The Poindexter Plan as Answer to the Trust Riddle
A defense of the Poindexter plan to reform coal mining in Alaska and Pennsylvania. It argues against private monopoly profits, advocates shared profits with workers, and claims the plan would curb trust power, reduce consumer taxes, and influence American industry broadly. It contrasts Alaska development with current exploitation and laments market control by trusts.
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Pennsylvania
Alaska
Uncle Sam
Cle Sam
America
Using Damn in Language and Public Memoir
The piece discusses Dr. Stanley Hall and moralists endorsing profanity in moderation, cites President Wilson’s restrained response, and shares a farmers tale about swearing. It notes linguistic relief versus social consequences, and mentions Standard Oil paying a $500000,000 penalty in Texas context.
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Standard Oil
Texas
Auld Lang Syne and Ragtime in Ocean Passenger Music
A comic column muses on nautical farewells and the switch from sentimental tunes to ragtime on steamships. It jokes about cornet players, the La Follette line, and audience tears, then playfully suggests using lively music like Too Much Mustard to ease dramatic scenes.
Eugenic marriage proves a failure in Massachusetts
The Perron couple of Lynn, the state s first eugenic bridal pair, declare the idea may be a health measure but not a promise of happiness. After a quarrel the groom returned home and found another man with his wife, prompting police escort and the dismantling of the Perron home. dissolution of their marriage is possible.
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Boston
Edwin Perron
Lynn
Perron
Perrons
Eugenic Bonda
Catherine Perron
Maniac’s Death Is Great Relief
NEW LONDON Conn Aug 4 John Smith a native of Old Lyme who died in a hospital for the insane at Norwich was one of the oldest patients in the United States He was the seventh admitted to the Middletown institution more than 60 years ago and his board in various asylums is estimated to have cost Old Lyme about 20000
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New London
Conn
John Smith
Old Lyme
Norwich
United States
Middletown
Unequal Taxes and Public Grievances in The Star Letters
Readers criticize King county tax assessments citing western lands valued four to twelve times higher per cash value than eastern properties and timber lands taxed unevenly. Other letters urge better Alki line service and question immigration’s economic impact on Pacific Coast.
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the Star
King County
Seattle
A. D
Sick horse visits doctor after mysterious night
In New York a veterinary surgeon Dr. John F. Halloran from Stapleton treats Nellie the chestnut mare owned by contractor Thomas Morgan. The horse, sick with colic, wandered from the stable after breaking its halter and sought the doctor at 3 AM.
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New York
John F. Halloran
Stapleton
John
Nellie
Thomas Morgan
Halloran
Would You Like to Live Forever Here s Man Who Says He s Going to Do It
In Berkeley on August 4 1900s era reporting a man named Harry Gaze claims eternal youth and immortality. He argues old age is curable and that a thousand years of life would only whet his appetite for living. He praises continuous growth of the body and urges brisk walks water sun baths sparing meals and a fruit rich uncooked diet.
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Stanley Hall
Wilson
Seattle
the Star
Karl Marz
Germany
Berkeley
Cal
Ponce de Leon
Harry Gaze
Gaze
Pleasant Baking Days With Ite Action To Save And Uniform
Pleasant baking days described as cakes and bread turn out just right using Ite action to save and uniform mixture. It does not cause dough to rise and fall abruptly but works steadily until baking completes. Ask Your Grocer Creacest Manufacturing Composy Beattie Washingtons.
Resinol Clears Bad Complexions
Promotion of Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment as mild cures for pimples blackheads and unsightly complexions. Claims soothing healing action, affordability, and suitability for delicate skin with wide drugstore distribution. Trial offer via Dept. 3-P, Resinol, Baltimore MD.
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United States
Dept. 3-P
Resinol
Balthmore
Easy Terms on Diamond Electric Cleaner and Summer Furniture
Grote-Rankin offers the Diamond Electric Cleaner at 35 dollars and clears remaining Summer Furniture at near cost. Featured items include Natural Willow Arm Chairs from 9.50 to 10.90, Willow Rockers and Settees, Old Hickory chairs, and stained willow pieces priced to move. Final sale chance emphasizes substantial savings on artistic furniture and cleaning appliances.
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Knut Paulson
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