Contrast in Civic Beauty Rathdrum's Rail Lines
A long critique contrasts two Rathdrum rail lines. The Northern Pacific is described as an eyesore with a sunken right of way, debris filled embankments, and foul yards harming park views, while the Idaho and Washington Northern by the Blackwell brothers is praised for a park like right of way, clean depots, and beautification benefiting the town.
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Rathdrum
Ida
Northern Pacific
Bartlett Sinclair
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Lmits
St. Paul
Idaho and Washington Northern
Spokane
Newport
Blackwells
Blackwell
Town Cow civic improvement in Huntington Tennessee club efforts
The Civic Improvement club of Huntington Tennessee since 1906 has grown to fifty members focusing on beautification and sanitation. The group coordinates with the Huntington Commercial club to repair sidewalks plant trees and create two flower parks while planning a public library. They distributed garbage cans and supported road and park enhancements with local businesses. The article also notes how newspapers can spur city cleanups through published photog raphs of refuse and neglected areas.
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Civic Improvement Club of
Huntington, Tenn
Huntington Commercial Club
Improvement Club
Commercial Club
Civic Improvement Club
Seattle
California
First Law of Nature: Self Preservation and Local Prosperity
Johnny Jones declares the first law of nature is self preservation. The town must protect its own interests to avoid decline, urging residents to support local trade and mutual prosperity. The piece warns noncompliance could force the next generation to seek work in the city.
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Johnny Jones
Johnny
What America Owes to Its German Element
Herman Ridder argues German Americans are a large independent voting bloc and essential to U.S. achievements. He says census shows many Americans have German blood and urges credit for German contributions in American history. He rejects the claim Germans favor beer over law and emphasizes protecting personal liberty.
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United States
America
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