Beverages of Conscience and Hypocrisy in Congress
The piece surveys last decades in the Senate and House, highlighting tensions between mass public interests and powerful lobbying. It praises Henry Cabot Lodge’s Beveridge amendment debate, notes Massachusetts leadership and oratory, and asks whether integrity in voting outweighs party or constituent pressure.
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Uring
Senate
House of Representatives
Washington
Agricultural Department
House
Beveridge
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Lodge
Bailey
Knox
Spooner
Old Bay
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Mark Danna
Hanna
Blue Hands at Medical Clinic Showed Dye Stain
A medical professor uses a nervous illness case to illustrate blood flow in small vessels. Students note blue fingertips but the mother reveals the hue is from dye at the dye works. The professor shifts to another topic as laughter subsides.
Simple Chariot Race Deciphered by Unlikely Interpreter
An Assyriologist group, having deciphered most cuneiform tablets, faced a stubborn final text. An ordinary man offered to translate it, claiming the tablet records a chariot race. He reads a name and race details as the contenders Sandanscrappicus and Asshur-Go-Like emerge in the homestretch.
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Sandanscrapp
Asshur-Go
A Necessity of Deep Essay Inquiry
An exchange questions how deeply an essay must probe a subject. The brief reply suggests a focus on essential depth rather than exhaustive treatment.
Baseball Knowledge Turns To Pie for Assyriology Expert
In a humorous aside from Puck, a spectator boasts that a decipherer’s skill came from reading baseball game accounts. The crowd learns the wise man’s famed understanding stems from sport reporting, not ancient texts, as he explains his method.
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Sin
Sardanscrappicua
Puck
His Confession in a Penitent Moment
In a playful tale, a boy named Freddie tells his mother of his mischief at church. He admits entering the unlocked church, but adds that his real offense was muttering a rude word in the pew. The mother probes but Freddie’s confession remains focused on that single, small sin.
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Freddie
Diplomatic Taft Seals End to Long Seal Dispute
The Atlantic City remark lauds a four-nation pact among Russia Japan Canada and the United States to curb pelagic sealing. The deal ends a generation of dispute by recognizing mutual interests and shared benefits in conserving the seal herd once reduced from over 4 million in 1868 to under 150 thousand in 1909.
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Taft
Christian Endeavor
Atlantic City
Russia
Japan
Canada
United States
Bering Sea
Republican Victory Assured in 1912 Election
The piece argues Republicans will win in 1912 as apathy shifts away from 1911 Democratic success. It predicts a Republican president and a Republican Sixty third Congress, citing feared industrial stagnation under a Democratic presidency.
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Congress
Be Kind to Democrats Says Father Advice
A Louisville Courier-Journal captioned quip quotes a father advising his son to always be kind to Democrats, noting they have their turns now and then. The lightbulb line reflects a partisan, tongue in cheek mood.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Henry George and Berger Join Democratic Tariff Debate
The single taxer Henry George and the Socialist Berger join the Democratic wagon admitting they must work within the party to advance their aims. Both favor free trade and vow to aid Democrats in smashing tariffs as much as possible.
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Henry George
Berger
Record exports and imports top $3.5 billion for year
The fiscal year ending June 30 posted a record aggregate of exports and imports exceeding 3.5 billion dollars with exports surpassing 2 billion. The excess over imports reached 521 million, a high only surpassed by 1908, and analysts note the balance is susceptible to adjustments. The piece argues the favorable balance reflects credit strength and calls for renewed confidence and cooperation to sustain growth.
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United States
Europe
Victory for Reciprocity Gains Senate Approval
The senate passed the reciprocity bill with Canada by a near two to one vote after delays from opponents who stalled it for three months. President Taft backed the measure, and the Canadian parliament now must enact a similar bill. The reform rests on legislation, not a treaty, and is expected to boost cross-border trade and tariff reductions for both nations.
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Roosevelt
Samuel W. McCall
Massachusetts
Mr. Cannon
McCall
New York
Illinois
Ohio
Democratic Party
Senate
Canada
Taft
New York Herald
Democratic tariff promise criticized as empty
St Louis Globe-Democrat argues that future Democratic tariff pledges will differ from Wilson’s law but remain cheap and untrustworthy. It warns that new US enterprises stall as fear grows of another period of incompetence, dull times, unemployment, and lost confidence.
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United States
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bryan’s Questions and the Stand ard Oil Decision
A columnist notes that Mr Bryan’s 18 question game with Democratic presidential hopefuls misreads the Supreme Court ruling on Standard Oil. The piece argues the court did not legislate a word into the Sherman act and says Bryan seeks attention and thrives on confusion and agitation.
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Bryan
Standard Oil
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Mr. Bryan
When Quills Were In Use In England Pens Demand
England imported more than 25 million quills annually for pens as the era of metal pens neared.
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England
Embroidery Trends Boost Affordable Blouse Fashion
The season highlights embroidery as the key to elevating simple muslin blouses. Satin stitch dominates but Mountmellick techniques and butterfly designs offer versatile, easy options for beginners and skilled workers alike. Color accents like Saxe and peacock blues enhance plain fabrics.
Pepper Sauce From Mixed Peppers and Cabbage
Grind one dozen and a half green red and yellow peppers with a small solid head of cabbage in a meat chopper until very fine. Add five cents worth each celery seed and ground mustard and vinegar to reach catsup consistency. This sauce complements meats.
METHOD OF DARNING FILET ARTIST GUIDE FOR NETTED LACE
The article explains knotted filet netting and hand netting techniques. It describes stretching the net on a small frame, front pattern placement, exact counting of meshes, and stitching that fills each square. It suggests copying old lace patterns, starting with samples, and building larger pieces like bed spreads. It notes collaborative squares for brides.
Freeing brushes from dust and proper cleaning tips
The article details hygienic brush care by removing dust from bristles after each use, shaking on a flat surface, weekly washing, and avoiding hot water. It suggests borax solution as an effective cleaner and advises drying brushes on end to prevent limp bristles.
Follies of Investment
The World's Work notes how investors absurdly seek help from merchants lawyers bankers and ministers rather than specialists when facing investment problems and often receive similar flawed results as in other troubles.
Care of the Baby's Feet in Early Years
The baby foot is naturally pretty yet soft and easily deformed by ill fitting shoes. Do not fasten shoes too tightly or impede blood circulation. In summer allow the baby to go barefoot at home to let the foot grow naturally.
Comeback Theme: Rest Then Strike Out To Victory
An advisory note likens setbacks to striking a shag and advises resting on oars before returning to push forward. It encourages patience, endurance, and renewed effort to reach a port as a winner.
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George Frisbie Hoar
Republic of Panama
John Bright
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Senate of the
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Snator
Oramne
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