Politeness and Impoliteness in Media Interactions
A reflective piece mocks a testy M. D. who snubs reporters during public inquiries. It argues courteous conduct costs nothing and professional ethics require politeness, noting a La Tosse physician uniquely adept at delivering facts without interviews. The satirical Hassan verse closes the vignette.
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M. D
la Tosse
Hassan
National Waterway magazine to highlight transport costs
A new issue from National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington argues transportation costs Americans pay yearly rival total state and local taxes. It frames transport as a key factor in prices and advocates using waterways to benefit the public and economy.
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United States
National Rivers and Harbors Con- Mess
Washington
National Waterway
Waterway improvement urged for national program
The May issue highlights Pittsburg and its river dependence, arguing water transportation cuts costs versus rail. Editors claim waterways save consumers over 550 million annually and boost rail profits by expanding industry. The Rivers and Harbors congress backs a general policy over local projects, urging a national approach.
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Pittsburg
United States
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Progressive Republicans Face Wilson Tariff Rift
Collier's Weekly criticizes Minnesota congressman Manahan for weak defenses of his vote against the Wilson tariff. It notes Wisconsin progressives and La Follette allies may push amendments in the Senate to advance a progressive tariff line, potentially securing support from Lenroot and Nelson in the House, while risking a vote for Aldrich if amendments fail.
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Collier's Weekly
Manahan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Wilson
Aldrich
Taft and Bryan lauded for peace efforts in editorial
The Milwaukee Sentinel praises Secretary of State Bryan for international peace work and recalls Taft's earlier efforts against war. It notes Bryans proposal for an international agreement to delay hostilities for one year when a casus belli exists and allows fighting only if the conflict remains unresolved after that pause.
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The
Milwaukee Sentinel
Bryan
Taft
Army to quell London militants with seasoned troops
In a pledge to restore order, authorities plan to deploy troops with Boer War experience to confront London militants. The move aims to curb unrest while avoiding harm to civilians.
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London
Pilebes
Advertisement Language Should Be Readable by Audience
The note emphasizes that the primary criterion for ad copy is reader comprehension. Clear wording wins over cleverness, ensuring the message is accessible to the target audience and effective in prompting action.
Wry remark on Mr. Wrigley clouds sales talk
A wagging jaw signals poor salesmanship as critics question Mr. Wrigley’s high class approach. The remark frames his public persona with skepticism about sincerity and professionalism in sales.
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Mr. Wrigley
Suffragettes Display Militancy Without Nihilist Aims
A historical note contrasts militant suffragettes with nihilist methods, labeling their spirit as forceful yet not oriented toward destructive goals, implying a disciplined approach to pursuit of votes.
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles
A poem speaker boasts of a fast noisily driven vehicle terrorizing people and animals, evading laws while claiming endless motion. The piece revels in reckless driving and sensational responses from bystanders as authorities fail to restrain the speaker.
Unfortunate Suggestion
A Newark News item tells of a young boy who cries after accidentally breaking a window while throwing a ball. His mother comforts him and suggests paying with bicycle money, but the boy refuses, saying he did not save that money for such a purpose.
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Willie
Newark News
Humorous Household Tug Of War With Riggs Son
Newark News reports a lighthearted scene as former Har vard athlete Henry Riggs struggles to corral his infant son Rodney who refuses to come indoors despite Riggs urging. The humorous moment ends with Riggs admitting he cannot force the child to obey.
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Riggs
Harvard
Mr. Riggs
Rodney
Henry
Field
Track Wonder
Newark
Make Your Bluff First Kid McCoy Drives Downtown
McCoy, accompanied by a friend, rode a large shiny motor downtown as a flock of hooting cars passed along the avenue. He seemed unable to find a clear route amid the traffic.
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McCoy
GetS It Corn Cure Promises Quick Pain Free Relief
An ad touts GETS IT as a no fuss corn cure that stops pain shrivels corns and makes them vanish. It claims safety for healthy flesh and notes warts calluses and bunions disappear. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents a bottle via E Lawrence Co Chicago with local La Crosse retailers listed.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
la Crosse
Columbian Pharmacy
City Book and Drug Store
Spence-McCord Drug Co
Chas. Beyschlag
Geo. Mariner
C. F
L. Runckel. Hebberd Co
McCoy Forces Way Through Traffic With Bluff
In a bold driving scene from the New York Globe, McCoy swerves through a line of cars carving a path by speed and glare. He spits out a rule of life about taking the right of way, while bystanders jeer and comments fly.
Ears Included in Mary’s Face Washker Scene
Humorous exchange from Sacred Heart Review where Willie asks if his ears belong to his neck or face as Mary washes his ears while instructed to wash his face. The dialogue highlights a child’s innocence in a domestic moment.
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Willie
Sacred Heart Review
Wisconsin Workmen's Compensation Bill Advances
Madison, June 5. With no dissent, the senate committee on corporations approved the workmen's compensation bill for passage. An amendment clearing an insurance feature, suggested by William A. Fricke of Wausau and approved by Insurance Commissioner Ekern, was adopted. The measure removes contributory negligence as a defense and covers employers with more than four workers unless they opt out, setting fixed amounts for common injuries.
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Madison
Wis
Senate Committee On Corporations
Senate
William A. Fricke
Wausau
Ekern
Crowd and friendship in Bacon's meditation
A reflective quip notes that crowds lack true companionship and love, contrasting social faces with genuine connection. It suggests solitude's breadth unseen by most, as Bacon's Essay on Friendship contrasts social noise with meaningful affection.
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Bacon
Aunt Adeline Moves In and Town Talks of Joys
The narrator notes Aunt Adeline occupying the south room after Mr Carter's funeral and mocks the town's gossip about widows. She plans to enjoy mini juleps of excitement while resisting judgment, and reflects on Billy singing to Molly from her window. A brief moment of happiness follows before Judy delivers a letter as the scene ends.
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Mr. Carter
Aunt Adeline
Judy
Adeline
Hillsboro
Tennessee
Billy
Molly
Dimity
Sugar Sweet
Dee
Tilly
Nurse
Roll
Jordan
Bugs
England's Stanton Colt poised for prison over tax duties
The ethical culture leader Stanton Colt faces potential imprisonment for refusing to pay his wife's taxes. Mrs Col heads the Spiritual Militancy League seeking women's charter rights and tax refusal if voting is denied. Colt has received final notice and is held responsible under the law. Pennsylvania schools will enforce a health exam for female normal school graduates to obtain diplomas to teach. Miss E G Kemp, an English artist, travels with a companion through Tibet and Turkestan mountain passes, reaching heights of 11 000 to 19 000 feet.
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Stanton Colt
England
Col
Coit
Pennsylvania School Authoritie
E. G. Kemp
Thibet
Turkestan
Not Altogether a Calamity in a Nail Story
A humorous excerpt from the Chicago Tribune recounts a boy’s thumb injury and a stubborn nail that grows oddly yet proves useful in a pinch. The dialogue frames the misfortune with lighthearted pragmatism about practical uses.
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Chicago Tribune
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