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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
2
A long critique from The Christian Register questions bribery ethics in a city misidentified as not Boston. It contrasts bribe givers and takers, mocks nonvoters, and argues the real menace lies with powerful advertisers funding a dubious paper. The piece challenges moral double standards among so-called good citizens and big business.
A compact essay arguing that Truth remains vibrant and elusive despite centuries of philosophical, scientific, political, and religious attempts to define or weaponize it. It satirizes earnest defenders and pretenders while praising Truth’s resilience and moral backbone.
The article notes that matches are tiny daily tools yet consume enormous forest resources. It cites Pinchot’s concern over conserving 700 million acres, and presents rough totals: 3,000,000 matches lit per minute globally, seven hundred billion in America yearly, equating to 128,075 matches per person annually for 85 million Americans.
The piece warns readers to avoid ad prospectuses and schemes promising huge profits with no risk. It cautions against mining, joint stock, and unfamiliar private enterprises. It stresses verifying soundness with conservative advisors and not chasing low prices as a sign of value, citing Woman's Home Companion.
A controversial New York City piece accuses Chinese Sunday schools and missions of luring white girls into danger, citing Elsie Sigel and the Girls Recreation Home on Mott Street. It claims Chinese men systemically manipulate missionaries and communities, warning parents and ministers about alleged predatory tactics and harm to the young.
Berlin newspapers call the Elsie Sigel murder a tragedy born of a religious sexual atmosphere unique to America. They compare US moral fervor with German pietism and warn that American society may overstep conventional morality in its zeal and decadence.
William Jennings Bryan stated he does not wish to discuss politics or himself and is not a candidate for Senator from Nebraska. He urged the public to leave his personal matters alone, saying reporters’ questions bore him and he is ready to withdraw from the public eye.
Isaac Brown a 90 year old farmer from Otselic Chenango County made his first trip in 75 years visiting Syracuse by rail. He saw his mother's grave at Stockbridge twenty miles away for the first time since he was 12. The trip impressed him with the large buildings and electric cars.
Poughkeepsie N Y July 2 countdown as Cornell Columbia Wisconsin and Pennsylvania prepare for the intercollegiate regatta. Ithaca and New York crews train daily on the Hudson with J Rice rotating stroke positions while Wisconsin eyes a fast west coast clash. Jeffries trims rounds to one minute fueling speculation of a strategic move. Inman wins Metropolitan tennis title. doubles go to Torrance and Hinck. Wagner and Molle take mixed doubles.
Nelson likely to box Abe Attell in San Francisco on June 25 for twenty rounds despite a $6000 purse offered by Joe Desmond of the East Side club. Bat rarely declines a money proposition but plans to pace himself for a Welch rematch in the fall and has said he will retire after that fight.
New York reports Jack Johnson plans further talks this week with Charley Harvey to sign for a forty five round bout in Nevada. Promoter Jim May offered a Marathon fight purse against Kaufman, with Harvey favoring the suggestion. Johnson aims to maximize drawing power by taking on top heavyweights, Ketchel remaining a likely challenge while Stanley seems blocked if Johnson defeats Ketchel.
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