Rural parcels post bill proposed by Senator Burnham
Senator Burnham of New Hampshire introduced in congress a rural delivery parcels post measure. The plan would create a five cent first pound rate with graduated charges for each additional pound and restrict delivery to bonafide merchants on rural routes. It limits parcels to 11 pounds and 3 feet 6 inches, with perishable items at sender risk. Also notes social notices and local events in Central Washington.
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Washington
Burnham
New Hampshire
Congress
United States
Woman's Exchange Offers New Corsets and Hair Goods
Just received a fresh supply of corsets and hair goods. Mrs. B. J. Tiffany at the Wenatchee Hotel invites visitors to browse the new merchandise.
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Woman's Exchange
Just
B. J. Tiffany
Wenatchee Hotel
Currency System Not to Blame For Trouble
Senator Shelby M. Cullom argues in support of the current currency system. blames financiers who disregard laws and obligations for the recent financial turmoil centered in New York. He says government help is proper but financiers should rely on their own capital and avoid calls for broad reform.
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New York City
New York
Wall Street
Unrest and Prosperity in Society
Bishop Henry C. Potter argues that economic unrest is not inherently bad, warning against foolish extravagance. He says prosperity grows from invention but highlights social distance between classes and calls for humane sympathy to ease class clashes.
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Henry C. Potter
New York
England Faces an Era of Socialism
The article argues that England faces a rising socialist era in the twentieth century led by social reform and cooperation. It stresses wealth distribution over mere accumulation, calls for a church stance of guiding, nonpartisan influence, and warns of peaceful or violent outcomes depending on how the movement is shaped.
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England
Gordon Lang
Stepney
London
Christ
Public Men and The Public Interest
Senator Albert J Beveridge argues that public men are generally honest and informed but some are ignorant or insincere or serve special interests. He notes that uninformed lawmakers lack time to study issues and that proponents of evil interests often hide behind high moral grounds.
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Oime
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Wenatchee Furniture CO
Wenatchee
H. L. Wiester
Baptist Church
Daily World
Shelby M. Cullom of
Wiinois
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
U. F. Lake
Wenatchee,Wesh
Guilford
Goa
Valentine
Fern Candy Kitchen
C. F. Eggiman
Proctor
Mission Stree
L.O. Hall
U. House
F.F. Keller
Wenatchee, Wash
Palace of Sweets
Wenatchee Bakery
F. A. Mechtel
Prop
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