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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
4
Platform Planks and Mississippi Verse Lay Out National Views
The long Republican platform urges economy, reform, civil service enforcement, and a stronger navy while backing trusts curb, tariff revision, and income tax. It also calls for conservation, postal savings, and independent Philippines policy. The Mississippi section blends river pride with harsh critic and coastal dangers, ending with a salty quote about loving the river despite its floods and wrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Association of National Banks
Department of Labor
Navy
Civil Service
National Health Bureau
Philippines
Addion
Hawaii Territory
Panama Canal
Government of People For
Agricultural College
Alaska
Porto Rico
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Prosperity and Reform in Party Platforms
Prosperity by Democrats and Republicans praised as nation wealth. Congress blamed for do nothing policies. Tariff and currency reforms urged with special session advocated. Postal Savings Banks favored in platforms. railroads promise further legislation and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Congress
Weighing Sugar and the Craft of Trade
A grocer tests a job applicant by asking him to weigh five pounds of sugar. The man balances with care, initially underfinding then adding a half pound, proving skill and a grasp of the old school. He explains learned country method: add until the beam tips to please the customer, while subtracting shaves trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times Democrat
Drunken church aid and tavern under one roof in history
In eighteenth century Britain temperance failed as churches aided drinking culture. Whitsuntide malt levies funded church needs while ale flowed inside sacred rooms. A Deepdale church shared one roof with a public house until 1827, the tavern door split from the sanctuary as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deepdale
Derby
Nottingham
Autograph Tales From Sent Letters and Notes
A speaker recalls sending verses to President Cleveland on Russo Japanese War praise and receiving a sharp reply. He also mentions mailing a sonnet to Bernard Shaw about a failed play with a brief postcard response. A rondeau to Ellen Terry drew a long note noting faults that still made her laugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
White House
Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Ellen Terry
Miss Terry
Beaten at His Own Game by a Livery Trick
A man tells of a planned reckoning after a livery stable keeper charged him a half sovereign for one ride and another half for returning. Dr. Instructs the client to “state your case” as the tale unfolds with advice given and acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Wind Sor Horse Hire Ends With Windsor Return
A client hires a horse to Wind sor and pays a sovereign. The man asks, where to, Windsor? The client notes the horse will go to Windsor, returns by rail, and settles with the livery stable keeper, confirming Windsor as the destination.
Bargain with Surgeon After Street Injury
A weather beaten stranger, chief vice tim of an automobile accident, offers to pay a surgeon in trade for fixing his broken leg. He boasts he can hang blinds, install lightning rods, or play the cornet once he recovers, if allowed to settle fees with services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushbyton
Camping trip talk between Rodrick and Van Albert
In a brief Chicago News exchange Rodrick questions Van Albert about enjoying a camping trip and cooking under the stars. Van Albert admits he has never enjoyed any camping trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodrick
Flowdy
van Albert
Chicago News
Hospitality. Mamma-Tommey and the cake
A boy explains to his mother why he took two pieces of cake. He says he prayed another child might visit and he would not mind sharing. The mother, LT, is told of the gesture in this Chicago News recount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommey
Tommy
Chicago News
Lesson from Good Samaritan Teaches Neighbor Help
A Sunday school teacher discussed the Good Samaritan with the class. A child replied that the story means neighbors should help when one is in trouble, a sentiment reported by the Universalist Leader.
Won't Figures Lie Mrs Hoyle and Mrs Doyle
A brief exchange between Mrs Hoyle and Mrs Doyle questions ages and attire. A New York press snippet notes the women discuss age and fashion with terse banter. The dialogue reflects social humor and everyday conversation from the period.
He Crowed Too Soon Grand Splendil Visit Delay
A clipped exchange shows a playful domestic moment where one person boasts about avoiding a relative visit while the other reveals they invited relatives home, turning a potential cloud into a celebratory scene. The dialogue hints at light humor and family dynamics.
Do Good Work Among Soldiers by Army Scripture Readers
The Army Scripture Readers Association lists 62 readers serving in the British Army providing religious guidance and support to troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
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