Twain Letter on Roosevelt Echoes 1908 Taft Era Satire
The New York Times republication relays Mark Twain's 1908 critique of Theodore Roosevelt. Twain laments Roosevelt's heavy burden on the nation, jokes about a Taft presidency. He predicts a possible return of Roosevelt after Africa hunts and parade pomp.
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New York Times
Mark Twain
Roosevelt
Walter Bliss
Hartford
Conn
Mr. Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Africa
New Three and a Half Cent Pieces Considered
The Treasury Secretary and Mint Director report favorably on Bulkley bill to coin a three cent piece and a half cent. The House Coinage Committee approves and the Rules Committee will bring the bill to the House promptly. Small coins could lower living costs by aligning prices closer to cost.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Mint
Bulkley
House Committee On
Rules Committee
House
Interurban Comeback Boosts Land Prices Near Mt Vernon
The Mt. Vernon Hawkeye notes that even before the interurban railway is completed, land values rise. J. E. Kohl recently sold 55 acres along the North Western Springville road to Malcolm V. Bolton and Company of Cedar Rapids for 250 dollars an acre, up from 150 dollars three years earlier.
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Mt. Vernon Hawkeye
J. E. Kohl
North Western
Springville Road
Malecolm V. Bolton and Company
Cedar Rapids
Washington reacts to Taft Roosevelt third-ticket threat
Washington correspondence reports amused disbelief at Boss Flinn's Chicago claim that Roosevelt would run if Taft is nominated. Many Republicans hope it proves a bluff and see it as a potential path to remove Theodore Roosevelt, comparing it to removing a bull to save the china.
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Washington
Springfield
Mass
Chicago
Boss Flinn
Taft
Roosevelt
T. R
Water Safeguard Urged in Anamosa Typhoid Warning
The Anamosa community faces a typhoid alert after one death and two cases. Citizens are urged to test the city water supply, from hydrants if necessary, to determine if tainted water is to blame.
Castor Oil Statesman label sparks convention crowd
R M Corbit reports that Indiana Taft floor leader Watson drew laughter with an allusion to Roosevelt calling him the castor oil statesman remarking that while castor oil is useful no one wants to take it all the time. Timothy Cole earns a Master of Arts at Dickinson College Carlisle Pa for translating world masterpieces into black and white. Salt Sulphur water sold by Hanken and Jacobs claims health benefits. Dr Puleaton offers ruptures cure by fidelity method with no pain and no work stoppage.
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Watson
Indiana
R. M. Corbit
Roosevelt
Timothy Cole
Century Magazine
Dickinson College
Carlisle
Cole
Diplomatic Husband and Wife Debate Seashore Plans
A witty exchange quotes a diplomatic husband and Mrs Max arguing over funds for a seaside trip. He notes the board would be cheap, while she worries about the cost of entertaining herself in his absence.
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Max
Boston Transcript
Family quarreling irony noted by Chicago News
A mother asks why Sadie and her brother quarrel. Sadie replies she takes after the mother and he takes after the father, illustrating children mirroring parents in a humorous aside from Chicago News.
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Sadie
Papa
Chicago News
Use of Time Inspires Prompt Action
A concise aphorism urges making the most of every moment and avoiding idleness. It emphasizes snatching opportunities and valuing time to accomplish tasks today rather than delaying. The author attributed is Lord Chesterfield.
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Chesterfield
Lincoln's Mother Pedigree Reveals Hanks Lineage and Early Deeds
A reader traces Nancy Hanks lineage from Virginia but finds sparse Lincoln family records. Early Hanks entries appear in Gloucester 1673 land grants to Thomas Hanks and Thomas Franks. The line moves through Orange Rockingham Shenandoah counties to Kentucky settlers, with Nancy Hanks marrying Thomas Lincoln in 1806. Battle of Tippecanoe 1811 notes Peter and James Hanks, possibly Nancy Hanks’ brothers, and six years later the Lincolns move from Kentucky to Indiana.
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Nancy Hanis
Abraham Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Raymond
Hanks
America
Hankses
Lincolns
Abe Lincoln
Tankies
Gloucester County
Thomas Hanks
Thomas Franks
Virginia
Orange County
Gloucester
Orange Courthouse
Rodney T Hanks
Reuben
Elizabeth Hanks
Alice Chandler
Rockingham County
Shenandoah County
President Lincoln
Kentucky
Thomas Lincoln
Tippecanoe
Indiana
Peter
James Hanks
Captain Berry
James
Des Moines Register
Umbrellas and Parasols Through Fashion History
A London museum visit reveals George IV once carried a green silk umbrella fringed with gold and twice as large as modern models. Parasols have shrunk in size since their first use, with 1578 writer Henri Estienne noting they sheltered four people. Red velvet parasols with gold fringes were worn in Louis XIV’s era, and parasols could be rented for a coin while crossing Paris bridges.
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London Museum
George IV
Henri Estienne
Louis XIV
Paris
London Chronicle
Why Madge Declined Tea
A three year old girl Madge from Indianapolis refuses tea offered by a visitor. The girl insists she has no stomach ache and declines with a firm shake of the head. The exchange reveals Madge’s independent nature and strong opinions in a domestic setting.
