Affairs at Washington: bills on coercion and elections debated
Special to the Republican from Washington reports debates on anti intimidation legislation aiming to stop coercion of workers during campaigns, penalties up to 5000 dollars or five years. It notes a seat count change in the Electoral College after next presidency, plus party tensions over pension bills rail regulation and canal tolls.
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Scott's Emulsion Promises Vitality for All Seasons
An old ad asserts Scott's Emulsion is taken by people in tropical countries year round, preventing wasting and preserving strength and vitality in both summer and winter, with the claim available through all druggists.
Saved His Wife Life by Dr Kiow New Discovery
A husband from Musa line Ava credits Dr Kiow's New Discovery with saving his wife from a deadly lung ailment. He describes her severe cough and inability to rise until treatment, noting she recovered quickly with the remedy. The advert touts the medicine as infallible for coughs colds and serious respiratory issues. Trial bottle free, 50 cents to a dollar, guaranteed by druggists.
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GH. Brown
Musaline
Ava
Kiow
Dr, King
Painted His Portrait
A suburban husband believes he may have mistaken a passerby for his wife after a dimly lit walk to post a letter. On returning home he hears his wife describe a frightening man with a monstrous face, prompting him to remain silent about the eerie near-miss.
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George
Tran
A Peek Into His Pocket Promises Arnica Salve Heal All
F S Lopez a Manilla New York carpenter always carries a box of Bncklen s Arnica salve He claims it heals cuts wounds bruises and sores quickly and boasts it is the best healer for burns boils scalds chapped hands lips fever sores skin eruptions eczema corns and piles Sold 25 cents at all druggists.
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F. S. Lopez
Manilla
N.Y
Fight Shy of a Rat
A New York Times quotation from an old warehouseman offers tips on dealing with rats. He warns against attacking a rat in a closed space and advises opening doors to let them escape. He notes bites can be dangerous and describes rat behavior, including female dominance and survival tactics within colonies.
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Ohio
Harman
Wilson
William J. Bryan
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Woods
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Coamp Clark
Missouri
Harmon
Kern
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Dix
New York
New York Times
In a Pinch Use Allen's Foot Base
Antiseptic powder for shoes relieves hot tired aching feet and prevents perspiration. Eases stinging sensations and makes walking comfortable. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. Address A S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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A.S Olmsted
LeRoy, NY
It Pays to Advertise in the Republican
A brief notice touts the benefits of advertising in the Republican newspaper, highlighting reach and impact for local businesses seeking readers in the region.
Spring Fever Slows the Worker and Teens
Spokane Spokesman-Review notes a seasonal “Spring fever” sweeping adults and a boy, leaving them tired and woozy despite a wish to work. The piece contrasts the languor with youths enjoying outdoors, harmony, and playful energy, suggesting the season stirs strong feelings and reluctance to labor.
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Spokane Spokesman-Review
The Height of Impudence in the Regiment
A humorous tale describes Pony Pepper a small but peppery officer whose loud orders and crow like cough provoke a clash with the regimental giant. After enduring insults the private signals for help and jokes about needing a ladder to bar his ears.
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Bil
Ballpark argument over second baseman skills
A historical clash between two colored teams spills into a lively exchange about a second baseman. One fan hails a player as a ball playah, another doubts his skill and notes he only plays for a sal ry. The dialogue, from Success Magazine, captures slang and attitudes of the era.
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Success Magazine
The Easiest Way to Hide a Drink From Wife
A friend asks Bill for the best way to keep his wife from discovering a drink tonight. He replies simply by suggesting not going home until tomorrow morning, a quip attributed to Chienzo Post.
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Chienzo Post
The Modern Way Does Not Need Parents Alone
A brief exchange from Washington Heraic notes a speaker recounting ten children who all married, with a wry line about home life. The quip highlights family dynamics and occasional returns as a divorcee among grown children.
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Washington
The Dreaded Ordeal at Runler Wedding
Bache and Nillin report a dispute over Runler's absence from his wedding. Runler claims his alarm clock failed to go off. The exchange suggests suspicion of deliberate avoidance.
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Runler
Nillin
Philadelphia Press
Prison Visitor and Convict Cartoon Dialogue
A brief Sunday Illustrated Magazine gag depicts a prison visitor asking if the convict was railroaded to prison. The convict replies he was “trolley curved” by a near miss, delivering a wry pun on transportation.
Thirsty Exchange Sparks Detroit Free Press Quip
A brief Detroit Free Press item notes a man giving a dime to a rampageful figure who claimed thirst, provoking a sharp remark about spending on drink and the question of why the money was given. The quip captures a moment of streetwise humor and social observation.
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Willan Jennings Bryan
Underwood
Bryan
Capital Hill
Emty
Cleveland
Detroit Free Press
His Sole Dread Cuckoo Clocks in the Night
Witty exchange about dread of night watches shifts to laughter as the cuckoo clocks expose the moment. The brief humorous vignette anchors on timing and domestic humor.
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Hammond
Martin
It Takes Courage
A brief whimsical note appears in the Paul Pioneer Press of 1981 reflecting on courage and presence, contrasting withdrawal with action. The item suggests a literary or rhetorical quip about footprints and sand, framed as a short, pithy remark underscoring courage.
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Paul Pioneer Press
The Bear He Missed in Arctic Hunting Tale
Captain Sverdrup recounts arctic hunting near the north pole with walruses seals and hare, then details stalking a bear. The bear watches, then rises and flees after twenty steps, while the hunter Serelii? advances with gun ready as strange atmospheric effects hinder sight.
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Seriei
Seblei
Helping Her Out and a Worm-Worthy Postman Tale
A young Indianapolis boarder laments missing letters as Melba the household pet brings a gift of worms to Miss Alice. The child says a lazy postman didn’t deliver, so Melba offers the worms to avoid an outdoor trip to the garden.
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Alice
Jos Angeles Times
Splurge On Expensive Soloists Sparks Debate Over Art Or Money
The Washington Star reports a quarrel over hiring the costliest soloists for a sour musical. Mr Comrox says his family insisted on it, while the question remains whether the move signals care for art or a disregard for money.
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Washington Star
Humorous Washington Herald Exchange on Salary Dreams
A Washington Herald snippet captures a playful scene where one person reveals anxiety in love while another hints at asking a hose for a salary raise, highlighting irony and humor in everyday work life. The dialogue-style item underscores workplace satire and social commentary.
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Washington Herald
Youth Declares Artistic Path To Father Amid Banter
A Boston Transcript writer recalls a youth telling his father he plans to become an artist. The father reacts amusingly with, If you don't draw on me, I object. The exchange shows family wit and a budding career choice.
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Boston Transcript
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