Roosevelt's socialism and the progressive platform debate
The New York Times reviews Theodore Roosevelt's proposed "super socialism" for the Progressive party. It outlines plans to unite reformers, expand government, abolish pure competition, place lawmaking in the people's hands, and tax large fortunes at high rates. The piece notes conservative newspaper reactions and contrasts incentive with enterprise.
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Ministers Son Leads Kidnapping Prank On Train In Iowa
A New York pastor and family arrive in Mason City Iowa amid unusual initiation when his son on a fast train drops notes claiming kidnapping to lure rescues from officers and railroad officials. The prank prompts a multi city search before the joke is explained and defused.
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Unprejudiced? A Matrimonial View on Bias and Love
A Virginia author argues bias and prejudice shape marriage and social views. The piece reflects on divorce, love, and the need for empathy, suggesting self-checking judgments through perspective taking and restraint. It cites Uncle Barton Mre and remarks on temperaments, philosophy, and the effect of environment on perception.
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Self-Love as Foundation of Nobler Life and Faith
Excerpts urge loving yourself as the basis for loving others and God, arguing virtue flows from inner beauty and loyalty. The piece contrasts inward goodness with public intrigue, notes prison visitors’ curiosity, and reflects on politics, youth, and college life with references to Ireland, Tammany, Sulzer, and notable newspapers.
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Curious Tale of Fences and Convict Escape
Report mentions wire fences erected along public roads where convicts work and notes renewed escape attempts. Details are fragmentary and sourced from Pudugie Times style writing.
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Pudugie Times
Brandon Plans Grand Celebration for New Rail Line
The Burlington Hawk-Eye notes Brandon welcomes the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway opening. Brandon will host a large barbecue and festivities, promising a proper celebration despite the cost. Many towns would envy such a new railroad and organizers aim to mark the event in style.
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Bank clearings show mixed week across major cities
Bradstreet's report for the week ending Oct 4 lists total clearings of 2.4979 billion dollars, down from 2.5092 billion last week and far above the prior year's level. City-by-city figures include New York 2.0059B, Chicago 0.5849B, Philadelphia 0.1792B, and others such as Boston, San Francisco, and Detroit with varying gains and declines. The report notes a percent decrease overall.
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Turkey a Satirical Look at a Distant Empire
A humorous, reckless survey of Turkey claiming vast land, ancient cities, and odd contrasts. It mocks geography and culture, noting Constantinople as unshakably Turkish and detailing perceived social classes, religion, and Western views.
Rock Island Ice House Destroyed in Valley Junction Fire
Des Moines Iowa October 4 damage estimated at four thousand dollars after one of two Rock Island railroad ice houses at Valley Junction burned completely. Fire discovered at 3 am and fire teams could not stop the blaze. three tons of ice were melted and removed earlier. Origin under investigation with officials considering engine sparks as the cause.
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Town to launch Y M C A home campaign in October
A formal drive begins Oct 13 in Town Falls Ia to establish a permanent Y M C A home. A meeting at the Baptist church will set plans to buy a business district lot this fall and erect a building next year under a committee run effort.
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Keepers of Dirty Stores Fined Under Sanitary Law
Boone Iowa October 4 High grocery men and one restaurant proprietor were fined for violating the new sanitary law. Inspector L Flickinger of the state dairy and food commission filed the charges.
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ITL
Flickinger
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Two Women Praise Lydia E. Pinkham Remedies
Two letters from women in Zanesville Ohio and Danville Virginia report relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with Liver Pills. They describe improved health, reduced back pain headaches and irregularities, and urge others to try the medicine.
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Five Years for Arson Plea in Le Mars Case
Ed Langard pleaded guilty to arson and was sentenced to five years in prison for setting fire to a neighbor’s haystacks amid a longstanding grudge. Separate note: new corn at Berkley’s feed store in North Dakota listed at 65 cents per bushel.
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