Standard Forms for Money and Currency Reform
The Kansas City Journal notes the United States hosts many money forms and coins, urging simplification through a new currency bill. It outlines three new note types for emergencies, federal reserve use, and gold notes, while criticizing artful coins as impractical. It cautions that new coins will face art commissions and warns against speculative mint issues.
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United States
Saya
Kansas City Journal
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Second district election reflects Republican split and bold claims
A Republican and Progressive divide shaped the Second district race as Democratic victory came from a divided GOP field. The piece argues a standard money measure would prevent tinkering and asserts the vote shows no clear GOP or Progressive majority, urging coalitions to avoid future defeats. It notes German sentiment opposing prohibition and cites 1911–1914 vote comparisons to illustrate the party split and warns Republicans and Progressives alike to heed the lesson.
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Popper
United States
Vollmer
Washington
Woods
Iowa
Congressional Election Committee
Porter
Carroll
Grossman
Pepper
Dunn
Clark
Stevens
Tremoe
Wilson
Tutt
Roosevelt
Republic
Vollmey
Pen
Hull
Hanley
Root and Shaw in Iowa GOP ticket speculation
In Decorah Journal the writers ponder Elihu Root as presidential nominee and Leslie M. Shaw as vice president. They argue the pairing would form a strong, seasoned ticket rooted in party history and experience.
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Root
Shaw
Decorah Journal
Elihu Root
Leslie M. Shaw
Self obedience as true morality in Crane essay
In Dr. Frank Crane's Ideas of a Plain Man the author argues that moral credit comes from inner conscience not public conformity. He stresses that obedience to one’s own reason and conscience, not society, determines righteousness, with the inner voice as the ultimate judge on judgment day.
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Frank Crane
Yano
Ponderous Personages SOHN D ROCKEFELLER
A chronicler details Jono D Rockefeller a famed U S figure living near New York and Cleveland. It describes his wealth extravagance golf fame and youth talks that earned honorary humorist ties while noting his exclusiveness miserliness and health history. It states he was born in 1839 in New York and once sold oil for a living.
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Jono D. Rockefeller
United States
New York City
Cleveland
Mr. Rockefeller
Sterling
Hunter
Col
Roosevelt
Mockefeller
Rockefeller
American Press
Chicago University
General Education Board
Standard Oil
Europe
New York State
Publicanism and political punch in 1912 editorials
A compilation of regional editorials contrasts rural postal service fears voiced by an Iowa carrier with farm policy worries over tariffs and freight rates. It notes a call to thank the Democratic party, questions Cummins potential replacement, and comments on Wilson’s stance against Tammany Hall. Also a harsher take on Japanese reactions to graft allegations and parliamentary tensions.
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Iowa
Burlington
Hawk-Eye
Middle West
Atlantic Seaboard
Committee On Resolutions
Democratic Party
A Moment of Run A Stretch at Washington Hotel
A loud pompous man from New York caused disruption at a Washington hotel, harassing staff and residents while boasting of leaving town. He demanded two seats in a parlor car for the 4 PM New York train and demanded tickets at the station, showing a combative, complaining demeanor amid the bustling hotel scene.
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Washington
New York
Evening Post
Voices and Echoes From Old Papers on Film and Folly
A collage of quips from Chicago Record Herald Glasgow News and Washington Star features, noting mixed reactions to cinema and public figures. The snippets show humor about Waterloo, family memory, quiet resolve, and a woman’s stubborn stance, reflecting cultural chatter of the era.
The Best Cough Medicine Ad
L A Hames of Marbury Alabama praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as one of the best. He says children have used it and it works well for colds and whooping cough. For sale by all dealers.
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L. A. Hames
Marbury
Ala
Bird Law Endorsed by Canadian Conservation Meeting
Forest and Stream reports the Canadian Commission of Conservation at Ottawa on January 20 passed a resolution urging provincial governments to seek Dominion Government help in negotiating a treaty between Great Britain and the United States. The aim is stronger protection for North American migratory birds facing extinction.
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Canadian Commission of Conservation
Ottawa
Commission of Conservation
Canada
Great Britain
United
Mother's Friend for Expectant Mothers in 1900s ads
Trepidation around childbirth is eased by Mother's Friend a topical external remedy. The ad claims muscle expansion without strain, no pain or nervousness, and quick recovery, citing usage by many in communities. Promoted by Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta, with an instructional booklet and sale at druggists.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar
Atlanta
Doctoritis: A Lighthearted Tale Of A Dread Disease
A humorous column describes a so-called disease among leisure class women called doctoritis. It traces its symptoms to chronic seeking of medical attention, the lure of being center of attention, and the downfall of dependence on doctors after life events reduce the need for medical talk. The anecdote ends with the subject’s life changes leaving her with little to occupy her thoughts.
Doctoritis and the wary physician’s hallmarks
A note on the condition dubbed doctoritis, detailing how some doctors protect patients from seeing them by claiming they are out. The text warns against blaming all illness on unsympathetic behavior, insisting genuine physical or mental distress may underlie the trouble and urging verification before diagnosing doctoritis.
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Uise
Apprenticeship Failures On Railroads Spark Debate
The American Machinist condemns railroad apprenticeship neglect. A writer argues only 2500 trained youths exist among 1.7 million workers, yet railroads swear by their programs. The piece links modern apprenticeship to future leaders and notes the power department funds operations and sustains 100 percent readiness.
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Motive Power
Minister Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Milaca Minnesota minister Rev James A Lewis endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a long time welcome home remedy for colds and coughs. He urges trials and notes many others have done the same. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
James A. Lewis
Milaca
Minn
Prayed to Die on Emancipator's Birthday
Lebanon Missouri February 13 Rachel Lanear a 101 year old former slave died after praying for days to die on her emancipator Lincoln's birthday. The obituary notes she had lived in Kentucky until emancipation and that she once darned Lincoln's socks during a visit to the state.
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Lebanon
Rachel Lanear
Resa
Kentucky
Lincoln
Baking Helps From Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill Editor
Baking tips advise moderating oven heat to allow full rising, then browning. Overheating stiffens dough and ruins cake shape. Pastries baked in hot ovens must be cut and baked hot to seal pores. Small ovens require higher heat and less door opening. Do not bake bread and pastry together.
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