Toastmaster in New Jersey politics draws mixed praise
The Jersey City Journal reviews a downtown dinner where Senator John Read’s remarks are seen as hostile to the Roosevelt administration and hint at views on Governor Fort. It notes Kean’s push for Fort and Martine’s paths to the Denver Democratic National Convention, highlighting potential support from General D. F. Colling.
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Indigestion Relief Promises In Triangular Candy Form
A vintage advertisement touts Triangular Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims rapid digestion, relief from heartburn, belching, and headaches, and suggests using a 22-grain tablet to digest thousands of grains of food. The copy urges keeping it in every home as a stomach purifier.
Delegates to National Convention Named in City Primary
Collins pledges support as voters prepare for ward by ward primaries to elect four delegates at large for the state convention. Chicago bound delegates will be chosen at district polling places across wards including Stanton's store and Grand Army Hall with different wards electing one or two delegates. Mark Twain says he joins Anti-Noise Society, quits after-dinner speeches, and questions dredging Mississippi channels as impractical due to funds and maintenance concerns.
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Early notes hint at Mark Twain’s involvement with an AntiNoise Society and doubts about a fourteen foot channel on the Mississippi River. The fragment mentions a person joining a ranker and skepticism toward a major river project.
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Americus Council Marks Anniversary Event
Americus Council No. 260 United American Lodge celebrated its anniversary with about 150 members in the council chamber. A program of speeches songs and acrobatics followed by refreshments. Attendees included National Secretary James Serves and Council officers plus ex councilors and district deputy Joseph Moore.
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St Patrick's Y M C L Hosts First Dance Night
The Young Men's Catholic Lyceum of St Patrick's Church held the first dance in the new parish hall last evening with strong attendance. The organizing committee included Felix McTiernan John Brennan Fred Gnyder Daniel Conroy and Joseph Alah. Brogan's orchestra provided the music and the event signals good prospects for future dances.
Not an Ideal Juror From Thaw Juror Selection
Los Angeles Ames reports a luncheon tale by Marti W. Littleton about a juror in a murder trial who declares he judges the prisoner by instinct, saying he looks at the prisoner and, thinking he must have done something to be there, votes guilty. The anecdote reflects on juror attitudes and fairness.
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A collage of lines resembles a scrapbook page with stray notes on lattice games, songs, a concert, and a day in the woods. It mentions a boy named Thule, a performer, and Dorothea, plus garden plants, palm cards, and a school-like list of names and puzzles.
Puzzle of Thursday Folds Into A Season Word
NRORTIC puzzle of Thursday hints a season word formed by filling a blank. The clue plays on whet in and atra frame, guiding solvers to extract a seasonal term from letter patterns.
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