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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1906
Page
2
Dr Charles W Hirot of Harvard discusses in World's Work that inherited wealth tends to disperse over generations. He argues heirs struggle to maintain fortunes and should redirect toward public service, science, social work, and charitable institutions for meaningful impact.
An editorial urges focus on child health including hearing eyesight and teeth. It cites education boards finding widespread eye defects and advocates early dental exams drawing on German practice while noting broader civic costs and societal pressures. It also includes satirical notes on Washington society and reform trends in Russia.
A prominent lawyer argues women bear 80 percent of divorces and dismisses the idea by claiming if women did not accept marriage proposals there would be no divorces. The remark draws sharp criticism as an example of conservative views on gender and marriage.
The piece examines American women eligible for presentation at King Edward’s court, naming Miss Jean Reid and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth as notable debutantes. It details dress rules, entry procedures, train handling, and the ceremony’s fatigue, with contrasts to Victoria era customs and Queen Alexandra’s era changes.
A discussion on how the United States values money not for its own glory but for the effort and efficiency behind earning it. It cites Thoreau, Agassiz, a machinist, and a college professor to illustrate that many Americans prefer pursuits other than wealth accumulation despite easy fortunes and social emphasis on economic success.
A former U S Senator from South Carolina Jon M C Butler writes from Washington to the Peruna Medicine Co praising Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble He notes relief from use and calls Peruna a wonderful tonic He mentions a revised formula adding a mild laxative to enhance its benefits credited to S B Hartman M D
A reflection on universal morality rooted in life and human nature. Conscience, instinct, and intellect guide toward a single criterion: all that is human is good, all that is inhuman is evil. Emphasizes self-knowledge, forgiveness, and respect for reality as sources of ethics.
In times of war the military uniform commands respect, reflecting discipline and fine bearing. The article notes improved recruiting and selection, with even strict checks such as prison records, leading to better-looking, well disciplined soldiers who inspire public admiration.
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