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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1902
Page
2
Editorial endorses J. F. Wilson for Delegate and Levi H. Manning for Joint Councilman. It praises William F. Cooper, notes Arizona’s Democratic majority, and attacks Republican chances, urging Roosevelt to address trust issues and reform railroad rate discrimination. It panels regional events and a quip about a Tucson man’s Catalina trip.
The article critiques President Roosevelt's insistence on individual virtue as a remedy for trust evils, arguing that laws remain essential to curb wrongdoing. It questions reliance on personal reform without robust statutory action and warns that neglecting laws would undermine the rule of law and public protection.
The piece urges Arizona Republicans to nominate their strongest candidate for Congress, arguing Murphy, former governor, is the undeniable leader. It questions current nominations and suggests Murphy should run or support a top contender, while noting Democrats want a clear test of strength and Bryan’s popularity in the West.
Professor White, a Republican candidate for Missouri superintendent of public instruction, cites 16 000 teachers earning under 200 a year. The St Louis Globe Democrat notes that pay averages less than 4 a week and teachers pay their own institute costs. Rural districts employ most teachers while salaries align with costs of living in nearby cities. The piece calls for reform in teacher pay and criticizes petty staffing costs, urging better service and wages to prevent ignorance and incompetence. It also remarks on political prospects for Roscoe Dale and notes Hill and Gorman's Saratoga conference and potential outcomes.
W J Long notes in Outing that young partridges stay in ten pair coveys under a mother’s rule through summer. If the mother dies, the flock persists during berry season under a bolder bird. In autumn the covey scatters as birds seek greater range and autonomy.
A Loudonville man in Ravenna mistakenly entered the ladies dressing room during a quadrille. He panicked as seams ripped, his wife guiding him out through a closet door after locking him inside. The incident ended with his release back into the ballroom.
The Rev Edward Cannon a chaplain to King George IV was fiercely independent and often blunt. In a notable tale from Barham’s biography he refuses a fake will and scolds a polite old lady proposing he inherit her fortune. He dismisses the idea, insisting someone closer to her should benefit first.
A discussion on why electric shocks at home are caused by dry carpet electrostatics rather than hidden wiring. It also notes fruit should be eaten earlier in the day in hot climates, with digestion declining after noon. The piece cites Cassier's Magazine and Table Talks for authority.
A column notes fading politeness in daily life and asks what might restore courteous exchanges in shops and offices. An anecdote contrasts a tradesman’s bill with the cost of manners and urges simple courteous phrases. A playful quip about Latin language ends with a historical aside on ancient stamps by Synesius. Germany’s trade with Mexico rose over six percent last year.
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