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No. V
Controversy Over Federal Labor Laws and State Rights
A St. Louis Republic critique argues public opinion favors States rights against federal child labor regulation. It condemns Roosevelt and Beveridge for proposed inspections and interstate commerce controls, while noting Bryan’s exclusion and Missouri Democratic loyalty amid debates on the Lovering amendment and cotton interests.
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Foreign travel: value of Americans studying abroad
The essay defends international trips by Americans as beneficial for rest education health and national prosperity. It argues annual spend of about 100 million dollars supports exports, boosts U S exports, and that expenditure abroad funds meat bread cotton copper and other materials, countering the idea that money spent overseas is wasted.
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America
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Milk reform urged for Washington milk depot plan
The piece argues for federal and local cooperation to reform milk handling in Washington. It condemns current dirty practices from cow to consumer and backs pasteurization as insufficient, proposing a centralized milk depot near Union Station to ensure cleanliness and enable inspection. It predicts widespread reform and lifesaving impact if a depot is established.
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Burnt money redemption spans San Francisco disaster relief
A Treasury team led by Mrs. A E Brown validated and redeemed charred notes from the San Francisco fire, replacing up to a half million dollars in new bills. The process distinguishes largely intact bills from irretrievable ash, with careful consideration given to doubtful cases to ease personal losses for victims.
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Electric current riot on New York viaduct melts steel and street
A high power electricity display on the New York Central viaduct at 12th Street and Park Avenue caused molten iron and copper to pour into the street. The burning current melted rail, pipes, and pavement while crowds fled as firemen struggled to control the blaze until the power could be shut off.
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A Summer Incident in the Hammock Scene
A Detroit Free Press poetic fragment describes a shy dainty miss occupying a hammock under a shady tree. A man draws near and the maiden alights, hinting at a future encounter between the two in the hammock.
Python at the pier and a vermin hunter in Cleveland
At the New York pier Raymond Ditmars Bronx Zoo expert handles a twenty eight foot python during a feeding encounter while two enormous pythons arrive for study. Cleveland Dispatch highlights Prof J D Smith promising to eject rats mice cockroaches with chemicals and a plan to make the city vermin free if funded, including dangerous handling of blue vitriol and other poisons.
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Britain's Dukes Dropping Racing
Last Monday the Jockey Club of Great Britain met in London to elect members and conduct business amid secrecy. The tradition of blackballing remains a harsh filter, with nobility and royal backing failing to guarantee entry and several dukedoms fading from the turf.
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Bridge for Six and Derby Day Gossip
The New York Sun outlines a six player bridge setup using two joined tables, numbered seats, and simultaneous deals with three separate rubbers. It also details the social web around the Jockey Club and Derby Day dinners, plus a long French aristocracy marriage linking Mortemart and La Rochefoucauld families.
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Sire de Lusignan
Francis Dé la Rochefoucauld
Mattie Mitchell
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Marquise DE Fontenot
My Lady Nicotine and the Nations Tobacco Bill
A 19th century critique estimates Americans spend far more on smoking than on gospel ministry or education. It tallies yearly tobacco consumption, costs, and population ratios, arguing the nation’s vast tobacco bill would fund landmark structures and a hospital bed, with vivid, sweeping calculations of cigars, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
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Sonnet of a Chorus Girl at Malone's
A humorous reminiscence from the Chicago Recor a Herald night out. The narrator describes supper at Malone's with playful banter about a chorus girl and the scene of a man spotting his sister, triggering a shared laugh at the lively, masked atmosphere. The verse lampoons flirtation and social scenes with light satire.
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Lincoln's Rare Outburst During Civil War Telegram
An old anecdote recalls Lincoln swearing only once in private when a Burnside telegram placed Rosecrans in danger near Chattanooga. He muttered Damn Jonesboro and then urged rapid action, replying to Burnside with a brisk instruction to avoid delay at Jonesboro.
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How a Flea Jumps From July St Nicholas
A description of flea jumping abilities noting a leap up to 200 times its height and frequent landings on feet. It explains legs and claws aid balance, flips when landing, and its kicking helps right itself. Wings are small scales with limited use, aiding entomologists in classification but not useful to the flea.
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Blind Man Sees the Town in New York Visit
A blind man visits New York seeking to “see” the town. A Panama Canal Zone worker, John Baylor, meets President Roosevelt who grants him a mattress that night. A separate tale profiles a blind caller who hires a messenger to tour him around the city for pay, enjoying his first trip to New York.
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Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A fragment from a column titled Reflections of a Bachelor notes social dating etiquette and perceptions of bachelors and widowers. It references novelish ideas about guests hosts and advice from a rich man, with uncertain text about love and protective actions. The readable lines hint at gender dynamics and romance humor.
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Engineers Showcase New York Hydro-Tunnel Feats at New Willard
In New York City visitors hear from K A Gillette and Henry H Salmon about major projects beneath Manhattan and the river, including steel tube tunnels pushing toward completion. Canada and Germany discussions follow, with Prince Fushimi's Canadian visit praised as strengthening Japan Britain ties as Montreal reports record cold and De Cora melons fetch high prices in New York and Saratoga.
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The Ham Retorts at Chicago Hotel
An irate hotel proprietor snaps You needn't register and declares he cares for patronage. A shabby tragedian retorts in lofty tones questioning his path to the bad, with a witty reply about being eaten by friends.
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