Pope X Praised as Peasant Pope of Modern Times
The Madison Herald reflects on Pope Pius X as a humble, workmanlike leader who rejected royal pageantry, promoted simplicity, and favored policies aiding workers. It praises his frank demeanor, paternal care, and reforms reducing extravagance while urging attention to broader tariff and political debates of the era.
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Vatican
Peter
Pius IX
Leo XI
Pius X
Papal
Venice
Leo XIII
Holy Father
Pius
McReynolds Nominated to Supreme Court by Wilson
President Wilson named Attorney General McReynolds to the Supreme Court bench today. Assistant Attorney Gregory was nominated to succeed McReynolds on the Court.
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Gregory
Washington
McReynolds
Wilson
Supreme Court
Guardian Appointed for Winters Heirs in Indiana
Thomas B. Millikan, cashier of the Citizen's State Bank, is named guardian for Catherine and Frank Winters, minors of Etta Winters. The heirs recently sold an estate valued at $2,000 following their grandmother’s death. Catherine Winters has been missing since March 20, 1913, with a nationwide search ongoing.
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Newcastle
Ind
Thos. B. Millikan
Citizen’s State Bank
Catherine
Frank Winters
Etta Winters
Catherine Winters
Korbly Seeks Experts for Road Improvement
Representative Korbly urged the Department of Agriculture to dispatch a good roads expert to Indianapolis to advise on the Michigan road in Marion County. He said farmers and property owners along the highway want to rebuild and seek government guidance before starting the project.
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Washington
Korbly
Agriculture Today
Indianapolis
Michigan
Marion County
Kickapoo Worm Killer Expose Worms Ad Card
An advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy like candy confection that expels intestinal worms causing illness in children. It claims relief for seat stomach and pin worms and notes laxative effects and broad distribution by mail from Philadelphia or St Louis with a 260 price. It also mentions unrelated statistics about California marriages and Sicily sulphur exports.
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Kickapoo Indian Med. Co
Philadelphia
St. Louia
Pope Pius X Dies in Rome at Vatican
Pope Pius X, born Giuseppe Sarto in Treviso, dies at the Vatican after a long illness. The pontiff, seen as democratic and humble, led the church since 1903 and witnessed Europe’s wars while urging unity among Christians. Cardinal Oreglia di Santo takes charge until a new pope is elected.
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Rome
St. Peter’s
Bascila
Sistine Chapel
Europe
Flo
Pius
Orogla di Santo
Ostia
Cean
Camerlingo
Holy See
St. Peter
Holy Father
Pope Pius X
Riese
Giuseppe Sarto
Joseph
Joseph Sarto
Tailor
Farley
New York
O’connell
Boston
Mgr
Falconio
America
Archibishop Farley
Mantua
San Bernardo Alle Termo
Sarto
Honora
Venice
House of Savoy
Leo
Pope Pius
Cardinal Sarto
Thomas W. Lawson
Spring Blood and System Cleanser Ad Boosts Health
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a spring tonic. It claims the product cleanses the blood and stimulates kidneys liver and bowels to restore energy and health. Four week treatment guaranteed. Sold by Harper's drug store priced 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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Harper's Drug Store
Delicious Brown Cakes From Mrs Austin's Flour Mix
Brown cakes prepared with Mrs Austin's Bag Pancing and Buckwheat flour mix. Rich aroma and moist texture highlight this home style recipe note.
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Michigan Road
California
Sicily
Benedict XIII
Trevish
Pope
Dellegrazie
Hantua
Treviso
Padova
Castle
France
Trombolo
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