Post office policy debated by Statesman editorials
The issue weighs subscription advance rules, a Duluth Herald piece on owning the post office, and Canadian pressure against capital punishment. The paper argues for rural free delivery, postal reform, and government efficiency while highlighting public opinion in Michigan and Ottawa.
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Post Office
United States Post Office
Postoffice
Duluth
Mina
Atateaman
Post Ofice
Government
United States
Herald
Congress
Taw Jong
Ruilysia
Fat men and a cool head in tropical heat
In Outing, Dr. Hutchinson argues fat serves as a cushion against disease and stress, aiding balance and endurance. The piece notes Taft’s calm amid 109 degrees, and humorously mentions asbestos as an old misfit, closing in Bay City.
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Shakespeare
Bernard Shaw
Wowls Hutchinson
Outing
Hutchinson
Taft
Indiana
Cnstantly
Butt
Modern Crusade Against Smoking Sparks Public Debate
A heated column argues Dr Wiley’s anti smoking crusade extends to all public places. It critiques personal liberties, notes the advent of aviation prospects, and reflects on social norms, marriages, and public policy while praising cautious progress and funding for future experiments. The piece also comments on Barrymore and divorce gossip.
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Wiley
Skuta
Sravelad
Micotlne
Havana
The Right on Dr Wiley Faces New Attack
The opponents of Dr. Wiley the purée food expert celebrate a new ground for attack tied to the salary irregularities of a Columbia University chemist. A department committee suggests his resignation though his friends and supporters argue his work benefits the public and the nation, with his loss seen as a setback to enforcing pure food standards.
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DR. Wiley
Wiley
Connerted
Columbia University
Department of Agriculture
Eack
Henzoate
United States
H Wiley
Whee End
Weathering Washington Riffs on Weather and Politics
A jumbled humor column reviews weather forecasts and political figures amid references to Taft Cannon Bailey and Clark. It mocks weather bureaus and congress while lampooning tariffs, suffragists, and Mexico with satirical quips and era gossip.
Ten Days Is Long Enough for Mother-in-Law Visit
In Flatbush New York Magistrate McGuire ordered ten days as the limit for visits by a mother-in-law to her daughter-in-law. Mrs May Coyle of Boston accused her mother-in-law of disturbing domestic peace, recounting how the Boston matriarch took charge, judged chores, and estranged the couple. The judge quipped that ten days should be the limit and advised the mother-in-law to shorten visits, suggesting she return to Boston. Mrs Coyle Sr. thanked the court and left with her son.
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Canard
Interior Department
Hichard Ryan
Richard Balinger
Waterns
Ballinger
Ryan
Absiles Ft Taft
Indh
Hin
Cxulious
Jetter
Guggeheim
Interior
Givins
Angelino Nepolitano
Lkelihood
Grand Rapids Press
Michigan
Associated Press
Ottawa
Eutcry
New York
McGuire
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Molt
Poiit
May Coyle
Huston
Henry Coyle
Boston
Pananda
Siother
Cote
Booke
Mrs. Coyle
Teresary Institution
Fa Alet
Deafness Cure Claims and Weather Notes in 0s Era Ad
A jumble of medical patent claims and weather remarks appears, claiming deafness cured by a device, with Hall's Catarrh Pills touted and ads for constipation relief. It also cites The Washington Herald and The New York American weather tragedy passages, noting deaths and the grim night.
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Wik & Dentrased
Barn Burned on Maple Street Farm in Emmett Tp
A large barn on John M. Willison’s farm, three miles east of Battle Creek on Maple street road, burned last evening after 8. Spontaneous combustion started the hay mow fire, spreading quickly. Calves burned. stock saved. most farm equipment and hay destroyed. insurance covered two buildings only. Neighboring houses saw the bright glow as flames roared.
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Battle Creek
Maple Street
Emmett Township
Wilison
Bettle Creek Peonte
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