Pennsylvania tariff talk and market outlook in 1912 editorial
The piece critiques tariff politics in Pennsylvania led by Penrose, noting wage slavery fears and political peril for opponents. It discusses the New York Herald stance on reform and argues 1912 markets resist traditional stringency, urging timely currency legislation to prevent future panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Frost
Menrose
New York Herald
Congress
Life Itself The Main Point Beyond Riches And Power
A reflective essay contends life is the primal purpose, not wealth or status. It warns that modern pursuits divert from living fully and urges readers to slow, reexamine aims, and pursue authentic life rather than mere success or material gain. The piece shifts to Pennsylvania politics and Senator Penrose amid partisan tensions.
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Heaven
Persens Able
Editorials Endorse Discipline as Nation Building
An editorial note via Collier's Weekly champions strict discipline as strengthening and peaceful, arguing obedience builds character and readiness for sacrifice. It cites Wilson era lobbies by cotton manufacturers and ponders tariff debates, while a rough local tidbit notes Iowa roads and a drowning scare near Red Dicic in a tossed sentence.
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Collier’s Weekly
The
Courier
Red Dicic
Iowa
Limited Vocabulary Opinion From Iowa Press
A fragmented column discusses public speech, road safety, and sensational headlines, citing Webster City Freeman-Tribune and Tama News. It touches on media influence, parental concerns, speed dangers, and moral panic. The piece reflects early 20th century editorial chatter about journalism and public discourse.
On Getting Rich by George Fitch
The piece asserts getting rich is a universal, ruinous game with no rules. It compares methods from stock speculation to small table gambles and highlights losses to health, reputation, family, and patriotism, ending with death blighting all prospects. Strong moral warning and period voice.
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George Fitch
Skindustry
United
Dr. Pierce
Referendum Discussion and Jones County Case Reflections
A series of sermons on fools notes the folly of assuming wisdom, while Manson Journal questions legislators taxing Des Moines to fund a park. The Jones county calf case is described as costly, lengthy litigation about integrity, pursued to defend a man’s good name.
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Ries
Manson Journal
Des Moines
Creston American
Jones County
Anamosa Eureka
Towa
Iowa
Genuine Enthusiasm at Gate as Preacher Arrives
A small boy asks if the preacher is Brother Jones and expresses joy. The scene moves toward cake and celebration as references to religious and musical topics appear in the passage. The fragment hints at bidding farewell to the piano and other stage bits.
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Httle
Mrother Jones
Judeze
Serious Consequences and Daily Life Snapshots
Selection of brief quotes from early 20th century papers highlighting etiquette patience suffrage humor and farming life. Witty remarks from The Old Fogg and Chicago Tribune mingle with rural scenes of late trains blackberry vines and sunrise as daily life unfolds across Cincinnati Paducah and Atlanta.
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Tickville
New Hungarian Cabinet Formed in Budapest
Budapest June 10 The new Hungarian cabinet was formed yesterday by Count Tisza speaker of the lower house. The Premier is Count Stephen Tisza with ministers for Interior Johann Sanger Agriculture Baron Emezich Chiltsnyl Royal Court Baron Stephen Burian von Rajecz Justice Dr Franz Szekely Finance Jo nan Teleczky and other portfolios allocated accordingly.
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Budapest
Hungary
Count Tisza
Count Stephen Tisza
Johann Sanger
Baron Emezich Chiltsnyl
Royal Court
Baron Stephen Burian von Rajecz
Franz Szekely
Finance
Johnan Teleczky
Tugboat Captain Races Death Across Atlantic to New York
Boston dispatch reports Capt. James F. Avery of Fall River steering the tug Cora F. Staples at high speed for 2,000 miles to reach New York before death claims his wife. Capt. Horace Smith of the whaler accompanies Avery as A. M. Nicholson hurries to Fall River to be with his dying wife.
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Tug
Boston
Mass
Cora F. Staples
James F. Avery
New York
Horace Smith
A. M. Nicholson
Fall River
Don’t Mind the Gadflies Outlook for the Nation
New York Herald quashes panic over reformers and market fears. It lauds strong production and trade, notes expected autumn credit tightness but argues ample wealth and tariffs support a swift recovery post crisis. It says public confidence will rise with a modest rail rate increase and Interstate Commerce policy.
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New York Herald
Wall Street
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Watchman on Duty at Galloway Barn to Catch Prowlers
William Galloway posts a night watchman at his new Cedar Falla road barn after two prior arson incidents. Exterior electric lights will illuminate the building, making entry at night nearly impossible while interior lights remain for work.
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Galloway Barn
William Galloway
Cedar Falla Road
Galloway
Bronze Tablet Unveiling At Fort Janesville 1854 Event
The Revolutionary Dames chapter of Waverly will unveil a bronze tablet on the site of the old fort at Janesville on Old Fort Day June 21. The program includes music, addresses by the mayor and state regent, historical readings, and a basket picnic. Attendees from nearby D A R chapters are invited. Dinner baskets encouraged.
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Janesville
Revolutionary Dames
Waverly
Old Fort
Smith
Bennett
Pool
Reeves
Betsy
Grove
Iowa
Pioneers of
Howell
Des Moines
America
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Riddle and Q&A Snippet on Profit, Mortgage Burglars, and Saturday
A brief composite of riddle lines and scattered questions about prophets two letters, mortgages as burglars, and a cryptic note referencing Saturday questions, gallows, president, ground, meat, security, and ship named items.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
Swarthmore Pennsylvania Mrs Emmy Summersgill credits the herbal remedy with ending years of suffering from the change of life after physicians warned of necessary surgery Baltimore Maryland Mrs J R Proxine says the product restored her strength after months of hemorrhage following a loss of a child The ad asserts all testimonials are genuine and claims broad effectiveness for similar female troubles.
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Swarthmore
Penn
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Emmy Summersgill
Baltimore, Md
Lydia E. Pinkham
J. R. Proxine
Sargent St
Lydia E. Pinksham
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Iowa Press
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Old Fogg
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Chicago Tribune
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C. D. Pedersen
Consolidated Phone
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Carl Bickley
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West Fourth Street
Dr, F. C. Liffring
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Gerrit J. Bennett
West Fourth
Finnwood and Western
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