The Dreamy Civics Test from Vista 1908
Hazel, a senior, stares out the window lost in daydreams about Commencement and roses while a Civics exam looms. She ends up writing about commencement dress and rose choices, only to realize the bell signals her actual test in Room 25.
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Mr. Billows
Batiste
Mull
la France Roses
Our School Books and the Friends They Keep
A reflective poem about old school books and the marks left by readers. It celebrates worn volumes, margins and inked sketches, recalling friends and shared study days. Ellsworth McAfee signs the verse, linking memory, learning, and perseverance.
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Ellsworth McAfee
Gems of religious thought from diverse denominations
A collection of quotes from pastors and scholars across Presbyterian Baptist Episcopal and Methodist lines. The passages emphasize personal salvation Gods love and a right relationship with Christ urging faithfulness hope and duty. Notable voices include Rev Hus ter Rev Llewellyn Brown Rev William Forkell Rev J W Francis Rev Dr Page Rev Dr S Edward Young Rev Dr Eakin Rev Leon Addison Harvey and Rev William H Crawford.
The Farmer's Wife Uses Careful Char
The text describes a farmer's wife who treats her charn with thorough scalding and a wash bath to sweeten it. It notes that foul stomachs are not only from the mouth but reflect weak digestion and fatigue. The fragmentary lines mix garbled words and stray phrases about health.
The Jackass and Debs Portrait in Public Speaking
Debs recounts a public address with intense prejudice and a cautious introduction. The introducer defends self defense with natural analogies from dog and goat behavior to ease the crowd.
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Success Magazine
The Farmer's Sign in Georgia Grows Political Voice
An Atlanta Constitution excerpt notes a Georgia farmer who posts a gate sign saying Candidates will pass on No time to talk to em The farmer lets a friendly candidate in and recalls his war era past and his belief politics run in a voter's blood.
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Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Drops of Water and Inland Seas Size Facts
The text notes the St. Lawrence basin covers 580000 square miles with 400000 in Canada. It states the Caspian Sea is the largest inland body, about 140 miles long with roughly 140000 square miles, and claims it is rapidly diminishing.
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Caspian Sea
Foley's Hoots and Tar-eee
Local item from Finch Arkansas notes Foley's Hoots and Tar-eee event. Community writer reports on plans and venue details for the gathering.
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Foley
Fribbles of Fashion Show Raffia and Tapestry Gelt Styles
Raffia belts with multi strand weaving and large buckles lead the smart tailor made costumes for shirtwaist gowns. New scarf veils drape the face and head, while a one piece shirt waist pattern offered in seven sizes promises quick sewing in under an hour. Judic Chollet.
Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs by Early Patent Remedies
A. M. Ake of Wood Jad describes severe lung hemorrhages years ago and credits patent remedies including honey and tar for recovery. The letter cites past struggles and a claim of improvement after trying various preparations.
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Chicago chosen as site for Republican national convention
The 1904 Republican National Convention will meet in Chicago on June 16 at the Coliseum. Delegates total 980 with 491 needed for nomination. territorial delegates add 14 for the Republicans and 42 for the Democrats. Temporary chair Julius C. Burrows to speak. opening prayers by Muldoon Waters and Hill. parade to be featured. decorations limited to avoid portraits of living Republicans.
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Committee On Permanent Organization
P. J. Muldoon
William O. Waters
Grace Episcopal ‘Church
John Wesley Hill
Metropolitan Temple
New York
John R. Malloy
Columbus
Lafayette
B. Gleason
Humor Philosophy By Duncan A Satirical Poem
The piece navels at romantic vanity and political chase. A small man on a hill with lantern and bell signals a vain bid for prominence while lovers and anglers muse on chances and disappointments. It wryly notes how pursuit and pretense trap aspiring figures and the lure of sea fish mirrors social ambition.
Woman Wears Merry Widow Hat for Exercise Push
A woman selected a very large Merry Widow hat after her doctor advised increased physical activity. The unusual headpiece accompanied her plan to begin regular exercise sessions.
They Were polite Yet Reckless in Odd Encounters
Conversation fragments recount two teens joking about a large auto, a chicken incident, and an offer to cook it. A separate exchange imagines capitalizing a mine for 1 000 000 then 3 000 000 to cover disappointment, reflecting speculative decisions.
Handicapped Sport Echoes Elephant Quip
A witty exchange stages the handicap theme with a boast and gag about money. one speaker says he will go out to see the elephant, the other retorts the animal costs little, implying poverty. The humor frames a small sports note in a broader cultural joke.
Stiff Competition In Floods and Ohio River Warnings
The article contrasts intense competition with the deadly floods harming thousands in China and watches the Ohio River rise ominously, prompting fear and caution for nearby communities.
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Ohio
Pert Paragraphs on Self Perception and Social Masks
An aphoristic meditation on success, vanity, and authenticity. It argues that true achievers are hard hitters while soft quitters fake natural ease. It notes how people distort themselves to fit others and how conformity breeds eccentricity.
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