Religious Tolerance and the Freedom of Faith in America
The article argues that the United States has historically championed religious liberty while individuals often fall short in practice. It urges respecting diverse beliefs, warns against established churches, and stresses using liberty wisely. It concludes that true unity comes from striving for common understanding and mutual respect among all faiths.
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United States
Taft
Wilson
Tumulty
Russia
Doubtlias
Dom
Wiser Tactics Change in Rockefeller Attitude Toward Labor
The article notes a shift in Rockefeller’s stance from hardened defense of mining interests to openness toward labor figures. He hosted Mother Jones and two union officials plus an IWW member in amicable talks aimed at easing long standing labor conflicts. It argues that direct contact can bridge class divides, while remaining distant risks serious tactical mistakes.
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Rockefeller
Colorado
Kha
Juder Lindsey
Denver
Jones
I. W. W. Order
Governor Delivers Pep to Iowa Senate in Graft Debate
The governor rebuts a senate demand for proof of graft in spending for extra help and doorkeepers calling it unadulterated graft. He questions bias in appointments favoring well to do soldiers, urging investigation into whether veteran caretakers displaced needy peers, and boasting bold response to a long running dispute. The scene highlights political weaponization of the old soldier theme and pride in staunch stance.
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State House
Senate
Wey
Pep
Towa Senate
Farmers Send Delegation to Des Moines in 1920s Protest
A Clinton county farmers organization delegation goes to Des Moines to challenge state policies. They aim to fire the State Veterinarian, repeal quarantine rules, oppose hog cholera serum use, and abolish the state highway commission. The movement hints at farmer hostility to government actions.
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Farmers’ Organization of
Clinton
Des Moines
Gibson
State Highway Commission
Clinton County
Encouraging Report on New Currency and Growth Prospects
The report from the Federal Reserve Board to Congress shows cautious optimism about the new currency law. It notes business approval and hoped for five months of experience to prove the measure’s usefulness. With a stable system, market access and stronger trade may follow, reducing financial panic and enabling faster business expansion.
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Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Reserve Board
Deserving Award Of Old Man’s Estate Reportedly Given
A New York girl received half of a $50,000 estate as a reward for not talking and giggling excessively. The tale hints the prize could have favored a quiet companion who could refrain from lengthy chatter over a party line before noon, allowing neighbors to reach downtown food deliveries.
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New York
To the Heart of the Matter and The Harness
A reflective piece on daily duties and the unseen burdens of regular work. It contrasts routine tasks with the pressure to perform poetry, humor, and sermons when inspiration fails. The piece notes poets and preachers struggle when their souls feel dry, while life continues in ordinary tasks.
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Pegasus
Aeci
Hfe
Damages a satirical take on corporate claims and juries
A satirical piece describes damages as a way for citizens and juries to profit from misfortune. It mocks corporate predation and the lottery of legal payouts, noting inflated sums and the absurdities of injury causes in a wry, antiquated voice.
North Sea Fight Signals British Victory and German Losses
The North Sea engagement is pivotal, with British ships besting four German vessels as armored and battle cruisers sustain heavy losses. Beatty’s fleet likely halts German raids on British coasts, while Germany risks aerial attacks and continues to lose cruisers and battle cruisers.
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New York Evening Post
North Sea
Hellgolann
Falkland Islands
Coronel
Beatty
England
Germany
Admiral Beatty
Derfflinger
Hertha
Lutzow
Kaiserg Kruiser
Live Insurance Examiners Look for Kidney Disease Symptoms
An advertisement notes life insurance examiners seek kidney disease signs because kidney weakness can shorten life. It urges readers with back pain, frequent urination, fatigue, or aches to buy Foley Kidney Pills from druggists nationwide.
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Byer
Tife
Newly Made Graves at Tsing-tau Show War's Hidden Cost
A U S correspondent reports in Tsing-tau that freshly dug graves mark the siege as he tours the Lutheran cemetery on Bismarck hill. He recalls band members from the Eitel Friedrich and the fateful voyage from Kobe, noting one musician, Fellinghauer, killed in action and a widow in Bavaria. The piece contrasts bucolic hotel chatter with the grim human toll of warfare.
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Tsing-tau
Tokyo
Vera
Thomas Gray
Bismarck Hill
Tsingtan
Prince Heinrich Hotel
Philip Lubben
Eitel Friedrich
Japan
Tor
Kobe
Bugigh
Servia
Fingland
Germany
Lloyd Hner
Europe
Kabe
Tor Hotel
B. A. Deming
San Francisco
Albers Milling Company
Fellinghauer
Schoeneberg
Deming
Queson
Labben
New York
Shanghai
Sing-Tau
Thead
Strand
Lubben
Tsing-tau Lutheran Cemetery
Seesoldat Hugel
Hamburg
Gartner
Alke
Bavaria
Taing-taut
High Seas
Rhine
Telngtau
Prince Heinrich
Pretty Plus and a Daughter Worth Having
Ruth Cameron writes of a charmingly pretty young woman living with her mother at a boarding house. Despite appearances the daughter is educated and well mannered, while the mother is loud and coarse, challenging stereotypes about virtue and social class.
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Lindsey
Patience and pride in daughters over modern manners
The narrator recalls a daughter who never rebuked her mother despite fault finding. He contrasts her quiet humility with common young women who demean aging mothers. He argues patient, respectful daughters shape others’ views, while public scolding marks poor breeding and selfishness.
John Bull's Tight Little Island Not So Tight After All
In a New York Herald reflection, the writer urges someone to speak up about Britain’s island status. The piece hints that John Bull’s Tight Little Island may not be as tight as some claim and invites informed comment on the matter.
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New York Herald
John Bull
Little Island
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