Rocky Boy and Beveridge a Mock Legislative Tale
A long recounting of Senator Beveridge and the Rocky Boy episode frames a satirical mock bill with names of Beverly, Allison, Aldrich and other senators. It notes poverty, failed relief efforts, and a newspaper man’s whim creating a spoof measure. The piece also recalls congressmen Baker's anti work tax stance and a later public debate over railroad passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockyboy
Bis
Rocerboy
Congress
Beveridge
Allison
Iowa
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Bever Maes
Hockyboy
Montana
Robert Baker
Brooklyn
New York
Con‘cates
Mr Bakers Weseéat
Isanes Eta
Cong
Sreek Coal
Columbia Committee
Baker
Steve Ae Baker
Pointblankeid
Sas
G Railroad Company
Governor Deneen Asks Assembly for Tax Reform Advice
Gov Deneen sends special messages to the Illinois General Assembly urging remedial tax legislation. He notes rising appropriations for 1911 18, argues a 47 cent tax rate may be needed, and cites the 1908 special tax commission report on reforming property taxation. He warns current laws shift fees into appropriations without increasing revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boringfield
Deneen
Ilinois
Arguid
Senate
General Assembly
State Treasury
General’ Assembly
Fragmentary newspaper snippet yields unclear subjects
The readable text shows names and scattered phrases like roadie applicant and street references but lacks a coherent event or identity to summarize into a concrete news card. No verifiable actions, dates, or entities drive a reliable S statement.
Parson Johnson and the lamb in church dispute
A church scene describes Parson Johnson hugging a ewe lamb with a popular young lady in the congregation. Deacon Jones testifies and a meeting leads to a resolution that the next time he takes a lamb in his arms he should choose a ram-lamb to maintain peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parson Johnson
Bradder Johnson
Bradder” Johnson
Pahson
Deacon Jones
Bradder Jones
Emma
Three Cured of Eczema by Cuticura Remedies
Mrs Violet Cole reports her eight year battle with eczema ending after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for herself and her five children. She describes sores itching and hair loss stopped by the regimen and urges others to try Cuticura with address for free skin and scalp treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Cole
Redfield
Philadelphia
Potter Drug
Srechow
Boston
Test of Social Standing in a Bonnet Pearl Necklace Ruse
Society quip from Puck about Old Porkenlarrd and a wife hiding a pearl necklace in her bonnet. The jest implies public attention for a society role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Porkenlarrd
Customs
Porkénlarrd
Puck
Castoria Sought for Children Safety and Use
A note references Castoria as a remedy for children, questioning safety and proper use. It mentions mothers and concerns about administering the product to kids and urges caution in its use.
Gun Sale Spars With Echoing Argument
A comic line from Puck mocks a buyer accusing Eb Winters of selling a single shot as a repeater. The speaker jokes about echoes to dismiss the claim and end the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintera
Puck
Pierre's Pheasant Pellets Raise Rat Pet Health Question
A fragmented note questions if Pierre's Pheasant Pellets affect a rat pet's liver and bowels. It quotes a motto about misfortune and virtue, attributed to Mallet, reflecting on health and virtue.
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Pierre
Garfield Tea Corrects Digestion Aiming Activity
Fragmentary note describes a product or remedy with phrases about arousing digestion and intended activity. The text appears garbled and lacks clear facts, dates, or named entities.
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Garfield
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Henry M. Goldfogle
New York City
House
Goldfogle
Hyman Salomon
Robert Morris
Finknder
York
Casey
Pepe
Deneen Bie
Rnehal Assembly
State Board of Equalization
Legisla‘tite
George
Gileas
Teave Ag
Anel
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