Platform Adopted by the Democratic Convention in Maryland
The Maryland Democratic platform pledges allegiance to national and state principles, supports Wilson administration policies, tariff reform, and government economy. It endorses Emerson Harrington and Caleb Magruder for reelection, promotes public schools, agriculture, workers’ compensation, nonpartisan reform, and local self-government in Baltimore and counties. It also champions port commerce, good roads, oyster protections, and uniform taxation while detailing party discipline and primary procedures.
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Democratic Party of
Maryland
Democratic Party
Thomas Jefferson
Woodrow Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Baltimore
National Democracy
Union
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Navyland
Blair Lee
Democrats
Wilson
Emerson C. Harrington
State Treasury
Caleb C. Magruder
Court of Appeals
Maryland Agricultural College
Baltimore City
General Assembly
Cotuntias
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Panama Canal
Demouer Tic
Corruption and Power Belief in Illegitimate Rule
Quote argues that corruption stems not from power itself but from belief that power is illegitimate and from obedience to a rule seen as usurped and oppressive. The assertion emphasizes moral responsibility and the psychology of authority in oppressive systems.
They Should Worry Mrs Gramercy Quoted Exchange
In a Puck cartoon style dialogue Mrs Gramercy fears unprofitability while Gramercy reassures that within a year they will have sold all company stock to the public. The image evokes a satire on business risk and public investment.
Limit of Pessimism Clergyman Erupts Over Thanksgiving
A clergyman grows indignant at a neighbor who claims nothing to be thankful for. He points out Hayes has just lost his wife to influenza, prompting Burke to respond that the misfortune does him no good since he is not Hayes. The exchange captures a sharp social moment on gratitude and personal loss.
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Dorchester County
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Eliza Jane Noble
Duncan L. Noble
Hayes
Burke
Rankin
Missouri
David Rankin
Maryland
Richard T. Carter
Annie S. Carter
Fred R. Owens
Lottery Dreams Of A Peaceful Marriage
A young man voices his wish to marry and build a quiet home. The response notes that domestic life can be as unsettled as joining a debating society, hinting at the unpredictable nature of marriage.
Home Made Quip From Mr Wombat And Mrs Wombat
A comic exchange unfolds with Mr Wombat admiring his partner in a spring dress while Mrs Wombat quips that her look is uniquely self made. The banter highlights their playful dynamic.
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Mr. Wombat
Mrs. Wombat
Resting to Ten O’Clock Adds Decade of Life Says Doctors
Some doctors claim that if a woman could truly rest until ten each day she would gain years, as rest is the only way to catch up with oneself and rejuvenate.
Novel Revenge by Paris Dressmaker
A jilted Paris dressmaker seeks vengeance on her former fiancé by painting his face and hands with black varnish as he slept, in a striking act of retribution.
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Paris
Briggs and Griggs Duel for Head of House Role
A humorous exchange contrasts Briggs and Griggs as they debate traditional domestic leadership. Briggs claims the rule of two heads is flawed, while Griggs asserts both spouses want control, highlighting a playful clash over household authority.
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Briggs
Griggs
Trouble Amidshipe Nanny Goat Joke Caption
A Puck cartoon caption shows a nanny goat quipping about a father’s digestion. The pigtailed humor centers on adjectives from a circus poster, delivering a light playful remark on word use and perception.
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Nanny Goat
Billy
Puck
Crawford Crabshaw dollar watches exchange wisecrack
A courtroom quip from Judge Crawford and Crabshaw pivots on value with the line Are those dollar watches any good Theyre all right except when youre broke The exchange captures a sharp legal banter in a compact moment.
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Crawford
Crabshaw
Generally Succeeds: A woman and a man in command dispute
A witty line notes a woman who prefers marrying a man who believes he was born to command to prove to him that he is not. The quip reflects satirical humor about power and ego in relationships.
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Puck
Ever Youthful Almanac of a Timeless Soul
A reflective line hints at enduring youth within a person whose inner spirit remains vibrant and perceptive, likening the mind to an almanac that never ages. The quote evokes constancy and wit across a lifetime.
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Oliver Wendell Halmes
Allens A Man's World Where Women Are Foreigners
A fragment states that men hold every arrangement and that women are outsiders, portraying a male dominated social view. The line implies gendered separation and control, reflecting era specific attitudes toward women as outsiders within a male centered society.
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Allens
Determining Factor in a Play's Fate
A compact aphorism notes that technique, whether sooner or later, determines the fate of a play as stated by William T. Price.
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Whilliam T. Price
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Mexico
Public Service Commission
Democratic Program
le. S.c.ds
Public Utilities Commission
People’s Court
North Point
Fort McHenrs
Baltimore Harbor
Ewpape
Hochschild, Kohn & Co
Best Store
Howard and
Lexington Streets
Hutzlex
Brothers
Hutzler
Hutzler Brothers
The
Johns Hopkins University
Department of Engineering
Allegany
Fredenck
Washington
Empire
Bickford & Huffman
A. Cox
Preston, Md
Sa Hughes Lumber & Coal CO
Denton
J.W. Smith Coal Cap
Cole
Nottle Hardware CO
Denton, MD
IHC
International Harvester Company of America Incorporated
Sixth ST
Depot
J. H. Beer
H. Evans & Company, Fruit and Produce Commission
Mercni
NTS
Light St
Baltimore, Md
Greensboro
W. E. Wilson
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
NTON
Maryl
Call Journal
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