Opinion on party fealty and voter affiliations in The News Star
The News Star defends free speech for voters of all creeds while condemning Democrats who publicly affiliate yet privately oppose their nominee. It likens such actions to treason and deserter behavior, urging open declaration of political convictions and condemning double standards in Louisiana primaries.
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The
News-Star
Independent Citizen
Democratic Party
White House
Monroe
Louisiana
Baptist
Episcopal
Ives
Politi
Ortson
Political loyalties and cross party voting in early 1912 primaries
The piece discusses Democratic primary voting in January 1912 with Hall leading after votes of about 62 000 to 45 000 for Michel and 25 000 for Aswell. It notes editorials' loyalties and warns against outsiders joining the party while secretly opposing the mapped course. It references Al Jennings and reform commentary from Arkansas papers.
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Mr. Aswell
John T. Michel
Judge Hall
Louisiana
Voter
Newes-Star
Tani
Vinci touted as strength builder for aged readers
Mrs. John Widmayer of Jackson Michigan extols Vinci as the best medicine to restore strength for a 69 year old. She reports spring fatigue, but with Vinci she regained energy to work around the house and endorses Vinol a cod liver oil blend. The ad invites others to try Vinci with money back guarantee and mentions Saxo Solve skin remedy and a camp meeting notice in Ouachita Valley Camp No. 10 with election of officers.
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John’ Widmayer
Jackson, Mich
Vinci
Allen’s
Monroe
Ouachita Valley Camp No. 10
S. C. Blackmon
Geismar
Electric Bitters Credited With Restoring Health
Stomach liver and kidney troubles and weak nerves disappear after using Electric Bitters. Thousands of women report relief and urge others to try this remedy. From Depew Oklahoma, Liza Poole writes of recovery and recommends the product. Each bottle guaranteed one dollar and distributed by Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Liza Poole
Depew
Okla
H. EB. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Evening Clothes A Droll Musing on Fashion Emergence
A brief humorous reflection compares evening clothes to eggs, declaring they are either a triumph or a disaster with no middle ground. The piece uses playful metaphor to comment on style choices and social expectations.
This Date in History Highlights Key Events
1699 William Penn returns to Pennsylvania after fifteen years abroad. 1795 James Whitcomb born Windsor Vermont later died New York City 1852. 1804 West Indies ports closed to American trade. 1825 Nicholas I becomes Russian emperor. 1865 Longstreet retreats to Virginia after Knoxville fight. 1864 Knights of the Golden Circle treason trials in Indianapolis. 1866 First American patent for the typewriter. 1873 James G Blaine reelected Speaker. 1584 Porfirio Diaz begins first Mexican presidency.
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William Penn
Pennsylvania
James Whitcomb
Indiana
Windsor
New York City
West
Nicholas 1
Russia
Longstreet
Virginia
Knoxville
Knights of the Golden Circle
Indianapolis
James 7. Blaine
House of Representatives
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
His Porty-eighth Birthday and Naval Lineage Highlight
A historical note traces David John Carnegie tenth Earl of Northesk birth on December 3 186g and his ascent in 1Svd. The lineage links several Earls to naval fame including Trafalgar era admirals while the current earl shuns seafaring. Also listed are notable birthdays for Queen Alexandra and others with ages noted.
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David John Carnegie
Earl
Northesk
Trafalgar
Louis Lavergue
Senate
Elmer J. Burkett
United States
Trans Nebraska
Ross T. Campbell
Cooper College
Sterling
Kas
Edward M. Reuibesh
Brooklyn
Lawrence W
Tal’) Brown
Dr King’s New Discovery for Croup and Cough
An Ohio parent extols Dr King’s New Discovery as essential for croup and coughs in children. The ad claims the remedy quickly relieves severe attacks and recommends it for homes, with price listed as one dollar and a list of pharmacies and distributors.
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King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
Bo Tan Youbie
ALF A Bneksen & Co
Philadelphia
Stroud
Diapensin Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion
An old ad claims Pane's Diapepsin cures nervous dyspepsia and indigestion within five minutes. It promises relief from sour stomach, belching, gas, heartburn, nausea, and headaches, with a fifty cent box marketed as a family staple.
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Pope
Pape
Secretary urges defense factory build up for arms and munitions
The Secretary calls for freeing the department from high private costs and recommends appropriations to expand armor plate, gun, powder and torpedo works. He cites efforts to secure reasonable prices from armor companies and accelerate production of ships and munitions.
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Transsport
Arma Compa
Port Blank Texan Credits Cure to Chamberlain’s Tablets
Ioe Smith of Port Blank Texas says he suffered a liver complaint and after trying Chamberlain’s Tablets for 25 cents was completely cured. He recommends them to everyone and notes they are for sale by all dealers.
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Ioe Smith
Port Blank
Texas
Vox
Chamberlain
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