Great Men, Working Women, And The Illusion Of Rulers
The speaker denounces reverence for titles and wealth in America arguing greatness comes from work and merit. He praises both men and women as equals, citing farmers, laborers, and mothers, and rejects the notion that officials rule in a true democracy. He quotes Whitman on motherhood and insists sovereignty rests with the citizen, not the titled or powerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Whitman
Whitman
America
Japan Russia clash warned as possible global conflict
The article argues Japan would be a hard proposition for Russia and could draw in other nations. It notes Japan’s strong navy, warns against Russia detaining foreign ships at Port Arthur, and mentions U S policy and potential reactions including access to Mukden and Antung ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
United States
England
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Hay
Mukden
Antung
E Catting
A Hess
Knoxville Journal editor seeks congress candidate from outside Polk county
The Pleasantville News questions why Knoxville Journal cannot supply a congress candidate and asserts it can provide one. The exchange involves editorial voices from Pleasantville News and Knoxville Journal, with a note on Republican frictions and a call for civility among editors.
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Knoxville Journal
Prouty
Hull
Polk County
Marion County
Knoxville
Bro. Curtis
Pleasantville News
Road law deserves two more years of trial in Marion County
The editorial urges Marion County farmers to lobby their General Assembly representative to extend the present road law’s trial period. It argues the law is sound, needs thorough testing, and only minor revisions may be needed rather than repeal. It cautions against returning to the old system or drafting a new statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
General Assembly
Knoxville Journal
War in the Philippines Looms as Ricarte Leads Revolt
The piece notes great unrest in the Philippines amid an eastern war, with Gen. Ricarte at the head of a revolution. It mentions Honrson and Gen. Wheeler meeting in Washington, agreeing Japan would force Russia to its knees within ten days to a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Ricarte
Honrson
Gen. Wheeler
Washington
Japan
Russia
Brooklyn Democrats Back Jupee Parker for National Convention
Senator Carmack criticizes opposing party while Brooklyn Democrats rally behind Jupee Parker as the preferred convention choice. Tammany’s Sagamore Murphy pushes for unpledged New York delegates, signaling a contested path to the national gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupee Parker
Brooklyn
Democrats
Sagamore Murphy
Tammany
New York
Lowest Rates to South via Chicago Great Western
Rail publicity advertises unprecedented fare options to the South and Southwest via Chicago Great Western. It promotes one way and round trip tickets with travel dates in March and April and directs readers to contact any Great Western agent for details.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
Congress backs arbitration treaty push and World’s Fair funding
Secretary Cullom introduced a Commercial Club resolution from Chicago led by President Robert I Lincoln seeking a national arbitration treaty with Great Britain. Both Houses voted for a bill to appropriate 4.6 million dollars for the St. Louis World's Fair, though it returns to the Senate for amendments as Congress treats the fair liberally.
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Cullom
Congress
The
Commercial Club
Chicago
Robert ‘I’. Lincoln
St. Louis
Senate
Senator Morgan’s Decline Yet Endures Strongly
The eighty year old Alabama senator’s physical powers are failing yet he remains capable of working fifteen hours daily and speaking two to three hours as needed. He credits his endurance to moderate meals and retiring before one each night.
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Senator Morgan
Alabama
Colorado Congressman Resigns Over Suspected Election Corruption
A dramatic scene in Congress saw Representative Shafrato of Colorado resign his seat amid charges of election corruption in which he had unwittingly profited. Members from both parties cheered as he announced his departure.
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Congress
Shafrato, Dem
Colorado
Hay's China Policy and Corea Question
In lively remarks the secretary defends action protecting China while questioning why Corea remained exposed to fighting. The piece asks if the Hermit Kingdom is too small to deserve aid and ponders potential future proclamations if British troops advance in Tibet.
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Hay
China
Corea
Thibet
A Wealthy Man Reflects Amid Winter Storm
In a sunlit drawing room, a man of wealth enjoys comfort and safety as a fierce storm rages outside. He thanks God for his home while memories of the harsh weather and its threats linger, underscoring class contrast and domestic security.
Consumption cures and Scott's Emulsion touted
A historic remedy piece extols salt pork for consumption and argues modern feeding with Scott's Emulsion, a fat supplement, aids digestion and lung strength. It notes pork roughness for sensitive stomachs and highlights cod liver oil and phosphites in the emulsion as revitalizing.
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Scott
Child asks about rent and Lilly Brown in cold evening
A father ignores his daughter's questions about poverty and scarcity as she laments Lilly Brown's lack of things. The girl worries over rent and charity while the father returns to his financial magazine, signaling a tension between concern and detachment in a cold, dreary home.
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Dolly
Papa
Lilly Brown
Lilly
Jesus
Electric Bitters praised by Lancaster pair in testimonial
"F. J. Green" from Lancaster New Hampshire credits chronic indigestion and nervous debility relief to Electric Bitters after years of trial. His wife also reports long lasting health benefits, calling them splendid for female trouble. Henry Langerak guarantees satisfaction.
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F. J. Green
Lancaster
Henry Langerak
Mardi Gras Fares to Four Gulf Cities in 1904
Mardi Gras celebrations listed for New Orleans Mobile Pensacola and Chicago Great Western offers one way fare plus 2.00 round trip from February 10 to 16 1904 tickets on sale February 6 to 14 refundable until February 20 with a 50 cent fee through March 5 agents available J P Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois for details.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
Pensacola
Fla
Chicago
Mysterious Circumstance Described by Health Ad
An old time health ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure to pale sallow skin and rosy health. It claims the pills gently stimulate the digestive organs to improve digestion and prevent constipation. Available for 25 cents from Henry Langerak Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Henry Langerak
Wanted Several Persons of Character in County
Classified notice seeking individuals of solid financial standing and good reputation. Position offers $23 weekly with expenses and continual advance from head offices. Advertisement emphasizes established business house status and in county recruitment.
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Ind
Addi Bd
Avery
Ted
Hote
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Carmack
Democratic Party
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Thomessen
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H. Rietveld
H. Kuyper
C.N. Cole
W. Oc” Farmer
Beane
E. M. Cole
H. J. Vanden- Berg
W. M. Kruger
Abraham VerPloegh
Overland Mail
Durham
B. F. Kearl
College
D. L. A. Garrison
A. Hawley
H. J. VandenBerg
W. A. Young
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Opera Block
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Peter van Sittert
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Epworth League
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Christian Endeavor
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F. G. Ziecner
First Christian Reformer
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Arena
Petra
Iowa
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Peoria
St. Joseph
Kansas
Omaha
Denver
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Rock Island
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Missouri River
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