The Road Question and Illinois Trail of Progress
A historical critique argues public roads reflect a community’s standards and calls for state aided, properly managed road building. It condemns wasteful local practices, advocates drainage, gravelling, and macadam, and promotes equitable funding to improve farm-to-market transport and public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Amrone
Niy
Inois
Timoais
North Pole
Bledrsins
Amon
Ilinois
Give Reason for Their Belief in Cooper Medicines
A historical testimonial asks readers to believe in a stomach based health theory and a medicine called Cooper's New Discovery. Two supporters from Los Angeles and Chicago describe long stomach ailments improved after treatment, reporting restored appetite, energy, and well being. The ad urged readers to buy locally through Cooper Medicine Co. and to avoid substitutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Cooper
Cooper
No. Marsh
South Daly Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Stewart
Madison Street
Chicago
Cooper Medicine Co
Dayton
Ohio
Senator Depew Story Reveals Heads Up on Libel Risk
Chauncey Depew recounts a youthful political speech he gave with heated rhetoric. He feared libel but learned the press coverage last lines read only a brief note about his presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depew
Himelf
Senate
Vast Depew
The Lady of the Harem Hirmerges in Harper's Weekly
Raja Rama contributes to Harper's Weekly an account of the New Woman of Asia. He contrasts Oriental women with European and American women and suggests that Orientals possess a deeper influence and secret serenity rooted in their cultural position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ttle
Himerges
Raja Rama
Harper’s Weekly
Orient
India
China
Japan
Railway fare comparisons across cities and regions
The text compares transit fares: in British cities with populations over 100,000 the streetcar fare averages Li cents per passenger mile, while in continental Europe tidal transport rates average one cent per passenger mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammons
Great Britain
Europe
Tidal
A New Version of Solomon Story Sparks Dinner Remarks
Senator Beveridge at an Indianapolis dinner retells the Solomon judgment tale using a boy’s misremembered version of the cherry tree myth. The anecdote contrasts the Washington cherry tree legend with the biblical judgment scene to illustrate wisdom and discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Beveridge
Indianapolis
Inow
Salomon
Beautiful Post Cards Frese and Motto Card Designs
An advertisement touts Frese and Motto post cards by the Art Post Card Club at 2 Jackson St Topeka. It promotes decorative designs described as beautiful and loveliest with gold and sir vinish birthday themed varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerdic
Art Post Card Club
Jackson St. Topeia
Ear
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Howard H. Gross
Climois
Wimois
Kkmons
Shaws
Roma
Coure House
Aterepred
Maurich
Eroot
Norway
Porto Rico
United States
Taft
Cuba
Philippines
Ambatio
Quito
Mcuador
Harvard University
Moumizin Pass
Chine
Mendhiita
Merie
Missouri
Arthur
Aususa
California
Mississippi Valley
Switzerland
Underwood & Underwoo
Chauncey Depew
Asigz
Frese
Hostetler
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