Candidates should be chosen by merit not by region
The discussion argues against a sectional monopoly on presidential nominees. It urges freedom for all regions, including South and West, to offer their best leaders. It notes historical skew toward New York Ohio and Indiana, calls for merit and fidelity to principles, and supports Southern inclusion for 1904 and beyond. It also touches on prosperity under McKinley and public unease over wealth.
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New York
Ohio
Uinell
Indiana
Lillnoig
Illinois
Maine
Su Ave Campaigna
New Jersey
Lberty
Atlantic East
Pacific Coast
North
South
Veudi
Santiago
Manila
Jefferson
Lincoln
Hanni
Roosevelt
Mason-Dixonu
Bryan
New York Herald
Millionaires Rise and Social Strain Across the Nation
The Herald notes about 3,828 U.S. millionaires out of 76 million people control a fifth of wealth, while one end grows rich and others fall behind. It cites Rockefeller as the first billionaire and warns money begets more money, with labor’s share shrinking. It contrasts workers’ wages and prices in hardware, furniture, clothing, and cotton goods, highlighting labor’s heavy costs and the widening gulf between rich and poor.
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United States
The
Herald
John Jacob Astor
New York
Stephen Girard
Philadelphia
Inbor
D. Rockefeller
Dr Thomas
Washington
Sige
Denver News
Velvet Trimmings Dominate Winter Skirt Fashions
A detailed 1900s style feature outlines velvet as the centerpiece of this season’s trimming in skirts and wraps. It notes velvet on jackets and gowns, with velveteen, satin, and embroidery used across designs from Spanish flounces to raglan and Louis XV coats. It highlights muted grays and black and blue accents, broadcloths and silks, intricate braids, cretonne trim, and new line embroidery for light wool gowns, predicting widespread velvet usage and lavish banding.
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Dresden
Poor Work in Shredding and Fodder Dangers
Critique of corn shredders notes coarse stalks remain, waste in mangers, and feed loss. Advises sharpening knives, better grinding to fully digest stalks, and warns against neglecting maintenance as it reduces fodder value for next season. Also covers barn floor scrapers, ensilage via corn blister, and sowing beets and carrots with early seeding issues.
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Indianapolis News
Slade
Fool
Oure
Household Tips From An Old Cook Book
A long reader’s note shares kitchen advice on cleaning pipes brooms and lamps and on handling spills. It includes recipes and household how tos from washing ceilings to making rice puddings and candied fruit preserves with emphasis on practical cleanliness and handling foods safely.
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Seley
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Schloss
Sampson
Sebley
Fulton County
Fulton
Thang Wonder Duil
Atlanta Constitution
Tours Tregublic
People Herald
Law
Jorday
Tere
Marguersite de Valete
Ife
New England
Teller
Rte
Ben King
Ecarth
Hoard
Marla Macken
Ladies’ Frame Journal
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Lianheon
York Evening Post
Honey Hallam
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