Divorce Evil by Curing the Cause
An essay argues for addressing underlying causes of divorce rather than focusing on the symptom. It discusses education in ethics, reducing frivolity and brutality, and the role of women's emancipation, noting historical divorce trends and variations by region, including Wyoming. An ounce of fact is worth a ton of theory.
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America
Wyoming
United States
Graft and Grafters in Disguise Warned by D. M. Carr
In a reflective critique, D. M. Carr denounces graft and public gullibility, warning readers about schemes like cooperative societies and risky investments advertised through sensational press. He urges caution against grafters who promise great returns while keeping control of funds.
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Chaucer
Socrates
Plato
Aristophanes
Euphonius
Barnum
D. M. Carr
Youth of Law Needs Saving From City Life
A call to action on protecting young men from urban temptations. Statistics show large portions of youths outside church and boarding life contribute to crime. Authors urge a strong home and church alliance to fortify character and win the battle on playgrounds, channels of influence, and early formation.
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Louisville
Wellington
The Artual and the Possible Man
The piece argues the actual man is brutal and unworthy, while the possible man within every human heart offers hope. It critiques war, church history, and cruelty, referencing Sherman and Leopold, and asserts divine surrender to elevate the inner higher self.
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Sherman
Hell
Leopold
Jesus
Wealth Concentration and the Threat of Corporations
The article argues that money centralization in corporations harms free competition and public welfare. It cites Standard Oil and large banks as ever-present powers, notes the inevitability of wealth spread in families but not in firms, and urges individual support for home industries to keep money circulating locally and curb trusts.
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Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Poems Worth Reading Beauty and the unnamed goddess
A lyrical poem extols beauty as a force born from desire and nature. It describes a radiant, elusive feminine ideal called Mother o mischief or Mother o rose, weaving imagery of April rains, violet blood, satin flower eyelids, wind woven hair, and celestial motifs.
One Perfect Day in God's Grace and Peace
A lament of enduring faith through shadows and pain, focusing on a single perfect day blessed by God. The speaker embraces trials yet maintains belief that future harmony awaits beyond earthly strife.
The Little Red Leaf Poem Excerpt
Poem fragment presents a brief reflective leaf speaking of life as a short span yet full of sunlit dance with the wind. It expresses merriment with Mirth as a companion and notes an impending end as it fears fading into darkness. The voice is a playful, rhythmic meditation on life’s brevity.
Support Home Newspapers and local ad power
The local press acts as a barometer of its town and mirrors community life. Citizens, especially business leaders, should support and advertise in the hometown paper to boost trade and overall local commerce.
Millions for Dwellings in Bronx Spruce Up Campaign
The Bronx borough in New York City spent 9 million dollars in the past year on dwellings of all kinds. This outlay supports housing development and renovation across multiple blocks and tenement repairs.
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Bronx
New York City
Against Premium Graft and Prize Promotions in Food Goods
The article warns that prize tied to food purchases tempts consumers with bargains while masking inferior quality. It notes states like Nebraska have laws banning in-package premiums, arguing the consumer pays for both product and prize. Cautions housewives to favor quality over prize backed goods.
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Nebraska
Time to Awaken on Rural Funds and Centralized Power
A call to action warns that centralizing business will fuel harmful combinations. The speaker notes that over ten years rural residents sent billions to large cities, funding trusts that harm agricultural communities. He urges awakening to the dangers of moving money from home towns.
Irene Elliott Benson First Name in Poem
A short reflective verse traces a tear and a smile as they meet and part. The unnamed speaker notes a tear that yields to a kiss or smile bringing comfort and bliss before the subject Irene Elliott Benson vanishes.
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Irene Elliott Benson
Bridging a Name in a Bridge Themed Charade
A playful verse from the New York Sun reimagines a witty maid famed for charm and verbal wit. She transitions from Margery to Bridget due to a bridge obsession, a habit that dominates her days and earns playful devotion from friends.
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Margery
Bridget
New York Sun
A Matter of Disposition by a Charmer Candidate
A Washington Star verse depicts a political candidate who talks to crowds with charm and humor. The speaker praises the candidate's manner and attentiveness to people, noting expense and treatment as key supports to his appeal.
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Washington Star
Cattle Die After Heat Wave Strikes Nearby Pasture
Hicks Meyers 13 miles northeast of Trenton loses 11 fat steers to sun scorch after moving herd to a sunlit pasture. Boy spots one carcass at noon. rest die while crowded for shade. Steers valued about $65 each. total loss as no insurance.
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Mr. Meyers
Costs to Keep Clean
New York City's street cleaning department spends roughly $20,000 per working day to maintain city streets and sanitation.
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New York City
The Bread Winner at Home Poem Excerpt
The verse extols rural labor and self sufficiency with lines on cotton, corn, stilts for moonshine, cider, and hive honey. It urges hoe yer row and declares the country strong beyond Wall Street money, noting plenty remains for bees amidst agricultural toil.
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Wall Street
Atlanta Constitution
Sustenance in Acre of Land
A rule states that 100 acres provide sustenance for 200 sheep or 33 horned cattle, outlining livestock support capacity per tract of land. The guidance implies agricultural efficiency and resource use for grazing areas.
The Country Faith Poem By Norman Gale
Poem praising country life and faith. Images center on rural God, rain, corn, and enduring belief in a benevolent providence sustaining life in the fields.
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Norman Gale
A Charming Gown for the House Pattern No 5868
Pattern department presents a simple graceful morning gown in kimono style with back shaping and tuck front. Uses soft Japanese fabrics or lawn cashmere cotton crepe. about seven yards of 36 inch material for 86 bust. Sizes 32 to 42 inches. Pattern sent for 10 cents. include name address and size when ordering.
A DAINTY NEGLIGEE Pattern No 5936
A dainty negligee pattern showing pink albatross with a silk trimming band. Front hangs free or fullness held by a ribbon. Half length sleeves with deep points. Suitable materials include French flannel challis Japanese silk and flowered lawns. Requires three yards of 36 inch fabric for 36 inch bust. Sizes 32 to 42 inches.
Harmonious Draping for Lace Gowns with Gray Foundation
Advice on draping a black lace or net gown over a silk lining suggests using pearl or oyster gray as the foundation instead of white. This creates a subtler contrast and a more harmonious overall effect than bright white.
Profitable Investments in New York Apartments
Daily investments of fifteen thousand dollars are placed into New York City apartment ventures. The article notes consistent capital inflows and suggests strong returns from these property placements amid urban housing demand.
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New York City
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