Illegitimate Children Rights and Public Policy Debate
A discussion surveys the status of illegitimate children in early 20th century law across states like North Dakota and Minnesota, arguing for uniform protections and guardianship. It criticizes punishing children for parental faults, urges fair support, and notes social reform momentum amid a New Year reflection on public figures and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Hartman CO
West Park Ave
John C. Hartman
A. W. Peterson
Trena
Gen'l Mer
Iowa
Waterloo
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of
Washington, D. C
Munsey Bleg
E. G. Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Story
Brooks & Finley
Rev's.ee
The People Should Say on the Nation's Future World Policy
The piece laments the lack of direct public voice in deciding a postwar world policy. It argues for a nationwide expression free of politics and sectional influence, urging a formal mechanism for the people's will on future relations with the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Congress
Wilson
Senate
Ciredy
League
Borah
Hitchcock
Child Born Out of Wedlock in Legal History
The article discusses the evolving status and interests of children born outside marriage, noting historical roots in English common law and its influence on American statutes, and the need for legislative attention at state or national levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress
Boutt & Bowne
Bloomfald
Nod
Out Of The Mouths And A Christmas Gift
Health topics and anecdotes mix with a Christmas baby scene as a nursemaid’s boil and a child’s imagined wisdom illuminate doctor fees and fair dealing. A second segment features marriage anecdotes of historical figures and a reader letter from Rosa Asbury seeking employment and travel, ending with Andrew’s reaction to a costly personal ad.
Friend Wife By ROE FULKERSON
Andrew asks for a kitchen artist and Imogene refuses to hire a successor to Sarah in the culinary department. She cites foolish advice from Andrew about a country girl who wouldn’t run. A Bangor advert yielded one reply and disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Imogene
Sarah
Maing
Des Moines Register
Bangor
Inna
Nature Notes Questions and Answers on Birds and Sleep
The article presents a Q and A style on phenomena in nature. It covers whether mother birds help hatchlings, how seals return to breeding sites, apples in Chile, ear signaling in animals, the phoebebird nesting behavior, and sleep needs in the woods versus home. The tone is observational with pragmatic statements.
The Sandman Story by Mrs F A Walker
Mr. Young Dog loves play and resists work until his rat catching test. His mother plans a solo hunt, guiding him to a barn floor rat hole while he sits behind a barrel awaiting success and a spider appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Young Dog
Jim
Young Dog
Mr. Rat
Zemo Promises Clear Skin With Simple Application
Advertises Zemo to cure pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm claiming it cleans penetrates antiseptic non greasy and stain free. Sold at drug stores for 35 cents or a large bottle for one dollar from The J W Rost Co Cleveland O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rost Co
Cleveland
Young Dog Learns Duty in Barn Rat Hunt
In a tale set in Dogtown, Mr Young Dog neglects his duty while chasing a ball and loses the chance to catch a rat. A close encounter with a rat in a floor hole ends in his punishing hunger, but he finally learns the lesson and helps clear the barn.
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
Word puzzles challenge readers with decapitation wordplay. Sentences incomplete demand a word that, once decapitated and moved, completes the meaning. A playful ribbing about youth and learning underscores the quirky puzzle format and Loyd’s wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Loyd
Only One Thing Breaks My Cold
An ad reminiscence extols Dr King’s New Discovery as the cure for colds and coughs. It mentions varied prices 60 cents and 1.30 dollars and claims a universal family remedy available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Injaro
Smith
Don Sung claims boost in eggs from a 23-hen flock
An advertisement recounts a farmer reporting winter egg production rising from zero to 15 to 19 eggs per day after starting Don Sung in January. The offer promises a full refund if no profit within 30 days, with details for obtaining the product from Burrell-Dugger Co. in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Sung
John Deni
Box
Cherry Valley
Duni
Ila
Bry
Burrell- Dugger Co
Columbia Bidg
Indianapolis
Ind
California Syrup of Figs Laxative Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best harmless laxative for a child’s stomach liver and bowels. It emphasizes a fruity taste and urges mothers to follow bottle directions and say alifor nia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Alifornia
Dr King's New Life Pills Promise Regular Bowels
Claim asserts Dr King's New Life Pills smooth bowel movements, cleanse waste from the system, and promote proper flow without violent purgatives. Describes mild, reliable relief and prices at 25 cents at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Offer Flu Shield
An advertisement touts Wizard Oil as a nasal spray or gargle to ward off influenza and chest colds, claiming an antiseptic wall of defense. It also promotes Wizard Liver Whips pink pills for constipation and headaches, with a money back guarantee and 30 cent price.
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England
North Dakota
Minnesota
State Board of Control
Towa
Charles Webster
Fayette County
Mr. Webster
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Michigan
Candi Gate
John D
Off King
John B. Huber
AM. M.D
Dirrell
Mahommet
Ayesha
Mer
Indy Beaconsfield
Arliss
Disrael
John B. Maher
Altho
Fairfield
Maine
Rosa Asbury
Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Nature Notes
John Burroughs
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Eee
Zemo
Taj
Ove Snc
Nobuddy
Alonso O. Bliss Co
Hamlin
DR. Chase
Waterloo Ice Cream
TOE United Medicine Company Whotesals Distributors
North Tenth Etreet
Dr. Edwards
Dixie
Ns Meloy
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