Public Lands and the Land Grabbers’ Scheme
J D Whelpley outlines the vast public domain, its history of sale grants and giveaways, and critiques reckless land policy. He argues for reform toward only a five year homestead title law, warns of schemers, and cites the need to protect the land for homes rather than speculative grabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Land Office
Railroads
Congress
Io Aretic
Iice
Cumann
California
Teller
Supreme Court
Gossip on Governor Shaw and political moves from the gossip column
The column reflects on Iowa Governor Leslie Shaw gaining favorable editorial notice since 1897, recounting a Methodist Conference moment where he argued for admitting women and redirected opposition. It then touches on Democratic campaigns, philatelist events, Pan-American invert stamps, Greensburg confetti ban, and a Massachusetts Democratic note, ending with The GOSSIP heading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Shaw
Iowa
Shaw
Methodist Church
Cleveland
Buckley
Ninde
Leslie M. Shaw
Mr. Shaw
St. Paul
Polar exploration a race against nature and doubt
Walter Wellman surveys Arctic expeditions Peary Baldwin and Makaroff, weighing odds and routes to the pole. He praises Peary, notes Eskimo crews' limits, contrasts ships Ermak and Fram, and argues for an early start from Franz Josef Land to reach 82 degrees. The piece treats risks, ice types, and the allure of polar conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polar Sea
Earth
Peary
Baldwin
Admiral Makaroff
Fort Conger
Etah
Pole
Greenland
Lockwood
Brainard
Greely
Nansen
Johansen
Conger
Fram
Capt. Cagni
Wellman
Franz Josef Land
Abruzat
Cagni
Makaroff
Has a Kernel of Truth in Brooklyn Eagle
A fragmented religious sheet from Brooklyn Eagle discusses pretenses behind avoiding four canteens citing beer purity in America. The text wanders over feints and attacks on a local men’s club with unclear details and shaky wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
America
Sted Man's Club
Words for Wu
Philadelphia Inquirer reports Minister Wu plans a handsome legation in Washington, signaling stability for China. The piece praises Wu as a exemplary public servant and expresses hope for his long life and the project’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Legation
Washington
Celestial Kingdom
Smile Cure for Melancholy From a Minneapolis Doctor
A well known Minneapolis physician, an expert in nervous diseases, promotes a drug free remedy for blues. His prescription is simple: keep corners of the mouth turned up and smile. He reports good results after treating around fifty melancholic patients, highlighting how sustained smiling can lift mood and even induce tears when needed. The doctor notes women more readily accept the method, and no patent is taken, offering it freely to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
Nares
Arctic Sea
Nansen
Abruzzi
Peary
Grinnell Land
Fort Conger
Conger
Utah
Minneapolis
New Arrival at Board House Aims for Wider Opportunity
A woman suffragist arrives at the boarding house seeking greater usefulness for downtrodden women. She asserts her power is for an elevated sphere. A coarse boarder offers to join, ordering a high ball for himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Chicago Tribune notes shifting veg focus amid meat cost concerns
In a brief column the Chicago Tribune discusses household eating trends as meat remains costly. It quotes Seren Glizgard acknowledging ongoing interest in vegetables but notes reduced practice and a current preference for cheaper meat options.
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Chicago Tribune
Regions for White Men Shows Wealth Yet Fuel Scarce
The article describes a mineral rich Hoang-Ho region trade route from Serkek heading south to Ta-Kin and Chong-Siba, with exports of wool hides musk furs salt and iron ore and imports of tea cloth and leather goods. It notes gold dust from river sands and limited mining due to fuel shortages, while highlighting favorable climate for whites and potential for fuller surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kets
Serkek
Artcoun
Takar-Mek
Ta-Kin
Sechwen
Hoang-Ho
Rirchta
Koke-Noer
Lan-Chou
Ho-Chou
Titao
Kurnge Chang
Sung-P’an
Ja-Chien-Lu
Chong-Siba
United States
Szekuen
Hoang-Ke
Mujong
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Bout Public Lands
Bil
Sam
Texas
Uncle Sam
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
J. D. Whelpley
American Philatelic Association
Albert L. Jones
Monroeville
Frank H. Hills
Fort Wayne
Shirley E. Moisant
Kankakee
Albert C. Stewart
Toledo
Cincinnati
Indiana Philats
Philatelic Era
Portland
Anderson
Greensburg
Indianapolis
Manual Training High School
Massachusetts
Gamaliel
North Pole
Walter Wellman
Collier's Weekly
Newfoundland
Arctic
Mr. Peary
Peary Club
New York
Erie
Herbert L. Bridgman
Baldwin-Zeigler
Mr. Zeigler
Duke of
Mr. Baldwin
Captain Cagni
Teplitz Bay
Nces
Thiret
Rane
Ma-Chu
Yong-Cha- Long
Wid Golok
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