Elkin Named as Machine Candidate for Governor
The North American endorses John P. Elkin as the machine’s governor nominee. It calls him the embodiment of machine politics and urges study of his career while warning against his log house origin claim. The piece condemns Republican leadership and cites McKinley’s era as part of its critique.
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Elkin
Jeffreys
Bacon
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Quay Machine
Absurd Concoctions Used to Escape Duty and Promote Conservatism
Special correspondence from Jose Gros critiques modern moral shadings that justify wrong by citing good results. He argues self justification, the spread of falsehood, and conservative rhetoric keep evil alive while leaders fail to teach truth or act. He cites Tarper’s Weekly as example of denial and calls for independent thinking and active suppression of fundamental evils.
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Solomon
Trarper
Jose Gros
Glad They Didn't Shoot Him and Gates Beggar Tale
Public curiosity surrounds Governor Thomas G. Jones who appointed as federal judge in Alabama with story from Montgomery correspondent of the Louisville Courier Journal. General Stewart J. Woodford led the effort with McKinley and Roosevelt. Jones credited only as supportive. Netta’s New Year cup inscription sparks the tale. Gates allegedly tailed by beggars after a quarter trick at the Waldorf. Gates denies the anecdote.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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Stewart J. Woodford
New York
McKinley
Bruce
Hee
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Governor Jones
Netta
Jones
Stewart
Woodford
Tapa
Miss Netta
Lawson's Ready Wit. Lawson and brass on the Marblehead yacht
In Marblehead harbor a young woman on a yacht deck used a megaphone to greet Thom as W. Lawson. He replied with a blunt retort, turning the moment into a famous exchange about copper and brass. The scene drew chuckles in Boston and became a talk of the day.
Reconciliation Story Among Politicians Recalls Thurman
At a Pennsyl vania Society of New York dinner ex Attorney General W A Heusel tells how Don Cameron and Allen G Thurman reconciled. They talked long. Thurman joked that if he reaches St Peter he will say Cameron is a good fellow, but may cause a fuss if not admitted.
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Pennsylvania Society of New York
W. A. Heusel
Pennsylvania
Don Cameron
Allen G. Thurman
Thurman
Cameron
St. Peter
Hints for Farmers on Cooperative Station Work
The article outlines cooperative experiment stations across northwestern states testing wheat varieties for hardiness and yield, including turkey red wheat moving north and macaroni wheat in the southwest. It emphasizes funding needs and urges voter support for legislative officers to sustain agricultural research.
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Department of Agriculture
Towa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dallas Farm and Ranch
Beef Market Forecast Remains Steady in 1902
The analysis compares 1902 with 1882 noting cattle reached 9.30 dollars at peak while the yearly average was 6.25. It also recalls corn peaking at 82 cents in July 1882, suggesting 1902 may mirror that high year for both corn and cattle.
An India Seat How-To With Woodwork And Finishing
Instructions outline building an India seat from hard maple with four turned corner posts, joining rounds, center supports and rails. It covers joining technique, glue and nails, upholstery tacks, and a varnish or lacquer finish using shellac and dye to achieve a clear grain showing color options. A separate anecdote recalls a girl singing about jelly instead of dinner.
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Maine
India
The Housewife as Ally to Joyful Labor
Linda Hull Larned argues in Woman's Home Companion that much so called drudgery can become play through education and mindset. She contends women’s natural role is housewifery when embraced gracefully and intelligently, challenging traditional views.
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Ruskin
Linda Hull Larned
Woman's Home Companion
Medical endorsement touts Kennedy remedy in New York Magazine
James H. Montgomery M D endorses Dr David Kennedy s Favorite Remedy as highly meritorious after extensive testing. The remedy targets kidney liver and bladder troubles rheumatism dyspepsia and constipation. It is sold by druggists at 1 per bottle or 6 bottles for 5 with a free sample by mail. Dr D Kennedy Corporation Rondout N Y offers Cherry Balsam for colds coughs and consumption.
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New York Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene
James H. Montgomery
M. D
David Kennedy
James H. Montcomrry
It Was Willie's Word in a Class Spelling Error
A pupil named Johnny Green claims a stranger word for a spelling test. He says the word belongs to Willie Brown who was absent that day, revealing a classroom mix up and a teacher’s challenge.
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Willie
Johnny Green
Johnny
Willie Brown
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