New Era for Great West Irrigation Powers U S
President Roosevelt's national irrigation act, signed June 7 1902, is hailed as a nation changing project. The piece argues irrigation will populate the West, boost trade with Asia, and drive national progress, urging support for Roosevelt and Fairbanks and warning of urban overpopulation and land monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Great West
Pacific
Fairbanks
A Sign of Prosperity in the Postal Service
The Postmaster General's report shows postal receipts rose from 76,171,000 in 1895 to 119,958,229 in 1902, a 57 percent gain, with money orders climbing from 812,088 to 1,889,817, up 133 percent. The 1902 report praises nationwide prosperity and business activity under seven years of Republican rule.
Growth of Asiatic Demand for U S Wheat Prods
The author argues Asia will rely on American wheat products as Japan and China shift to flour and hard tack. He cites Curtis on rising flour imports for war prep, Japan’s use of wheat flour, and the broader stretch of trade across the Pacific. The piece frames this as America’s imperial-style export power and a duty to supply Asia’s bread needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
China
William S. Curtis
Japan
France
England
Korea
Burmah
Singapore
Indies
America
Pacific Ocean
Asia
Export of Manufactures Outpace Farm Exports
Department of Commerce and Labor figures show July exports of manufactures at 40 million dollars, agriculture at 10 million. June exports of manufactures near 42 million versus 7.5 million in farm products. It is the first time exports of manufactures have exceeded farm products, driven by protective tariff boosting demand for American industry and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Democracy’s Bad Record and the 16 to 1 Free Silver Debate
A critique recalls Civil War loyalties to Grant and Sherman, notes a Democratic push for peace and free silver, and contrasts Republican protection with Democratic policies. It questions what good the Democratic party has achieved, addressing business, workers, and honest citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Grant
Richmond
Sherman
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Not the Only Important Question Adopting Fixed Gold Standard
The passage notes that fixing the gold standard is only one major financial issue among many. It warns that letting unfriendly hands decide banking currency policy and debt refunds could unsettle commerce and shock the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Personal Abuse Won’t Win Support for Roosevelt
The Democratic party has long opposed Roosevelt and spent much effort criticizing him. Personal attacks on Roosevelt will not win votes, as he remains popular. Such criticism may rally his supporters to work harder on his behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Party of Progress
Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Seven thousand three hundred five depositors vote GOP
The Banker's Monthly for August notes 7,305 DoS individual depositors in U.S. savings banks. It contends that 7,305,000 will vote for the Republican ticket, at least all who are legal voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senator Fairbanks Eyes Nationwide Population Guard
A historical note recalls Senator Fairbanks on January 11, 1898 urging focus on preserving national population standards. It cites the National Irrigation Act as ushering a westward settlement era, likened to Lincoln’s 1862 Homestead Act in its impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Fairbanks
Senate
Trade figures show tariff era export increases
Under the Wilson low tariff exports rose by 94 million dollars, and under the Dingley tariff they climbed by 155 million dollars over a three year period, illustrating the contrasting impact of tariff policy on shipment values.
Parker's Favorite Poem In Candidacy Satire
Uncle David Bennett Hill visits Parker to advise on speaking for a political run. The verse mocks Roosevelt and Parker, urging cheerfulness, careful messaging about finance and trusts, and careful public image while hinting at a loss to Roosevelt.
Tribulations of a Great Grandfather in Late 19th Century Letters
A rambling, satirical letter from Henry Galloway recounts political and social jabs, comparing Republicans and Democrats with foibles and foreshadowed reforms. It blends humor about aging, misread letters, and quips on political history, featuring mock dialogue with "Nunky" and "Steve" and a florid, period voice. The piece lampoons forethought versus hindsight in party politics and uses strong personae to probe contemporary viewpoints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dremr
Sonny
Poo
Andy Jack
Evary
Steve
Methuselah
Teddy
Alton
Pip
Alwys
Cain
Swan
Charlie Knapp
Charlie Horses
Henry Galloway
Party Record. Republicans tout record of progress and Democratic decline
The piece asserts that in forty years of national campaigns the Republicans have stood on their achievements and policies, while Democratic administrations caused disaster, commercial shipwreck, industrial paralysis, and business failures, leaving the party to distance itself from its record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Parker as unsafe candidate for highest office
The piece questions Judge V Parker's sincerity on the money issue and argues he is more devoted to his party than to his convictions. It warns that he might surrender principles for party at extreme moments, making him an unsafe candidate for the top government role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Judge V Parker
Nimn
Also Mentioned on This Page
President Roosevelt
National Irrigation Act
Milligis
New York Subway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Isthmian Canal
Salt River Reservoir
Arizona
Egypt
Nile
Farma
Mother Earth
Ireland
Orient
Pacific Coast
Atlantic States
Middle States
Far West
Rocky Mountains
Trans-Continental Railway
Chicago
Sam
Parker's
Alton B. Parker
James Whitcomb Riley
David Bennett Hill
David
Dhivid
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!