Tom Morris and McGovern Face Primary Nominations
Editorials mock the rival nominees Tom Morris and McGovern for governor and possible Senate hopes. The Milwaukee Sentinel suggests voters must act in primaries, while the Free Press wonders if Morris will again withdraw if McGovern seeks higher office. Stephenson’s paper linked to McGovern’s former law partner shows further agitation.
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Tom Morris
McGovern
United States
Morris
Free Press
Stephenson
Speed Bug Menace Alarms River Boat Riders
A few motor boatists on the river endanger rowboats canoes and small craft by skimming dangerously close. Their reckless behavior threatens safety of passive craft and paddlers on nearby water.
River outings spark call for river safety rules
Readers note on weekend river scenes with several hundred boats, small craft near the shore, and fast speeders creating dangerous waves. The piece urges owners of speed and family boats to follow a golden rule and ensure safety for all on the water.
Defective Children in Public Schools Highlighted for Congress
A report notes that among 20 million U S school children about 15 million need attention for medical defects. Spinal issues hearing vision malnutrition enlarged tonsils and teeth problems are cited as major factors impacting health and learning.
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Buffalo
United States
Thomas H. Wood
Columbia University
Morris Candidacy Sparks Fresh Look at McGovern Plans
The Oshkosh Northwestern notes Morris may run for the senate and Governor McGovern could seek another term, with a possible contest against La Follette in 1916. The development would sharpen the split between McGovern and La Follette within the progressive Republican factions in the state.
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Morris
McGovern
Madison
la Follette
Oshkosh Northwestern
Citizens Forget to List Taxable Property for City
Citizens celebrate civic duty but many neglect to report all taxable property for city benefits, risking incomplete assessments and potential penalties.
Philadelphia Zoo Monkeys Die Likely From External Stress
Monkeys at the Philadelphia Zoo are dying in large numbers, with officials suspecting stress from external stimuli seen outside their cages. Authorities warn staff to review enclosure security and visitor behavior to protect remaining animals.
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Philadelphia Zoo
Anonymous Letters Compared To Devil's Fiddle In Harmless Harangue
The piece likens anonymous letters to a child’s devil’s fiddle, describing them as an old fashioned yet irritating nuisance that causes no real harm.
Michigan Doctor Promises X Ray Cures Warts
A Michigan physician claims X rays can cure warts on hands. The remark spurs curiosity about medical methods and safety, as patients weigh benefits against potential risks.
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Michigan
Unsettled Contracts Leave Books Purchases Pending
A reader chides buyers who avoid settling accounts for books purchased on contract, noting lingering debts and unresolved balances. The remark hints at a broader pattern of unpaid installments and prompts repayment accountability.
Same Old Summer Routine Repeats in Town Scene
A vignette lists familiar summer images and activities including picnics, cherry blossoms, ball scores, campaigns, fairs, weddings, vaudeville, and a recurring cry to swat the fly, highlighting a nostalgic, repetitive local atmosphere.
Kindergarten Tale Sparks Teacher Relief
In a humorous Harper's Magazine vignette a child says I ate a worm in kindergarten. The teacher protests the act while the child quips that the worm’s mother felt the same pain, asserting the worm is also a mama. The exchange ends with the clever retort that the worm is indeed a mother too.
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Tate
Harper’s Magazine
Unflattering George W Perkins Quips on Political Defense
In a staff argument George W Perkins quips that a defense is not flattering to the intelligence of Americans. He cites a breach of promise suit joke about a 25 year old man and a 49 year old woman, noting the defendant’s reply Insanity.
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George W. Perkins
Molly
Billy
Climbers and Society Cheek in Frederick Townsend Martin Talk
Frederick Townsend Martin spoke at a rehearsal from his drama tized book about climbers. He argued climbers reach high society if wealthy and persistent, needing cheek. A tale about Mrs Spragg of Center City illustrates the social snub and a camp stool replacing chairs after a call.
