Progressive New Zealand as a model for reform and governance
A discussion praising New Zealand for its public governance, social programs, and transparency. It notes government involvement in life and fire insurance, pensions, railways, telegraphs, and banks, with high policy publicity and self sustaining departments. It contrasts with US graft concerns and cites taxation shifts toward land value and progressive rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
United States
Government Life Insurance Department
Correa
Ameri
Colonial
Iire
Principel
Bank of New Zealand
Henry ‘George
K. J. Beddon
New Zealand Social Welfare and Tax Reform Summary
The premier Sir Joseph G. Ward outlines absentee taxation, high customs revenue, and social programs. He cites old age pensions at 2.50 for those sixty five, school attendance, apprenticeship pay, and universal protection. The article notes New Zealand’s small-island geography, Maori presence, women voting, and no large trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Fund
Joseph G. Ward
America
New Zealand
United States
Brooklyn
New York City
London
Seddens
Dominion
Bird Enemies: Red Squirrel Attacks Robins in Elm Tree
A writer recounts a red squirrel attacking a robin nest in a large elm. The squirrel seized a robin, dropped it from a limb, and was observed biting behind the eyes and sucking blood and brains. The incident raises concern about municipal protections for squirrels and bird life.
Slipshod Housekeeping and Bird Nests in Matrimonial Echoes
An essay compares mourning doves and human couples, noting desultory nest building and fragile beginnings. It urges young people to imitate steadier songbirds like robins and wrens to achieve stronger homes, less dissolution, and greater happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin
Oriole
Oresheak
Wren
Dave
Cream labels to enforce pure food laws in New York
Pure Food Commissioner Pearson of New York tightens enforcement of state pure food laws for ice cream. Renters must label any product with substitutes clearly. skim milk and fat must be described as such. Customers may pay a little more for genuine cream if honesty is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Tadhinapolis
Tnd
The
Beef Trust
Department of Agriculture
Pure Food Cotomis
Teachings of Denominations on Christian Virtues
A compilation of remarks from Rev. Dr. De Witt M. Benham and others on growing in favor with God, love for others, interdependence, and living a moderate, virtuous life. It emphasizes self control, the value of the press, and the influence of mothers, with key quotes from numerous religious leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt M. Benham
Presbyterian
Baltimore
God
Carter H. Jones
Baptist
Louisville
Rey
John L. Scudder
Jersey City
N. J
Charles Hamilton Coon
Reformed Episcopalian
Brooklyn
St Claie Lester
Episcopalian
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Fetrigg
Rockford
F. E. Trigg
Greece
Cheshire
Conn
New Haven
State Experiment Station
India
Oregon
Australia
Mississippi
New England
Sacketts Harbor
Jefferson County
N. Y
Lake Ontario
Leffenwell
Pacific
California
Beliious
Rev. R. Mackenzie
New York
S. Edward Young
Pittsburg
Heaven
New Jerusalem
J. H. Vincent
Methodist
Indianapolis
H. Woodrow
Congregationalist
Washington
Gilbert P. Jennings
Cleveland
Paul
Peter
Caesar
George Clark Feck
Methodist Episcopal
John Roach Stratton
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