Republican Party Faces Historic Delegate Apportionment Debate
The national committee wrangles over the old system of state representation linked to party strength. Observers foresee a tight vote between factions with La Follette potentially holding power. Rumors claim Taft and Roosevelt withdraws may lead to a Hughes Hadley ticket, a setup some hope could save the party.
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la Follette
McGovern
Wisconsin
Root
Taft
Roosevelt
Hughes
Hadley
Record of a Reapportionment Shift in Republican Circles
The piece notes Harry S. New at a past convention backed reapportionment to curb southern influence. It questions why his stance has changed, suggesting present ties and political needs influence his views despite four years passing.
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Harry S. New
Republican Party
New
Monroe Named Temporary, Likely Permanent Normal College President
The community approves J. E. Monroe of the State Normal College as temporary successor to Dr. Swain. Monroe has long been connected with the college and is seen as uniquely qualified in science instruction administration and institutional knowledge. Residents and faculty expect the state board to confirm him as permanent president soon.
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J. E. Monroe
State
Norman College
Swain
Monroe
Normal College
Workman Dies After Lock in Frozen Car Misconception
A Siberian railway workman was accidentally locked in a refrigerator car. He recorded his fear of freezing to death with chalk on the floor, but the cooling system failed and the car never dropped below 50 degrees Fahrenheit during the journey.
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Siberian
Identified by an Old Habit
It was a clever job the chief calls out and the detective explains how he spotted a suspect in disguise. The killer’s tell is a nervous skirt twitch as he sits, a sign the officer uses to nab him, per London Tit-Bits.
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London
Two-Year Engagement Shows Readiness to Support a Wife
A humorous exchange reveals a couple’s bet on financial readiness for marriage. The man asserts he can support a wife if he could buy flowers and candy for a fiancée for two years without going broke.
Moore and My Watch Ticking Tale
A brief quip contrasts Moore hearing a ticking watch from six feet away with a joke about a pawn broker’s watch. The exchange underscores a playful, witty tone in a Boston Transcript snippet.
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Moore
Boston Transcript
Masquerade Raid Mention Draws Mocking Comment
A Baltimore American item recaps a remark about a raid described as a masquerade with the speaker noting they were present but avoided capture. The playful line contrasts a supposed raid with a masquerade, underscoring tongue in cheek wartime era banter.
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Scott
Baltimore American
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
One hundred dollar reward offer for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo accompanied by testimonial signatures Walding Kinman Marvin wholesalers endorse the firm. Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 76 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Halls
Various Anecdotes and Quotations From Montana Newspapers
A compilation of light humor and sharp asides from Montana papers including lines on bridge skills baking powder and progressives. It quotes Anaconda Standard Miles City Independent Northwestern Agriculturist Helena Independent St Louis Globe Democrat and Butte papers with jokes about weddings etiquette loyalty and gifts.
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Montana
German salesmanship course spreads to Chicago schools
Helena Record reports that Chicago technical school offers a salesmanship course for young women inspired by German practice. Department stores support the program by allowing employees to attend during work hours and paying salaries and transportation. The trend aims to develop better sales staff and broaden workers’ ambitions.
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Helena Record
Technical School of Chicago
Germany
Chicago
The
New York Tribune
Hazing Bridal Couples In A Montana Town
A Helena Independent piece lampoons wedding hazing rituals from petty rice throwing to dramatic pursuits by guests. It notes differences between playful mischief and excessive acts such as kidnapping or long confinement, calling for moderation in celebration etiquette.
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Helena
Montana Wheat Prospects in West Expand
Montana may join winter wheat states as 1910 shipments reached 600000 bushels and 1911 over 5000000. Locals estimate this crop could reach 10000000 bushels with dry farming knowledge and new settlers pouring in. Railroads and government aid push western expansion amid light rainfall and expanding land use.
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Montana
Mrs J E Henry credit Foley Kidney Pills for savings
Mrs J E Henry of Arkon Michigan says kidney troubles forced frequent trips to the doctor until she tried a sample of Foley's Kidney Pills. She bought a bottle and believes they saved her a big doctor bill. Potts the Druggist notes the testimonial. Orr and family return from a pleasant visit in Butte.
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J. E. Henry
Arkon, Mich
Foley
Potts
Imn
The Telephone's Broader Field
This article highlights distant and daily uses of telephone service beyond ordinary calls. It notes families gain multiple times more value from Bell long distance connections, using it for emergencies, comfort, bonding, social life, and sharing happiness across distances.
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Alos
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Butte
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