Gambling and reform themes in Ames Times column
H. H. Sadler and A. Young critique social issues in The Ames Times. A Missouri girl sues her pastor for 5000 over an alleged hug and kiss. Rock Island shops at Valley Junction close for economy. Senator Cummins and party reform efforts falter, fueling Democratic optimism. The piece condemns gambling as deceptive, warns youths against betting and crime, argues for taxing land values and Single Tax to open natural resources, and links unemployment to crime and poverty.
Work as cure for crime debated by Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune advocates forcing vagrants and petty criminals to street work as an antidote to crime but questions the practicality and impact on those already employed. The piece asks why not address underlying causes and apply effective, fair measures rather than relocating workers and risking harm to others.
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Oleo Margarine Tax Repeal Urged By Texas Congressman Dill
A Texas Congressman introduces a measure to repeal the oleomargarine tax arguing the half penny and ten cent per pound duties favor butter makers, amount to class legislation, and keep oleomargarine from common use. He contends lowering or abolishing the privilege would reduce living costs and end artificial protection.
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Texas
Haven
Horace Grovly
Throw Out the Life Line Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advertisement urges help for weak kidneys with Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites a Grinnell resident Mrs. S. C. Forsythe praising the remedy for back and kidney trouble and recommends Doan's Pills sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as sale agents for the United States. Price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Grinnell
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Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan’s
Christmas Day Brings Hope as Convict Is Granted Pardon
Ailing Grace Anstruther and her husband John await news on Christmas Eve. News arrives that the governor has granted John Anstruther a reprieve, saving him from prison and allowing him to reunite with his family. Neighbors rally with support while the family prepares for a hopeful future.
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Gerace
Penitentia
Tim
Kaw Uniy
Santa
John Anstruther
Grace
Abraham
Cherain
Hingner
Lis
Antion
Christine Sitt Tle
Staite
Chicago ‘Tribune
Glutton in the Case and a Black Eye in School Fight
A fragment from Harper's Weekly notes a scene in Boston with a boy sporting a black eye after a schoolyard brawl over an apple. The piece mentions a benevolent old lady and a teacher, and references a Little Willi Globe and street life.
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Sammy Jones
Des
Harper's Weekly
There is one vital difference between ball players and politicians
The Chicago Record Herald quotes Ever Ready remarking that while ball players may be held out, politicians are never described as true holdouts, highlighting a notable contrast in public figures and sportsmen.
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Berald
Drexel State Bank of Chicago
F. M. Trimmer
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Ills
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Agents Advertising Notice
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies affect blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure, a genuine prescription, combines tonics and blood purifiers. Free testimonials. Also ad for Patent Tension Ball Bearing Shears agents earning daily income. Marine Building Chicago address.
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Toledo
Deal Shear & Cutlery CO
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Chicago
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