Marriage for the Poor as a Path to Reform
Joseph Bowles argues marriage must be made affordable for the poor to curb vice. He cites higher wages and stable work as essential, recounts cases from Kansas City, London, and the United States, and urges policies that enable home life and family stability for the economically disadvantaged.
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Europe
London
America
Kansas City
Salvation Army
Joseph B. Bowles
Marriage advice from a gentleman on lifelong companionship
A letter writer argues for early marriage over bachelorhood, citing happiness rates, support from wives in fame and wealth, and guidance for harmonious married life. He compares love and companionship across ages, warns against delays, and advises mutual forbearance to prevent quarrels.
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Atlantic
Europe
America
Americans
Building Up Trade What Folk Consume
An editor argues that effective advertising and honest selling build steady local trade while warning small town merchants against overreliance on city-style tactics. It condemns migratory urban sellers, defends truth in ads, and cautions against mail order drains on small-town business.
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George Brown & Co
D. M. Carr
United States
Investment of Surplus Cash
It argues that legitimate ventures can attract capital without selling nationwide and warns against promoters promising rapid stock value gains and large dividends. True opportunities should attract funds at solid banking channels.
Trade extension plan cited by British board official
Consul General Bradley Montreal reports that 122 leading U S manufacturers have branches in Canada and that American capital invested in Montreal ranges from 25 000 900 to 75 000 000.
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Canada
British Board of Trade
England
Bradley
Montreal
United States
Power of the Home Press
The local editor wields great influence in his town and can uplift the community if supported by local business interests. The editor’s success mirrors the people’s success and hinges on community backing.
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Home Press
Value of Goods and Market Plight
The article warns against buying standard goods at sacrificial prices through regular channels. It notes gold dollars cannot be worth zero unless worn to 10 cents of gold and explains that overproduction and old styles force some sellers to liquidate below real values. Cautions about inferior goods sold cheaply through auctions or fences.
Sound Foundations for Town Growth and Industry
The text argues that a town prospers only with natural advantages and adequate resources. It notes that manufacturing depends on fuel cost, raw materials, labor, and especially transportation. It discusses district-specific manufacturing limits and the need for favorable conditions to sustain growth.
Blessing of Good Roads Argues for Better Travel
The piece laments impassable boggy roads and argues that well maintained roads boost business. It notes initial costs but says savings in wagon and horse wear will repay the expense and that good roads are vital for town commerce. Farmers prefer longer trips over poor routes.
Good Roads Movement Gains Ground in Midwestern Farmlands
The good roads movement has taken firm hold in the agricultural sections of the middle west. It promises savings of millions of dollars yearly for farmers and town merchants. Prize offerings for roads into towns spur interest and show benefits in keeping highways well maintained.
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Middle West
Unmarried Doctor in Vienna Sees Title Tied to Degree
The article notes Dr. Yella Reissig who remains unmarried yet is legally Frau Dr. Reissig. It explains the German custom that the title frau accompanies the medical degree. Dr. Reissig has become one of Vienna hospital's operating surgeons.
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Yella Reissig
Dr. Reissig
Frau
Reissig
Vienna Hospital
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