The Business of Presidential Campaigns Explored
A serious yet witty look at how presidential campaigns are run. It traces the rise of campaign chairmen, the funding path, the role of headquarters, polls in doubtful states, and the labor of speakers and editors shaping each party’s bid, with historical anecdotes from Lincoln to Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertus Love
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Leonard Swett
Republican Party
Chicago
White House
Great Republic
National Party
New York
Democratic National Committee
Republican National Committee
National
State Committee
Frank Harris Hitchcock
Norman Mack
Washington
St. Louis
Taft
Sherman
Kern
Slupsky
Schweitzer
Crossroads Corners
Mark Hanna
McKinley
Hanna
National Committee
William F. Harrity
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Harrity
Harrison
Lemon Grown Near Palouse Delights Town
I K Luce, a prominent farmer six and a half miles west of Palouse Washington, brought to town a lemon grown on a tree in his yard weighing one and a quarter pounds. The tree was grown from a seed and bears several lemons each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State
I. K Luce
Palouse, Wash
Damp Proof Wall Paper Proposed in Gatcutta
A damp houses proposal in Gatcutta India suggests using a new damp proof paper called taw cope per varying in thickness from 0.0012 to 0.006. It is claimed to be insect proof damp proof and able to last six to seven years without cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatcutta
India
Scramble of thoughts on spotlight and siege in dialogue
A fragmented line contemplates theatre life with a cryptic notice that the world feels under siege. The speaker notes the cast is large and few get serious chances at shining, hinting at observed imbalance in opportunities.
Nose Out of Joint Cartoon Caption
The strip shows a dog and a cat in a domestic squabble over a baby’s milk. The dog questions why the cat has her back up while the kitten cries nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semin Dog
Why James Lee Got Well
Mary Lee of rural route 8 in Zanesville, Ohio recalls how James Lee nearly faced consumption. A neighbor suggested Dr. King’s New Discovery, which reportedly restored his health. The ad claims it relieves coughs and colds quickly, with a trial bottle offered free and prices at 60 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lee
Zanesville
Mary Lee
Dr. King
M. Olsen
Excellent Health Advice from Mrs Davison on Electric Bitters
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose advertises Electric Bitters as a universal family remedy for headaches, biliousness, and digestive issues with strong claims of relief. Also promotes DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for back and kidney pain, Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea for children, with local druggists Pioneer Drug Co and Eugene A Pfefferle selling and recommending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
C. M. Olsen
DeWitt
Eugene A Pfefferle
Hearts Run Together Fudge Ruins Gloves
In a lighthearted Chicago News snippet Edwin reacts to a sweetheart remark about hearts joining while the old dragon lamp glows. He scowls at a five sticky fingers scene, blaming a homemade fudge gift for wrecking his pockets and new gloves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin
Apollo
Chicago News
Mean Man Smiles For A Moment Then Offends
A brief domestic quarrel unfolds as one person notices a charming detail in a stranger. The other reacts with sharp rebuke, ending the exchange with a harsh refusal to engage.
Whistling Tools Pause Irks Worker in Tatler Note
A curt note from the TM Tatler suggests taking a break from tools to improve whistling skills. The message implies sarcasm about effort and good humor in workplace etiquette.
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Olney & McDaid
Mrrs
Clinton
Iowa
Pioneer Drug Company
WEW
Minneapolis & St.Louis
New Ulm
Minn
St Pat Minneapolis
St Louis
Peoria
Kansas City
Trin Cee
Twin City
Sun
South Hotnd Storm Lake Pass
J. W. Brox
A.B. Cutts
T. A. Minneapolis
Minu
BH. Forster
New Ima
Daly
Dally
Shains
Mgo
Newline
Man
Fats Wesleyan
Sleepy Bye
Sleepy Ye
Marshall
Hhrough
Mankata
Mingegoulis
Redfield
Hun
Stee
New
Ulu
SUTH
Dakota Land Gheap Parce
New Empire
Minneapolis
Potter
Wal
Gips&stamesseas
Jr. Forster
Chelago
Valvagzo
Anf
Parker's
Cusen
Sichester Chemical Co.,son Plave, Phittadelphia, Ps
National Headquarters
Benjamin F. Jones
Republican Committee
Blaine
Calvin
Brice
Eugene A. Pfofferic
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Pioneer Drug Co
Henningsen
Tatler
Burdick Cash Registers
Brown County Bank
Hester
New Ulm Hardware Co
N. Minn
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