Senator Jones Talks on Philippines Policy and 1906 Politics
In a recent interview Senator James K. Jones outlines Democratic views on Philippine independence, constitutional rights for new subjects, and a push to oppose GOP policies. He argues for immediate Filipino independence, warns against dollar-driven aims, and predicts Democratic resolve on measures like ship subsidy and tariff debates ahead of the next campaign. He cautions Republicans against clo sure attempts and previews party stances on upcoming legislation and international affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Philippine
Supreme Court
Philippines
United States
Anda
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Senator Platt
Democracy must win in 1904 declares Working Democracy
A dense political editorial urging unity among Democrats to defeat Republicans in 1904. It extols open markets, condemns tariff conflicts, praises figures like Bryan, and calls precinct committees to broaden organization nationwide. It contrasts Democratic ideals with Republican imperialism and protective tariffs. It features oblique references to McKinley and current economic policy debates.
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Harrison
Democratic Party
Bryan
Hanna
Republican Party
Washington
Republic
Russia
Old Ratt Fence and Rural Echoes of Youth
A nostalgic reminiscence blends boyhood days on a farm with scenes of woodland life, creeks, and gatherings, evoking the Old Ratt Fence. The piece contrasts simple rural pleasures with later reflections on farming life and community. It also threads in agricultural notes on pumpkins, potatoes, sprayed orchards, land ownership, and a hayrack unloading tip, citing sources from the Denver Post, Indianapolis News, and Stockman and Farmer.
Fruit and farming notes on pears plums and sorghum crops
The passage discusses handling fruit trees and pruning to avoid blight, soil preferences for pears and raspberries, thinning pears and plums after the June drop, trellising raspberries and blackberries, and general advice on cultivating and harvesting fruit. It also covers sorghum as a forage crop with timing for cutting, shocks, and storage, plus notes on green pea louse outbreaks and mushroom growing for rural households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Bridges
United States
Atlantic
Maryland
Her Economical Sideboard and Home Cooking Hints
A vintage Home Crafts column offers ideas for matching woodwork with inexpensive sideboards, use of cartridge wall paper, blue and white Delft dishware, and brass accents. It also covers kitchen tips on preserving parsley, gelatin molds, butter measurements, and safe handling of gelatin. Practical crafts include netting screens, puff paste Patties, bread and butter crisps, and borax purity tests, plus a maple sugar biscuit glaze.
Freckles and cosmetics from an old woman's health column
The piece discusses freckles, their two types, and treatments, noting no permanent cure exists. It covers acids like lemon juice as common remedies, skin texture differences, and the futility of guaranteed results. It also shifts to reflections on knowledge, culture, and a profile of Mrs. A. J. Harris as a pioneering woman customs collector in Ohio, plus tips on social conversation by an expert on how to be interesting without forced wit.
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Eve
Apollo
Fairport
Ohio
A. J. Harris
Cleveland
Harris
Postal Telegraph Company
Telephone Exchange
Company
Primer of Present-Day Life and Social Questions
A sprawling critique mocks a rosy-cheeked boy in a dark suit debating whether to buy a soda, contrasting him with James the gaudy dresser. It derides child labor in cotton mills, recounts Irene Ashby touring mills to press limitations on under12 employment, and closes with a reflection on self-reliance and practical discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Jehu
Virginia Avenue
Sayse
Irene Ashby
American Federation of Labor
South
Miss. Asny
New Baby Frocks and Traveling Housekeeping Tips
The piece notes dainty baby frocks with precise embroidery and white fabrics as the latest smart style. It advises packing home comforts for summer travel, including towels, a sturdy clothes bag, a flatiron, and even an alcohol lamp for on site pressing during vacations.
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Shakspearé
Grover Cleveannes Eee
McKinley
Willie
Plutocracy
Central City
Neb
Martha
Tom
Passhogtome
Ephraim
Puck
Denver Post
Indianapolis News
Orange Judd
Nebraska
Kansas
Ife
Mrs. Habitis
Mothers’ Club
Manapolis
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