November political prophecies and health woes amid 1924 adages
A column mocks a November forecastor who predicted party votes for Coolidge and La Follette, noting Democratic leaders urged votes that would hurt their party. It cites Cass and Audubon counties, recounting unusual shifts and the perils of improvised prognostication. The piece ends with Adams’s 1924 health and wealth verse about wealth versus health.
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Movies Register
Sullivan
Henning
Coolidge
la Follette
Calvin
Cass County
Steck
Davis
Hari Hart
Democratic Party
la Pollette
Labor endorsements backfires in La Follette revolt
Harvey A. Blodgett yokes labor politics to Coolidge support, arguing union chiefs misread voter loyalty. He defends banks against La Follette’s charges, says bankers serve communities, not Wall Street, and urges honest campaigning over demagoguery to protect workers and the nation.
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Ulti Sam Gompers
la Foullette
Palls
Two Loud Orators Lead Campaigm Rhetoric Showdowns
WW era feature recounts Senators Watson of Indiana and Heflin of Alabama in a vigorous campaign clash. It praises Watson as a stronger orator and notes Heflin’s sharp wit and unconventional humor. The piece also mentions education official R John Tigert advocating radio in teaching and a notably odd divorce case in the District of Columbia involving deaf spouses.
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Harry B
Campaiga
Ames ‘Eb, Watson
Indiana
James Thomas Heflin
Hefin
Watson
Heflin
La Follette and the Bankers Politically Charged Letter
Political notes discuss Harvey A Blodgett of St Paul a banker and the effort to influence action after an election The piece notes WIkes a Des Moines speech by La Follette center on the money question and the bankers reaction to his views The tone cites warnings to readers about political wagering and influence on policy matters
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la Follette
Wall Street
Tie
Des Moines
St. Paul
Northwest
Nob
Twin City
la Folleti
la Foyette
R - Harvey A
Blodgetty
Ovey
Harvey A. Blodgett
Wigeaeres
Prehey
Laollette
Lafthe
Campaign Gossip and Odd Facts From 1924
A whimsical collage of political chatter and curious observations from 1924 including estimates of energy in a candidate’s handshake, carrier pigeon speed, the pace of gossip, and a note on alligator growth versus skin suitcases, all wrapped as light rural humor from the era.
Rippi Ing Rhymes and Walt Ma Chief Blessing Mystery
Fragmentary verse lines speak of health as the greatest solace and a chief blessing. References to rooms and boards, a treasure chest, and a depagter of the Down hint at faded or corrupted text. The piece mentions Jolimsan's pills and a past roaming the hills with vigor before illness.
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Jolimsan
Uae
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