Lincoln's early failures and perseverance foretold his rise
A biographical sketch notes Abraham Lincoln faced repeated defeats from youth in Illinois politics to a failed land office appointment. After business failures and the death of his fiancée, he pursued public office again, losing bids for Congress and for the U.S. Senate, yet the piece urges readers to recall Lincoln when facing hard luck.
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United States Senate
Lincoln
Omaha
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Reflects on Old Tales
The poem laments modern books for sex clutter and longs for old time tales by Cooper. The speaker recalls Leatherstocking adventures and childhood barns, criticizing moralizing heroes, noble savages, and preachy damsels, then questions his past excitement.
Ruling Seen as Hint at Beer Manufacture Possibilities
Commentators suggest the decision may serve as a lever for brewing and selling beer, though the core aim remains to prohibit beer. Mr. Christgau notes Congress clearly intended prohibition and would codify it if needed.
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Christgau
Virus-designed rat killer found in Kansas City labs
March 28 Kansas City report states bacteriologists at Alexander laboratories are producing a virus closely related to typhoid germ that attacks rodents but not other life. Dr E R Alexander says the Danyser virus will kill rats and mice, with tests on living rats and checks to avoid other germs. Rats reportedly seek air and water as fever rises.
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Kansas City
Alexander Laboratories
E. R. Alexander
Alexander
J. Alexander
Hot fights ahead in legislature with censorship and taxes
Des Moines reports a week of clashes as the house and senate prepare to tackle the movie censorship bill the tonnage tax the Springer public service court measure and related disputes. A judiciary bill targets officials accepting public funds and a senate debate covers utility rate making and a new public service court.
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Springer Public Service Court
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Senate
Springer
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Wichman
Gladstone Umbrella as Political Symbol in 1885 Campaign
The text recalls Gladstone’s umbrella phrase from the 1885 Midlothian campaign. It notes that he opened his umbrella to address electors and that supporters were said to shelter under it, with caricatures showing a gamp under his arm.
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Gladstone
Glad Stone
Midlothian
Iowa lawmakers face boxing bill and tax clash next week
Senate Friday lists Lake bill to legalize boxing and set up a state athletic commission with a finish likely. Another Lake measure would tax 5 percent of gross revenue of public carriers in Iowa, exempting street cars, interurbans. opponents say it aims to kill jitneys, while railroads may be exempted by amendment. House debate expected on the tax bill amid fights over appropriations and salary raises. Additional items include time resolution to impeach Superintendent MacClenahan and reconsideration of the industrial court measure.
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Wednesday Lake
State Athletic Commission
Senate
Iowa
Hauge
MacClenahan
Frat Initiation Near Tragedy in Cedar Rapids
Four high school boys, members of a prominent family, narrowly escaped being shot as burglars while ringing a house doorbell in Cedar Rapids on March 28. Police released them after midnight, with parents arriving, and officials pressed the dangers of such high risk initiations.
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Chief Cleary
Cedar Rapids
Johnny Mitchell
Society Party
Martin Evans
Prohibition Cuts Philadelphia Jail Population Says Official
Ernest L. Tustin, director of public welfare, reports the dry law has halved jail numbers, with the city’s house of correction holding less than a third of last year’s inmates according to a Philadelphia North American summary of his address.
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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia North American
Restrictions on alcohol sales spark Egyptian debate
An official Egyptian delegation paper denounces lifting liquor sales limits as harming society and progress. Arabic papers criticize the move while calling for stricter controls. The W C T U is noted as active across many nations including Egypt.
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Egypt
Mrs Robert O Reynolds Credits Tanlac For Health Return
Mrs Robert O Reynolds of 127 North Denver St Kansas City Missouri reports major relief from rheumatism stomach and nervous troubles after taking Tanlac. She says appetite improved sleep returned energy restored and she can eat anything without adverse effects.
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Denver St
Kansas City
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