A Land of Opportunity in the American Spirit
The piece argues that opportunities persist for the ambitious, citing Russell Sage on railroads, the Van Sweringen brothers turning to rail, and A P Gianni who built the Bank of Italy. It asserts America remains the Land of Opportunity for those who recognize it and work for their destiny.
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Russell Sage
van Sweringen
America
A. P. Gianni
San Francisco
Bank of Italy
Gianni
Trial by jury in enforcement of prohibition debated
A report by the National Commission on Law Enforcement and Observance chaired by George W. Wickersham proposes empowering US Commissioners to act as magistrates for minor infractions to relieve federal courts. The plan preserves jury trials for the accused, with pilots for guilty pleas and magistrate reporting. Critics fear loss of trial by jury.
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National Commission On Law Enforcement and Observance
George W. Wickersham
United States
Hoover
Wickersham
Government seeks license curbs on obscene radio broadcasts
Congress weighs extending control over radio stations that air profane language. supporters call it a standard for decent citizens. The piece also quotes Uncle Si Tinklepaugh on the idea of success meaning hard work to the point of ruin to afford a Florida cure for health.
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Congress
Si Tinklepaugh
Florida
Quote on finding heaven in the ordinary by John Burroughs
The text presents a meditation on perceiving the divine and celestial in everyday life, urging readers to notice beauty and goodness around them rather than seeking far away. A reflection attributed to John Burroughs emphasizes finding heaven near at hand.
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John Burroughs
Varied Puddings and Desserts From Home Recipes
A collection of old fashioned puddings and desserts including Hot Puddings with pears in syrup and rice border mold, Blueberry Pudding with whipped cream, Orange Souffle with orange rind, Swiss Snow Pudding with tapioca and peaches, and Gingerbread Pudding with molasses and prunes.
Population shift from farms to towns in Census results
The article notes a nationwide trend of declining populations in rural villages and rising numbers in small cities and medium towns. It points to movement from farms to nearby towns aided by autos, roads, entertainment, shopping, and better schools and jobs, forming a largely urbanized American lifestyle. It contrasts European farmer living patterns with the American shift toward community life in towns.
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United States
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
New York
Europe
Atlantic
America
American Society of Agricultural Engineers Convention in Moline
The piece discusses national convergence toward community life and its effects on producers, consumers, and manners. It notes industry spreading to small cities, wage-earner concerns growing, and the social mold of crowds. The 24th annual convention will be in Moline from June 16 to 20.
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United States
America
The
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Moline
Same Prescription He Wrote in 1892
An old advertisement promotes Caldwell's Syrup with the claim it handles biliousness flatulence dyspepsia colds fevers and loss of appetite. It invites readers to request a free trial bottle by writing Syrup Pepsin Dept BB Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Monticello
Illinois
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