Education and farm life ideals shaping modern teaching
A speech at the Normal University urged education as the core of progress, stressing that children are malleable and should be shaped by a educative home and environment. It warned against exploiting youth for gain and urged thinking over mechanical routine, with emphasis on farm families and parental influence. Trade data show Canada-US commerce reaching new highs in 1909 with Canada relying heavily on American imports and exports across numerous commodities.
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Cook
Leo
Ios
Poe
Trist
Canada
United States
Bureau of Statistics of the Departments of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Statistics
British North America
W Williams Testifies to Foley Kidney Remedy Claim
The testimony states that W Williams used Foley's Kidney Remedy for nervous exhaustion and nervous trouble and that the remedy helped with the claimed symptoms. The witness asserts the product lives up to the advertised claims.
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W. Williams
W Williams Huntington
Foley
Foleyos
Ouall
Des Moines Rises After Municipal Revitalization
A historical note highlights Des Moines Iowa as a city revived by reform. The piece cites population growth from 1 percent between 1895 and 1900 to 37 percent between 1908 and 1909, with a 47 percent gain projected by 1910. It recalls the city’s 1908 treasury shortfall of 119200 and a 1905 balance of 104855 after reform.
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Sion
Des Moines
Iowa
Bible as journalism lesson from Moses Luke and faith
A Technical World Magazine piece notes Walter Williams praising Moses as the first great editor and Luke as the best reporter. It frames the Bible as a model of clear, truthful daily-life reportage while urging faith in humanity amid cynicism.
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Moses
Luke
Tirats Star
Walter Williams
Achodl
Missouri University
Ministers’ Alliance of Kansas City
Williams
Mosey
Adam
Noah
Abraham
Sodom
Shechem
Hamori
Judah
Tamar
Ocasio
Aban
Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promises Reliable Cough Remedy
Advertisement copy touts Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey as the best cough and cold remedy with millions of satisfied users sold at all dealers.
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Dr. Bell
Blind Boston boy makes rapid school progress to graduation
A thirteen year old blind student named William Clement Plunkett graduated from the Boston public grammar schools in record time. He learned reading writing arithmetic and history after age nine with braille books and teachers, quickly matching sighted peers and earning two promotions before finishing at the Agassiz and entering Latin school.
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Boston Public Grammar Schools
William Clement Plunkett
Vaiser
U. S. Navy
Boston
Ebut
Aweeks
Agassiz
Rte
A Chemist Endorses Zemo for Skin Diseases
Mr Keifer chemist and druggist declares in his experience that Zemo is the most successful remedy for eczema itching skin diseases dandruff pimples blackheads and all skin or scalp ailments It is a clean liquid external treatment superior to greasy salves and lotions which fail to destroy germ life Zemo draws germs to the surface and destroys them infants may use it free sample bottles and a booklet are offered to callers to explain cures at home.
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Keifer
Zemo
Kelfer
Nderneath
War and Peace Revenue Share Increases Cited
The piece cites a 72 percent share of national revenues for war related costs this year with pensions taking a similar share and future wars expected to require 41 percent for military needs. Previous years reportedly spent 67 percent. Representative Douglas is quoted from a House speech outlining fiscal strain.
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Pagt
Douglas
Alfred Harmsworth Lord Northcliffe the dominant newspaper publisher
The text profiles Sir Alfred Harmsworth Lord Northcliffe as the world’s most successful publisher, detailing his growth from editor at seventeen to founder of the Answers and the Evening News and Mall. It notes his vast circulation gains, high salary, generous benefits, and expansive assets including country estates, automobiles, and a Newfoundland forest land purchase to control paper supply.
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Alfred Harmsworth
Lord Northcliff
Periodica
Bird Alfred Harmsworth
Ciites
England
Ireland
Cambridge
Willian
Nial
London ‘News
Harmsworth
Evening News
Midas
London
Sir Alfredi
Hla
Tx Brothers
Alfred
Napoleon of Journalism
Berkeley Square
Newfoundland
Vermont
Mack
Joint effort to lift nations through shared progress
A Chicago Record Herald editorial argues that nations should abandon zero sum conflict over resources. It advocates mutual aid and joint effort, stating success for one nation should not deprive another and that freed revenues can spur global material progress.
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Chicago Record Herald
Skin Diseases Cured by Simple Home Treatment Claim
The advertisement claims Zemo a scientific liquid cure for all skin and scalp diseases including pimples eczema and ring worm. It cites Mr Keifer the druggist and notes a remarkable cure with Zemo drawing germs from beneath the skin and permanently curing the condition. It then shifts to a notice by Jefferson Short of Clark County Illinois announcing his appearance in Marshall for probate of an estate with claims and debts to be settled.
Estate of Phebe Ellen Carpenter Administrator’s Notice
Notice by the appointed administrator of the estate of Phebe Ellen Carpenter deceased in Clark County Illinois. Creditors must appear at the county court on a specified date to file claims and have them adjusted. The notice requests all persons having claims against the estate to attend.
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Jefferson Short
Clark
Illinois
Clark County
Tn Épurt House
Marshall
Fannery
Oty
Phebe ‘aalJen Carpenter
Bos
Phebe Ellen Carpenter
Iifnois
Cowie Ity Court
Saheim
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