Rockafeller income and national mood shift in early 20th century press
The Washington Herald notes John D. Rockefeller's immense income of $21 a minute while the Washington Star critiques Philippine allurements for real estate investors. The Mississippi River and Panama Canal timing are debated by the Star, Taft comments on millionaire influence in Portland, cement prices drop, and the Post questions cement as a life essential. The Christian Register asks why social shifts target marriage and family.
Simplicity of Scoundrelism Wins Over Complex Problems
Chesterton argues that modern problems are often misattributed to complexity when simple bribery and melodrama explain officials and bad measures. He criticizes ornate phrases and urges direct action like handcuffs for wrongdoers in a well ordered society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Chesterton
London News
Knaves of Land Frauds Erode Public Trust
The piece notes that respected men are convicted of bribes amid land frauds and government graft. It cites the Christian Register saying widespread law disregard fuels such evils and that officials would cheat to profit in national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Register
Editorial Calls for Reform in Railroads and Agriculture
An Independent editorial paints a grim outlook for farmers and railroads. It argues traffic outpaces capacity, tracks wear out, car builders lag two years, and government ownership may be the only remedy. It urges securing timely haulage between farms and markets and notes a looming industrial crisis. Hamlin Garland tribute follows.
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The
Independent
Secret Identity Crisis of a British Prime Minister
A tramp with dyed carrot hair and a shaved face is found in a London home claiming amnesia. The Vigilant investigates a possible plot to replace the Prime Minister, revealing the man upstairs is Lord Almerston and a plan to swap identities is uncovered.
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Europe
Third
Mr. Third
Mr. Halsey
England
Mercy
Marshall Third
Halsey
Pocket Wireless Telephonic Receiver Claims Record Sensitivity
An English engineer, Iernest Oldenbourg, announces a new capilliform receiver that can detect minute currents from pocket batteries. The device magnifies mercury in a capillary tube to act as a telegraphic receiver and is claimed to be more sensitive than the brain, using currents far smaller than present systems.
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Iernest Oldenbourg
Oldenbourg
Electrified Farm in Oriskany Falls Receives Notable Power Plant
The Oriskany Falls farm of E. Burdette Miner hosts a fully modern electrical system powered by a head race on Oriskany Creek. A 36 foot dam drives a 12.5 kilowatt dynamo and 17.5 horsepower water wheel powering lights, milking, creamery, and workshop. The system runs lamps in barns and house, electric milking machines, a milk separator, churn, grinder, and a 4000 watt heater, with extensive labor saving and comfort features for Miner and his family.
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Oriskany Falls
Oneida County
New York
United States
E. Burdette Miner
Miner
Oriskaney
Oriskany Valley
Mr. Miner
Oriskany
Nitrate Deposits and Future Supply Outlook
The article argues Chilean nitrate deposits once thought to exhaust in about twenty years may instead last through the current century. It notes new deposits in Antofagasta, Jabal, and Tocopilla and cites recent official estimates from the British Agricultural Press.
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Pampas
Tarapaca
Antofagasta
Jabal
Tocopilla
British Agricultural Press
Fashion's Frown on Barquets Amid Political Dinner Talk
Mrs. Cumrox answers a question about barquets noting coarse political discussion from dinner parties. The Washington Star quotes her saying she would not be surprised if such gatherings went out of style due to the heated discourse.
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Marshall Third
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Washington Herald
John D. Rockafeller
Philippines
Washington Star
William H. Taft
Portland
Washington Post
Witch
Hls
Deeree
Tie
Hamlin Garland
Marshall
Scotland Yard
Nono
St. James’ Park
Pocket Wireless
Boston Transcript
William P. Doyle
New York Tribune
Fashion
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