The Business of President Making in Early Campaigns
The piece discusses how presidential campaigns began long before elections, noting the roles of national chairs, spending patterns, and the evolution from 19th century practices to modern finance. It highlights figures like Mark Hanna and Thomas P. Taney, and contrasts historical costs with present scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hanna
McKinley
Hanna
Tanna
National Committee
William J F. B Harrity
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Harrity
Arrity
Clarrison
Party Campaign Machinery and the Money Toll
The piece explains how Presidential nominees influence campaign strategy, with chairmen directing operations from national headquarters. It notes the vast effort, estimated five million dollars in spending, the shift to individual contributions, and the focus on doubtful states through polls and press outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Rodertus
United States
Makigs
Catherine Ten
State Committee
Frank Harris Hitchcock
Norman F. Mack
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Taft
Sherman
Brian
Kern
Slupety
Schweitzer
Crossroads Corners
Pri
White House
Great Republic
Chicano
New York
Democratic National Committee
Republican National Committee
National
Lemons Brought From Palouse Farm Impress Town
I K Luce a leading local farmer six and a half miles west of Palouse Washington recently brought to town a lemon weighing one and a quarter pounds grown on a tree in his yard The tree was started from a seed by Luce and bears several lemons each year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State
I. K. Luce
Palouse
Wash
Damp Proof Wall Paper Substitute in Calcutta Homes
In Calcutta, India, proposed damp proof wall paper made from raw copper varies in thickness from 0.612 to 0.06 inches. It is claimed to be inert and damp proof and to endure six to seven years without cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garp
Calcutta
India
Aerial Dreams Realized at Ohio State Fair
Count Zeppeli n, Knabenshue and the Buckeye State are central to a bold forecast for air travel. Capt Knabenshue unveils a passenger airship to rival Zeppelin, with daily flights, speed trials, balloon races, captive balloon ascents, and a full aerial carnival at the Columbus State Fair August 21 to September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Roy Knabenehue
Knabenehue
St. Ouis
Count Zeppelin
Knabenshve
Ohio State Board of Agriculture
Knabenshue
Kuoabenshue
Buckeye
Knabenshue's Airship Demonstrated by Captain Kaabenshue
Graceful airship by Captain Kaaben shue showcases a 50 000 cubic foot hydrogen envelope lifting about 1000 pounds plus operator and three passengers. The craft measures 150 feet long and 54 feet in diameter with dual aero planes and two 40 horsepower engines, offering controlled flight amid turbulent weather. The article also notes Woodmen of America reunions and Ohio State Fair coverage with field day contests and large anticipated crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaabenshue
Era Woodmen of America
F. A. Derthick
State Board of Agriculture
Woodmen of America
Poland
Columbus
Ohio State Fair
Robbins Recalls London Olympic 4000 Meter Teaser Race
Cambridge YMCA athlete William C. Robbins recounts the London Olympic 4000 meter race with Mike Murphy guiding the trio Carpenter Halswelle and himself. Robbins finishes second to Carpenter after a close, tactical contest. Carpenter’s disqualification is noted and Speed coach notes praise for all three runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Robbins
Cambridge Y. M
Carpenter
Haiswelle
Carpenter Fially
Halswellie
Taylor
Halsweile
Halswelle
Salswelle
Bet on Woodchopper Plans Warm Vermont Wager
Maxwell Evarts son of the late Senator Lovarts of Vermont and chief counsel of the Southern Pacific will take twenty guests to Amsden VI on September 26 to prove a Vermont man can chop split and pile thirty cords of wood in a day. Wagers of nearly 10 000 were arranged at a Washington dinner with Senatorial and corporate backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell Evarts
Senator Lovarts
Vermont
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Amsden
New Williard Hotel
Washington
Mr. Eva
Treat
Evarts
LC. White
Amsden Lime Company
Parts
Vacation By Proxy Lets Six Take Sea Breeze Outing
A New York man mails a letter proposing a proxy vacation for the summer. The Association For Improving the Condition of the Poor uses his donation to send six guests for a week at Sea Breeze home on Coney Island, giving others a chance for rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Association For Improving
Sea Breeze Home
Coney Island
Village Airsmith Reigns Over Workshop and Wealth
A poem depicts a multigenerational airsmith business under a chestnut tree. The grandfather patching for a fee, the son and grandson expanding, and the shop growing rich as airships rise. The latest generation drags the business down while the elder family fades.
Proposed Ohio constitution amendment and official certification
An official certification documents a proposed amendment to section two of article twelve of the Ohio Constitution. It notes General Assembly action, the November 1908 election, and the secretary of state’s attestation with dates in 1904, 1908, and references to finance and taxation provisions and exempt property. The text preserves names such as Carmi A. Thompson and Speaker Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Socvion IL
General Assett
Gen 1
A. Thompson
House of Lay
Andrew L. Hatnra
Senate
Asrren Staren
Axtenten
Ono
Carmi A. Thompson
Ohie
Columbus
Oho SreTiwon
Ublic
SeeTton
J. DD
Chamberlain
House of Representatives
Santee Tideatad
United States OF America
Ora
Secretary of States
State of Ohio
Wuerner
An Anomalous One and a Car Joke
The Reader quotes a New Orleans Times-Democrat line on anomalies. A chauffeur defines an anomaly as a man who keeps a automobile without worrying about repair costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans ‘Times-Democrat
Doubts About Wife’s Health Spares No Hope
The speaker conveys uncertainty about Jabez’s wife recovery with persistent doubt that she will improve, reflecting a cautious or skeptical tone about her medical status and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabez
Measter
Puoch
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Leonard Swett
Republican Party
Benjamine F. Jones
Republican Committee
Blaine
Calvin S. Brice
National Party
Nations
Charles N. Haskell
Geo' A She
A. Roy Knabenshue
America
Count Zeprelin
C. H. Treat
Alte Erage
Foxy
Granc
Arthur Chapman
Denver Republican
C. A. Thompson
Anorew L. Hares
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