Nine Those Who Know the General in a Newspaper Office
The Tribune predicted quick action on its editorial page about Mr. Esch and Cannonism amid debate over his stance on Roosevelt progressive policies. An interview with Mr. Esch supported Burton or another progressive ally, while party outlooks in Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin show shifting margins and rising Bryan sentiment.
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Reproduction of Mercantile Inquiry Reaches Ohio and Indiana
Walter Wells continues the extensive reproduction of the mercantile house inquiry, detailing conditions and forceful demands with customers across Ohio and Indiana as part of a nationwide reach in the United States.
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United States
Walter Wells
Ohio
Indiana
La Follette vows to fight Twesme in Trempealeau race
The editorial attacks La Follette’s opponents and warns against fraud in the Trempealeau primary that nominated Twesme, arguing that fraud undermines the primary and could sway the legislature race against progressive Ekern with support from insurance interests and other special interests.
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Ekern
Peruna Restores Strength Says Tacoma Mother
Mrs E W Brooks of 5415 S Steele St South Tacoma Wash says Peruna gave new life to her after a weak and exhausted period. She details trying other remedies with no relief before starting Peruna and a week later feeling like a different woman.
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Peruna Lacupia Said To Cure Ear Ailments
Mrs. G. W. Heard of Hempstead Texas reports her son Carl recovered from persistent ear discharge and foul odor after taking Peruna and Lacupia. The claim notes prior treatments and long-term hearing concerns, praising the products as cures.
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G. W. Heard
Hempstead
Texas
Carl
Republican voters weigh Ekern candidacy in Trempealeau
Progressive Republicans of Wisconsin defend Ekern and argue the majority should decide the election. They claim Trempealeau county’s overwhelming GOP support ensures a Republican victory, whether Twesme or Ekern is the candidate, while criticizing the new generation who know more about fashion and social life than discipline.
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Ekern
Twesme
Trempealeau County
Democracy alarmists spark panic about Bryan election
The piece argues that fear mongering by well meaning businessmen could lower mood after Bryan's election. It compares anti democracy panic to shouting fire in a theater, noting both stem from mindsets rather than real danger.
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Bryan
Englishman Hit By Fast Baseball Mistaken for Mule
An English observer at his first baseball game was knocked by a hot ball and, after recovering, learned it was merely a foul. He wryly replied that he had mistaken it for a mule, reflecting on the surprising power of the sport.
Democrats’ Campaign Fund Attracts Light Support
Boston Herald reports Treasurer Herman Ridder’s published list shows sparse funding for the campaign, suggesting Democrats are not investing heavily in their cause.
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Boston Herald
Herman Ridder
Last desperate GOP plea to show prosperity by ousting Roosevelt
A political pitch claims prosperity hinges on removing Roosevelt and placing his "heir" on the throne. The speaker frames the change as a decisive alternative to current administration.
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Roosevelt
Pope Sarto's School Report Revealed in Italian Paper
The Westminster Gazette summarizes an Italian publication on Giuseppe Sarto's school record from 1849 at Castlefranco under priest Amadio. It notes excellent literature with first in Italian, mathematics very good, Latin moderately good.
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Giuseppe Sarto
Pope Prus X
Castlefranco
Amadio
Mr Dooley on Happiness in American Magazine
In a November piece "Up lifting the Farmers" Mr Dooley complains that happiness is hard to find. He jokes about causes from money to selfishness and notes happiness worsens when desire is finally fulfilled. He warns a wealthy family might falter when tempted by a razor.
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Tiddy Rosenfelt
Moses
Hogan
Rally Draws Large Crowds in French Island and Stevenstown
A well attended Republican rally at the Sharp Shooters Club house on French Island drew supporters. Senator Thomas Morris and John E. McConnell spoke there while E. C. Raymond and Attorney James Thompson addressed the Stevenstown gathering.
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Stevenstown
Thomas Morris
John E. McConnell
E. C. Raymond
James Thompson
Pear worth ten thousand found near La Crosse
A Rockford Illinois Republic note reports a La Crosse find of a pear valued at ten thousand dollars and another person finding a five hundred dollar nugget along the east passageway. In Rockford an unattached quarter is described as a notable discovery.
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Rockford
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Republic
Old-Time College Graduates Highlighted by Washington Paper
The Washington Post contrasts graduates of small colleges with those from large institutions. It argues that the smallest colleges produce steadier, more practical graduates better suited for life and business than the big colleges' outputs.
