Elwood’s Half Day Fair Support Sparks City Idea
The author lauds Elwood merchants for closing stores and factories a half day to let employees attend the fair, noting no loss to business due to advance notices. He urges Indianapolis merchants to imitate the move and proposes a city half holiday to visit the Indiana state fair, stressing benefits for workers and education on agriculture and crafts.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Merchants’ Association of Indianapolis
Fair Association
Frick in Senate Talk and Local Civic Snippets
The piece argues Henry C. Frick cannot win a Pennsylvania Senate seat due to labor backlash. It notes Irvington seeks street lights and two policemen, while city officials push six policemen and no lighting. A new Indiana National Guard school may train soldiers for drill night, and Roosevelt Miles G A R parade plans hinge on Joss’s decision about the viaduct repair. Roosevelt is photographed again.
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Henry C. Frick
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Frick
Irvington
Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis
Injunctions and Trusts in Early 20th Century Debate
A pasted collection of editorials mocks injunctions against the coal trust and government actions. It cites German police and American references to law, dinner pails, and court dignity, noting shifting opinions over time. The quotes reflect public discourse on equity, enforcement, and authority.
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Coal Trust
New York Journal
Leaving the Children in Atchison Chautauqua Visit
Mr and Mrs Andy White of Prairie View visit Atchison on the way to a Chautauqua at Wathena. Mrs White, married 21 years, has never left her children overnight before this trip. The couple stayed with friends, arose early, and returned home after two nights with relatives helping.
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Andy White
Prairie iView
Atchison
Wathena
Atchison Giobe
Editorial Snippets From Indiana Newspapers
A compilation of brief takes from several Indiana papers critiquing tariffs and trusts, political figures, and economic policy. The quotes praise or mock figures such as Schwab Alger Bryan Palma and discuss party loyalties, democrat leadership, and financial stability.
Committee on primary election law report anticipated
The article notes that the September winds bring a report from the committee on primary election law. It urges protecting ballot secrecy and voter rights, asserts citizens seek their vote counted, and calls the committee to perform its duty with reform momentum and public confidence. The report is awaited with anxiety as reforms progress.
Birdie Carpenter Sent Away Soap Wrappers and More
A Potpourri of small town antics fills the page. Birdie Carpenter mailed 50 soap wrappers yesterday, while Jared Peeler visited Indianapolis to see a hypnotist last week. Bennie Evans spat on Joe Greene, sparking a dust-throwing scuffle. two brothers resolved to fight. A vandal smeared Sile Bassett’s rural mailbox with rotten eggs, and Rilla Cole won a fair prize for bread.
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Jared Peeler
Indianapolis
Jared
Henry Evans
Bennie
Joe Greene
Joe
Sile Bassett
Sile
Rilla Cole
Martha Speelman
Rilla
Joey
Morgburg
Harry Beal
Sycamore Road
Harry
Nick Carter
Some Yarns From A Brooklyn Eagle Style Column
A compilation of humorous tales from early American humor: a New Jersey schoolteacher’s gruff lesson leading to a torn shirt and a field of moral reminders. Irishmen Mike and Pat misread a city alarm as a hellish procession. Sam Jones’s revival exposes the biggest liars in Tennessee. An architect recalls a Cork hod carrier and a joke about “one brick” to perfect a number. A Philadelphia lawyer’s funeral prompts a quip about the defense. Misses Kathryn Green and one.
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Brooklyn
Jersey
Tommy Russell
Tommy
Brooklyn Eagle
Jones
Tennessee
Chicago Chronicle
Richard M. Hunt
Cork
Pat
New York Times
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Smiles and Satires From Cross-Current Newspapers
A collage of humorous snippets from era papers includes Germany’s steam engine marvel speeds, a pointed front, and an iron serpent train. Quips on Uncle Sam, money, parenting, and theater adaptions reflect social witticisms and political jests of the time.
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Germany
Battle Axe reports barn fire after heated argument
The Battle Axe notes an argument between Deke Martin and Bill Jones in Jones's barn led to a fire that destroyed the building with no insurance. The incident occurred in Motville on August 25.
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Mottville
Battle Axe
Our aim and motto in a small town newspaper
A satirical salutation on truth, people, religion, and policy mocks a local paper. It then shifts to an elegiac in memoriam for "the miller" with rural imagery. The verses invite readers to imitate the miller’s kindness and face death with welcome, faith, and duty.
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Arkansas
Orkino Baseball Player Vanishes in Outfield
Orth Wilbur of the Podunk nine went missing in tall weeds during a game in Orkino. A large crowd searches the field after he was missed in the third inning with Orkino leading 48 to 26.
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Orkino
Orth Wilbur
Podunk Nine
Orth
English Currant Cakes for Tea Time
A home recipe for English currant cakes with beef dripping butter and candied orange peel. Combine flour salt baking powder currants and peel then rub in fat add milk to form a soft dough roll cut bake and fill with butter. Keeps well. reheats in oven and final simmer adds pepper salt sugar and extra butter for twenty minutes then ten more minutes.
Tailor Outlines Autumn Silk Strappings For Wool Gowns
A leading tailor states there will be no fixed amount of silk strappings on wool gowns this autumn. He introduces a wool veiling model with a skirt heavily trimmed by narrow stitched taffeta bands in a deeper shade, matching the blouse and sleeves. A large collar is edged with silk hands.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Proper Care for Silk Stockings Stated
The article advises washing silk stockings in warm water with bran two tablespoons per pint. Do not use soap or wring. squeeze gently after rinsing and dry the stockings in the shade.
Tomatoes Baked With Ham And Tomato Omelet
Tomato dish with ham serves as a baked cuproof ham and tomato layers baked until juice bubbles. An onion and tomato omelet is prepared by frying onions in butter then adding stewed tomatoes and finishing with folded omelet and tomato. A tomato and corn combination combines peeled tomatoes with corn cut from six ears for cooking.
Indispensable spatula and low-cost knife praised for kitchens
A housekeeper lacking a spatula misses a key tool and wastes cake and dough. The spatula helps spread icing, lift cakes, and scrape pans, making it an essential kitchen item. A druggist’s knife can be bought for as little as 15 cents.
Young Borem and Damsel Exit in Witty Exchange
In Tit-Bits style a scene unfolds as Young Borem departs after a long stay, a witty exchange with a fair damsel follows about time spent. They walk home under thought heavy mantle, as a comic moment closes. A jokey line from Judge features a quip about doctors and patients.
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Borem
Next Morning Philosopher Delivers Candid Reflections
A reflective piece notes that moral promises rarely comfort the guilty and that leisure seekers may gain peace only after work resumes. It warns that generosity can invite exploited reciprocity and suggests future effort would yield better outcomes if people minded their own creations.
Panama Hat and Blue-and-Green Veil in White Love
A whimsical verse exchanges between the Panama Hat and Blue-and-Green Veil set by the sea and city scenes. The Hat confesses loneliness, and the Veil sends white violets and snow-like blossoms as tokens of tender white love.
Clio the Atlanta Elephant and Riley Visit Reflections
A fragment discusses Clio the elephant of Atlanta and James Whitcomb Riley visiting her, pondering whether her sway held a secret. It also includes a testimonial about Dean's Ointment for a leg sore and brief ad notes for bargains on upright pianos and loose leaf ledgers.
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Clio
Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
James Witcomb Riley
A Sure Thing The Sun Liners Opportunities Guaranteed
The text markets opportunities with certainty and confidence claiming guaranteed results. It presents a bold claim of reliability without specifics or verifiable details. The wording emphasizes assurance and a favorable outcome for participants.
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