Patronage and the Spoils of Office
A discussion drawn from the American Monthly Review of Reviews December issue argues that Senate and Congressional patronage of postmasterships corrupts public life. It cites Nebraska Senator Dietrich’s alleged sale of influence for Hastings postmaster and calls for higher civic standards through improved public virtue rather than law changes. The piece critiques party rhetoric and stresses citizen intelligence as the cure for political rascality.
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General ‘Service
New York City
Dietrich
Nebraska
Hastings
Bainess
Aps
Pic
Bfunieti
American Monthly Review of Reviews
Postmaster Bristow Urges 750 Salary for Rural Carriers
In his annual report Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow recommends raising rural carrier salaries to 750 a year and placing them on the same basis as city carriers. He says they should devote all attention to the mail and avoid handling package business, a nuisance to carriers that Congress may adopt.
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Bristow
Congress
Doyle Seen As Likely Democratic Nominee for Congress
Sources say John M. Doyle of Belleville is likely to be the Democratic nominee in the district for Congress. If nominated to face the incumbent, Doyle would carry the county by a larger margin than ever before, according to local observers.
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John M. Doyle
Belleville
Doyle
Oil Giant Declares 12 Percent Dividend Amid Poor Year
Standard Oil Company announced a twelve percent dividend to stockholders totaling twelve and a half dollars per share as business remains weak with only forty four million dollars in dividends this year.
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Standard Oil Company
Hias Biden
Rockefeller Earnings Highlight Wealth and Influence
The Western Advocate notes Standard Oil earnings reach 18 million for the year. It translates to about 1500 dollars monthly per stockholder, 50 thousand a day, 2083 an hour, and about 35 a minute. The piece argues Rockefeller could attract higher prices given his other millions.
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John PD. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
John He
Still Breaking Records in Kansas Agriculture Output
Secretary Coburn reports Kansas leads with total agricultural product value of 223,094,508 dollars, nearly double 1896. Corn dominates at 169,359,760 bushels worth 57,078,141 dollars, followed by 94,041,902 bushels of wheat valued at 52,426,355 dollars. Thirteen counties exceed three million bushels in corn. Jewell tops with 6,678,804 bushels. Republic county corn is 5,234,522 bushels at 35 bushels per acre. average value is 8.50 dollars per person engaged.
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Coburn
Kansas
Jewell
Washington, Smith, Marshall and Republic
Republic County
Handel the child prodigy courts of Germany
Before turning twelve, Handel gained fame across Germany as a brilliant composer and virtuoso at the emperor's court.
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Handel
Germany
Timber Shortage Foreseen in Minnesota Pine Forests
The article warns that almost all pine timber in Minnesota, about 30,000,600 feet, is expected to be cut and marketed within the next fifteen years, signaling a looming depletion in the state’s forest resources.
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Minnesota
Advertised Letters Notices December 1 1903
Advertised letters list includes Byfield Link Mayfield Wile Peterson Sophie Christina Roberts Mrs Farrie Robb Emmett Ward Mary I A Kirpan P.M. Uncalled letters will be mailed.
For Sale Olds Gasoline steamer in Scandia Kansas
For sale. Olds Gasoline steamer in fairly good condition. About L z horsepower and weight around 600 pounds. Suitable for shop or light office work. Price 25 dollars. Address Journal Scandia Kansas.
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Olds
Scandia
Kansas
Rockefeller Fortune Estimated at 800000000000
The Journal of the Knights of Labor estimates John D. Rockefeller’s present fortune at 800000000000 and his annual income at 48000000. It projects the fortune to reach 3276800000000 by 1927 given the four year growth rate.
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Rockefeller
The
Journal of the Knights of Labor
John D. Rockefeller
Proctor Knott Builds New Home in Lebanon Ky
Ex governor J Proctor Knott, age 73, settles in a new house he built on Market Street in Lebanon Kentucky. He previously lived in a country home beyond the city limits that burned recently.
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Proctor Knott
J.proctor Knott
Market Street
Lebanon
New Uses for Paper Hat Industry Expands
A Boston firm considers turning to paper hat production by applying new uses for paper such as artificial teeth and boot uppers in a growing venture.
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Boston
No belief of being as figurative as today’s youth
A historical note from Waselerston Illinois quotes a Democrat remark doubting that earlier generations were as capable as modern boys and girls. The piece contrasts past and present attitudes toward youth and intelligence.
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Waselerston
Democrat
Rail mileage leads world in colonies per population
The Australian colonies show the highest railway mileage relative to population, exceeding other regions. This reflects rapid expansion of rail networks and integration of colonies into broader transport systems during the period.
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Kansas City
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