Farmers need better training to supply capable managers
Editorial notes a shortage of competent farm managers due to insufficient education for farmer boys and a cultural bias toward professional careers. It argues farmers must invest in training, urging Troy to push development, as prosperity in farming boosts the country. The piece also jokes about the army mule and predicts a move of its activity to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoard’s Dairyman
Inquirer
Troy
Campaign clubs add peril in coming year urges safety
Authorities warn that RovuGH-RIDER campaign clubs, promoted as spirit of the age, would increase accidents. They say the usual campaign year risks persist and riding clubs threaten riders and citizens alike, urging restraint and safety measures.
Editor's duty and the burden of accountability
The editorial urges readers to expose personal bias and not exploit the paper as a weapon against opponents. It warns that those who benefit from the paper should also back it with their own words and signatures, stressing responsibility and integrity in public discourse.
Advertising Powers Troy's Local Trade
Businessmen in Troy are urged to use prudent advertising to capture community trade. A well-crafted notice draws attention in a medium read by local residents, and ads conducted on solid business principles reliably attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Great Street Car Strike Nears Settlement in St Louis
The St Louis street car strike nears settlement after an agreement between the Transit Company and employers. All former employees except those implicated in lawlessness will be reinstated as quickly as replacements can be found, allowing operations to resume. An older note from the Aledo Times-Record shows a tax collector who spent a $20 bill repeatedly at home, illustrating the reach of local spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Aledo Times-Record
Frank Forsyth
Rise of Street Car Strike Prophesied as Big Labor Stand
A cautious appraisal from Word and Works condemns harsh leaders while praising three thousand motormen and conductors for resisting a heartless syndicate. It argues that their refusal to operate could spark nationwide revolt, predicting a day when millions of workers halt all factories and wheels across the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Word and Works
Independent Voter Key in 1900 Campaign Clash
The article notes both presidential candidates and state tickets are before the people. It argues campaign promises will intensify after the November election, with strong opposition tickets and capable leaders on both sides. It lauds independent voters as essential to justice and to upholding the republic.
Newspapers Uphold News Without Fear or Favor in Divorce Case
The Illinois ruling upheld newspapers for publishing charges in a divorce, saying court filings become public and private matters may become public interest. It argued people should avoid courts or politics to escape public prints, noting newspapers seek justice and aim to build character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Paris Exposition 1900 A critic’s mixed verdict
Our regular correspondent offers a wary impression of the Paris Universal Exposition of 1900. He praises global craft and urges study of exhibits while condemning superficial architecture and some U S displays as misaligned with true national prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regutar
Paris
France
Chicago
Champe de Mars
Finland
Cape Colony
Alaska
Chili
U. S
United States
America
McKinley
Peek
U.S
Germany
Aries
England
Galarica
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bw. Jarvis
Ilinois
Kansas City
Mississippi Valley
Madison County
China
Brent Day
J. M. Hawley
A. Heddergott
General Merchant
Reliable Store
Main Street
Bell Telephone Central Ata‘ion
Loop Phobe No
A. Wroll
Etka
Andresan Saber
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!