Now and Then a Look at Changing Social Morals
The piece contrasts past and present behavior toward women and money. It notes parents warning against strangers, shifts in sexual attention, rent pressures, public decency, and changing ways of showing affection from kisses to material demands. It laments aging perceptions and double standards in romance and family norms.
Just Thoughts on Human Foibles and Contradictions
A collection of pithy maxims on family, finance, speech, hospitality, and aging. Witty reflections caution against mixing business with pleasure and warn that praise can backfire when indulgence leads to indigestion.
Government forestry progress in 1914 highlights
The 1914 report shows over 9 million young trees and 10,000 pounds of seed planted on national forests. Trails exceed 2,000 miles and 3,000 miles of telephone lines were built. Grand Canyon refuge holds about ten thousand deer. Jack pines on Nebraska sandhills reach fifteen feet tall. Small timber sales rose to 8,298 from 6,182 the prior year.
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National Forests
Grand Canyon Game Refuge
Arizona
Nebraska
Government Forest Service
Quotations on Work and Duty Highlighting Character
A collection of sayings from Daniel Webster Greek proverbs Robert Hichens and Henry Van Dyke extolling work as a guardian angel guiding one to a steady place in life noting that effort can transform wilderness into garden and provide courage for the journey along the stream of duty.
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Robert Hichens
Islands of Repose
Henry van Dyke
Sayings of the Oracle on Charity and Loyalty
A collection remarks that high living drifts to baser instincts and true charity requires no show. It notes eloquence can dress up a wild political idea as common sense. It also observes a person stung once may value loyalty more clearly.
Nomination Papers Cut to Simpler State Ballot Process
Secretary of State prints thirty three thousand nomination papers for the state election. Papers no longer require party indication and must avoid signing rival papers except in double representative districts. Papers are single sheets with room for fifty signatures and registrar endorsements. Filing deadlines set by local boards include August 14 for certification and August 17 for final submission, with state primaries on September 21.
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Secretary of State’s Department
Secretary of State
State House
Unclaimed Savings Fund Unearthed by State Auditor
State Auditor Alonzo B. Cook reports discovering an unclaimed savings deposit fund of 344000 with about 300000 unlikely to be claimed. The deposits sat in banks for 30 years and are now in Commonwealth custody. He plans a bill for the General Court to address the issue, part of 800000 unearthed this year.
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Com
The Knocker's Creed Letter Cites Town Reform Foes
A paraphrased anonymous letter rails against growth and public improvements. The author vows to organize like-minded opponents to pass laws constraining change, expressing opposition to fun and public pleasure and claiming only to seek reform despite bleak rhetoric. The piece ends with a somber Amen.
Milk TB Risk Urges Pasteurization and Testing
Health authorities cite studies showing bovine tuberculosis can infect humans especially children. They urge strict milk production controls and pasteurization to protect public health, noting raw milk carries tubercle bacilli while pasteurized milk remains safe.
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Royal Commission On Tuberculosis
Imperial German Commission
Park and Krumweide
New York City
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Brown
Saranac Lake
Chicago Health Department
Robert Jordan Celebrates 71st Birthday in Revere
Robert Jordan longtime Malden newspaper editor and Malden Mirror veteran, a Post 40 G A R member, marked his 71st birthday at his North Revere home with family and visiting friends. He remains in good health, retired for six years, and tends his Lynn Street garden with wife and three children.
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Robert Jordan
Malden
Post 40
Revere
Jordan
Lynn Street
North Revere
Lodge Eyes Reelection Campaign in Massachusetts Race
The Lynn reception signals Senator Henry Cabot Lodge's bid for a new term in the U.S. Senate. With a 1917 term end and the shift to direct popular elections in 1916, Lodge plans a statewide fight, aided by his popularity and loyal allies. He faces a tough finish but remains determined.
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Boston Globe
Lynn
Senator Lodge
United States Senate
United States
Lodge
Senate
William E. Barrett
House of Representatives
Mr. Lodge
You and the Local Papers
A reflective piece in the Chelsea Record urges readers to support and reciprocate with local newspapers. It highlights the papers’ six day push for community progress and questions what readers do to value and sustain their work and information resources.
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Chelsea Record
Advertisers Find Newspapers a Solid Medium
Advertisers regard the paper as a strong medium for reaching local readers, citing steady circulation and visible ad placement. The publication offers targeted sections and regular readership in the community.
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