Progress and bright lamps amid growing world
A compilation of observations urges less selfishness and broader vision, notes New York skyscrapers lag behind, and discusses Panama Canal ship size concerns. It highlights Booker T. Washington school enrollment, the Bryan-era political shift, tantalum lamp efficiency, and a portrait tribute to Alexander Campbell at Des Moines Iowa.
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The
Christian Church of Iowa
Des Moines
Alexander Campbell
Iowa
Farm pioneer David Rankin turns 83 this month
Newton Record notes David Rankin, famed Missouri corn grower, reaches 83 in modest beginnings. He once labored barefoot each summer until 28, paid his last dollar to the preacher who wed him in 1850, now owns 85,000 acres, raised over 1,000,000 bushels of corn last year, and is valued at over 3 million dollars all from farming success.
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David Rankin
Missouri
Newton
Taft Credited With Resolve Amid Roosevelt Backing
The Register and Leader notes Taft’s steadfastness against moldy pressures and praises his standing with Roosevelt. It highlights Taft’s two presidential honors and the belief Roosevelt trusts his judgment, signaling continued support despite doubts.
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Register
Taft
Prest Roosevelt
Roose
Name Bryan to lead the Democratic cause, praise and resolve
The passage urges faith in Bryan as a strong leader for the Democratic party, praising his rise in public favor despite past defeats. It argues for principled campaigning over mudslinging and calls for national unity under a republican form of government.
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Bryan
United States
Goring
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Jabor
Navy scare speech warned of Japan war inevitability
Captain Houngn spoke at Shenandoah on the Fourth asserting an inevitable war with Japan. He warned of Japan’s strength and U S navy weakness, but critics argued such fear tactic harms morale. The speaker urged prudent naval funding while asserting Americans will stand for truth and right if needed.
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Houngn
Shenandoah
Japan
Hongland
U. S
Osier at London conference urges disease notification
Dr Osier proposed stamping out the White Plague by notifying health authorities of all consumption cases at any stage, as for other deadly diseases. He urged the medical fraternity to press for state and town laws to require notification and registration of such cases.
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Osier
London
Addressing Crowd Yelling and Its Threat to Reason
The author condemns mass demonstrations as spasms that resemble hypnotic crowd behavior and threaten free speech. He cites Osler on contagion prevention, urges compulsory notification and penalties for omissions, and warns political parties’ shouting harms rational public discourse.
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Republic
Bryan Nation Trumpets Leader For Democracy
Exhortation to supporters extols William Jennings Bryan as a Christian, moral standard bearer and unifying national figure. It praises Iowa and Nebraska as key states and envisions widespread cheers from the Mississippi Valley to copper mines and cotton fields if Bryan is named standard bearer and elected.
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William Jennings Bryan
Iowa
Middle West
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Mississippi Valley
Montana
Louisiana
California Proclaims Virtue Aligning Manufacturers and Farmers
A fragment states that California proclaims virtue and the principles advocated by a named figure. It predicts manufacturers in the east and farmers in the west will unite to enlarge commerce and trade of the country.
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California
Old World and Its Ways by William Jennings Bryan
St. Louis publisher Thompson Publishing Company issues a 575 page illustrated book by William Jennings Bryan. The review calls it readable and edifying, likening it to a world tour with wife and two children September 1905 to September 1906, covering civilizational themes across Europe Asia and the Pacific.
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William Jennings Bryan
Thompson Publishing Company
St. Louis
Canvays
Japan
China
Philippines
India
Europe
Bryan
William J., Jr
Grace
Java
Arctic Circle
Norway
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Female Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a potent, alcohol free remedy for pelvic organ weakness and related symptoms. It claims a forty year proven record, lists ingredients tested under oath, and asserts endorsements from medical writers. Also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the original Little Liver Pills.
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Pierce
Pierca
Wanted Farm or Small Business For Sale
Real estate wanted by owner seeking a medium size farm or small business in a prosperous locality. Please provide price description reason for selling and possession date. No agents. Reply to Lock Drawer 984 Rochester NY.
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Rochester
N.Y
Cascasweet Remedy for Babies Sold at Local Drug Store
Cascasweet, a well known baby remedy, promises quick quieting effects in infants and children. Ingredients are printed on the bottle and the product contains no opiates. Sold by Langerak's Drug Store at 27-35.
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Langerak’s
German Physician Dr Bair Offers Free Diagnosis Des Moines Iowa
The German physician Dr Bair will provide one month's treatment with instructions or examine and give an accurate diagnosis and consultation free of charge for paralysis catarrh consumption rheumatism cancer fits piles tumors gall stones gravel liver or blood diseases. Pay what you can when satisfied. Write your case at once to secure early attention address 1122 6th Ave Des Moines Iowa.
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Bair
6Th Ave
Des Moines
Iowa
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Chichester
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