Fort Bethune siege tale ends with two survivors
In a rugged frontier scene a detachment of the Eighteenth Infantry is trapped by Indians in a gorge. Hampton and a captive Gillis struggle up a perilous cliff to reach safety as battle roars below. They endure hunger and thirst until a cavalry patrol discovers their plight and aims to save them.
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Eighteenth Infantry
Fort Bethune
Hampton
Gillis
Carson
Labor Union and the Trust Come to Stay
A theoretical discussion argues that labor unions differ from trusts because unions are mass-based and seek to distribute benefits, not monopolize production. It calls for democratic reform, public opinion to curb corporate influence, and greater liberty for labor and industry to advance common good.
Soil Crisis and Farm Prosperity in the Nation's Speech
A discussion contrasts recent farm prosperity with warnings of soil depletion. It notes high crop production and exports while urging soil surveys, resource preservation, and soil improvement across eastern, southern, and western states to meet future food needs and sustain prices. It raises questions about cotton, wheat, meat, and reliance on imports from Canada and distant valleys.
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Amd
Republic
United States
Nile
Congo
Canada
College Training Aids Business Careers
A college education is presented as preliminary training for a business career. College men gain discipline, accept unattractive work as part of a larger goal, and are valued by large enterprises. The piece notes graduates sometimes overestimate themselves, yet well grounded grads remain in demand.
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Hyde
Cotlege
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Bob Hampton
Placer
SY Ravoall Parrish Author
van Hen En Hula Ote Hustorguwme
Old Fort Bethune
Bear Water
James Wilson
Department of Agriculture
South
Pacific Coast
Florida
Publius Syrus
Labor Union
Trust
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ames Wi