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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
8
Interior Secretary Ballinger Speaks on Conservation Policy
Secretary Ballinger addressed the Commercial Club in Portland on conservation. He warned against demagogues and doctrinaire extremes, urged practical legislative steps, and favored state control of water resources with proper safeguards. He cited Alaska coal lands and cost savings from local development to argue for keeping public lands open for industry.
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Portland
Ore
Richard A. Ballinger
Commercial Club
Ballinger
Alaska
British Columbia
United States Navy
Pacific
Pocahontas
West Virginia
Congress
Interior Department
Quick Witty Jokes and Quips From Old Papers
A collection of brief humorous exchanges and quips from early 20th century papers. Included are school excuses about chores, a dinner party mix up, a Roman swimming anecdote, a husband inlaw joke, a vicar’s wife remark, al fresco Shakespeare humor, and a shy proposal anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Chautauqua Opens With Big Wednesday Program
Chautauqua activity shifts to Tuesday evening with Eggbert turning the crowd. The Wednesday schedule on August 17 includes Bible Hour with Dr. Albert Bushnell, Kindergarten and Boys and Girls Clubs, History by Prof. Wilcox, Kryl's Band performances, and a full evening concert by Kryl's Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bushnell
Laura Noyes
John Griffith
Evelyn Lewis
W. C. Wilcox
Kryl
Miss Noyes
Governor Carroll Seeks Prompt Trial on Libel Charge
Des Moines Iowa August 12 Governor B F Carroll shows readiness and eagerness to hear and conclude the criminal libel charge filed by John Cownle former state board of control member An attorney motion asks the trial be advanced and heard by the first week of September
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
B. F. Carroll
John Cownle
State Board of Control
September session eyed for district court case
The September term of the district court is set to convene on September 12. The state is expected to obtain the demand, as a continuance would impose political hardship on the governor. John Cownie may provide his own lawyer to assist in the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cownie
Two Italians Arrested In Des Moines Over Black Hand Racket
Des Moines reports Graetano Cregnotti and Frank Chiodo arrested while extorting a supposed initiation fee of 25 dollars from a new Italian immigrant supporting his blind mother. He said Black Hand threats forced the payment. Two pleaded guilty and are jailed on 500 dollar bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Graetano Cregnotti
Frank Chiodo
America
Theatrical quip and comic barbs from old papers
A string of one liner exchanges from early papers. The Boston Post notes a stage actor’s repentant villain turn drawing laughs. The Cleveland Leader mocks new car troubles while Yonkers Statesman quotes a suffragette line in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Library Closes for Chautauqua Week Except Saturday
The library will suspend operations during Chautauqua except for Saturday service. Patrons are advised to plan around the closure and check for any updated hours.
The Habit of Fear and its Effects Across History
The article discusses fear as a widespread mental condition. It cites examples from Success Magazine and historical episodes like yellow fever in Jacksonville and royal hair whitening to show fear’s physical impact on the body and health. It notes fear contracts blood vessels and affects circulation, complexion, and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orison Swett Marden
Success Magazine
Ludwig
Bavaria
Charles
Carisbrooge Castle
Marie Antoinette
THE
Swipt Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Laborers in the Vineyard Sunday School Lesson Card
The piece outlines Rev Dr Lingcott's 1909 Sunday School lesson on Matthew 20 1 16 The parable compares the kingdom of heaven to a vineyard and asks who God hires for his vineyard and with what qualifications It also explores fair wages and the value of diligent work versus mere presence in the vineyard. It connects the parable to modern social issues and personal religious duty concluding with Jesus nearing Jerusalem Matt 20 and August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Linscott
International
Bible Study Club
T. 8. Lingcott
D. D
Kingdom of Heaven
God
God's Vineyard
Dal
Nell
Jesus
Jerusalem
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