Landis mocks old moral standard in Congress clash
The piece notes Congressman Landis's hostile remarks about Daniel Webster Henry Clay and John C Calhoun calling them drunkards and gamblers. It questions whether current Congress reflects higher standards than in the past, citing fights in the chamber and liquor at the Capitol. It then shifts to Indianapolis interurban expansion and other city notes.
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Landis
Noblesville
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
American Congress
Bailey
Texas
Beveridge
Senate Chamber
McLaurin
Tillman
Capitol
Congress
Political Equality in New Hampshire Democrats Platform
The clip notes New Hampshire Democrats favor political equality for women in their platform. It cites Buffalo News commentary and references Roosevelt’s Western campaign efforts as he travels the country. The Detroit Free Press is quoted on Beveridge’s Utah opener affecting votes.
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New Hamphire
Buffalo News
Roosevelt
West
Buffalo Times
Beveridge
Utah
Michigan
Detroit
Public Eccentric William F Howe Dies
William F Howe, noted criminal lawyer, died recently. He used flamboyant dress, a white yacht cap, blazing diamonds, and witty oratory to advertise his persona. His light courtroom comedy was spontaneous and entertaining, making him a widely recognized figure at the criminal bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Howe
Howe
Entertaining lawyers and a high clear path to power
The excerpts profile Col. Fellows, a famed district attorney known for theatrical courtroom battles and Howe the eccentric lawyer who tried many fee-free cases. It describes Charles Farr’s pessimistic life after personal losses and details Col. Daniel S. Lamont rising from McGrawville to Grover Cleveland’s era, then denying any political candidacy despite rumors.
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Col. Fellows
Mr. Howe
New York Sun
War Department
Daniel S. Lamont
McGrawville
Cortland County
Albany
The
Argus
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Lamont
William Co. Whitney
New York
Vanity and longing in verses of distant songs
A verse fragment reflects on envy and lost opportunity as a man longs for possession of beauty and land. It questions how ownership would not soothe pride or preserve poetry, ending with a meditation on faded songs and memory across generations and distant times.
Playful Prank Sparks City Hall Surprise
Ed Logsdon of the Board of Public Works staged a dare at the Board of Safety office by delivering a wrapped package labeled TARANTULA WEIGHT ONE OUNCE found at the city market. The mayor hesitated then reluctantly opened it, proving the harmless ruse to be a risky, eye catching stunt.
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Ed Logsdon
Board of Public Works
Board of Safety
Fashion Tips and Home Notes on Jelly and Walks
At CORNER FOR THE WOMEN fashion tips, skirts and jackets pair with chemise nightgowns, ribbons, laces, and red fabrics with a gray surface. Recipes outline making apple jelly and pear conserves, while a reflective note praises going for a walk to mend moods and cope with disappointments as quoted from the Buffalo News.
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Armand
Fashionable Silk and Cloth Garment Described
The article details a mixed fabric garment with cloth flowers and silk trims. It features a low square collar, lace or fringe edging, pagoda sleeves with gay silk lining, a snug shoulder, and a flared front. Novelty ejon jacket clasps and side clips are noted.
Gold plated chain wrist bags replace silver designs
Fashion notes that gold plated chain wrist bags have taken over from silver variants. New bags feature a chain and ball mechanism that clasp the wrist to prevent loss.
Wild grape jelly from home preserves advice
Housewives in the country are advised to use wild grapes for jelly not any other variety. Wash and stem the fruit, crush, boil for thirty minutes, strain, then boil the juice with an equal amount of heated sugar for three minutes. Skim and jar. Experts in the art.
Care Tips for Houseplants and Herbs
The guide explains palm care requiring regular moisture with weekly spongeings and hour long water baths. It also covers blanching almonds by soaking in boiling water then cooling and peeling, and proper parsley storage to extend freshness while noting stale parsley is unsafe for cooking.
How I Would Run a Newspaper Opinion Piece
A veteran journalist argues running a newspaper differs from editorial writing and reporting. He stresses understanding readers, layout, finances, and education, while praising individuality and the editor’s role, noting reporters are hard‑worked and underpaid.
Sailor visits and gossip spark city humor
Comic snippets show Miss Slummington asking about sailors and Cumso remarking Hustle’s bankruptcy. Puck quips about docking a horse’s tail, Judge notes reform then wealth, neighbor debates happiness over clothes, and a mother’s worry contrasts with a student’s after school company.
Unwrapping Livery Pranks Beset by Tactful Tumbles
A gossip like vignette recalls Bert Feibleman bringing back a novelty toy from the West a soft tack wrapped in pasteboard and wire that spins when released a dangerous toy that only tickles a hand. Mike Jefferson the township assessor shows off top spinning while John McGregor notes a rubber ball figure with a war paint face and popping tongue from its mouth.
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Bert Feibleman
West
John McGregor
Kittie
Rob Roy
Ambiguous Text Snapshot Presents Names and Events
Fragmentary item lists individuals such as Miss Elizabeth Pierce and Ed Howard with travel notes and a club dance reference at Brer feke's. Mentions Beamer Cain of Indianapolis and an unclear future event, likely social or club related, without clear dates or outcomes.
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Brerfeke’s
Beamer Cain
Indianapolis
Local Couples Wed and Events Amid Social Notices
Verne Markland of Kokomo married in Louisville Sunday. Florence Russell of Illinois street will host a hay ride to Millersville Tuesday night for Miss Slanger of St. Louis. Miss Bess Faust and John Knauss wed at the bride’s home with only relatives present. Samuel Crow and Nettie Motter of Martinsville married Monday at Meridian street church. The couple will reside in Martinsville. Samuel Hoover of Indianapolis and Blanche Hyatt of Washington were married Monday morning at the bride’s home. The affair was quiet and they will live in Indianapolis. State weddings list several couples in Shelbyville Covington Seymour and other towns. Frances Pangborn entertained Miss Elizabeth Johnson of Avondale Tuesday morning. Louise Reece hosts a luncheon Thursday, Edith Griffiths a chafing dish party Friday, and Pangborn a market party Saturday.
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Verne Markland
Kokomo
Louisville
Florence Russell
Illinois St
Millersville
Slanger
St. Louis
Bess Faust
John Knauss
Samuel Crow
Nettie Motter
Martinsville
Meridian-st. Church
Joshua Stanfield
Samuel Hoover
Indianapolis
Blanche Hyatt
Washington, Ind
Rev. Spoonts
Frances Pangborn
Elizabeth Johnson
Avondale
Louise Reece
Edith Griffiths
Miss Pangborn
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisements and Endorsements
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh with a 100 dollar reward for failures. J Cheney & Co promote the Toledo business. Endorsements from Weer & Tavax and Kornax & Marvin assert honesty and finances. Cure taken internally, price 73 cents per bottle, testimonials free, and Sun liners promise results.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Weer & Tavax
Watpme
Kornax & Marvin
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