Rock Island rail showings and elections loom
The issue highlights a Rock Island Railroad year end report praised by Railway Age Gazette as a solid showing amid uncertain business times. Tuesday elections yield mixed results with progressive sentiment rising and party machines challenged in Maryland Cincinnati and Philadelphia while Massachusetts and New York see varied gains.
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The Minister's Son and the Sin of Prestige
A historical reflection on the stereotype of the minister's son as a troublemaker. The piece cites public figures like Governor Woodrow Wilson and University of Minnesota president George E. Vincent, noting mixed evidence and quoting studies that link ministerial lineage to prominent men in history.
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Wondrow Wilson
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George E. Vincent
University of Minnesota
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New York Times
Saya
Dubuque and Sioux City Journal Snippets
A fragmented clipping notes opinions on crime and politics. It mentions prison terms for wife beaters and a professorial candidacy, but details are incomplete and unclear.
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Dubuque
Capudine the Sure Remedy for All Headaches
If Your Head Aches You should Take the Sure Remedy Capudine Capudine targets the headache cause whether heat cold grip stomach or nervous headache Feverishness aches and nervousness vanish and normal conditions return Capudine is a liquid easy to take and acts immediately Sold in 10c 20c and 50c sizes by druggists Steve
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Scavenger and political commentary mix in Iowa papers
A collage of satirical lines from Iowa papers comments on political figures and events. Humorous jabs at Minnesota versus Chicago sports antics, a boy awarded for abstinence, rail funding in Iowa, and sharp editorial attacks on muckraking and political figures like Kenyon and Kenyon’s allies.
Recall in California and the Schmitz case saga
The Minneapolis Journal outlines a California recall as a local issue with judges handling technicalities. It cites Eugene Schmitz, former mayor of San Francisco, convicted then overturned on appeal for a defective indictment not naming him as mayor. Abe Ruef and bribe-givers are mentioned under similar legal technicalities.
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Recall and Courts in California State Debate
The article argues railroads have secured favorable rulings and seized power while courts become targets of recall. It notes the recall shows public anger but may not fix systemic corruption. Judges face potential recalls for performing duties, and reform remains doubtful.
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California
Wearing People and How They Wear Us Out
A reader asks why well meaning lively guests tire others after short visits and how wearers can change. The writer speculates that staying constantly keyed up and raising others to the same tense level drains energy and suggests self correction may help, though admits advice may be inadequate.
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Census shows varied divorce rates by state and city
Federal census data reveal Washington leads in divorces per 100000 married residents at 613, with Montana Colorado and several others following. Delaware has the lowest at 43. The report notes higher rural than urban rates in some states and lists causes such as desertion cruelty and adultery. It also profiles professions most likely to divorce in New Jersey and other states.
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Rising divorce rates reflect social change across eras
The passage notes historical shifts in divorce ratios from 1870 and 1800 to present, showing more divorces as marriages increase intelligence. It argues divorces rise with progress, yet highlights a silver lining as women gain self reliance and independence.
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United States
Hall's Catarrh Cure Pitched as Blood Remedy
Cure claims to treat catarrh as a constitutional disease using internal remedies. It supposedly acts on blood and mucous surfaces and is offered by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo with testimonials available free. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation at 75 cents.
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