Rockyboy relief bill wins U S Senate aid for wandering Indians
A Washington humor piece describes how Senator Beveridge backed a mock Rockyboy relief measure, leading to passage of a bill to aid the wandering Rocky Boy band of Indians in Montana. It recounts earlier budget battles and civic reactions, plus profiles of Robert Baker and Henry M. Goldfogle highlighting anti pass measures and patriotic fund actions in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Beveridge
Indiana
Rockyboy
Montana
Congress
Allison
Iowa
Senator Aldrich
Rhode Island
Senate of
United States
Robert Baker
Brooklyn
New York
Baker
Willesa
Afante
Ateel
Hanga
House of Representatives
Sergius
John W. Maddox
Georgia
The German and the American City by Frederic C. Howe
A passage from The German and the American City contrasts German cities as orderly, tradition bound and state oriented with American cities seen as disorderly, individualistic and born from random settlement. It notes Berlin and other capitals as historic centers and cites Bavarian rulers and Hanseatic towns as models of cultural heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
Accs
Hauptstadt
Lower Rhine
Essen
Elberfeld
Barmen
Berlin
Munich
Dresden
Cologne
Mannheim
Dusseldorf
Hanover
Strassburg
Frankfort
Hamburg
Bremen
Lu«beck
Paris
Bavaria
Frederic C. Howe
Scribner
Zurich Model Rules On Construction Inspections Vote
Zurich enforces strict building rules including inspector review before any house, restrictions on wooden materials near stoves, and no stove installation without inspection. Public officials do not accept bribes. Voters chose to keep the park and purchase separate land for a new building, reflecting direct democracy.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Wide Awake Villages Teach Pride in School Grounds
Village improvement groups promote curb to alley yard beauty and instill respect for public school property in children. They stress that vandalizing walls, breaking windows, uprooting flowers, and destroying trees harms the entire community and the students themselves.
Senator La Follette Denounces Corrupt Politician at Madison Dinner
At a Madison dinner the Senator voiced principles attacking a corrupt politician. A Washington anecdote quoted two clergymen debating whether the senator would lend himself to crooked dealings. They concluded he would not support free borrowing in any form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Madison
Washington
Senator Grabble
Sulphur in the human body sparks debate on cures
A science discussion claims humans contain sulphur in varying amounts and suggests this could explain why some subjects respond better to cures than others. The exchange questions the extent and significance of the element’s presence.
Best NeedleWorkers Highlight Japanese Masters
Among the best needle workers in the world are the men of Japan, their chief rivals being the women of Per on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Peron
Fire Hose and Firemen Parade Through Street Incident
A fragment describes a child noting a fire hose and firefighters arriving at a burning building. Observers recall two more companies racing to the site and dragging hose as the crowd watches. A later quote about endurance and speaking up appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene
Lippincott's
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
Fragmented text extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. Mentions cures and testimonials, warns against profiteers, and references general use for women seeking relief through the product. Tone reflects early 20th century newspaper advertising.
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Derk
Lydia Ki
Bam
Avery
Bert
Janctz
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Edward B
Henry M. Goldfogle
New York City
House
Goldfogle
Ike
Hyman Salomon
Tke
Robert Morris
Mberty
Hy- Man Salomon
Uncle Sam
Sey
Nelson Aldrich
Sen. Aldert
Hunt
Thompson's
Atlanta Directory
Kodak poDak Gee “Ae
Kodak
Wall
Loweat
Pete Eae
Welte
Pi “Au A Sue Ra
Kodaks
St. Os
Peasy
Sanitary Day Cleaning CO
Brotherton Street
Atlanta
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