demonstrates enduring value for Turner pieces among international collectors and auction houses.
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Turner
London
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