Is that your brand of good citizenship
A reflective note on public duty and virtue urging steadfast, justice driven citizenship beyond partisan skirmishes. It questions readers to consider whether their civics endure beyond initial clashes and whether silent prayer might guide better conduct.
Court restores dismissed engineer under Civil Service protections
A judge's decision in a Steubenville style case finds John Leech restored to office despite not taking an examination. Fosdick, previously dismissed, wins protection under Civil Service and is reinstated. Courts strengthen Civil Service safeguards for in office personnel.
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Advertisers Urged to Submit Copy Night Before Publication
The paper touts accommodating advertisers and asks for their copy to arrive the evening prior to publication. It notes publishers face rising costs as business is tight and bunched, increasing handling expenses by more than a third.
Vision and duty to build a better world for descendants
A quotation attributed to Mary Watts argues that every man carries a vision of improving the world for future generations. It asserts the duty to hew new paths, hand on the torch, and ensure a better estate for his son, as the motive behind action. The tone emphasizes collective responsibility and progress across generations.
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Mary Watts
Collector Malone Reports New York Imports April 1914 1915
Collector Malone of New York port releases figures showing imports from North America South America and Asia for April 1914 and April 1915. Major North American imports came from Canada and the data emphasize farm products, with total values rising significantly from 1914 to 1915. The note adds England's food embargo on Australian goods reducing competition.
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Magna Carta and Runnymede 1215 shaping liberty
A Plain Dealer reflection marks June 15 1215 at Runnymede when King John sealed Magna Carta. It anchors English liberty, informs American constitutional ideals, and contrasts with imperial modern governance. It credits Magna Carta as America's heritage as well as England's.
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Democrats in DC push to elect anti-Wilson delegates
The DC Democrats, disenchanted by Wilson’s near view, plan to elect anti-Wilson delegates to the next Democratic National Convention. They argue the nomination next year isn’t worth a fight, framing the move as a rebuke to Wilson.
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Editor’s idle phrase in Small Change column prompts reflection
The Portland Journal editor offers a philosophy about inactivity as a cure for Democratic readers in Oregon. The column notes that many Journal readers regret their 1912 ballots and feel tired by reflection on those votes.
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Oregon
Hole on Buckeye street becomes garbage basin and bonfire
Community complaints rise over a Buckeye street hole turned catch basin for trash, burned overnight, creating a nuisance. The note praises Carnegie mill at Mingo under Superintendent Wisener for its work in the community and urges factory harmony mirroring playground demonstrations of aid.
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Cartoons Bryan Seal Teaches Peace Through Playful Tug
A New York Sun cartoon shows Secretary Bryan wearing a two gallon hat with a dove of peace on his left hand and a dog tearing an American flag in his right. The caption has the secretary telling the dog, Playful.
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News and Comment on War and Manners in 1910s Tone
A spirited column reflects on political threats from Mexico facing President Wilson, critiques pacifist stances, and jokes about public opinion. It mentions William Jennings Bryan delaying comments on war avoidance and muses on integrity and rising in society.
Man Chases Cherry Pie Appetite Through The Seasons
A man known for tracking seasonal foods now fixes his heart on cherry pie. He seeks out peak fruit, savoring the changing flavors as the year progresses.
Quotable Fragments and Facts From The Times
A collection of dated witticisms and social observations on talking wives luck and manners touches on Cunard Lusitania costs and a Bryan movie offer. It notes a New York gown invention and hints at public discourse and rumor with a mix of humor and skepticism.
Edison Telephone Recorder Device Idea Question
A brief query explores why Thomas Edison would have invented a device to record conversations. The focus is on the motive behind creating a telephone recording apparatus and its potential uses in communication and documentation.
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Thomas Edison
Fashion decree sets skirt length near ankle height
A fashion notice explains skirts should reach near the ground when a woman moves, framing a practical standard for modesty and movement as observers note a mouse sighting nearby.
President Wilson Preparations Underway for Cornish Visit
The Herald Star reports summer White House preparations in Cornish New Hampshire to host President Wilson. He plans to travel via New York to meet Col E M House, his close ally who has just returned from Europe. A Wednesday departure and Thursday stay in New York with House are planned.
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