Hughes Defends Western Trip In Vigorous Campaign
Editorial argues R Hughes has faced critics over his western trip and campaign style. It cites Durand letter, contrasts with Roosevelt 1904 tactics, and asserts Hughes presents facts, not offhand remarks, while noting courtesy to Parker of Louisiana and formal nomination protocol.
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R. Hughes
Hughes
Bridgehampton
Durand
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Ife
John M. Parker
Louisiana
A Revolution That Doesn't Revolute and The Taylor-Quincy Bridge
The piece argues that social upheaval remains unlikely despite fears of revolution in America. It cites poor leadership, media influence, and evolving laws as barriers to revolt, while noting progress in housing sanitation education as anti poverty measures. It ends urging a Taylor Quincy road to connect nearby communities and reduce division.
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America
France
Friends of Revolution
New York Call
The
New Republic
Call
Industrial cloud lifts as mediation stalls strike in New York
After a five boroughs strike paralyzed surface transit hundreds of thousands returned to work as unions and railroads accept federal mediation. Representatives of 400,000 trainmen and employers agreed to use the federal board while reserving full power. Both sides seek a complete settlement to avoid industry collapse and widespread hardship. Venice alarms ease after Zeppelins failed to cause real panic. submarines in streets would spark true excitement.
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JIS
New York
Five Burroughs
Federal Board of Mediation
Venice
The Folly of Envy by H A Bruce
A 1916 essay urging readers to avoid envy of others success. It argues envy paralyzes the envious, harms digestion and health, and hinders progress. By admiring others and analyzing their methods one can learn and improve, fostering personal advancement.
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H. Addington Bruce
H. A. Bruce
New York street car strike seen ripe for mediation progress
From the editors notes a Peoria transcript comments that mediation in the New York street car strike shows patriotism and prudence by managers and workers. The public's role is crucial in this vital transportation issue amid national welfare concerns.
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Peoria Transcript
New York
Gompers Critiques Hughes as Labor Advocate
Chicago Tribune notes Samuel Gompers speaks as a Democratic party member rather than a conservative union leader when he argues Hughes is unfriendly to labor. The piece frames the ideological clash amid early 20th century labor politics.
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Chicago Tribune
Samuel Gompers
Democratic Party
Mr. Hughes
This Day in Illinois History August 12 1810 Harrigan Tecumseh clash
General William Henry Harrigan held a conference at Vincennes with Tecumseh. The Indian chief reacted with rage and incited a broader uprising among Old Northwest tribes, setting the stage for renewed confrontations with white settlers.
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William Henry Harrigan
Vincennes
Tecumseh
Old Northwest
Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Roundup of Cottages and Illness
Mr Davidson of cottage 2 was taken to the hospital Thursday evening after weeks of illness. Timekeeper Mr Cole of cottage 22, under Mr Scott, chief engineer, was moved to hospital Thursday evening with doubtful recovery. James Gallagher of cottage 14 returned from a visit to Hershman Til and Fargo Valley City Ribley and others with a fine time. Mrs A B Campbell wife of Sergeant Campbell of cottage 4 left with her son Warne for Macomb. Wayne Campbell will vacation with his mother. Thomas Pennington from Macomb returned to the home and was assigned to cottage 3 while Mrs Pennington, recently hospitalized, moved to cottage 7. Corporal Bateson of cottage 4 went to Louisiana Mo for a visit. Benjamin Bedwell acts as corporal in his absence. Wentworth sergeant of cottage 5 visits relatives in Trumewell. Mrs F L Gates of cottage 7 is ill with indigestion. Neal sergeant of cottage 20 is improving but not fully up. Mr and Mrs J A Smith and daughter Adelia of Hull visited old friends Mr and Mrs Lease of cottage 20. they were schoolmates in childhood. Lydia E Sharar admitted and assigned to cottage 1. Mary A Stanbridge assigned to cottage 1. Cottage 4 still claims the best kept lawn and flowers among the small cottages.
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Davidson
Cole
Scott
James Gallagher
Stephen Harper
Hershman
Mrs. Harper
Mr. Bateson
Cottage
Louisiana
Benjamin Bedwell
Mrs. Wentworth
Cottage 5
Trumewell
F. L. Gates
Neal
J. A. Smith
Adelia Smith
Hull
Mrs Lease
Mr. Smith
Mrs. Lease
Mrs. Smith
Lydia E. Sharar
Quote on envy and self pity’s harm to progress
The passage warns that fixing on envy toward a fellow worker leads to bitterness and a belief in personal failure. Self pity then dominates, robbing one of the energy to improve and enlarge the self. It cautions against allowing envy to erode motivation and progress.
Paddy the Beaver Sees Strange Things
Paddy the Beaver spends a hot day hiding in his pond house while Paddy and Mr Quack observe Farmer Brown's Boy applying mud to his face and Buster Bear rolling in mud. The Quack family watches as events unfold revealing the curious day on the Green Forest pond.
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Buster Bear
Busy Bee
Farmer Brown
Paddy the Beaver
Paddy
Mrs. Quack
Quack
Mr. Quack
Paddy's Dam
Moths Invade Chicago Trees, City Faces Foliage Loss
Chicago authorities report millions of tussock moths invading the city, damaging leaves across all sections. City Forester Jacob H Rost notes widespread injury to trees as the infestation grows in August.
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Chicago
Jacob H. Rost
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Relief for Hay Fever
A promotional note touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for hay fever asthma coughs and colds. It claims the product soothes throat irritation relieves hoarseness eases breathing reduces inflammation and aids natural sleep without opiates sold by Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
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Foley
Miller and
Arthur Drug
Our School s Vacation by Paul West
A humorous student piece describes a planned Clean Up Day organized by the Young Ladies Improvement League and local youths. Students Lilac Grimes Genevieve Hicks Maude Muldinkey Pansy Cook Honey Sucker Arbentus Stebbins rally neighbors to clean derty streets, back alleys, and yards, with prizes for best effort. Bol Haynes battles a sewing machine mishap at home while villagers prepare shirts and patches for pants, and a badge day is promoted at Genevieve Hicks’s house.
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Sivvick Improvement League
Peepul
Hadent
Lilac Grimes
Genevieve Hicks
Maude Muldinkey
Pansy Cook
Honeysucker
Arbentus Stebbins
2Wins
Genevieve
Nurses Now Carry Scourge Victims In New York
New York police officer in charge of infantile paralysis victims is seen en route to a saloon, prompting authorities to deploy trained nurses on ambulances. The image shows nurses tenderly caring for ill infants, while the piece notes themes of thrift, invention, and aging.
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Mbalance
New York
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