Americans admire ability rather than wealth, British critic says
A British visitor Mr Alex Sablin reports that Americans honor the capacity to create and employ a fortune rather than mere money. He notes Americans encourage youth, reward enterprise, and value genius and achievement over inherited wealth, contrasting with European views. The piece cites Minneapolis Tribune and reflects on U.S. political shifts away from past platforms toward current Republican congressional records and Bryan’s waning appeal.
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Alex Sablin
Sablin
Great Britain
Sydney
America
Minneapolis Tribune
Death of Bryanism in Democratic Realignments Seen
The New York Evening Post argues that Bryanism is a passing force in the Democratic Party. It asserts the party will abandon the Chicago 1896 and Kansas City 1900 platforms, seeing Bryan’s influence fading and his reputation damaged as the party consolidates under a new order. The piece notes bipartisan recognition of the shifted financial issue and predicts continued trouble only as a mischief-maker.
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Kansas City
Missouri
BU City
Chicago
Congress
Bryan
New York Evening Post
the Post
Francis P. Blair
Tilden
Kryan
Cheese Story Fragrance Grips Newspapers Across The Exchange
A playful note laments the cheese story's overexposure in recent papers from the exchange table. Editors acknowledge its widespread appearance as reporters tire of the tale and seek fresh filler amid a steady stream of similar items.
Roosevelt Trust Policy Sparks Democratic Dispute
A letter and speech analysis reveal Tilden Club invitation timing and Griggs push to distrust President Roosevelt. Critics in the Democratic camp, including the Detroit Free Press, argue Griggs overstates opposition while Roosevelt seeks regulatory control rather than extermination of trusts.
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Griggs
Democratic Congressional Committee
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Detroit Free Press
Free Press
Morgan and
Hill
Meat Trust
Coal Trust
Policy Shift At Pension Office Under Commissioner Ware
Washington correspondent Major John M. Carson notes a new policy for pension affairs under Commissioner Ware. No promotions for political influence and no bias toward meritorious clerks, with pensions granted only to the entitled. The measure aims for fair dealing and public support, though it may displease some congress members and pension lawyers.
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John M. Carson
Washington
Philadelphia Ledger
Pension Bureau
Ware
Evans
Treasury
Congress
Dr Thomas Relectric Gil Heals Cuts and Bruises
A wheelman’s tool bag features Dr Thomas Relectric Gil as a monarch over pain for cuts bruises stings and sprains. The ad markets quick relief and suggests its usefulness for travelers and workers alike.
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Dr. Thomas’ Relectric Gil
Monarch
New Party Possible With Pettigrew and Allies
Richard Frank Pettigrew, long silent, surfaces as a potential founder of a new democratic party along with Senator DuBois of Idaho Geo H Shibley of Washington and Garrett B Cropper Vermillion president. They met at Manhattan Beach to discuss a platform likely opposing reorganized democrats and exploring public utilities ownership.
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Richard Frank Pettigrew
Pettigrew
Mr. Pettigrew
Senator DuBois
Idaho
Geo. H. Shibley
Washington
Garrett B. Croppers
State University of Vermillion
Manhattan Beach
N. Y
Bryan
Kansas City
Alaska
South Africa
West
Beef Trust
Hill
Cleveland
Milwaukee Tramps Face Strict Rides Termination
Milwaukee road officials announce a crackdown on tramp boarding of trains. Two special policemen, R. L. Tremaine and John Savage, are hired to patrol yards and enforce refusals to carry riders. Armed with clubs and revolvers, they will bar gangs from outgoing trains, risking city action if necessary.
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Milwaukee Road
R. L. Tremaine
John Savage
Not Machine Made Local Verse by Early Morning River Trips
A pair of young ladies describe morning trips to the Jim river where they eat breakfast and commune with nature. They share a brief, light-hearted poem about woods, a shady nook, a rippling brook, dew on corn, and sunlight, capturing simple rural pleasure in verse.
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Jim River
Breakfast in the Woods Folly Turns into Lament
A playful tale of two maidens cycling to a wooded picnic ends in comic disaster and memory. They carry a breakfast in a basket, cook it by a fire, shed shoes, and reach a brook crossing. One climbs a elm to praise heroes, the other speaks of pilgrim forefathers, while onlookers cast scorns that linger in memory.
Bank Increases Capital at Alpena Bank
The Bank of Alpena owners O L Branson and J R Milliken plan brick building upgrades. They meet to authorize construction and boost capital to 12000 dollars. Milliken to become cashier on August 1st.
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Bank of Alpena
O. L. Branson
J. R. Milliken
Messrs. Branson
Milliken
Incorporation Carried in Ethan by Unanimous Vote
An election was held in Ethan this week to decide on incorporation. The village vote carried the proposition unanimously, though school polls showed around 109 eligible voters with only 21 ballots cast. The piece mentions conversations about neighbors and daily doings, ending with S H Scallin signature.
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Ethan
Handsome Rugs From Old Carpets by Mason City Rug Co
The Mason City Rug Co will transform old Ingrain Brussels and Moquette carpets and chenille curtains into new rugs with a satisfaction guarantee. They will also buy old carpets. Consult Fish Bros. & Garton, agents for Mitchell area, before sending elsewhere.
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Mason City Rug Co
Brussels
Fish Bros. & Garton
Mitchell and Vicinity
Notice of Tax Judgment Debtors in South Dakota
Notice to powers and firms of Sterling Illinois and Davison County South Dakota that tax certificates 220 and 219 on described real estate will become absolute unless redeemed by November 6, 1902. Certificates held by Peder Kjelmyr. Real estate includes one acre in section 15 and 72 acres in section 22, township 103, range 60.
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D. Powers and
Rock Falls Mfg. Co
Sterling, Ilinois
Davison County
South Dakota
Peder Kjelmyr
Josephine H. Booth
R. O. Richards
C. M
St. P.R. R
A. D
School District Receipts and Expenditures Report 1902
A fining school treasurer's report from Mitchell Township South Dakota for the year ending June 30, 1902. It lists receipts from general apportionment mill levy and other sources, and expenditures including officers salaries and transportation. A creditor notice to Jenny B. Coleman’s estate is included with four months to present claims.
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Mitchell Township
Chovl
Asc
E. Jonr
Hool I Treasur
Mitchell
Davison
South Dakota
Beto
Skirt Sale Drops Prices on White and Pique Styles
Weather-related slowdown prompts a lively sale on white duck, white pique, colorea duck, and fancy pique skirts. All skirts offered at half regular price with no fault of goods, customers urged to take the opportunity.
Mystery 1899 Patent Cure Claim Draws Attention
An unclear clipping discusses a device said to cure ailments and cites a nine year statistic. Names and precise details are unreadable, but the note points to a medical gadget promoted by a Jackson figure and references women as observers.
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Gatal
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Tilden Club
William
Milwaukee
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Mandy
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S. H. Scallin
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Corl
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Mill Levy
Jenny B. Coleman
Lovurs H. Coleman
Jenns B. Coleman
D. Butterfield
Praziliame
Ted
Empines
King Valley
Netherle
Americ
Philadelphia
Lodge
Exchan
Chicago City
Hir E Benene
Nich
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