Red Tape Delays Gift to Police Stott
In Washington the tale of a private dollar given to Policeman Stott over a recovered Angora cat triggers district red tape. The dollar moves through Capt. Boyle and Commissioners West Macfarland and Morrow for repeated official approval before Stott can claim his coin.
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Ashington
Police Department
Policeman Stott
Stott
Boyle
Maj. Sylvester
Capt. Boyle
Commissioner West
Macfarland
Morrow
Best Woman Campaigner for Oklahoma Statehood
RS Bird Segle McGuire wife of the Oklahoma delegate is noted as a premier campaigner in Washington. Her efforts helped push statehood and she attended key social and political events, shaping support for Oklahoma’s admission after years of territorial status.
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RS. Bird Segle M'Guire
Congress
Oklahoma
Union
Middle West
Indian Territory
United States
Sam
The Violet Plucker Fails to Please A Congressman
A humorous column recounts Jim Hay choosing James S. Davenport of the Third Oklahoma district as a mark. Davenport mistakes two bundles of local telephone directories for public documents and broadcasts them districtwide via franking. Davenport endures mockery for the mishap, preserving his dignity and a busy work pace.
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Jimhay
James S. Davenport
Oklahoma
James 8. Davenport
Washington
Violet Plucker
Davenport
Senator Wetmore and a Curse in Senate Seat 33
A Rhode Island senator’s return to the chamber coincides with a long standing superstition about a death following a full Senate. Senator Wetmore’s resumption of seat 33 is linked to a death of Senator Latimer of South Carolina after 23 days. Kittredge of South Dakota would hold the seat but remains at home. Governor Stevie sees something amiss.
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Senate
Wetmore
Rhode Island
Latimer
South Carolina
Senator Wetmore
Kittredge
South Dakota
Steevie
The Blouse and Dire Route to Early Spring Walking Fashion
In early spring fashion notes, the blouse is praised for comfort and economy yet warned against excess. Descriptions cover kimono inspired and pongee blouses, fine ninon trim, and shirt waist blends. Skirt styles shift to directoire lines with long narrow shapes and decorative front pleats.
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Land of the Stars and Stripes
Petersham
Seed Company Ad Promises New Farm Seed Packs
An agricultural advertisement from Balser Seed Co of La Crosse Wis invites farmers to request a new line of farm seeds. The quirky OCR text hints at pricing and offers a free seed package with subscriptions, aiming to attract acreage buyers.
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Balser Seed Co
Wis
Lombar
Bijte
Moore
Basin
Paul
Minneapolis
Miles City
A New Excuse About Supporting the Library
A Washington Star piece cites a wife remarking that her husband John is not industrious and now spends time reading novels to justify his money. The dialog starts with a jab about library support and shifts to a remark that idle curiosity spurs men to seek work.
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John
Washington Star
Fragmentary Editorial Snippet on Words and Remedies
A distorted OCR fragment questions how many American women long for a change in life and mentions words and facts. It briefly cites roots as a standard remedial idea, with garbled phrases surrounding nutrition and remedies.
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Maggie Gilmer
Weet Union
8. C
Pinkham
Josephine Hall
Bardstown
Lydia E.ham
Crawfos, Re
W. Misth Street
Kansas City
Stockman
Mer
Dakotas
Mor
Chicago, Milwaukee & St
F.A. Miller
Chicago
Missouri
Kansas
Okahoma
Texas
S. G. Langston
Lend Burees
Wainwright Bidg
St. Louis
Zaha
Cent Free
the Paxton Toilet CO
Boston
Mass
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