McAdoo Emerges as Possible Democratic Nominee
The piece outlines Burris Jenkins urging McAdoo’s bid for the presidency as Missouri and Texas delegations move toward him at the San Francisco convention. It notes Wilson’s high standard, possible stalemate, and shifting wet and dry issues with Cox and Colby in play, while predicting uncertain outcomes from the Democratic hosts.
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San Francisco
Bryan
Burleson
Cox
Colby
Frisco Debates Wet or Dry in Political Platform
The fragment discusses the Democratic party proposing a platform to modify the Volstead era bone dry law and references Postmaster-General Burleson, indicating ongoing political maneuvering around prohibition policies in Frisco.
Prohibition Debate Shapes Upcoming Democratic Platform
The piece outlines Democratic leaders wrangling over the Volstead act and wet versus dry planks ahead of a convention. It notes President Wilson’s liberal stance, Senator Glass’s opposition to a wet plank, and Mrs. George Bass advocating common sense approaches while Bryan and Edwards face pressure to align with party unity.
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Monroe News-Star
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League
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Resolutions Committee
Virginia
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Democratic National Committee
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Patent on hard surface road with side depressions for wheel control
A patent describes a hard surface roadway featuring depressions on both sides to catch vehicle wheels and prevent skidding. It also notes a European invention using a centrifugal machine with molten metal to tin small metal articles for revival.
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Europe
Hair Growth Miracle Promoted by New York Businessman
An advertisement claims a free hair growth recipe that supposedly reversed baldness for a 66 year old New York businessman. It offers to mail a testing box and preparation recipe after sending 10 cents or stamps to John H. Brittain in New York for dandruff and new hair growth.
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