Welcome 1910 Moline Welcomes New Year of Growth
The 1910 outlook for Moline is optimistic as the city anticipates growth in population and factories, sees annexation extending corporate limits to the Rock River bottoms, and notes neighboring towns Bettendorf and Silvis expanding. The piece contrasts American democracy with European monarchy, warning of Leopold II’s abuses and praising the relative freedom of Illinois and Iowa.
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Moline
East Moline
Silvis
Rock River Bottoms
Hennepin Canal
Iowa
Inllinois
Belgium
Leopold
Holinois
Europe
Ilinois
United States
Boll weevil drives migration north and race concerns
The article discusses the boll weevil spreading from the cotton belt to the north via departing Mississippi workers. It notes increased northern Black populations, calls for stricter anti crime laws, and argues education and thrift among Black people are changing the race dynamic and pushing assimilation.
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South
Mississippi
New Year Reflections On Royal Finances Across Nations
The Des Moines Register contrasts real conditions in Belgium and elsewhere with those in other countries, noting gossip about royal affairs. It discusses large fortunes hidden in foreign banks and compares the wealth of royal houses, including the Russian and Belgian families, to public losses and protections amid scandal.
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Des Moines Register
Belgium
Uros
The
Register
Yourieffaka
Alexander
Russia
Vaughan
Leopold
Yoursoffaka
Yourteffairs
The Press Agent And The Press
A compact discussion of advertising agents who work newspapers and the uneasy relationship with the metropolitan press. The piece notes how country papers are targeted as marks while larger outlets face traps set by crafty press agents.
Mary Garden Press Debacle Sparks Yellow Headlines
The article describes how Mary Garden's press agent allegedly planted sensational quotes to drum up advertising. It questions the value and morality of the remarks about marriage, divorce, and woman suffrage while noting the Chicago and other papers amplified the sensational claims.
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Oo T
Besaude
Chicago
Mary Garden
Metropolitan Press
Tramp Denied Shelter Sparks Civilized Critique Near Yorkville
In a bitter blizzard a caretaker at The Elms near Yorkville, Illinois refused shelter to a man who proved to be Rev W F Bostick, a University of Chicago divinity student. He walked twelve miles to attend a Christmas service, later saved by a farmer and physician. He may lose a few toes. The incident prompts questions about compassion for the homeless and the use of stigma.
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Yorkville
W F Bostick
University of Chicago
Little Baptist Church
Bostick
Secretary Wilson Calls Inquiry On High Prices
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson argues high prices stem from too few farmers and too many people avoiding work. He advocates “Back to the soil” as a remedy and urges more farms to curb living costs and improve distribution costs amid rising urban migration and telephone fueled convenience.
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Wilson
Agricultural Department
Noisy Shift in Trade and Delivery Sparks Debate
The passage discusses rising costs from telephone order and quick delivery demand. It notes more stores and limits on territorial reach raise prices for provisions. Secretary Wilson plans a full inquiry to test the theory that there are too few farmers and too many grocers.
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Ledee Woods
Wilson
President Taft's Commerce Court proposal described
The editorial weighs a proposed United States court of commerce to hear all Interstate Commerce Commission appeals except money orders. It would accelerate cases, ensure impartial judges, and allow Supreme Court review only on constitutional questions. It also contemplates broader reforms to curb legal delay.
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Taft
United States Court of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Supreme Court
Commerce Court
Dr Sven Hedin Reaches Tashi Yama and Tangible Discoveries
Washington Post lauds Sven Hedin for climbing to Tashi Yama in the Forbidden Land and meeting the Tashi Yama in the Holy City. The explorer’s eastward experiences and discoveries are billed as superior in scientific value to Arctic findings and may unlock vast areas of Asia previously closed to outsiders.
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Forbidden Land
Sven Hedin
Washington Post
Far East
Peary
Cook
Pole
Dr. Hedin
Noted portrait of kindness by a hidden Tashi Lama
The account describes Dr Hedin praising the Tashi Lama for compassion and humility. The lama is portrayed as a man of goodness who approaches others with an amiable smile and trusting friendship. Dr Hedin notes the lama's mental alertness and surprising knowledge despite isolation.
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Hedin
Mrs Young's stance on temperance teaching in public schools
A Chicago educator, Mrs Hila Flagg Young, newly elected president of the State Teachers' association, argues that the temperance teaching law should not be treated as a dead letter. She warns teachers against disregarding laws and calls for enforcement or amendment, praising the W C T U for fostering temperance sentiment and urging teachers to accept external critique.
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Hila Flagg Young
Chicago
State Teachers’ Association
Young
WC. T. U
Illinois
Teacha Pen
Springfield primary law debate shapes statewide convention plan
The Springfield Record discusses a proposed primary election law modeled on a Cook County approach. It envisions state conventions in Springfield with eight to twelve thousand delegates, drawing support from labor and political figures while raising questions about voter participation and direct primary mechanics.
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Springfield
Republican Committee
Cook County
American view on diet and excess from Wu interview
The article reports Dr Wu noting Americans eat too much and rush through life. It contrasts Western vigor with caution, suggesting moderation in work, sport, and eating could improve health and longevity. It mentions the minister’s remarks about returning to America fifty years hence and jokes about aging.
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Lassitania
China
America
Thakame
Asorian
Patriotism and Nicaragua’s Turmoil in US Discourse
The article questions what motivates Central Americans, focusing on Nicaragua, to feel patriotic amid political upheaval. It contrasts Nicaragua’s situation with Russia, suggesting a deposed leader fled with stolen money and papers, while pondering foreign influence and ongoing plunder.
Noted American Patriotism in 1910 Speech
The passage rails against government dishonesty and urges continued civic duty. It commends the United States as sovereign and progressive, contrasting it with Europe and Central America, and calls for ongoing patriotism without waiting for war. It promotes faith in the country’s integrity and improvement.
Taft and the Railroads in Taft Administration Plans
The NY Central’s W Brown says Taft’s railroad bill will not alarm investors or block honest business but will curb dishonest practices. A conference of railroad presidents with Taft preceded news that no major concessions were granted, though revisions to interstate commerce law are hinted, with timing set for next week.
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W. Brown
New York Central Lines
Péw
Mr. Brown
Taft
Brown
Tr Ty
Sng Prand Sale
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Old Rock Island
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Arsenal
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Dot
Zorbacks
Thos
Stiles
Bell
North
Watson
Mariget
Demeas
Court OF Commerce
Tashi Yama
Tibet
Central America
Nicaragua
Ressium
North America
Act
Marvel
Niles
Syate
Wallan
Mliltone Te
Nicoe
Anissett
Bima
Zalsiya
Zelaya
Junior Cman
Lee
United
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Taft and
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