Lieutenant Governor Parker of Delaware Gains Unlikely Nomination
An informal popularity among Pennsylvanian rail passengers helped Tom Parker, a longtime Pennsylvania Railroad conductor and Delaware lieutenant governor candidate, secure a nomination he did not actively seek. He wears a uniform and is known by residents as “Towdy Tom,” a figure who gained broad support without campaigning, despite no prior political offices beyond this role.
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Delawarre Lt Governor Parker Called to Military Role
The passage notes Parker, born in Osh, began as a brakeman in 1870 and now holds the rank of brigadier general as quartermaster general of Delaware. He resides in Wilmington with his wife and five grown children. Since leaving ticket sales to preside over the Delaware Senate, he plans to return to moonlighting as a train conductor once the legislature adjourns.
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A Man of the People Hoch’s Rise From Printer to Governor
E O Hoch, new governor, rose from a small town pauper to state chief executive. He started as editor and printer, then managed a struggling paper, saved money, and built a career on frugal, hands on leadership. His path included early work on the Florence paper and later control of the Marion Record before pursuing state printer duties.
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Twelve Virtues for Life and Character Development
A compact 13 point creed urging high ideals in life art religion and character. It emphasizes striving beyond current achievements recognizing faults, resisting authority, cultivating health happiness kindness and cheerful perseverance, and maintaining youth of spirit through continual self-improvement.
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Constitutional expert disputes congressional scope on interstate commerce
A New York commentator argues Congress has power to regulate interstate commerce but not to deprive states of ownership rights or the ability to create corporations. He cites Marshall and Gibbons against Ogden to claim limits, noting Supreme Court rulings protect state ownership and corporate creation.
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Labor In Politics In England By Professor Powys
Cambridge University Professor John Cooper Powys argues the working classes in England must form an independent party. He claims Liberals exploit workers with industry leaders backing them, while Conservatives share little support for the common laborer. He asserts workers could seize power if unified, but warns of the cost.
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Village improves streets with wheelbarrow patrol
A New Hampshire village uses a woman with a wheelbarrow to patrol streets under a village Improvement Association. Residents support the effort to keep streets clean and orderly, aided by the patrol's diligent work. The piece notes plentiful community rewards including hail, aronia, milk, fruit, and potatoes through yearly dividends.
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Advertising as the grand propelling power in business
The article argues advertising drives business, citing a merchant who failed to advertise and lost a sale. It claims modern retailers spend heavily on newspaper ads, with estimates of fifty thousand dollars per year for a single store and billions for the top retail firms. It stresses the need to keep your light bright by using papers to reach customers.
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Guaranteed Cure for Piles Offered by Puro Ointment
A guaranteed cure for piles promises relief from itching bleeding and protruding symptoms. Druggists refund money if Puro Ointment fails to cure any case, no matter how long standing. First application provides ease and rest. 60 cents. Send 3 cents in stamps if your druggist does not stock it. mailed postpaid by Paris Medicine Co., St Louis, Mo.
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