Roosevelt Proclaims Civil Government in the Philippines
The article discusses President Roosevelt’s plan to establish civil rule in the Philippines and end armed resistance, with Congress determining future status. It notes mixed reactions, race track events in Indianapolis, the mosquito fever issue, labor troubles in Chicago, and various local political squabbles and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine
Roosevelt
Philippines
Congress
United States
Quotes and jests from Indiana papers on politics and policy
A collection of editorial quips from Indiana newspapers sharing views on reform, nursing as a profession, digging the Panama Canal, pistol sales, and Admiral Dewey. The tone is satirical and partisan, reflecting each paper’s stance and humor. The items reference Beveridge, Taggart, and local events, with varied humor about public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connersville
Panama Canal
Terre Haute Express
Vincennes
Lafayette Courier
Admiral Dewey
Aguinaldo
Warsaw Times
Leisure Hour Courtroom Tales and Historical Anecdotes
A collection of light legal anecdotes and historical quips from older papers. Included are judges who delay funerals for ice, Mississippi storytelling about George Washington, Irish whiskey humor, a snow analogy in court, Atlas and a rich wife answer, and a hotel guest mocking Jefferson’s statue in Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Williams
George Washington
Washington
Delaware
Yassa
Joseph Jefferson
Atlas
New York Times
Jefferson Hotel
Richmond
Maj. Ginter
Silent Wedding Hypnosis Mocked In Town Topics
A witty Town Topics quip about a quiet wedding notes the groom’s trance like demeanor. A Pittsburgh Press customer joke asks about chicken kill dates, while a Baltimore World line jokes about not furnishing dates. A Chicago Record-Herald verse plays on Mary’s tiny shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Chicago Record-Herald
Privilege Debate Echoes Across Local Press
In the Cleveland Press and Buffalo News exchanges, critics argue over publisher responsibility for printed opinions. The Cleveland paper suggests punishment for overprinting while the Buffalo paper laments Riley’s public writings escaping restraint, likening print freedom to patent rights.
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Beveridge
Cleveland Press
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Buffalo News
Fashion Notes on Fabrics and Fastenings in Chic Era
Late bits describe cloth rigs stand by braids, buttons, and strappings. White maire velour collars pair with deep blue brilliantine. Silks and taffeta remain popular with satin liberty and foulard garments. Lace box coats suit afternoon wear and summer wraps. Enameled buttons and Bulgarian embroidery enhance heavy linen. Black taffeta with wheel embroidery shines in chic ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Foulard
Hints for the Cook Seasonable Orange Filling and Desserts
Practical kitchen note listing orange lemon jelly filling for sandwiches with sugar and cornstarch, method for frappe and ice cream style desserts, and tips on coffee clarity sherbet gelatine use and whipped cream folding for freezing ovoids. Includes warnings on freezing and dasher removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dasher
Fourth of July Sparks and Uncle Billy Fire Fallout
In a small town this Fourth of July the big event was a lightning strike that burned down Uncle Billy Hatherwell’s house, though aside from that the fireworks avoided major incidents. The anecdotal sketches joke about Willie and a cannon, noting the cautionary tale of a boy in bed after a mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Hatherwell
Noted lovers clash on marriage and a harsh punishment
A dialogue shows a would be groom being refused and the fiancé plans a magazine piece on such acts. A child strikes the narrator with a pine slab and the mother scolds the child, prompting observers to plead for gentler discipline. Edward Singer reports the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Singer
Ode to the Flag by W M Fogarty
A vivid patriotic poem reveres the flag and its guardianship. The author invokes liberty and divine blessing, pledging devotion to old glory and enduring service to the nation.
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Missouri
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Hendricks County
Thomas R. Shipp
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Sam
Alfonso
Sol
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Undertaker
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America
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Ruckelshaus
Joe Reilley
Spirit OF the State Press
Madison
Anderson Bulletin
Gilbert
Kentucky
Sulzer
York
Pittsburg Press
Walter
Baltimore World
Wille
Willie
Mamma
Podunk Times
W. M. Fogarty
To-le-do
Butterick
Indiana
GMC
William Simpson & Sons
Yost
Dresden
China
Belding
Opal
Vonnegut
East
Washington Street
Washington St
Madras
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Richelieu
Csanneee
Zoc
Ateel Express
Pettis Dry Goods
Physicians and Surgeons
J. J. Kyle
Newton Claypool
Gerlach
East Michigan Street
Oxfords
Fred W. Eppert
Brockway
Eppert
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