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Madge
Indianapolis News
Learned by Experience in Detroit Press Joke
A humorous exchange from the Detroit Free Press about a cautious man who would change a $10 bill only after seeing it. He asked to verify the bill, citing past incidents where similar requests involved a $5 prior touch.
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Detroit
Ree Press
Maud Letter Cites Foggy Crossing and Clear ing Papers
Excerpt notes Maud’s letter describing foggy weather during a voyage. She adds the captain likely forgot to obtain clear ing papers, provoking a light exchange about what is humorous in the remark.
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Boston Transcript
Why did you change physicians in Louisville tale
A quoted line from the Louisville Courier Journal notes a patient asking why a doctor was changed after reading all the books in the former physician's waiting room. The remark hints at curiosity about care continuity and patient familiarity with a prior clinician.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Midnight Scare Rumor Reported Burglary Sound
A cryptic New York Times item notes a midnight scare as a burglary rumor echoes in a cellar and a spouse reports hearing a burglar sounds in the cellars. The quirky dialogue references a bur glar and burglarettes with a playfully odd tone.
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New York Times
Quotations and witticisms from vintage newspapers
A collage of aphorisms and snippets from Chicago Record Herald Detroit Free Press Baltimore American and other papers. The lines mix philosophy bridge metaphors and marital humor with brief exchanges and pointed witticisms.
Curious History of an Unfinished English Church
The unfinished church at Tlassall near Sandbach began in 1836 funded by Mr. Lowndes to seat 400 to 500. Work halted after his death on Queen Victoria’s coronation day. crypts 10 and partial walls remained and tourists now visit as banners lie about the ruins.
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England
Tlassall
Sandbach
Har
Lowndes
Queen Victoria
Mark Twain
Loose Shoes Cause Foot Trouble and Pain
An article explains that ill fitting laces and loose insteps lead to foot friction, calluses, and corns. It notes widespread issues from shoes not fastened tight and stresses proper instep snugness as key to comfort. Hicks & Ricklef's advertises rugs and carpets.
Famous Stage Beauties Face Eruptions No More
Advotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve to banish skin eruptions eczema pimples and chaps. Claims it heals sores lips burns cuts and bruises and treats piles. Advertisement cites price 25 cents at O H Soetje's Omaha World-Herald notes a Chicago suspicion line.
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O. H. Soetje’s
Electric Bitters Praise From West Virginia Customer
C B Rader of Lewisburg praises Electric Bitters for a double benefit curing ten years of rheumatism and stomach trouble. The tonic is claimed to aid dyspepsia jaundice and kidney poisons. Sold at 65 cents a bottle at O H Soetie's with guaranteed satisfaction.
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C. B. Rader
Lewisburg
W. Va
O. H. Soetie
Chamberlain
Quick relief for chronic appendicitis claims in Monticello
Local notice asserts many residents suffer chronic appendicitis misdiagnosed as gas or stomach trouble. It promotes Adler-ika a German remedy with buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients promising instant relief from indigestion and related pains after a single dose.
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Monticello
O. H. Soetje
Windmill Repairs and Supplies Advertised by Leroy Clark
Leroy Clark offers repairs on Perkins Eclipse and Star wind mills and related pumps and pipes for sale with guarantee. Noteheads and express office supplies advertised with 250 note heads and envelopes. Also offers a sash priced home with outbuildings and three lots.
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Perkins, Eclipse and Star Wind Mills
Leroy Clark
Express Office
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Castor Oil Statesman
Hanken & Jacobs
Puleaton
Lincoln’s
Hume
Chicago Record-Herald
Detroit Free Press
Hicks & Ricklef’s
Omaha World-Herald
Central Lumber & Coal Company
G. P. Rockstad
Iowa
Kar
E. L. Himbbaugh
Scotch Grove
Jones County
Green
State OF
John Wennekamp
John Wenniekamp
H. G. A. Harper
J. W. Coxsee
District Court
Henry Frericks
A. D
George Tobiason
Dowd J. W. Coxsee
L. G. Stabler
First Street
C. H. Stockwell
Express
Express Printing Office
John
Eilmer Cropp
A. W. Doxler
Lovell Block
Monticeila
Herrick, Cash & Rhinehart
Ttorneys
Monticello State Bank
Citizens’ State Bank
Anamosa
H. M. Remley
James Remley Remley
Remley
Attorneys AT Law
Main Street
Fred Puleston
Eilers & Bolton
Water District Court
Abbie R
Abbie R. Ferguson
Alte H.G. A. Harper
Jones Co
J. W
Harriet
Mitchell
Wyoming
R.M_ CORBITYT
Sara Kelly
Onslow
A. K. Jylz
M. Corbit
W. M. Dennison
Alonzo Cova
Campbell and Armour
Campbell’s
C. A. Errickson & Co
General Merchandise
M. G Allever
Center Junction
Re.fereed
Burrichter
Dryroods
Monaticelio
W. A. Mirick
South Cedar St
DR. A. M. Maurice
D. Dd. S
Lovell
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