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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1914
Page
4
The article proclaims the paper will defend the poor and humble as readily as the rich and powerful. It vows to raise its voice in criticism or defense based on its honest opinion, supporting whoever deserves approval or condemnation.
A critical column attacks the Progressive party born from Theodore Roosevelt's ambitions. It labels the Ohio effort a self serving faction propped by patronage from Gov. Cox and argues true reform lies with reuniting with the Republicans against a common foe. The piece mocks the convention and questions the leaders' sincerity and effectiveness.
A Cincinnati school funding dispute prompts remarks calling spending on attorneys’ fees a crime while schools face funding shortfalls. The piece notes the reform era currency and hints at broader budget tensions affecting education. The column rails at tax resistance and jokes about prices and amusements for hens.
The paper announces a Free Legal Department to answer concise legal questions without attorney fees. Questions may be sent through the newspaper columns or by mail, with signer names kept confidential. Correspondence should be addressed to Free Legal Department Cincinnati American 122 East Seventh Street Cincinnati Ohio.
The text notes that marriage affects wills only to grant a dower or personality share to the spouse, not to invalidate the will. It discusses indictments and the legal threshold for bringing charges, mentioning a panel of fifteen with twelve needed to indict.
Johannesburg reports a massive influx of wealth seekers to Kil larney as the government opens 85 000 diamond claims. About 7 000 people, including 1 200 diggers and 2 250 families, surge toward the fields amid rough conditions and high prices for whiskey.
Fragmentary verse sketch features a nurse and policeman exchange about care duties. The text references Zion, the Mountain House, seclusion, a judge, resorts, and a wary woman avoiding the beach amid waves. Cleveland Presa.
The Baltimore American quotes Mrs Gabby revealing that Mr Jones’s son has become involved in criminal activity. The daughter of the family is unaware of the developments while a lawyer’s name appears in the discussion.
At a Gramercy Park luncheon, Francis Wilson was praised for his French pronunciation. He recalled early struggles and joked about a Parisian mispronunciation in a humorous exchange, noting perseverance leads to improvement.
A young bride on a steamer worries about her husband’s dyspepsia as the captain jokes he will handle it. A priest admonishes Pat for his intemperate habits, and Pat offers a sharp response about forgiveness if the priest is truly sorry.
A satirical sketch portrays the Missouri River as a tawny wandering stream that crosses seven states from Montana to the Mississippi. The piece mocks its lack of fixed residence, describes it as a restless force consuming cornfields and banks, and notes government efforts to fix it fail as the river keeps moving and changing laws with the weather.
A reader defends automakers and drivers, arguing most improvements aid public safety. The letter supports a future direction signal on cars to help at crossings and for traffic officers, while noting the infancy of auto development. The writer emphasizes concern for public welfare and endorses proposed safety devices.
A letter urges Americans to question corset use after a doctor cites abdominal pain and intestine compression linked to corsets. The writer argues for cultural changes to prevent medical harms and promote female health and endurance.
A reflective piece arguing compensation for injury is a natural moral principle. It discusses how losses in work, youth, or life yield compensations in enhanced senses, insight, and life meaning. It traces humanity from savagery to modern welfare and notes individual responses to loss.
The New Year by Walt Mason presents a jaunty moral pledge poem about starting the year with virtue leaving behind excess and folly. It mocks past vices while urging steady self control and a holy, righteous path through the year ahead.
Humorous sketch relays Old Hod Binks and wife in village gossip while residents protest the Hickeyville Silver Cornet band amid a noisy nuisance complaint. City rules cap airship tools and speed. Boozettania delayed by fog and mishap. lighthearted asides about gifts with a five dollar bill mark end.
A quirky column notes objections to new dances from old timers. It jokes about asbestos paint on Hank Turoms house, humor about Huttel Hoppertown meals, and a quip on la carte versus table d hote. It also riffs on old fashion ginks and a choking mishap from Elmer Spink.
Mabel told Jack that if he would honor the Aetna endowment proposition, she would promise to obey. This agreement resolves their marital dispute as recorded in Baltimore.
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