New Ulm Review on Hill and Prohibition Debate
In a 1909 New Ulm Review piece, the editor harshly questions Gov. John A. Johnson's statue tribute to James J. Hill, condemning Hill as an exploiter and political influencer. The column then reprints an article from Pearson's Magazine arguing against Prohibition, asserting it failed and urging regulatory approaches over bans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Johnson
Seattle
James J. Hill
Hill
Northwest
Northern Securities Co
Minnesota
Bill
Northwestern
St. Paul
New York
North Dakota
Driver Jim
Pearson's Magazine
Wm. A. Wasson
Thas Prohibition
New England
U. S. Revenue Department
Anti-Saloon League
Shaw criticizes democracy as voters insulted and ruled
The author rebukes Leslie M. Shaw for denouncing democracy, arguing his judgment shows nerve over brains and discretion. Reconsidering last election, the writer suggests Shaw asserts superiority over a lawyer, calling his stance insane and an insult to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie M. Shaw
Shaw
Revolutionary winds stir Spain and rural roads bloom
Opinion pieces discuss industrial progress reshaping Spain and revolts of workers, noting Spain's awakening and the impact of modern industry. A humorous Paris ball theme and Roosevelt anecdote are mentioned, followed by a Collier's road-problem article highlighting land value rises and population shifts from macadam roads across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
March of Progress
Paris
Putewa
Liberty and Progress
Collier's
America
United States
Angnes C. Laut
She Fays
Jackson County
Alabama
Bradley County
Tennessee
The Roads and Education Debate in Historic Lens
A collection of reflections on road quality linking to school attendance, with comparisons between American and European farming costs. It cites Stanford Professor Guido Marx on rising demand for higher education and German competition, then shifts to social critique from Courtney Guild on society life, wealth, and public perception, ending with a fragmented note about eyes and a misspelled date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guido Marx
Stanford University
America
Germany
United States
England
Russia
Marx
Courtney Guild
Guild
Boston
Courtney All
Brains
Atchison Globe
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New Ulm, Minn
Mr. Hill
Boies
Zist
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Colonel Roosevelt
Asia
Europe
Paya
Myer
Reim
Crone Bros
Harrison
Harrison’s Bros. & Co
Pioneer Drug Company
Wall
John H. Forster
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