Office Seekers and Campaign Pranks in a Washington Star Note
A humorous Washington Star excerpt depicts a candidate recounting campaign strategy and public image. He recalls being shown as a prize and faced with rival’s smear efforts turning him from dandy Brummell to hayseed crook, while his mood swings from conceit to humility.
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Mandy
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Where the Man with the Hoe Won
Frances Marvin, pursued by James Parker and John Meadowcroft, falls for the farmer Meadowcroft after a series of social intrigues. Parker, a broker, remains close as the floral romance unfolds between farmer Meadowcroft and the young heiress in a small town social scene.
Frances Marvin and James Parker in a Down Town Encounter
Frances Marvin contemplates a future with James Parker while her mother persuades a donation to Mortimer Pierce Hospital. In a third floor office Parker pushes a harsh loan agreement, prompting the Marvins to leave discreetly. A later visit reveals Parker’s ties to another life.
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Mortimer Pierce Hospital For Cripples
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Ambush on South Water Street Foretold in Obscure Placards
James Parker walks with companions through smoky Chicago streets when they reach South Water street and are halted by sacks and boxes. Parker eyes a Bowmanville farmer with growing jealousy, signaling at placards above the obstruction. Frances Marvin notices the clue in the shadow of the crates.
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Parker
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Granite block split by frost at Rubistan quarries
A large six ton granite block at Rubistan granite quarries, Aberdeen, was split by frost. Foreman used water in drill holes, and after a couple of days the block burst open, illustrating the immense power of natural freezing.
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Rubistan
Aberdeen
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