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Washington, D. C
Col
Bel canto and col vatura banter in a Louisville scene
A sad-eyed youth quips about bel canto and col vatura during a musical. Mr Cum rox retorts sharply that he never bets on race horses, reflecting streetwise humor in a Louisville Herald moment.
Woman’s remark on men over thirty and love making styles
A woman notes that some men over thirty resemble amateurs in lovemaking. The statement reflects gendered anecdotes about sexual behavior and maturity.
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles Close Quarters
A letter of thanks praising a beautiful clock as a cherished gift arrives in a parlor where it sits atop the bookshelves awaiting a visit from the giver and her husband. The Youth's Companion quotes the note as an example of courteous expression.
Four year old Paul names first meal of the day
A vignette from The Delineator shows four year old Paul answering his father that the first meal is oatmeal. The playful exchange captures a family moment and a child’s direct use of simple food terminology.
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Paul
Golden furniture angered Bernhardt on stage
A property man in Boston fitted a scene with handsome gold furniture and asked Mme Bernhardt for her opinion. She replied bon bon, then the man removed the set. He explained she called it bum.
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Boston
Mme. Bernhardt
Heard in a Restaurant Gerald On
In the Bohemian Magazine a quip notes how similarity in dress can blur lines between a gentleman and a waiter. Geraldine asks if a waiter typically owns his dress suit, highlighting social observations on attire.
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Geraldine
Bohemian Magazine
The Frenchman on Tremont Street The Bohemian
A nervous Frenchman in a Boston Tremont Street store brushed a vaseware worth about 14 dollars and fled with extra pieces. The floorwalker halted him, explained payment for the vase, and recovered a 50 dollar express draft later found fraudulent. The man left town with the swallows.
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Boston
Monsieur
Monsieu
Marine Puzzle Teacher Johnny Jeffs
Johnny Jeffs answers a riddle about a dromedary as a two-masted camel in a puzzle column from the Houston Post. The playful exchange features a student asking about the animal and the teacher providing a concise definition.
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Houston Post
Rich musing on Sophie in a Bohemian Magazine excerpt
A Bohemian Magazine excerpt depicts Sophie the maid causing tension at Richmond family life. In a late night prayer the boy blesses his parents and siblings but omits Sophie, prompting his mother to press for inclusion. Richmond dismisses the worry with a resigned remark about letting her stay.
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Bohemian Magazine
Do you like moving pictures
A quip from the Birmingham Age Herald noting a reluctance to watch films and the speaker’s habit of dropping them on their toes.
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Birmingham Age Herald
Honest Election Chorus Sparks Reform Talk
A reformist urges an honest election while a politician echoes calls for fair, square voting. The exchange stresses integrity and hints at avoiding vote manipulation and pay for votes, emphasizing transparent, straightforward civic process.
Barber Bets on Business Amid Hairy Crane Night
A Bohemian Magazine snippet records Jaggs returning after a long night and a witty exchange about a barber's future business prospects. The dialogue hints at social satire and nightlife themes.
Why He Thought So Auntie in the Mirror
A nephew teases the unbeautiful spinster as she gazes at her reflection. She admits she worries over her figure in the glass, prompting the boy to remark on her wry face and spark curiosity.
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Willie
Bohemian Magazine
Sailor's Life Hard But Not As Dreadful Says Mauretania Captain
Capt Pritchard of the record breaking Mauretania told a group of Americans on a voyage that a sailor’s life is hard though eased by steam. He joked that only Noah had a decent excuse for going to sea, for staying on shore would have led to drowning.
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Mauretania
Noah
New York Tribune
Weber and Fields puzzled visitors at the New York show
Two Western visitors touring New York visited the Weber Field Museum of Drama to see the act. They asked which performer was Weber or Fields and joked about preferring to be the other one.
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New York
Weberfield Museum of Drama
Weber
Fields
Bohemian Magazine
Queenly Ace High Remark to a Girlfriend
A playful line tells a girl she is his queen and that she will hold ace high in their bond. It blends romance with poker imagery to convey confidence and admiration.
Turn of the Tide Sparks in Burgess and Hugo
In a dim upstairs room Burgess and Hugo discuss a pestilence and local politics. Burgess rants about sites and landlords while Hugo cautions him to leave Hernshaw and pack up for health. Burgess resists but Hugo presses for decisive action.
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