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Frederick Townsend Martin
Irish Wit and Humor Tales Stop a Dog with Turtle Trick
A man carries a live turtle when an Irishman with a large dog appears. The Irishman suggests inserting the dog’s tail into the turtle’s mouth to test its speed. The turtle bites the dog, sending it racing away. The countryman angrily asks for the dog to be called back, and the Irishman retorts to call back your fish.
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Emerald Isle
Pat
When the average man buys many clothes he buys less
The quote reflects a paradox on spending and desire noting that abundance leads to reduced satisfaction as people gain access to more clothing yet desire diminishes. It suggests diminishing returns in consumer appetite and a shift in values with increased purchasing power.
Moll y faces sell of love and child custody in tense dispute
A dramatic excerpt shows Molly torn between love and duty as she contemplates surrendering Billy to the men in her life and weighs marriage to Alfred Bennett to spare herself humiliation. She considers a whale hunt with Bill and John Moore and reflects on love, sacrifice, and self recrimination in a widow’s struggle.
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Molly
Billy
Bill
John Moore
Alfred Bennett
Quick
Ime
Get-IT Corn Cure Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad promotes GETS-IT as the quick painless corn cure. It touts two second application, no bandages or knives, and guaranteed safety for healthy flesh. Sold for 25 cents per bottle through E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago and various La Crosse local outlets.
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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
Ruth Chester and a Sacramental Moment of Love
A reflective voice recalls Ruth Chester as a life changing figure. The speaker describes intense love between two women, praising Ruth as God’s own good woman and noting they spoke with their hearts beyond social façades.
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Ruth Chester
Proverb on Speech Impediments and Wallet Motives
A terse adage contrasts speech impediments with greed, noting marrying a man with a speech issue is acceptable only if his hand is not impeded by a wallet. It suggests honesty is easier than hard labor, like swinging a pick.
Students reveal Whittier style in lit class findings
A literature class review notes Whittier’s style as a focus of study with a humorous student exchange. The teacher examines final papers and quotes a remark that Whittier valued books over fashion. The piece ends with a wry line about divine inspiration appearing in a backyard.
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Whittier
Nature's symmetry in tree growth and branching
The text notes that maple, elm, and oak stems taper only where they fork and that branches and buds maintain the same diameter as the main stem. It claims all trees share this law, and if all their parts fused without space loss they would form a round log equal in diameter to the trunk. This is presented as one of nature's imperative laws.
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Napture
Henbane Weed Stirs Debate At Theological School
A tale from the New York Post recalls a hungry student named Weed at a Spartan theological school. The dean calls Weed a noxious Weed and says only the Lord sending a chicken reveals Weed’s true species. Mrs Henpekke jokes about wishful gender birth as Mr Henpekke echoes the sentiment.
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New York Post
Home Beauty Parlor and Hair Care Remedies
This column promotes home eye care with a crystal tonic solution and eye drops, plus tips for inflamed lids with soaked cotton. It also advertises Canthrox shampoo and a liver blood tonic recipe using kar dene, alcohol and water with a sweetened dose for adults and guidance for children.
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Florence G
Simple home tonics for fat reduction and hair care
A reader suggests a home fat reduction method using parnotis dissolved in hot water and taken three times daily. Hallie advises a hair tonic made from quinzain and alcohol with water for scalp treatment applied twice weekly to improve vitality and relieve dandruff.
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Judy
Deborah
Hallie
Curly Locks Opposes Soap Shampoos And Advocates Canthrax
The writer rejects soap due to alkali irritation and follicle decay. Egg shampoos are also dismissed as the animal substance is hard to remove. Canthrax is recommended as a cheap, effective shampoo dissolving in hot water to cleanse the scalp.
Home Remedy Jelly-Cream Promises Youthful Skin
A quasi advertisement notes a husband’s gaze and urges a DIY jelly-cream treatment. It instructs dissolving almoroin in cold water with glycerine and massaging the face to erase wrinkles and restore a velvety glow.
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Deborah
Make Your Own Skin Lotion Says Winifred
Winifred advises readers that a simple homemade lotion can replace powder and improve skin tone. Mix spur max with glycerine and hot water or witch hazel, let stand a day to create a light whitening and blemish reducing preparation.
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Winifred
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