Campaign calm in Wisconsin amid national election push
The Northwestern notes dwindling public interest as the national election nears, with leaders worried by weak party support and small campaign funding. It warns of a quiet scene this fall, contrasting with past energetic contests, and suggests business may prefer stability over rallies.
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Bern
Campiliaea
Reagan
Santipatha
Guilard
Taft
Vvarvelt
La Follette to Start Weekly Paper on Public Government
Senator La Follette plans a weekly publication modeled after Bryan era papers to inform the public on representative government. The paper will print records of officials and parties, discuss economic and social questions, and feature departments on education from a women’s viewpoint with broad national reach.
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Uryan
Commoyner
Counetry
Io “Diacusa
Congress
Aril Ayameus
Tg Weder
Lievery
Benee Povenend
Oyetec
Tilere
Ponibh
Tiene
Devan
Tieweyer
Wileworsiyeeuabor
Public Playgrounds Benefit Society and Reduce Delinquency
An eminent sociologist Mr Burns argues large and small parks and recreation centers reduce juvenile delinquency. Larger parks curb offenses by 28 to 70 percent. small recreation districts achieve notable declines within half a mile, with farmer areas seeing 17 percent drops.
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Burny
Chicago College of Clvlen
Chicago
Cilvagu
Burns
Larme
Tatcussinie
Caldivatien
Deery Sueletv
Taft Campaign Touring Boosts Republican Momentum
The article describes William Howard Taft's campaign tour across multiple states, his persuasive speeches, and strong reception from audiences. It notes his health and enthusiasm, the belief that his efforts could aid the Republican ticket, and expectations of large pluralities in upcoming elections. It also mentions international views on Turkey and peace, reflecting broader political context.
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New York
Republican Party
Taft
Watterson predicts new world conflict amid political shifts
The 1910 forecast cites a looming struggle as Republicans face dilution of power while probes into a Clayville salon scandal linger. Prominent figures Sir Christopher Arness and Stephen A. Poughis are noted alongside medical and legal headlines. A Rock Island express collision near Yukon injures and kills riders in a separate transport tragedy.
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Tienerts
Ernst Henry Watterson
Hipteenth
William Hutchinson
Northwest
Chicago
Rock Island
Yukon
Puritan Courage Remembered in Succeay Magazine
The poem honors Puritan endurance and fidelity from Naseby to modern times. It recalls Bravely kept words and steadfast duty as ages pass and heroes are remembered by Edna Valentine in Succeay Magazine.
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Edna
Valentine
Succeay Magazine
Various Early 20th Century Notes on People and Goods
The article compiles scattered notes on topics from pension for cows to forest service hires and urban growth. It mentions New York City’s rapid growth, a 106 year old West Liberty woman, forestry graduates filling agency roles, funeral burial costs, penguin egg shipments, and a foreign landholding threat to White Mountain forests.
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New York
London
Herwie
Anna Hulalser
West Liberty
Western Forest Service
New York City
Cape of Good Hope
Couta
New Hampshire Forestry Aesortaton
White Mountain
Wisconsin News Roundup Wild Turkeys and Trials Across Wisconsin
A batch of mixed items reports on wildlife and local incidents in Wisconsin. A partridge shot near Ashland yields a snake. trout noted near Eau Claire. a golden jubilee planned in Madison. a royal league jubilee observed by state councils. John A. Killien injured in a fall. iron furnaces in Lake Superior region shut down. divorce suit in Kenosha. a reform school liberation scandal. a prisoner sentenced for robbery. turkeys expected to be plentiful for the season. university students disappointed by class rush. Democ artifact Thomas Mcffarty gravely ill. reunion of the Eighth Wisconsin Infantry. controversy over enrollees. a Milwaukee cafe worker contracts tuberculosis. a Coloradan trip fund-raising misstep. and multiple business and death notices in Jefferson.
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Royal League Wi
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John A. Killien
Kenosha Unioin
Iron and Chemical Company
Lave 1
Frank Wagner
Kenosha
Avermant
Ife Ie Valle
Lindsley
Green Hay
Oud du Dan Ty Bing
Thomas Mahr
Titty Wight
Salon
Milwaukee
Oklahoma
State University
Thomas Mcffarty
Waukesha County
Eighth Wisconsin Infantry
Racine
Teerson
Jefferson
Ginson
Kispert
The Companions as a Parent in Public Policy
Percy Alden argues in Charities and The Commons that nations surrendering the view of industry as mere tools threaten weaker members. A just society must meet needs of the aged, children, and vulnerable, with Parliament’s recent debates on old age, juvenile crime, crime, and welfare reforms underscoring this duty.
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House of Commons
Percy Alden
ML Py
Charities and
the Commons
The Sleeping Sickness and a Sleep Aid Claim
A sensational note warns of sleeping sickness in Africa Congo caused by a tsetse fly bite and death after prolonged sleep. It then touts Vinol as a cure, citing Union City resident Mr. George Hayes and a druggist in Oshkosh as endorsers claiming improved appetite and sleep.
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Africa
Congo
George Hayes
Union City
Vinci
Mr. Hayes
Avery
E. Altare
Drugeiet
Notes By The Funny Mex Scarce Riffraff Of Gossip
A fragmented humor page features witty exchanges on marriage markets, spelling reform, and social observations. Cartoonish snippets discuss silent partners, church Sundays, summer resort romance, and market commentary with playful slang and mock dialogue. Rounded bits mention a couple’s wedding talk and a playful critique of codfish lore.
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Singleton
Summuier
Entertainment Committee
Horder
George
Random Fragments From Various Newspapers 1908- era
A collage of brief notes from multiple papers touches on public manners, politics, and occasional misdeeds. It mentions advice to women about marriage, a theft excused by drunkenness, campaign missteps, and a crowded school system, ending with a quip about silence and genius.
American Musical Training and National Conservatory Idea
A writer argues against establishing a National Conservatory of Music and Art in America, contending it would harm individual growth. He favors fostering genius to study abroad and return to contribute, rather than confining learning domestically.
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Conservatory of Music
Lfe
America
Atlantic
Twenty Four Hour Shifts Harsh in Steel Industry
In smelters and similar plants workers never close. Men face eighteen to twenty four hour shifts when changes occur and must endure twenty four hours every two weeks. Shifts switch day to night weekly with no balanced rest period, causing severe physical strain and debilitation.
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Inen
Oman
John RR. Commons
Chariti'a
Commons
Here's to the floor best friend in life’s stages
A fragmented verse praises the floor as a steadfast support through infancy and age. It calls the floor a dry nurse of infancy and wet nurse of age, a stay and backer in hardship, promising never to be thrown even when benches, tables, and rugs fail. The piece credits Oliver Trerford in Cullie Number as the author.
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Oliver Trerford
Polish Factory Workers Amid American Production Lines
Description of a factory with belts and machines where Polish and American girls work separately. Polish workers move through driving and burning departments, hinge making and packing areas while facing language barriers and wage/assignment differences. The piece notes assimilation pressure and evolving labor roles.
Deafness Cure Claim for Catarrh backed by reward
Advertisement by Fr. Cheney & Co offering $1000 for any deafness case caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Explains that deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous lining and promotes constitutional remedies. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Fr. Cheney & CO
Toleic
Hall
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