Sleepwalking Irishman Triggers Nighttime Chase
Uncle Peter hosts Barney Sullivan at Dove's Nest Villa after a horse bet scheme falls apart. The two men stagger around the garden in sleepwalking pursuit, colliding with Barney slipping from the gate and Peter tumbling over him as Tacks and Clara J. watch in disbelief.
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Quote duel: Napoleon calls Talleyrand a thief and coward
Napoleon in Corsican quotes Talleyrand as a sellout and betrayer. Talleyrand retorts pity at such a great man's downhill behavior.
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Talleyrand
Napoleon
Reciprocity With Canada Faces New Congressional Session
The Indianapolis News urges prompt action on the reciprocity agreement with Canada. After Congress adjourned a special session is set for April 4 to vote on enabling legislation. Democrats plan tariff reform alongside the treaty, while Republicans split on tariff levels and protectionism.
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Canada
United States
Washington
Ottawa
Senate
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Indianapolis News
End of an Era as Cannon Leaves the House
The departure of Speaker Cannon ends a stormy chapter in the House. His tenure, once marked by bold leadership and broad support, gave way to fatigue with his methods. The change foreshadows a future where the speaker is more a servant of the house, as in Britain, concluding a significant era in Congress.
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Barney
Peaches
Martha
Peter
Cannon
House
Old Guard
Congress
House of Commons
House of Representatives
Bryan Keeps Eight Campaign Promise In 1912 Plan
Mr. Bryan again asserts he is good for eight presidential campaigns and outlines a half way plan that he says will become a major political issue in the 1912 contest.
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Bryan
The President and the Tariff Debate
The Washington Star argues critics targeted the president over the Payne tariff bill sighting his veto as potentially strengthening Democrats. It notes he signed the bill with Republican support and wool schedule objections left unresolved. It questions if a veto would have calmed business unrest or worsened party fortune.
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Congress
Washington Star
Taft to reconvene Congress seen as wise policy
The Cleveland Leader defends President Taft for calling Congress back to Washington after the current session. It argues the move is not reckless but timely to advance progressive legislation and national policy, despite business concerns. The piece says the only critique is that it risks two evils.
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Taft
Senate
House
Washington
Cleveland
Extra Session Signals Democratic Resolve in Trade Talks
The article argues that tariff agitation and possible legislation in an extra session would unsettle trade and industry, with concerns about what the upcoming regular session in November could bring. It suggests the extra session aims to finish business quickly and reveal the true power and limits of the Democratic majorities in both chambers.
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Senate
Miner Survives Week Trapped After Lamp Goes Out
Derbyshire miner Herbert Martin at Grimethorpe pit was left in darkness when his lamp failed and he wandered into a remote section of the mine. Imprisoned without food or light for seven days, he was found by comrades and is now recovering.
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Herbert Martin
Martin
Grimethorpe
Donkey as New York Democracy Emblem Praised
The Rochester Herald notes the donkey as the emblem of New York Democracy, calling the choice appropriate and fitting for the party’s image. The editorial stance supports the symbol as a traditional representation of Democratic ideals.
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New York
Rochester Herald
Fuller Advice on Marriage Contentment and Providence
The quote urges restraint in expecting happiness within marriage, warning not to seek more contentment than God provides or what a human can offer, and to avoid imagining a flawless state free of inconveniences. It attributes the counsel to Thomas Fuller.
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Thomas Fuller
Lure of the Spider Snaring Prey in Triangular Web
A writer details an American spider that hunts in evergreen trees using a triangular web. Two corners anchor to twigs while the third end is held by the spider. When prey hits the web, the spider releases and the elastic threads ensnare the victim.
Electric Refrigeration by Electricity in Home Planners
A Success writer notes Edison Company discussions in New York about installing refrigerating machines run by electricity in every home. The ideal future city flat would be lighted heated and iced by electricity with the gas coal and ice trusts fading away and bills paid to the electric light company.
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Ice Trust
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Not the Time for That Tourist On Precipice
A tourist clings to a shaky ledge halfway down a cliff as onlookers assess risk. A doctor advised relaxation of all muscles during extreme mental strain to help manage danger.
Kenora Renamed From Rat Portage In Manitoba
The northern Lake of the Woods lumber camp Rat Portage in southern Manitoba has become Kenora to sound more dignified. The name change aims for a more euphonious, though less distinctive, identity.
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Lake of the Woods
Manitoba
Kenora
Curious Ant Fed Mosquito in Java Forest
A mosquito in Java is regularly fed by a specific ant species. It frequents trees where ants pass and, when stopping an ant, the mosquito strokes the ant’s head with forelimbs and antennae. The ant then releases a drop of juice for the mosquito to lick as it continues. A second mosquito species is fed in the same manner by the same ants. Another method involves tapping a different ant species.
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Java
Life's Limitations and the Reach of Vision
A reflective piece cites the horizon as our bound yet urges effort to extend sight toward farther goals. It emphasizes self-improvement and persistence as ward against stagnation.
Legal Compliment Conflicts with Guilty Verdict Claim
A Cleveland Plain Dealer remark praises a young lawyer for proving the accused not guilty beyond doubt, while another voice asserts the man was guilty, highlighting a contrasting courtroom assessment.
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Coke
Cleveland Plain Dealer
No Ass
A Detroit Free Press item notes a humorous exchange about bedroom telephones. An agent suggests one, a house wife declines, and she adds that neither she nor her husband talks in their sleep.
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Detroit Free Press
Pinning On Coiffures for the Busy Woman
A 1920s style piece explains pinned on coiffures as a practical solution for busy women. Designers offer multiple pieces and options to fit different face shapes, with steps to prepare the chignon and curls and tips for day and evening finishes.
Neat floral scent sachet idea for drawers and wardrobes
A decorative pale mauve sachet with white lace border and a violet embroidery centers an aroma sachet. Fill with violet sachet powder to match the flower, with options using heliotrope, roses, carnations, or other flowers and their scent.
Popularity of the sash returns in spring fashions
The sash reappears with new variations for spring and summer outfits, especially complementing white dresses. Styles emphasize a front girdle effect with empire back, square bows, and flowing ends, featuring pastel moires, velvet with gold ribbons, and chiffon pairs.
The One Sided Frill Neckwear Returns in Fall Styles
Frill neckwear remains unchanged from fall fashions. One sided frills, made of fine Hinchen lace and embroidery, button at the front of blouses or attach to bands along the waist front. With collarless blouses a plaited frill collar or standing stock is common.
Necessary Rules for Mixing Fats in Toilet Preparations
The article explains how to combine fats without overheating them using glass or china vessels. It warns against overheating fats as they cannot reharden properly, and outlines steps for incorporating oils and perfumed waters, keeping the mixture in a hot bath until all components are added, then removing to avoid rapid hardening.
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China
Choice and Fate in a Toledo Desk Scene
A Toledo Blade exchange likens overlong work hours to bending under care. A speaker prefers bending over work fatigue, contrasting cautions with humor about dedication versus strain.
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Toledo Blade
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