Ballinger's Cowboy Roots Shaped a Career in Law and Cabinet
Richard A Ballinger once rode across Kansas plains as a cowboy for three years reciting Latin and Greek to learn, then studied law and rose to become general land commissioner under Garfield later serving as Seattle mayor and Taft's secretary of the interior. His frontier experiences include a near fatal bronco encounter and exposing a county official’s shortage, before moving to Washington and entering city and state offices.
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Richard A. Ballinger
General Land Office
Seattle
Interior
Taft
Judge Ballinger
Kansas
James R. Garfield
Froner
Virden
Ill
Larned
Kan
Judge Ballingertes
the Plains
Board of Commissioners
Fort Larned
Ranch
State University of Kansas
Washington College
Topeka
Washburn
Ballinger
Corning Judd
Chicago
Kankakee
Decatur
Ala
Washington
Jefferson County
Port, Townsend
Eda
Page from a dramatic naval tale features Kaiser's visit
In a serialized adventure, the Kaiser tours the American radioplane Norma with Brockton and Jenkin, an engine breakdown forces repairs, and the forest dawn reveals a tranquil glade as the royal party witnesses engineers at work. The chapter ends with the Emperor sharing breakfast and fishing in a woodland setting.
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Jeniis
Brockton
Hood
Jenkins
Nor’-Nor'west
Igfid
Bevins
Both Biased Rule on Public Opinion
Statement notes that no group fully corrects the view of public figures. It argues that critics and admirers both miss essential qualities and cautions against absolute judgments. The idea emphasizes balanced judgment and awareness of bias in evaluating leadership or reputation.
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad Appeals to Stomach Ailments
An elderly Warrensburg Missouri man and a Kentucky resident are cited in a dubious advertisement for Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The notice urges readers to write for a free bottle, promising personal medical advice and no charge. It touts widespread use and claims millions served, with return mail to Monticello Tennessee.
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Securea
J.C. Lanham
Warrens-burg
Algo William Woll
Edson St
Losleville
Zee
Never Say Die in a Comedy Exchange
A wit dialog frames a doctor and a patient named Mrs. Tooter. The doctor jokes about charging for a cure and then treating her for nervous prostration, highlighting comedic irony over money and health.
Prohibition Effort Draws H H Rogers to Fairhaven
H H Rogers entered Fairhaven politics last month to push prohibition in the Massachusetts town his birthplace. A Fairhaven resident notes Rogers opposes drinking and blames it for extravagance and thriftless conduct. He greeted a voter on the street and urged support for the right ticket.
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H. H. Rogers
Fairhaven
Massachusetts
Mr. Rogers
Haberdasher Defuses Hotel Encounter Over News Stand
In a hotel lobby a well fed guest demanded the location of the news stand. The staffer, hatless and casual, replies I am a haberdasher with a friendly smile. The guest fumes and leaves, puzzled by the exchange.
Grape-Nuts Cures Chronic Constipation Says Testimonial
A reader details lifelong constipation unrelieved by laxatives until starting Grape-Nuts. After days of eating the pre digested food the bowels moved regularly and the sufferer claims complete, permanent relief. The testimonial praises scientific food and its apparent powering effect.
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Richard A
Rei Et Laing
Roy Norton
Razanienins
Tieets
Gion
Ieee Guy
Brie Z
Norma
Roberts
Japan
Pilippines
Guy
Hiller
Angward
England
Ieee
Fields
United States
Beyins
Chesapeake
New York
China
Europe
Canada
Pla
Brockton and Jenkins
Berlin
Germany
Chesapeake Bay
America
Chancellor
Machine
Lake Washington
Upper Canada
Empire
Marle
Mamma
Marie
Himmel
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