Line of Retreat In Sincerity And Old Politics Commentary
The Indianapolis Sun commentary analyzes editorial bias in Indiana politics, noting how rival papers grapple with party loyalties. It argues the Indianapolis News leans Republican to aid Charles Fairbanks and Beveridge, predicting editorial shifts and strategic timing in upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles B. Landis
Martin Morrison
Morrison
Landis
Watson
Durbin
Indianapolis News
Charles W. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Albert J. Beveridge
Out of the mouths of babes and schoolroom quips
A collection of light jokes from newspapers including Chicago News and Puck. It features a wood sawing joke about Marcus, a preacher pun, a Willard swimming quip, a Brooklyn classroom definition of multitude, and a juvenile pirate turning to the Lord per Judge.
Love and Moonlight at Sea by Aubrey Lanst on
A Bohemian Magazine style sketch praises sea romance and charms of the ocean set against shipboard life. It notes how sea magic stirs affinities across ages and asks readers about proposals under moonlit waves and affectionate letters aboard Hamburg American liners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubrey Lanston
Port
Benedict
Bohemian Magazine
The New Overblouse Modern Garment Described
The article introduces the overblouse as a new garment worn over lingerie waists or muslin frocks. It highlights a prettiest example in surplice style made of Valenciennes lace with blue filet net, nearly covered by a silk floss design in the same color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valenciennes
Absent-minded balloon pilot cited by aero club head
Col Charles Cody in Chicago described a noted aero nautical pilot as too absent-minded to pilot a balloon. He recalled the man once being a railroad conductor who, while ticketing, missed an obvious cue and was poked with a passenger’s finger, yet continued on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
William Jennings Bryan
Pulitzer
Bryan
United States
The
Johnson
Taft
Indiana
Indianapolis News
Melbourne
Blodgett
Marshall
Hooton
Delphi
Landis
Delph
Col
Charles Cody
American Federation of Aero Clubs
Chicago
An Aero
Amy
Politeness as an Asset in a Curious Exchange
A mild mannered man recalls his youth and the value of politeness while discussing workplace behavior. In a basement encounter, he asks the janitor for warmth, prompting a brusque rebuke from a neighbor, illustrating social tension between courtesy and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Botsson
Johnson
The Laconics of Lady Aurelia
A dated humor essay contrasts courtship and marriage with witty quips on expected behavior. It notes men’s tolerance before and after marriage, home as the center, and the quirks of affection, appearance, and discipline in domestic life. It pokes at modern flirtations and female perceptions of macho daring.
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Indianapolis Sun
Willis S. Thompson
Lord Melbourne
Marcus
Chicago News
Satan
Puck
Willard
Papa
Ake
Brooklyn
Lippincott’s
Tommy
Love and Moonlight AT
Aurelia
Mother Hubbard
Olonder
Kissum Girls
Razor Jim
Wray
Tan
Groucho
Mr.groucho
ME and
MY Flat
Ajoter
MR. Groucho
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