No Landslide Likely in 1912 Despite Democratic Hype
An analysis argues that 1910 results did not indicate a coming landslide for Democrats in 1912. Republicans carried 24 states with 210 electoral votes, Democrats 22 with 273. If New York’s 39 electoral votes shift, the balance changes but still favors Republicans unless New York aligns differently.
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California
Connecticut
Delaware
Idaho
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Mississippi
Missouri
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
South
Empire State
Quality Case Behind Beef Prices Divide Across Rio Grande
A free trade paper cites El Paso Texas and Juarez Mexico beef prices to argue tariff impact on food costs. It notes sirloin at 15 cents in El Paso and 5 cents in Juarez with a 14 percent tariff, questioning how the tariff explains only a small share of the price gap. It attributes the rest to meat quality and older business practices under Diaz and the insurgents.
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el Paso
Texas
Juarez
Mexico
Rio Grande
El‘Paso
Diaz
Senate Clears New Japan Treaty Amid Immigration Debate
Despite domestic fuss the Pacific coast flurry, the Japan treaty passes Senate without major immigration impact. The pact centers on Japan's pledge and interests, with citizens staying home or in Korea, Saghalien and Formosa. Last year Asian immigration from Asia east of Turkey was far smaller than from the West Indies.
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Pacific
Japan
Senate
Korea
Saghalien
Formosa
Democratic Chairman Underwood Defends Tariff Probe
Democratic Chairman Underwood says the party conducted a thorough tariff investigation eighteen months ago. He contrasts that inquiry with past investigations and the long history of tariff policy debates in the country.
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Underwood
Dissipating Distrust in South American Trade
The Cleveland Leader notes growing commerce with southern republics but warns distrust hinders expansion. It argues U S producers must close gaps while the president’s impartial stance may aid confidence, especially as canal completion boosts trade prospects.
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United States
Europe
Cleveland
Common Sense on Hemisphere Trade Relations
The text argues for close and permanent trade ties between North and South America. It urges directing surplus products to neighboring markets along north south routes rather than east west. Climatic conditions drive commercial balance, making each region the best customer for the other.
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Hemisphere
North America
South America
Underwood faces hard course in tariff reform path
Alabama figure Mr. Underwood looms large as tariff reform moves loom in the Sixty-second Congress. His Birmingham base, mixed protection views, and history of blunt stance set him for scrutiny as Ways and Means chair. His path is described as rocky and prone to political risk.
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Underwood
Alabama
America
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
House
Birmingham
Pittsburg
South
Morrison
Illinois
Ways and Means
Mr. Mills
Bailey
Mills
Springer
Congress
Mr. Wilson
West Virginia
Cleveland
Virginia
Dublin
Knox Plan Brings Good Feeling Between Peru and Ecuador
Senor M. H. Cornejo Peruvian minister to Spain and L. F. Carbo Ecuadorian peace commissioner will sail together in adjoining suites aboard the Hamburg American steamship Prince Joachim bound for Colon. Their walk to the steamship offices showed a thaw in tense relations after Secretary Knox arranged the arbitration agreement.
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Knox
Peru
Ecuador
Washington
Senor M. H. Cornejo
Spain
L. F. Carbo
Prince Joachim
Colon
Taft Denies Annexation Link to Canada Reciprocity
The article reports President Taft rejecting any link between reciprocity with Canada and political union. Premier Laurier reassures Canadians, while critics are accused of misrepresenting facts to oppose the plan. Thoughtful readers in both nations should see through the alleged trickery.
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Taft
Canada
Laurier
Dominion
United States
Coming Day of Reckoning for Southern Protectionists in 1912
The piece argues that Southern protectionists voting Democratic will face exposure in 1912. It claims Republican votes saved Alabama iron Louisiana sugar and Georgia lumber from free trade but warns these states cannot rely on future defeats of what they vote for.
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Alabama
Louisiana
Georgia
Economic barriers curb two nations sharing prosperity
The text urges the United States and Canada to remove protectionist barriers. It argues mutual exchange of commodities benefits both countries and warns against economic ignorance political shortsightedness and special interest greed. It frames the issue as too serious for jokes and emphasizes self-preservation.
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United States
Canada
Governor Colquitt Attacks Initiative Referendum
Texas Governor Colquitt denounces the initiative and referendum as an innovation born of political cowardice and hypocrisy. He will likely find notice within two weeks in the Commoner’s columns that he has ceased to be a Democrat in good standing on the paper’s reference list.
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Colquitt
Texas
Texas governor criticizes predecessor over state’s fate
The new Texas governor claims the Democratic predecessor nearly ruined the state. He argues that even in a region dominated by one party the air is filled with insurgency and challenge to current governance.
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Texas
Shorthorns Enduring Dual Strength in Beef and Milk
The Shorthorn breed has long been prized for its dual dairy and beef qualities. Early breeders like Jonas Whittaker and Thomas Bates developed cows yielding 24 to 34 quarts daily. Notable herds in England and American dairies mirrored this balance, underscoring Shorthorns as versatile beef and dairy cattle.
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Northwestern Agriculturist
Jonas Whittaker
England
London
Booths
Sir Charles Knightley
Thomas Bates
Mr. Bates
Cost of Brick Silo Construction
A brick silo measuring 14 by 38 feet and holding about 120 tons can be built for about 250 dollars excluding hauling and excavation labor.
Salt for Stock Paddock Placement Guidance
Advice for farmers to place lumps of rock salt in multiple sheltered spots in the paddock to prevent frittering and ensure cattle and sheep can locate it easily for better nourishment.
