Repeal talk and political tension across nations
The column blends satire on taxes and pardons with international echoes of Russian influence. It notes the Fort Worth Star Telegram’s call to repeal nuisances taxes, compares political clemency to a father’s record, reports a divorce suit in Oklahoma over a decedent’s fortune, and cites Bulgarian hardline warnings against Russian propagandists leading to potential deaths.
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Fort Worth
England
Bulgaria
Sofia
Colorado Primary and Convention Debate Reflected in Press
A Colorado argument supports retaining the primary system for selecting officials over conventions. The piece criticizes conventions for being controlled by schemers and crowds outparticipation, while noting the primary often fails to improve honesty or remove abuses. It compares Oregon fashion and church attendance to public discourse and discusses opportunity in life endeavors.
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Colorado
Little Jack Rabbit learns from the Old Brown Horse
The Old Brown Horse explains his grinding teeth as mowing mills and grindstones behind the bit. The rabbit remarks on teeth across many animals and learns a lesson about opportunity and knowing one’s work, ending with a prosaic moral from the Philadelphia Bulletin.
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Jack Rabbit
Ant
Bunny Noy
Bunny Boy
My Favorite Stories by Irvin S Cobb
A San Francisco purchasing agent rejects a gift of cigars but buys them back from the salesman as a joke. The anecdote shows wit versus policy, with a Scot and a cigar box prompting a humorous exchange. Also noted: a cheeky headline about excuses for not being beautiful and the magazine tone of the era.
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San Francisco
Laddy
The
Central Press Association
Notice of admission charge and paid notices policy
Announcement states that all notices of entertainments dinners and other benefits with an admission fee are billed at one cent per word. Obituaries resolutions of respect wards of thanks and similar items are charged at the same rate. Cash must accompany orders. Blessed quote from Revelation 7 12 is included.
Man sentenced to life for criminal assault
The piece notes Arthur Collier was sentenced to life imprisonment for criminal assault. It ponders whether he has dependents to support and if he will actually serve part of the sentence, reflecting on changing social costs and expectations.
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Arthur Collier
Transfer Paper Availability Sparks Shopping Reminder
The Favorite reports new stock of purple transfer paper with unspecified sheet sizes including 16124 inch options. Shoppers are urged to check in store for current sizes and pricing.
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Favorite Printing CO
J. Powers
F. R. Northup
W. Papert
Chicago, N
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Oklahoma
Oregon
Portland
Marshall Morning News
Marshall News
Chargves
Little Jack Rabbit
Sam
Eve
Gany
Ward
Philadelphia Bulletin
Irvin S. Cobb
Bonham, Texas
Mickie
Charles Suphrae
Waurn
Mewroep
Ayl
Bey
Internat’s Cartoon CO
N.Y
B. Link
Baby
Tim
WWE
Jou Gor
Jou
Jim
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