Bennie Bears Responsibility in Wilson Era Political Critique
A Washington style critique argues President Wilson missed crucial advice from Bennie who could have steered peace treaty ratification. It laments Bennie’s silence and imagines how joint action with Henry Ford might have shortened the war and saved lives, while lampooning armchair editors and public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bennie
Senate
Washington
League of Nations
Dead
Henry
Achilles
Telegraph
Requiem de Boozum and the Last Call for Alcohol
A fragmented verse lament ends the era of major brands and drinks as Prohibition era satire decries the end of American spirits. The piece names Old Crow Canadian Club Johnnie Walker Hennessey and others. It hints at social change and rising room prices in small towns.
Editor of a Daily Paper Society Page Denounces Town Folly
A reader claims larger towns breed bigger fools among society women and suggests asking the editor of a daily paper’s society page for confirmation. The exchange hints at harsh views about urban social life and gender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society
Buckshot
Friendly Shoes Ad Prompts Fading Footwear Complaints
An advertisement for \"friendly shoes\" contrasts with modern life noting how people rarely meet their shoes before they fade away. Exchance commenting on consumer footwear and disappearing quality reflects a mid century branding tone.
Law and justice rely on honest enforcers, not fools
A sharp quote laments that law embodies the wisdom of ages but remains reliant on many fools and crooks to enforce it. The remark highlights distrust in legal guardians and urges integrity in enforcement.
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State Journal
John Andrew Holmes
Lincoln
Neb
The
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Bill Nye
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Uncle Sam Ataris
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Haly Boys
Archibald
Frank
Canadian Club
John Walker
Hennessey
John Barleycorn
Red Lkker
Grand Island
Nebraska
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