Care of Hens Shows Value of Quality Over Quantity
A short proverb asserts that proper care for a dozen laying hens is better than neglecting a larger flock. The message emphasizes diligent poultry husbandry and consistent management.
Care for farrowing sows and piglet survival
Proper sow care before farrowing yields strong litters. Shelter at farrowing time protects newborns from wind and rain, preventing chilling deaths. A portable hoghouse is an economical, adaptable solution for diverse regions.
Water for Dairy Cows Must Be Warmed for Milk Flow
A Missouri experimental note explains cows drinking three or more gallons daily should have water warmed to about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold water reduces intake and milk yield. higher production needs more water. An example cites Chief Josephine giving about 100 pounds of milk daily drinking 31 gallons if water was warm rather than ice cold.
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Missouri State Experimental Station
Missouri
Josephine
Separate the Pullets and Feed a Vigorous Ration
Instruction likens separating pullets from cockerels to separating heifers from steers and advocates a less fattening ration that still builds vigor and constitution.
Hatching Turkeys in Hen Run Explain Breeding
Turkey hens lay few eggs and hatch themselves, limiting the need for human intervention. The statement notes hens can incubate and care for their brood without external hatching help.
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Turkey
Green Feeding Proves Worthwhile for Poultry
Many farms neglect regular green feeding yet claim prosperity. The article argues that best poultry results come from supplying abundant green feed, noting some flocks on prosperous farms lack this practice.
Taft to Push General Arbitration Pact With Great Britain
Washington warns that an extra session could bring a draft treaty with Britain offering universal arbitration of all disputes. Knox and Bryce have discussed terms, and Britain’s press shows approval of Sir Edward Grey’s proposal. Senate concerns over constitutional control of national honor loom large as ratification debates begin.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Great Britain
United States
Knox
James Bryce
England
Edward Grey
House of Commons
United States Senate
Senate
Standard Oil Denies Funding Allegations In Lorimer Case
The Standard Oil Company rejects claims it funded a corruption slate to secure William Lorimer's senate seat. A telegram from Vice-President John D Archbold to Elgin Illinois pastor Milton B Williams demands an immediate public retraction and apology for libel.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
William Lorimer
Senate
Milton B. Williams
First Methodist Church
Elgin
Congress
Lorimer
John D. Archbold
Broadway
Anarchist Morrison Convicted Of London Murder
Stinie Morrison was found guilty of murdering Joseph Beron and sentenced to death. He proclaimed his innocence as police linked the case to the Houndsditch burglary gang. Beron’s mutilated body was found on Clapham Common in January. the trial lasted nine days and rested on circumstantial evidence.
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London
Stinie Morrison
Joseph Beron
Morrison
Beron
Clapham Common
Houndsditch
Farm Labor Wages Hit 45 Year High in 1910
Washington reports higher wages for American farm laborers in 1910 than any year in the last 45, with Agriculture Department statistics released Thursday showing a peak in earnings across the sector.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Carrie Nation Weaker at Leavenworth Sanitarium
Mrs. Carrie Nation, renowned Kansas temperance activist, is at a Leavenworth sanitarium and her condition Thursday was described as serious and gradually weakening.
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Carrie Nation
Leavenworth
Man
Kansas Temperance Worker
Conditions for Live Stock Care in the Barn Yard
Advice urges handlers to assess livestock by imagining themselves in the animals place to judge conditions and welfare in the barn yard for proper care.
Turn Down Stage Cuss Law, New York
Public opinion should govern stage profanity rather than laws, the board of aldermen decided on Wednesday by refusing to pass the ordinance.
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New York
Board of Aldermen
Iowa Senate Backs Indefinite Postpone for Liquor Amendment
Des Moines Iowa senate on Wednesday killed the resolution for a constitutional prohibitory amend ment convention by adopting the committee report for indefinite postponement.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Paxton Toilet Co Advertises Paxtine Cure
An old ad claims Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic prevents and cures sore throat. It promises rapid relief when gargled with water and asserts superiority over other antiseptics. Available at drug stores for 25 or 60 cents per box, with free samples offered by The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston Maggs.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Still In Suspense A Soldier Dialogue About Insults
Private Donahue and Private Leahy clash over rank and how a private should react to a sergeant if insulting him. The exchange ends with Leahy proposing the private say nothing to avoid punishment, while the sergeant asserts consequences for speaking out. The humor hinges on perception of rank and restraint.
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Donahue
Leahy
Dog Dies From Grief At Cemetery Mortuary
A small fox terrier mourns his master after municipal councillor’s wife M. Constantin dies. The dog refused food and lingered at the cemetery until the animal died, following its owner’s funeral.
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Villeneuve- Saint-Georges
M. Constantin
le Figaro
Unfortunate Allusion Highlights Domestic Roles
A dated quotation contrasts gender expectations in marriage. The speaker notes men rely on wives to manage homes with minimal resources while the wife claims she provides only flour, reflecting traditional division of labor in domestic life.
Garfield Tea and Patent Remedies Featured in Ad Humor
An old time ad highlights Garfield Tea promising relief for constipation indigestion and bilious conditions. It also promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething with claims of softening gums reducing inflammation and easing wind colic at 25 cents per bottle.
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New York Central Railroad
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New York City
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Agricultural College
Benton Co
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Corvallis
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Denver
Bennett Creek
Colo
Flower & Company
Col
Chillicothe Supply Co
Chillicothe, DL
KODAK
Defiance
Incust
California Fig Syrup Co
Conran
California FK Syrup CO
Binkley Medical Company
Dep’t A
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Wadden Land Company
Madison
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