Needed Reforms in the Purchase of Government Supplies
A critique of Washington procurement habits urges standardization and centralized contracting to cut costs. It cites wildly varying prices for pencils, ink, and coal across departments, with millions spent on ordinary supplies yearly. Bryan’s World Today excerpt notes anti imperial sentiment and questions keeping the Philippines to avoid naval arms races.
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Colored Messenger
Keep Commission
C. H. Forbes-Lindsay
American Review of Reviews
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Temperance sentiment runs deep across counties
Booker T. Washington argues in the Southern Workman the temperance push in the South is not aimed at restricting Black people. He notes the movement is strong even in counties with no colored residents and cites Alabama’s prohibition law introduced by a legislator from a largely white county.
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Brewers Alarmed by Prohibition Efforts in Ohio
The piece notes that Ohio brewers now oppose dives and publicly condemn them, with leaders identifying disreputable spots. It argues early resistance to regulation failed, profits tied to vice fueled the trade, and prohibition moves may force a final showdown amid strong liquor interests.
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Collier's
Promising West Skater Kaad Fails to Beat Clubmate
Chicago news notes Harry Kaad of the Northwest Skating club missing wins to A. C. G. Anderson in Logan Square races. The column also surveys reflections on resolutions, Dr Johnson's diaries, and literary notices including Jack London’s voyage and translations of plays.
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How Helen Keller Sees a World Alive and Satisfying
A narrative on how Helen Keller, born blind and deaf, experiences life as vivid and meaningful through perception beyond sight and sound. It reflects her early childhood journey toward connection with the world and others.
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Helen Keller
Jack London Sails On Snark Overdue at Tahiti
The editors note Jack London is more than a month overdue at Tahiti in the Society Islands after leaving Hilo Hawaii on October 27 aboard the Snark. The report mentions the gas engine with which the vessel is equipped.
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Woman's Home Companion
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New Ibsen Edition Volume Eleven Set to Release
The new edition of Henrik Ibsen’s works edited by William Archer will publish on January 18 featuring Love’s Comedy Lady Inger of Ostrat and The Feast at Solhoug This eleventh volume in the series is numbered as Volume I in appearance.
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Henrik Ibsen
William Archer
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Solhoug
Hiss or Not Hiss A Play’s Reception Sparks Wit
A playwright asks a friend if hiss ing the show is proper given a ticket. The friend retorts that if he had bought a ticket he would have left to swear at himself, a sharp quip on theatre manners from Success Magazine.
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Success Magazine
Local Notes From Harper Iowa Area
Mrs Henry Valerius and son returned to Davenport after visiting. Harley Menefee stayed several days with his mother. Beulah White went back to Keota. T F McCarty of Richland visited. Jno Allan returned from a South Dakota trip. The Striegels had a birthday party for Wes Striegel. Roy White and wife visited the Crawford home near West Chester. Mrs Joe Clarahan and children went to Chicago. Ed Fagen of Missouri visited his brothers. Euchre club met at M I Clarahan's. Miss Walburga Salm is on the sick list.
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