Reader letters weigh private interests in delegate race
The Sun and Leader debate the value of large holdings for a Wyoming delegate to Congress. They question whether wealth guarantees public service, noting Meldrum's lack of large interests and arguing a candidate's time and focus depend on character, not fortune. The exchange traces views from Sept. 13 and comments on Warren, Post, and broader territory interests.
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Wyoming
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Warren
The
Leaders clash over use of term democracy in Sun dispute
The Sun debate centers on the word people meaning all community members, while the rest of its article remains unreadable. It notes Land’s claim that the Duke of Athole is a leading tree planter, with figures of 600000 to 1000000 trees per year and a 2000 acre season, plus historic planting milestones. A Chicago visitor recalls a Westerner’s joke about a church run by Colyer for the Almighty.
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Land
Duke of
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2 Church
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Wal
Colyer
Jim
Austin
Texas
Public Sunday exhibition in Lima stalls bulldogs and cats
A public Sunday event in Lima Peru last month featured a fight between two bulldogs and six large cats kept in a cage. The sport took place in a public square and drew a large crowd who valued variety over a bull fight. Most spectators had earlier visited a chupule in the morning.
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Lima
Peru
Sun Leader Feud Highlights Campaign Rhetoric
In a heated exchange the Sun is accused of political bias and hypocrisy while the LEADER defends its stance. The pair mutter about journalism ethics, with the Boomerang urged to show conscience and resist misrepresentation during the territorial campaign.
Notable Varied Phrases From Historic Papers
Compilation of brief lines references figures arts and places including Bismiarek Prussian ministry Moody and Sankey Paris October 8 Astor philanthropy and small town items. It cites Leather belt weights and a Seminole chief Tiger Tail with commentary on social topics and humor.
Whispers of Celebrities Spark Pithy Debates in Washington
The column threads quotes about Oscar Wilde and Roscoe Conkling, Melville’s Washington welcome, a Cincinnati divorce suit by Imma Lake, Father Rouquette’s Choctaw faith, Moses Williams’s will wisdom, Arabi Bey punishment talk, Melville’s praise from society ladies, and Brewster accusing Star route thieves of a $4 million federal robbery.
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Oscar Wilde
Roscoe Conkling
Norristown Ierald
Danenhower
Melville
Washington
Gilbert Robinson
Cincinnati
Rouquette
St. Tammany Parish
Louisiana
Moses Williams
Boston
Loring
Arabi Bey
Engineer Melville
Berry
Noros
Nindermith
Post labeled as not a candidate sparks Democratic debate
The article defends M E Post against Sun allegations in Green River territory. It attacks the Sun for misrepresentation and baseless claims that Post refused nomination or sought favors, citing his work for Wyoming and support from citizens.
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M. 'B. Post
Mr. Post
F. E. Warren
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M. E. Post
Green River
Democratic Party
Congress
Washington
Wyoming
the Sun
Fragmented Humorous Snippets From Various Voices
A collage of wry exchanges and oddities from courts, dinners, and shops recounts colorful lines. A Louisville court moment, a dinner party quip, a molasses board, a newsboy jibe, and other snippets showcase eccentric voices and local color across a range of minor scenes.
Wit and Wisdom from Arkansas Traveler Phrase Book
A collection of rural maxims and reflections on life in the South. Humorous and pointed observations on honesty, ignorance, gender, labor, and behavior with folksy comparisons to animals and nature, attributed to Arkansas Traveler.
Western Tales and Transcontinental Links in Prairie and Rail Line News
A compilation of Western notes recounts a lone cowboy’s rescue by an Indian after three days on the prairie, followed by jests about Judge Goodwin and Portland living. It also mentions a petrified-denizen report from Joe Cornell, a massive mountain blast near Stevens’ camp, a new Missoula to Pacific rail mail route, oversized red beets in the Hills, a Oregon bachelor’s school farm gift, and Piute legends of medicine-man sacrifices in Winnemucca.
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Watts
Colorado & Montana Cattle Company
Billings Herald
Eureka (Ney
Portland
Oregon
CU. C. Goodwin
Salt Lake
San Francisco
New York
Parree
Joe Cornell
Cheyenne River
Cornell
Smithville
Dakota
Black Hills Times
Oregon and California
Stevens’ Camp
San Francisco Chronicle
Tile Pacific
Post Office Department
Missoula
Pacific Division
Northern Pacific Railroad
Billings
Yellowstone
Clark’s Fork
Columbia
Montana
Idaho
Washington Territory
Pioneer Press
Winnemucca
Nevada
Harmony Mountains
Andrews Band of 14 Women Servants and Royal Anecdotes
A wide mixture of short items notes a brass band of 14 Andrews Ind. women and three royal appointees handling Victoria's gold and silver. An American socialite Misa Chamberlain from Cleveland attracts daily attention with the Prince of Wales in Hamburg. Other bits recount a Bradford wife quipping about counting at her store, patch-work fashion revival, extravagant shoes in New York, and scattered local notices about work, officials, and a looming infrastructure plan in Cheyenne and Wyoming.
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Queen Victoria
Hamburg
Prince of Wales
Greece
Misa Chamberlain
Cleveland
Kurhaus
Bradford
Haverhill
Charlie
New York
Fashionable Fall Décor and Attire Trends of the Season
The article details fall fashion and home décor, noting pinks and blues in bows and collars, Madras fabrics, and the rule for servants not to pull shades unless necessary. It highlights English walking coats in hunter green and admiral blue, with frogging, and says capes are less favored. Accessories like handkerchief pouches persist with gowns, while tidies vanish in favor of lace or muslin squares on chairs. New art needlework uses raised designs cut and appliqued on plush or velvet screens and portieres, creating graceful combinations.
Matrimonial Bureau to Open in Hailey
A marriage bureau will open in Hailey soon, run by a Marblehead gentleman seeking to match wealthy Wood River miners with New England Yankee women. It notes preference for short men and short ladies, claiming short men imply piety and study, while tall women remain on hand.
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Nailey Limes
Hailey
Marblehead
Massachusetts
Wood River
New England
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Bismiarek
New Orleans Picayune
England
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Sankey
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Dartford
Tiger Tail
Mr. T Ail
Courier-Journal
Brewster
New York State Bar Association
Roorbach
Louisville
West Point
West Pointer
Johnnie Bull
New York Commercial Advertiser
Jimmy
James Bone
Jas
E. Mulherren
Mike Flynn
Mole
Animal Kingdom
Dar
Oman
Arkansas Traveler
Judge Goodwin
Shoudy
Cove
FOR
Bill Nye
Plan Co
Maj
Jurer
Cheyenne
Postch
Privat
Albert
John
Jacob Apt
Llolme
Sondon
Joren Faliy
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