Direct legislation debates in California in early efforts
In California direct legislation faces abuses such as signature forgery and misrepresentation by circulators. Proponents admit flaws but argue reforms can curb harms and that the system will endure, with Dr. John R. Haynes asserting corrections are possible and the approach will persist.
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Teachers Pension Plan Faces Legislative Action At Butte Meeting
A Montana teachers gathering in Butte discussed pursuing a state law this session to pension teachers with long service. A pension fund would be funded by a special property tax and teacher salary assessments, granting annuities after twenty years. Some urged delaying action for a fuller study, but a committee continues drafting the bill.
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Butte
Roosevelt third party fallout reshapes Republican ranks
The Bull Moose split deepens as Representative Hinebaugh urges progressives back to the Republican fold. Roosevelt’s stance appears to align with party leaders seeking to reuniting behind GOP efforts to overthrow the Democrats, signaling a shift after the 1912 campaign and prompting varied reactions among Perkins, Pinchot, and Beveridge.
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The Manicure Lady Sees Wilfred’s Broken Heart
The Manicure Lady and Head Barber discuss Wilfred’s heartbreak after being rejected by Mayme. Wilfred, a poet at heart, writes a sad verse about forsaken love, while friends urge indifference to help him recover.
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Fragmentary political remarks on wartime policy debate
The text presents unclear remarks on wartime policy and pending measures. It mentions opposition to a proposal and references figures including critics and supporters, with ambiguous discussion of defense, probes, and presidential timing affecting legislative action.
Opposition to Wilson roils in eastern cities
Democratic groups in eastern cities push Champ Clark for the presidential nomination in opposition to President Wilton. Observers say no man fully satisfies every faction, and Clark’s earlier praise of Wilson risks undermining any rival. Speaker Clemont’s possible entry remains uncertain, with late declarations favored to avoid harming chances.
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Fragmented 1914 Dream and Prohibition Parodies
A collage of newspaper clippings with snippets from Chicago Herald Pittburg Gazette Times Memphis Commercial Appeal Philadelphia Press Detroit Free Press and others. It mixed political quips about New Year 1914 illusions prohibition arrests and unemployed issues reflecting press humor and historical chatter.
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Housewife’s Advice On China Sets And Bargains
A 1915 column urges frugality in choosing dinnerware. It contrasts open designs and matching sets with single pieces, noting wear and substitutions over time. It extols pure white with gold rims, then explores Japanese and Chinese wares and color harmonies, warning against mixing incompatible styles.
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China
Wreabies
Dresden
McClure
Luke M'Luke Says Parades and marriage timing
A Cincinnati Enquirer fragment jokes that couples should wed on the last of the month to have a blame in later life. It notes men shopping with wives are prone to henpecking or affection and contrasts a woman's downtown parade with a parade.
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The Ugliest Mug in Town Photograph Saga
A photographer in a country town charges a man for a portrait after the man initially refuses payment, claiming the image does not resemble him. The next day the man sees the photograph titled The ugliest mug in town, rushes in, and accuses Pat, who defends himself by noting the man’s earlier remark. The story then shifts to a stray poem lamenting a worn car and financial troubles.
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Pat
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