College Reunion Reflects on Twenty Years Since Graduation
Alumni of the class of 1894 gather for the twentieth reunion, recalling campus life, professors known by nicknames, and the long path from students to doctors, lawyers, and businesspeople. They share memories of pranks, chapel services, and the enduring bond of their class as they plan future meetings and honor aging faculty.
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Joves
Lim
Chuck
Gabe
Tetter
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Understanding Love Across Generations in Old Age
An analysis contrasts youthful blindness to love with older couples who endure trials to gain true insight. It praises aging couples as having a lasting, pure sense of love beyond passion, the "Perfect Love." It also discusses political maneuvering around state auditor nominations and delegation dynamics in Des Moines.
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Washington
July Fourth Birthday Clash of Nations in Comic Satire
A humorous colonial era essay celebrates American independence with history and quips. It recalls grants and battles, notes a cautious tone toward Mexican prospects, and ends with a string of jokes and verses about marriage and society. The piece skewers patriotism and readers with witty asides.
Going to Seed: The Peril of Lost Athletic and Intellectual Growth
The piece argues college graduates lose fitness and mental sharpness after leaving athletics. It urges sustained physical training and reading to prevent intellectual atrophy and conventional thinking, noting early career demands hinder lifelong gym habits and warning that neglect harms both body and mind.
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New York Athletic Club
Ekw
Sam
Suffrage fund drive targets dry donations nationwide
The national suffrage movement plans to collect small donations from drinkers to fund campaign work in November across Nebraska, the Dakotas, Montana and Missouri. The effort aims to covertly channel constraints on barroom socializing into support, though details on handling and eligibility remain unclear.
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National Suffrage Organigation
Novia
Nebraska
Dakotas
Montana
Missouri
President in 1912 race still unclear and volatile
Washington reports say the president may not seek renomination but will endorse Bryan. Bryan’s current suitability is questioned while Wilson faces questions about his administration. Political sentiment is static now with several forces at play shaping an explosive two year outlook. The Republican Progressive Roosevelt faction adds to the mystifying state of affairs.
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Gov. Clarke
Clarke
Washington
Bryan
Wilson
Calles
Bleakley
Mr Bleakly
Mr. English
State Executive Council
Thirty-fifth
General Assembly
Secretary of State
A Chance For Human Initiative In Dayton City Manager Plan
An article notes Dayton Ohio’s city manager system showing results beyond the old setup. It highlights human initiative over machine rule, praising the plan for empowering individuals to manage affairs and make decisions.
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Dayton
The Innocent Cramp Illusion In Drowning Death Claims
A physician argues that fear and misbelief, not cramps, kill swimmers who drown. Swimmers cope by kicking hard, not panicking, while amateurs misinterpret cramps as fatal signs and drink water to avert doom. Political actors and reformers are tangentially mentioned in a broader public discourse context.
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West Side
Mlca
New
Serra
Tacms
Impression Ton
Miragins
Sensationalism in Iowa State Finances and Public Notices
A Des Moines paper criticizes how stories about state finances often pursue sensationalism, noting no bank failures recently and arguing that many reports exaggerate waste. It recalls Auditor Bleakley’s prudent handling of insurance matters, explains the state cameragraph issue, and defends Treasurer Brown against unfounded insinuations while stressing careful, fact-based reporting.
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Des Moines
Piory
Iowa
Lukve
Dayton and Its New City Manager System Review
Review notes that since January Dayton has operated under a city manager with five elected commissioners. It highlights unified authority and decisive action, a shift from checks and balances to coordinated governance. The manager instituted regular street flushing and daily 4 pm meetings of department heads to discuss common problems and align city needs.
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Dayton
Fire, Water and Public Works
Dayton aims to modernize city administration and welfare
The piece surveys Dayton's push to adopt efficient private sector practices in public governance. It highlights fiscal controls, a 1914 budget built on classified expenditures, stricter milk regulations, three baby clinics, pure milk stations, centralized visiting nurse work, district physicians for the poor, free legal aid, expanded recreation via welfare, and a reform of the correctional system toward humane treatment and broader rights, all indicating a broad modernization effort.
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Dayton
Welfare Department
Division of Police
State Talk. Their Democratic Experiment.
Governance debate described as a Democratic experiment a generation, urging renewed effort as Republicans glimpse potential victory. The piece stresses civic duty, youth engagement, and the people’s need for broad participation in shaping the nation’s future.
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Davenport
Republicana
Moment of Fun and Unpleasant Jolt Highlight Lambs Gambol
Will Lackaye remarks at a Lambs gathering in New York, contrasting aging standards with parental hopes for offspring. He mocks striving for miracle beauty and success while noting the gap between expectations and reality. The speech reflects humorous yet sharp social commentary on parenting and vanity.
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Will Lackaye
Gambol
New York
Women Who Are Always Tired in Swan Creek and Hebron
Anecdotal letters from Mrs. Annie Cameron of Swan Creek Michigan and Mrs. Chartes Rowe of Nob Hebron Maine praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for restoring energy and alleviating female weakness. Both describe improved health and urge other women to seek advice by writing to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Swan Creek
Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Annie Cameron
R.F.D
No. 1
Swan Creek, Michigan
Hebron
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
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