Behind the Scene Bosses in Politics by Ernest McGaffey
An analysis of political ward bosses, their rise and fall, and how expediency, personal power, and shifting loyalties shape urban machine politics. The piece contrasts old and modern bosses, noting traits from blunt to suave, and ends with reflections on influence and craft in campaigns.
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Dugan
Digan
Danny Dugan
Danny
Longevity in Hot Climates Questioned by Statistics
Dr. Lugi Sam bon of Rome argues climate is not the sole factor in longevity. He cites studies claiming southern populations and coastal dwellers live longer than northern dwellers, noting more centenarians in Spain than in England and attributing mortality to urban sanitation rather than climate.
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Lugi Sambon
Rome
Central
South America
Europe
England
Spain
Forcing Hla Faces Trouble Over Card Scandal
Fragmented lines reveal Hla Chance and Shadiboy ta in trouble again. The dialogue notes a card scandal and suggests advice about logging or gambling limits. The exchange implies potential losses tied to Wee ngtom Btar.
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Hla
Editor Returns Poetry Reader Essays On Defects
A caller tries to push a spring poem essay to publication but the editor declines. He offers a new essay titled Woman and Her Defects and jokes about the author marital status before returning the submitted work.
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The
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Tortured Six Months Eczema Relief Through Cutiura Remedies
Mrs. Louis Leck of San Antonio Texas describes a six month struggle with severe eczema on her infant son. After two doctors failed to help he found relief with Cutiura Remedies. one week of treatment brought sleep and healing and two months cleared his face.
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Hin Ena
Hia Lind
Louis Leck
San Antonio
Tex
Curious Indian Custom in Omaha Planting Ritual
J Owen Dorsey records a spring council of the Omaha where the Hanga chief orders a feast and a criers robe bearer proclaims digging time. He distributes sacred corn to households before planting, making soil cultivation lawful.
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J. Owen Dorsey
Erler
Matter of Time at the Ball Game
Willie the office boy asks for permission to take time off on the day of the ball game. The firm head hurries him to speak up and asks what he wants to say. Willie explains his request, starting with hesitations and stammering.
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United States
Ias
Peebles
Tia Bee
Willie
Wil- He
Harper's Weekly
Foot Ease Powder Ad and Satirical Exchange
In pinch, Uee Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves painful smarting feet and growing nails and helps new shoes fit. Sold by druggists for 26c with trial package free. Address A 8 Olmatech Le Roy N Y. Then a Washington Star quip about preferring wealth over being a medicity representative.
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Uee Allen
Olmatech
le Roy
Melodrama Exchange Reveals Courtship Standoff
A terse private exchange notes a melodrama vein with lines about a rascal blacksmith and an ostensibly honest banker. The speaker warns a suitor not to profess willingness to die for a girl then desert her after marriage.
Pettit's Eye Salve Ad and Quack Ease Claims
An old medicinal advertisement touts Pettit's Eye Salve as a remedy for eye disease and injury promising harmless, fast action. It lists Howard Bros. druggists of Buffalo New York and频 claims unusual cures and cheap pricing.
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Pettit
Acta
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised
Manning Iowa resident Mrs T O Willadsen credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life after years of severe female complaints. She urges other women to try the remedy and seeks Mrs Pinkham's advice through letters from Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E
T. O. Willadsen
Manning
Town
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydie E Pinkhoom
Lydia E. Pinkham
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