The Coming Struggle on National Defense Sparks Debate
In a July 9, 1915 column from Lincoln News advertising rates are listed. The piece argues against a Navy League push for a half billion dollar military buildup, labeling it prowar and tax funded, and warns that rooseveltian defense thinking would burden taxpayers.
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United States
Congress
Jingoists
Navy League
Mr. Roosevelt
Europe
Lincoln News
Each Day Is a Life Worth While
A reflective piece urges readers to seize today and control the moment. It contrasts weather with attitude and imagines life changing on a single day, urging effort, kindness, and forward motion. It recalls Runeberg’s line that each day is a life and invites daily self-encouragement.
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Topher
Runeberg
Good Roads For Everybody In Ohio Speech
William A. Hite explains how Ohio solved its road problem through state and county funding. The plan funds about 700 miles of improvements yearly, with state aid, intercounty roads, and main market roads spanning 2 000 miles, plus convict labor to bolster construction.
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Ohio
William A. Hite
King Albert Appears Incognito as Minneapolis Reporter
A 1898 tale says King Albert of Belgium worked as a reporter for a Minnesota newspaper, unknown to colleagues who did not learn he was royalty until he became king. The story casts him as the world’s most popular monarch at the time.
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Belgium
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Cub
Milestones mark 139 years since independence
The text reflects on anniversaries: 139 years since the Declaration of Independence, 100 since the War of 1812, 40 since the Mexican War, and 17 since the incident with Spain, presenting a historical timeline of conflicts.
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America
England
Meixco
Spain
Money Well Spent on Road Building and Guidance
A commentator argues that each dollar spent on road construction and funding for expert guidance improves welfare across the nation. The message emphasizes nationwide benefits from better highways and informed construction practices.
Persevere and Hope Amidst Challenge, George Stephenson Quote
A concise adage by George Stephenson urging perseverance and optimistic conduct. It emphasizes making the best of every situation, thinking well of others, and hoping for personal success, echoing a steadfast work ethic.
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George Stephenson
New England Opens Roads As States Expand Highway Programs
New England undertakes major highway improvements with Massachusetts leading at about 8 million dollars for the year. Rhode Island offers no roads program. New Hampshire advances road projects while Vermont emphasizes state aided transport and a new Rutland to Bethel jitney line cutting travel time and costs with plans for freight service.
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New England
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Highway Commission
New Hampshire
Vermont
Gates
Rutland
Bethel
Green Mountains
Auto Tne
Randolph
Good Roads Day Aims to Build Demand for Better Roads
The Philadelphia Press argues that one day cannot create durable roads but can broaden public understanding and enthusiasm for improved highways. It notes Arbor Day parallels with tree planting and stresses year round work by experienced builders under expert engineers to complete road projects.
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Philadelphia
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha Market Report
Cattle receipts about 4,000 head with heavy beeves active and 10 to 15 cents higher. Best beeves up to 84.0s per hundredweight, cows and heifers steady. Hog receipts 9,300. shipping hogs 7.40 to 7.55, tops to 7.60. Sheep and lambs 13,500. lambs about 15 to 25 cents under last week. top lamb at 9.75 and ewes around 5.50. Widespread price ranges given for cattle, hogs, and sheep with notable gains and declines.
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Tnion Stock Yards
South Omaha
The Midnight Sun At Sundering Gulf Of Bothnia
Report describes a mountain at the head of the Gulf of Bothnia where the sun shines for five days each June from the 19th to the 23rd. Steamers depart Stockholm every six hours to view the phenomenon as visitors crowd to witness uninterrupted daylight.
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Gulf of Bothnia
Stockholm
No Case For Sympathy Unveiled By Jury Remarks
A Washington Star excerpt quotes jurors in a breach of promise suit stating the plaintiff was fortunate to be freed from a man who wrote foolish letters. The foreman notes no damages were awarded and describes the plaintiff's relief from the suit.
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Washington Star
Trust and Respect Inspire Mutual Loyalty Quote
A reflective maxim attributes virtue to trust and generous treatment, claiming people respond with loyalty and greatness when respected and valued. The author emphasizes ethical exchange as a foundation for strong relationships.
Unimposing Genius and a Humpbacked Poet in London Chronicle
Extracts discuss Alexander Tope and a legend of Pope describing physical deformities and dependence on attendants. A Denver dinner remark by Bishop Sanford Olmsted is cited, contrasting mercenary church motives with a chaplain who says he preaches for money as a thief does.
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Pope
London Chronicle
Sanford Olmsted
Denver
Parson
Washington Star
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