Sensational craving drives politics and society in a shifting age
A essay criticizes a widespread obsession with novelty and notoriety. It argues sensationalism shapes politics and culture, cites figures like Graham and Brodie and public scandals, and laments a drift from old values toward dramatic, attention grabbing acts across professions and leadership. The piece also reflects on Republican weakness and calls for reassessment of national leadership.
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John L. Sullivan
Congress
Robert Ray Hamilton
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Bucklens Arnica Salve Advertised For Skin Ailments
A vintage advertisement promotes Bucklens Arnica Salve claiming relief for cuts bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores chapped hands and eruptions with a money back guarantee. It lists a price of 25 cents per box and seller J B Ryus. Also notes Round Trip Excursion Tickets to summer resorts via M E and T Railway with G F Thomas as ticket agent atHenrietta Texas for rates maps and schedules.
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J. B. Ryus
M. E. & T. Railway
G. F. Thomas
Henrictt
Texas
Wanamaker Gould Telegraph Debate Ends In Market Excitement
The exchange over a government telegraph line heats bets as Gould supporters win big odds. Wanamaker reaffirms the rate a mill a word while Gould’s rep expresses displeasure. The dispute centers on whether Gould’s line will handle public business at that price.
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Gould
Mr. Wanamaker
Moon signs and a Texas derailment headline
Murat Halstead jokes about moon signs predicting republican victories in Virginia and Ohio while a Brownwood derailment injures about thirty five with several fatalities occurs nearby. Sam M. Johnson named San Antonio postmaster as H P Howard is replaced and Gov Foraker signals support for James F Campbell’s future gubernatorial bid.
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Murat Halstead
Virginia
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