Little Brown-Eyed Woman Made Gore a Senator
A historical profile recalls Thomas Pryor Gore, blind from childhood, who rose from Lawton Oklahoma to win a U S Senate nomination. It highlights his wife’s pivotal support, his campaign style, debates with Senator Money, and his early study of the Congressional Record leading to political prominence.
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Queen Ena and King Alfonso’s Comical Courtship Tale
A long digressive piece narrates King Alfonso’s obedience to Queen Ena as she orders him to wear his coat. The scene unfolds during a hunting outing with King Edward and royal onlookers, ending with Ena’s wartime discipline and fashion presence.
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New State in Southwest Oklahoma Proclaimed
Oklahoma grows large in land and rail, will be 23rd state. It reports 5.5 billion dollars in railroads, 760 banks and 50 daily newspapers. Oklahoma City has 40 miles of pavement and a constitution with broad powers including prohibition and initiative reference. The state lists 24,900 full blooded Indians and 50,670 poor Indians, many civilized, and boasts a corn crop of 150 million bushels.
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Blind Oklahoma candidate Gore seals senate bid with wife
In a remarkable political tale, blind Thomas P. Gore pursues a U S Senate seat in Oklahoma aided by his devoted wife. His campaign centers on her influence as the driving force behind his ambition and outreach across the territory.
New York Pastor Builds Charity Hotel for Women In Need
A New York pastor leads a church project turning a building at 68 Mott and Second into a 75 room hotel for women strangers in the city. Funds come from voluntary contributions with an expected $75,000 build and $2,000 for furniture, offering temporary lodging with meals and care.
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Cape Cod urged to eat dogfish amid government plan
Washington Times reports a proposed Cape Cod response to a dogfish issue suggesting locals boil and eat the fish. Experts claim dogfish, related to sharks, could be a food source with lemon or hamburgers improving flavor.
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Dragonlike reptile rumors spark Arizona death tale
A degenerate tale from a nature hoax cites a dragon like creature said to bite and kill. It quotes witnesses and experts, noting non venom myths yet repeating sensational fears about a monstrous Arizona hydrophobia monster.
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What They Did In Bootland A Stranger Replies
An English tourist in the north of Bootland asks about lies and a native replies that they have yet to do to natural death. The exchange highlights northern dialect humor and the storyteller’s voice.
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Pointed Paragraphs From The Chicago News
A fragment from a Chicago News column offers pithy sayings on men and women, marriage, religion, and social judgments. It notes men underestimate nerves, a lover’s honesty, and silent men earning unearned credit, with cautions about marrying for cooking or provisioning.
Waan't It Strange From Lapolweou Tale
An Indian man travels to New York to publish a novel with a publisher. He seeks success in a crowded market and encounters a hopeful moment before leaving for home. The story hints at the harsh realities of literary publishing.
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