Illinois Waterway and Primary Reform At Special Session
Illinois governor urges creation of a waterway commission to develop a proposed waterway and power along with reform of primary election laws. He calls for a direct primary act, amendments to general election laws, and measures to finance harbor improvements and municipal powers.
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A Wine Rivalry Tests Faith and Deceit in Min
In the southern French village of Min, vintners Foujon and Clon clash over a secret wine formula. Foujon fears he may have entrusted the paper to Clon after a night of wine and talk. The village cure mediates, the two vow to destroy the writings, and the paper is burned.
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Lecturer’s Plain Talk Draws No Women Attendees
A lecturer who promised to deliver a plain talk to plain people laments that no women were present at his recent event. The remark prompts reflection that diplomacy is not innate nor universally embraced by all speakers.
Our Luck and Foggy Thinking Sayings
A collection of quips about luck and clear thinking contrasts luck with freedom and warns against foggy reasoning, noting many would suffer if luck ran out. The lines reflect satirical musings and social commentary on fortune and judgment.
Typhoid in Pittsburg Costs Compared to Public Works
A Pittsburg study estimates 448 typhoid patients in 1907 lost about 27 000 in wages and 28 000 in medical and related costs, plus funeral expenses, totaling 56 252 50 in cash. Indirect community losses exceed 3 000 000, underscoring the cost of neglecting prevention like aqueducts and filtration.
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What She Missed
A grass widow recalls her past as her friend prepares for a night out. She laments an allegedly slow time in marriage and suggests her happiness might have depended on being in New York. The scene captures a wistful reflection on marriage and place.
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