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Newspaper

Cincinnati American

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1913

Page

3

Who Knows Best About the Philippines

Opinion argues the Philippines require long under U S rule. Taft’s first hand insight is trusted over Washington’s policy shift toward quick independence. The piece warns self government could lead to dictatorship by a few or an educated minority.

Taft Washington Mexico Diaz Philippine Islands United States

Corruption Is Decreasing Across Public Life Says Essay

The article argues that public morals are improving, not deteriorating, noting increased scrutiny of officials, stronger accountability, and a public conscience that condemns graft. It contends corruption is exposed more now as evidence of higher standards and self-purging within parties.

Congress to Consider Farm Legislation From European Commission

Senator Simmons leads a study of cooperative banking and loan programs for farmers based on the American commission in Europe findings. He argues marketing reforms and longer term credit are needed to lower living costs and balance farm prices. Several bills drawn from the commission report have been introduced in Congress.

Pedal Tve Washington American Commission Europe Congress Duheah U. Fletcher Florida Amerig F. M. Simmons North Carolina Simmons

Free Legal Department Answers Ohio Will and Court Questions

The column explains confidential legal Q and A service for Cincinnati readers. It covers intestacy shares for grandchildren, suing after January, costs to file suits, charitable bequests void if death occurs within a year, and divorce grounds when a spouse is imprisoned.

Free Legal Department Cincinnati American East Seventh Street Cincinnati Ohio Justice of the Peace Imeband

Public Health Q and A on smoking and remedies

Department of Health replies on hygiene and home remedies. Smoking linked to mouth cancer more from mechanical injury than tobacco. avoid long Epsom salt use for weight loss. swollen neck gland likely from infection. tuberculin unlikely help in advanced TB. Keep fly screens in place from Memphis to Chicago until December 18.

Memphis Chicago

What the Other Fellow Is Saying Funny Bids

A string of comic quips from two papers. A Yonkers Statesman line weighs if put up or shut up is proper regarding an umbrella. A Boston Transcript joke notes a young man’s kiss under his nose.

Bill Jill Yonkers Statesman Boston Transcript

Quips and Quips of a Bygone Vote and Gossip

A collage of misc quotes reflects playful banter and social chatter. Jests about salt, water, pies in Kansas politics, romance remarks from Detroit Free Press, and a quoted scandal from the Birmingham Age-Herald show light community humor and overheard conversations.

Unclear Quote Sparks Job Change Mention

A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt reports that Fiubdub avoided dismissal after displaying unexpected energy today and promptly secured another job, signaling a swift career shift.

Louisville Courier-Journal

Reforming a Husband Through Marriage Provokes Shock

A Boston Transcript quip notes a wife marries to reform her husband. the result is that he becomes so good that he is shocked by the gowns she wears.

Boston Transcript

Cleopatra dissolves the pearl in legend of old Nile

The New York Sun presents a mythic tale of Cleopatra using a dissolving pearl to outwit court critics. The story frames her as a cunning figure who evades customs or scrutiny in ancient splendor.

Cleopatra New York Sun

California Irrigation Sparks Growth Amid Water Debate

In Yonkers State newspaper style, a brief comment questions if irrigation can boost all crops in California while noting a persistent thirst and ongoing water policy tension, signaling a wider debate about farming and resource use.

California Crimsonbeak Yonkers Statesman

Political Job Rumors Sparked by Gil in Yonkers

In Yonkers chatter, Gil is rumored to seek public office while Jill denies any job pursuit. A dramatic exchange from the Boston Tran script hints at a kiss or peril, underscoring sensational town gossip and local intrigue.

Bill Gil Jill Yonkers

He Did Your Father Coxplain About Staying Late

Dialogue fragment shows a confrontation where a character questions a late night absence and another notes concern about rude behavior and breakfast before departure. References to Boston and a cryptic script suggest a staged or literary excerpt.

Coxplain Boston

Bacon Which is the proper way to eat spaghetti

A Yonkers Statesman item quotes Egbert debating etiquette for spaghetti eating. The exchange notes using a pitchfork as a possible method.

Egbert Yonkers Statesman

Why Not Notify Mexico Why Not Notify Mexico

Letters from the People urge the powers to act against the Mexican war. The writer compares Mexico to Cuba, calls for arbitration or protectorate intervention, and appeals to public sentiment and the government to stop the slaughter. The piece challenges U S leadership and civic voice.

The Sherman Mexico United States Maine Havana McKinley Cuba

Long Evenings and The Microbe Comic Quips

A collage of social scenes in parlor rooms and kitchens is followed by satirical verses mocking microbes and society. The piece weaves humorous vignettes with comic poems about germs, money, and unlikely anecdotes like Elmer Jones and Miss Amy Pringle.

Elmer Jones Amy Pringle

Dark Days by Walt Mason in the Ring of Giants

The poem laments modern heavyweight fighters calling them slow, ungainly, and soft compared with legendary champions like Fitzsimmons Corbett Jeffries and Sharkey. It mocks their lack of grit and imagines past giants in a rural, humorous voice.

Fitzsimmons Corbett Jeffries Sharkey Jings Maud Muller

Bernhardt’s Rise and Farewell Tours Across the Stage

The article chronicles Sarah Bernhardt as France’s premier actress from early fame to later life. It notes her dramatic energy, international triumphs, and ventures into literature, design, and theater building as she nears the end of her career.

Sarah Bernhardt France Bernhardt Tosca Camille R. O America Tennyson

Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Couples

Tiarry Baros, 34, Sharonville, and Cella Mater, 24, Sharonville. Oscar Cain, 36, 2514 Kemper Lane, and Meta Guee, 28, Palace Hotel, city. Louis Sklar, 00, Batavia, and 04 Deaste Dubofeky, 24, 680 West Firth Street. Amend Geehwind, 6, 19 East Thirteenth Street, and May Haggerty, 40, 21 East Thirteenth Street. Anton Grassel, 27, 1682 Central Avenue, and Bertha Wepfner, 24, 1018 Vice Street.

Tiarry Baros Sharonville Cella Mater Oscar Cain

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Philippines Duncan U Wletcher M. Simmons Idr Jem Tim Asheaker Department OF Health H. C M. I T. G Des Moines New York Kansas A. D Henrietta Detroit Free Press Birmingham Age-Herald Ethel Jack Kitty Carrie Beau Mamie Tommie Gracee Marguerite Brother Ben Mother Willie Cook Dadle Chuckin Mike Abner Bonehead Jenkins Walt Mason Sarah, Bernhardt
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