The Many Sided Roosevelt by James A Edgerton
A historical essay on Theodore Roosevelt as he nears four March 4 presidential term anniversaries. It weighs his impact, style, and contradictions, arguing his legacy lies more in ideals and influence than in concrete completed reforms. The piece notes his vast following and the dual view of hero and critic.
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James A. Edgerton
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Mount Marcy
Washington
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Roosevelt as Defender of the Square Deal and Civic vigor
The article argues Theodore Roosevelt embodies the square deal and the strenuous life, linking his rise to a lifetime of action. It notes his advocacy of simple living, nature, and clean sport, and frames him as a model of diligence and progress over ease.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Lincoln
Charles Wagner
United States
Roosevelt
Big Stick
Rough Riders
Ananias Club
Mollycoddle
Roosevelt the Man Behind the Reform Efforts
The article extols Theodore Roosevelt blending sport and work, praising his energy and focus. It highlights his conservation efforts, forest protection, irrigation program, and farm commission, plus his push for race, spelling reform, and arbitration in the coal strike, framing him as a modern peacemaker.
May Test Racing Bill Sparks Santa Anita Gamble Talk
George Rose, a Santa Anita track backer, says attorneys seek a flaw in the anti race track gambling bill. He notes President Tom Williams remains confident racing will continue if the bill passes or racing is halted. he hints Santa Anita could be repurposed.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Gillett
George Rose
Santa Anita
Tom Williams
Belmont Buys Kenilworth Track at Auction
Buffalo February 20 auction foreclosure sale concludes with August Belmont purchasing Kenilworth race track for 80450 dollars.
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Belmont
Kenilworth Track
Buffalo
Kenilworth Race Track
August Belmont
Taft Knocker at Sight Delights Cincinnati Guests
President elect Taft is humorously dubbed a Knocker at sight at the Knockers' annual dinner in Cincinnati. Charles Nagel and business leaders attend as Nagel discusses cabinet prospects while a Persian envoy parodies thoughts on tariff and governance.
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Cincinnati
Taft
William
Senate
Sultan
Uncle Sam
Persia
Charles Nagel
St. Louis
Sioux Chief Named SD Representative on Inaugural Parade Staff
Washington February 20 The Rev John Eastman a full blood Sioux of Sisseton South Dakota has been chosen as South Dakota s representative on the staff of the grand marshal of the inaugural parade.
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Washington
John Eastman
Sisseton
S. D
South Dakota
Kidnaper Convicted in $5,000 Ransom Plot
Mount Vernon Washington February 20. A jury found Leo Bezemer guilty of kidnaping for ransom. He held Edward English, a millionaire, bound him to a tree and forced him to sign a $5,000 order to his wife. English escaped before funds could be paid.
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Mount Vernon
Wash
Leo Bezemer
Bezemer
Edward English
Steel Corp to Sell at Modified Prices in Open Market
New York Feb 20 United States Steel Corporation announced its plan to sell at modified prices in the open market as needed to maintain its fair share of trade. Details of prices will be determined by the manufacturers and given to consumers.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
New Use For Copper Found By Keansburg Inventor
Charles Ludlow of Keansburg New Jersey says he has discovered a process to refine temper and shape copper into a cutting tool. He began studying copper when the trolley line passed through Keansburg and has spent four years experimenting with the metal.
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Charles Ludlow
Keansburg
N. J
Ludlow
Eskimo 10 Hunt Pole Aims for Eskimo led North Pole Quest
Mene Keeshoo the sole survivor of Peary's Greenland party, 18, attends Manhattan College after winning a scholarship. He plans a civil engineering course to lead an Eskimo expedition to reach the North Pole, return to Greenland, and document folklore while mapping unknown lands. He envisions training his people to persist in the search.
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Peary
Greenland
America
Manhattan College
New York
Mene Keeshoo
United States
Grand Union Hotel
North Pole
Mene
Commander Peary
Pole
Harry V. Radford
Moses
Football Men In Starvation Class At Missouri
A starvation class in physiology at the University of Missouri conducts diets to study effects. Participants try two day periods of liver bacon and sweetbreads or cereals eggs and fruit. Eighteen students join the experiment including football captain E L Miller and right tackle Tubby Graves.
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Department of Physiological Chemistry
University of Missouri
E. L. Miller
Graves
Remarkable burglar proof safe placed in bank vault
A vault described as the most burglar proof in the world was installed at a Newburg New York bank. At night the safe is lowered by cables into a masonry and concrete lined subvault, protected by an impregnable metallic lining.
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Fia
Newburg
N. Y
Oregon House Debates Hatpin Length Bill
Portland dispatch reports a bill introduced in the Oregon legislature prohibits hatpins longer than ten inches, aiming to limit hatpin length and regulate accessories. The measure faces questions about practicality and enforcement as lawmakers weigh public safety and style concerns.
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Oregon
Portland
Churches schedule at First U. P. Sabbath services
The First United Presbyterian announces Sunday schedule with Sabbath school at 9 45, morning service at 11, junior class at 4, intermediate at 5, senior at 5 45, evening service at 7. Rev. W O Fisher is pastor and invites all to attend.
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Rev
W. O. Fisher
Church Schedule Highlights for Sabbath services
Sabbath school starts at 9 30 morning public worship at 11 junior Endeavor at 4 senior Endeavor at 5 45 evening service at 7 Rev W R Sawhill is the pastor Sandwiched times indicate a full day of worship and youth activities led by Rev Sawhill at the local church.
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W R. Sawhill
Methodist Episcopal Church Schedule
Sunday school at 9 30 morning class at 10 30 public service at 11 probationers reception junior league and intermediate league meet at 3 30 epworth league and evening service noted usual weekday service continues through the week.
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Epworth
Church Services Schedule With Pastor Note
A. M. Ee preaches at 11 and Sunday school starts at 2 30. At 7 the Allen League CO KE society will be in charge. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening is led by Mrs T B Stovall. Normal class Thursday evening at the parsonage. All are welcome to attend these services led by Pastor T B Stovall.
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The
Allen League CO. KE. Sociey
T. B. Stovall
Influence of Religion on Health and A Great Man at First Presbyterian
The pastor John G C Abels will speak at 11 and 7 on The Influence of Religion on Health and A Great Man. Sunday school at 9:30, Junior Endeavor at 3:30, Senior Endeavor at 6. A missionary praise meeting is next Wednesday at 7:30. All are invited.
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John GC
Abels
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
Public worship at 11 and 7. Sunday school at 9 30. B Y P U at 6. Evening sermon subject David Livingston. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30. All are welcome.
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David Livingston
First Church of Christ Scientist Service Details
Corner of Iowa and Jefferson Streets hosts Sabbath school at 10 and morning service at 11 with the theme Mind. Bible passage Romans 12 2 and a midweek meeting at 7 30. Free reading room hours Monday Wednesday and Saturday 2 30 to 4 30 over Crail's store northwest corner square invites all to attend.
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Iowa
Jefferson Streets
Crail’s
Northwest Corner Square
Soldier Balks Death Plot and Recovers Health
J. A. Stone of Kemp Texas, a civil war veteran, believed a plot between illness and death aimed at him. He suffered a stubborn cold for years, losing weight to 130 pounds. After using Dr King's New Discovery his health improved to 178 pounds, and he endorses it for severe colds coughs hemorrhages asthma and pneumonia prevention. Trial bottle free with guarantee by J E Lemon.
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J. A. Stone
Kemp
Tex
J. E. Lemmon
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