Cummins enters Senate race amid Iowa GOP fray
The author questions Cummins willingness to run for the Senate linking it to his reported allies and a fierce GOP clash in Iowa next year. The piece mocks the move and previews Democrat jest and Republican reactions while casting doubt on the propriety of the bid.
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Roosevelt the brawler as third term debate stirs
A critical column questions Roosevelt as a brawler and potential third term bid. It covers his quarrel with nature writer W. J. Long, attacks on editors, and public indifference to such disputes amid political talk of a presidency beyond one term.
Humorous Tales Of Town Life And Neighborly Quirks
A collection of provincial anecdotes recounts a neighbor slow to catch cold a man hiding behind old sayings and a tale about false teeth with a scrap of tooth causing trouble. Other vignettes describe hat disputes over moral judgments, a picnic misadventure, lamb tails, a mistaken telephone call, town versus country life views, and a ill fated romance with a warned marriage lasting under six months.
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Arrow Sabers and Local Musings in Town Talk
A collection of whimsical observations on theater amateurs, horse care, marriage woes, and social quirks in K Town. The piece muses on etiquette, pride, and common behaviors, noting how people justify actions and misread intentions in everyday life.
The Magic No 3 Mascot Letter from Cedar Grove Me
A Cedar Grove Maine resident praises Electric Bitters after liver and kidney troubles. He reports relief after one bottle and a full cure after three, claiming the product is best on earth for stomach liver and kidney issues as sold by Cook and Sherman druggists.
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Cook & Sherman Druggists
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Long-Standing Sore
John Garett of North Mills North Carolina reports forty year walking stick used to treat a sore that resisted all remedies until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed it. Gauranteed for piles burns and more by Cook and Sherman druggists. 25. 444 Girls and ball players get older faster than other people.
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Jealousy Among the Wealthy and Odd Fashion Tales
A quirky collection of maxims on wealth envy and social vanity. It notes the sting of jealousy among rich rivals and observes small rituals of appearances, like attire and humble accessories, in a tongue in cheek, homely voice.
Woman Counts Age as Cruel Remark
A woman remarks that saying another “isn't as young as she used to be” is the meanest thing one can say. The line reflects social judgments about aging and youth in personal remarks.
Ambition, Preaching, and Perceptions in a Summer Cap
A reflective passage contrasts broad ambitions with personal effort and skepticism toward flashy investments. It notes restraint toward men wearing summer caps and jokes about a red headed baby as the cutest thing.
Workmen Warn in Country Town About Strangers
In a country town workers warn the elderly about strangers with odd packages and grips trying to enter the inland store. The alert highlights wary townsfolk and the unusual cargo seen near the work site.
Magazine Covers Favor Women Over Men Says Publishers
The text asserts that magazine publishers often feature women on covers while avoiding images of men. It draws an analogy with potatoes and men, suggesting both try to appear youthful, shaping reader perceptions.
Roosevelt Attacks Nature Writers in June Magazine
The piece notes President Roosevelt criticizing writers like Rev. Dr. William J. Long and Jack London in Everybody's Magazine June issue. Roosevelt accuses them of untruthful depictions of wildlife and slams their writings as venomous personal attacks.
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Roosevelt clash over interview and hunting criticism
A letter column attacks Roosevelt's interview as venomous and cowardly, labeling him a game killer not a naturalist. It recalls Dr. Long’s defense of truth, praises Grinnell lawyer Father for thirty years of ethics, and ends with a jab about a son’s bragging remarks in a country paper.
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Teddy the Terror Poem Haunts Ink Laden Pages
A lurid verse speaks of Teddy the Terror a violent figure who revels in blood and gore as ink for writing and uses sensational imagery of victims and a rough rider persona. The piece portrays a chilling appetite for violence and dramatic public displays.
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Tribute to David W. Norris by Dr. D. W. Norris Jr
Marshalltown editor Dr. D W Norris Jr writes a heartfelt obituary for his father David W Norris. He recalls a rugged yet loyal lawyer who helped the poor widows and women and found joy in pursuing justice.
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Throwing in a Clean Case the Easier Way to Work
An Atchison Globe reprint recalls a printer boyhood lesson on slipping wrong type into the wrong box. The foreman warned that careless work breeds mistakes, while a clean case improves proofs and efficiency. The piece extols diligence, consistency, and the path to success through better early habits.
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Remarkable Rescue Prompts Local Cure Claim
Fedora Tennessee resident C V Pepper reports a dramatic recovery from lung and throat hemorrhages after using Dr King s New Discovery. He credits instant relief and rapid recovery to the medicine, with doctors previously unable to help. Also advertised are Dean s Ointment and other cures offered by Cook Sherman drug store.
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