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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
8
The notice states Bartlett is entered as second-class matter, with the mailing date of September 5, 1907, at the Cheyenne, Wyoming post office under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879.
Rain and politics mingle in satirical snippets from a 1908 era column. Mentions of Roosevelt, Taft, Georgia governance, a Montana convention delay, and Chicago canned goods frame a brisk, humorous montage of events. A Los Angeles fashion note compliments civic chatter while national figures loom over local curiosities.
The Kansas City Star comments that the current House majority faces a tough campaign with a weak bill slate and poor excuses for its failures. It warns that future leadership, whether Republican or Democratic, should align with the Roosevelt era.
With limited readable text suggesting campaign conduct, the excerpt hints that the presidential race will unfold largely on party lines and political positioning. The fragment notes a clean campaign emphasis amid typical election dynamics.
Reporter Sam Blythe ridicules Roosevelt as running a canned convention and a secret stock trust. The piece parodies a fake product line with canned platforms and candidates, claiming a monopoly and rebates while labeling nonconforming goods as spurious.
The Leader backs a clean campaign and praises both Taft and Bryan as fine examples of American manhood. It notes broad spirit among governors and leaders across parties, rejects mudslinging, and argues honest effort by both Republicans and Democrats for good government. It emphasizes mutual respect and learning from opposing views.
A fragmented look at Republican loyalties as Roosevelt gains momentum and Dyran is mentioned. The piece notes Republicans’ fears of past policies and urges unity to back Roosevelt era reforms amid economic discontent and party divisions.
A collection of light quips and exchanges from newspapers including Washington Star Detroit Free Press Houston Post Baltimore American Philadelphia Bulletin and The Wasp. The jokes cover poker marriage drinking seasons and wisdom with quick wits and social obser vations.
Fragmentary personal notes cite Congressman Hobson at New Port before a potential Japanese descent. Secretary Taft linked to Unitarian faith and family. Spencer Eddy’s promotion to Argentine minister noted. Navy solicitor office split planned July 1 with Edwin Hanna leading the new unit. Averill of Los Angeles inherits 10 million and plans a charitable headquarters in a central city.
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