Franks in Congress Expose Cowardly Nincompoops
The article recounts Gabe Bouck of Oshkosh Wisconsin being pressured to support a pension bill despite opposing views. A fellow member mocks the situation and Bouck concedes he is “one of the cowardly nincompoops” as he contemplates voting for the bill.
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Was Suv
Bourbon
Prince
Elvira
Congress
Gabe Bouck
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
House
Bouck
Gabe
Trate
Bourcheur
Francis G. Lenpp
Conurr
The Collie and a True Dog Story from Philadelphia Record
A man recalls a Scottish shepherd and a devoted collie who buried a drowned puppy for its mother. The tale, told with moral awe, ends with the collie guiding the master to the grave. The piece then cites an 1786 obituary noting frugal living and a curate’s modest stipend.
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Bess
Philadelphia
Finished Orator Becomes Public Figure
Tourist Larkins rose to prominence as a public speaker two years ago and gained attention in Basisas City Journal for denouncing a gang and a thief leader. The piece notes his sharp speech and rising reputation in local affairs.
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Larkins
Bowlder Jim
Ipachi
Basisas City Journal
Mouths Shut to Avoid Trouble and Trouble in Notation
A collage of notes on self control with mouth shut wisdom and a look at zero notation history. It cites Toronto Star on talk and drink leading to police and calls out Algorists and Abacists in the Indian origin of digits. It also describes reception of actresses and animal sensitivity to ridicule with examples from Philadelphia tests and Chicago Tribune.
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Toronto Star
India
Europe
Algorists
G. A. Miller
Aliss Jones
Miss Morris
MacClure
Biological Department
University of Pennsylvania
Fen
Philadelphia
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