Prison Congress Explores Evolution of American Prisons
A visiting delegation of foreign delegates on tour observes the vast changes in U S prison methods over the last fifteen years. The piece traces historic abuses and reforms from De Tocqueville to John Howard, noting crowded cells, disease, harsh punishments, and the shift toward humane, indeterminate sentencing and separation of youths from adults.
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United States
John Howard
Europe
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Reforms in Prisons and Juvenile Justice Drive Modern System
The text chronicles shifts from harsh jail methods to reform oriented prisons with sunshine, ventilation, and healthy work. It highlights indeterminate sentences, probation and parole adoption, and the rise of children’s courts. It notes improvements in handling young offenders and separating inmates by age and risk.
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United States
Reformatory
New York
Massachusetts
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Tarascon to Honor Alphonse Daudet Statue Plan
Tarascon moves to erect a statue for Alphonse Daudet after Tartarin's fame drew thousands to the town. Posthumous interest revived the town’s pride as visitors seek sites from the Tartarin stories.
Electricity doubles Niagara Falls growth in decade
Niagara Falls population has more than doubled in ten years as power plants produce about 300000 electric horsepower. Three new manufacturing plants rise while existing ones expand. The boom will add around 1500 workers and their families next year, boosting regional economy.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara -Falls
Meén
Ierel
Majestic Demonstration Week Offers Free Souvenir With Range
The Majestic dealers invite customers to visit during Demonstration Week to view Majestic Ranges and receive a free Souvenir Set of Ware with each range purchase. The ad touts efficiency, malleable and charcoal iron construction, airtight riveted joints, and a superior reservoir, promising lower fuel use, hotter water, long life, and easier cleaning.
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Majestic
Posiive
Dean's Kidney Pills Endure For Women Suffering
Testimony from Mrs J M Archer of Marshall Illinois claims Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her back pain and irregular kidney secretions after using the remedy. She endorses its publication and notes the pills cost 50 cents sold by Roster Milburn Co Buffalo New York as sole agents.
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Marshall
J. M. Archer
Ash Street
Marshall Ill
Dean
Prieg
Milbuyn. “Co
Buffalo, New
aXork, Sole
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Pete Tee
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