Taft’s Rise and Fame From Ohio to World Stage
The article chronicles William Howard Taft’s path to the presidency, noting his birth in Cincinnati on September 15 1857 his broad public service including solicitor general governor of the Philippines and judge roles. It highlights Roosevelt friendship and Tafts renowned work ethic and physical stature as factors shaping his political trajectory.
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Taft Campaign Manager Hitchcock Emerges National Figure
Frank H. Hitchcock, longtime Taft campaign manager, is described as a national figure who applied scientific methods to politics. The profile highlights his disciplined work ethic, Harvard biology and political economy studies, and rise from the agriculture bureau to Cortelyou’s staff, shaping modern political organization.
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The Human Touch and a Dazed Doll Tale
An excerpt recalls a doll that spoke and a mother deemed it an unsettling reminder of a troubling era. The tale ends with a woman fainting after a loud cry from the doll and a tub of water poured to revive her, a stark domestic scene.
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Janie
Contrar y remarks on a cantankerous mood at home
A garbled reminiscence features Mr Jimpson claiming women resist pleasure when upset. He recalls telling his wife she was sore at things in general and at him, with a cry of affection and disbelief, reflecting domestic banter.
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Frank Pietts
Ines
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Mr. Jimpson
Gin’ral
Peritepter
Crafty Cayenne Sheet Stops Dog From Beds
A simple deterrent described in Good Housekeeping spreads an old sheet over the bed and lightly sprinkles cayenne pepper. The sheet is left in place for a day and the dog stops trying to sleep on the bed.
Renouncing Imperial Ties Schumann-Heink Becomes American
New York correspondent of the Berliner Tageblatt mocks Frau Ernestine Schumann-Heink for becoming a U S citizen to gain rights for ads via her husband Mr Rapp. He also notes Schiller and his tragedy Cabale und Liebe being staged in New York with altered title and no credit. The piece ends with a remark about a Weimar tomb scene.
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Berliner Tageblatt
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Austria
United States
Mr. Rapp
Schiller
Proper Pride in Pimpernell Boy Turns Pro Pitcher
A farm helper nicknamed Seady Pimpernell, paid 18 dollars monthly, is courted by a professional club offering 3600 to finish the season. He declines if tied to a tail end team, while others note his pride and independence. Beside sports notes, a leather belting tip advises hair side toward the pulley for better grip and longevity.
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Train arrival timing hinted by clairvoyant joke
A humorous exchange questions when a train from St Louis will arrive and suggests consulting a clairvoyant for the due time. The gag relies on mishearing and wordplay about arrival and due.
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Frui r less search query across pantry items
The note describes a garbled prompt about finding apples in a pantry and mentions Tommy. It reads as a playful or puzzle like line with unclear meaning and an odd final token ANIM.
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