Improvised Speech Shocks Debate as Speaker Attacks Capitalist War
The speaker delivers a dramatic interruption in a heated debate, denouncing the capitalists and accusing the United States of taking sides in Europe. He condemns the chosen moderator and the opposition's stance, claiming workers’ blood is on the country’s hands while demanding his right to speak.
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Chicago
Choimuny
Belgium
Choiman
Ramsey
Cholmuny
United States
Chaimuny
Red Cross
Workers of
Europe
Peach of a Punch
Ramsey Milholland recalls Decoration Day warnings from his Civil War grandfather as he grows through school. He clashes with Dora Yocum and chases Milla Rust, enduring first love and rivalry until university days bring a World War debate where he is decisively humbled by Dora.
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Ramsey Milholland
Ramsey
Dora Yocum
Dora
Milla Rust
Milla
State University
Debating Society Uproar Shocks Campus
Freshmen disrupt Lumen Society debate with loud protest. Linski accuses organizers of a fake, prompting chaos and near adjournment as Ramsey and Fred Mitchell react, while Colburn defuses tensions and notes Miss Yocum’s striking debut and a looming immigration debate.
Ramsey Milholland Punches In Better Than He Explains
A social row escalates after Linski is struck by Ramsey Milholland with a forceful punch on the snout. Milholland remains laconic, saying little beyond noting the fight was not for a personal insult, leaving the motive undisclosed.
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Wall Street
Craig
Colburn
Linski
Ramsey Milholland
Ramsey
Universal food in the tropics and breadfruit flour.
The New York Herald describes the bread fruit tree of tropical America, its flour called yuka sold in elite groceries, its alkaline taste reduced by cooking, and how fully ripened fruit dried yields sweetness like a Smyrna fig. the tree-grown cake bread supports millions in the tropics. It also notes China’s coal production from five northern provinces.
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Tropics
Tropical America
New York
New York Herald
China
Commerce and bargaining customs in Ecuador described
The article explains the comimon trade balance as a suspended rock weight used to illustrate a pound, with fixed prices rare and bargaining starting after discounting the first figure. Ecuadorians expect to negotiate and often quote a starting price they can lower, as seen with poncho pricing of 25 sucres with room to move.
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Ecuador
Riches and possessions define wealth beyond money
The text argues that true richness equals both material and spiritual wealth. Money alone cannot buy love, mercy, or character. Individuals and communities gain value only when money is paired with mind and soul, and possessions are not the sole measure of riches.
A Cage in Point Breach Promises Note
A fragment from a column hints at secret histories and unspoken pledges. The line about unsaid matters contrasts with the brisk aside that every breach proves something in this cryptic, wry snippet.
Best medicine Swamp Root advertised by Kilmer
Public notice promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney liver and bladder ailments claiming sworn testimonials and wide sales. The ad offers sample bottles by mail with ten cent enclose and lists large and medium bottles available at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Caffeine Found in Holly Leaves
A report notes that one American holly species contains high caffeine levels, reaching up to one and a half percent in dried leaves, indicating the plant as a potential caffeine source.
Bayer Tablets of Aspirin Ad Endorses Genuine Product
An advertisement urges readers to ask for Bayer Tablets of Aspirin noting the Bayer Cross is stamped on each tablet and package to prevent imitations. A humorous aside comments that many men dislike paying taxes and warns against overdoing actions.
Stearns Electric Paste Exterminator Ad
Pest problem ad touts Stearns Electric Paste as a long established remedy for rats mice cockroaches waterbugs and ants. Claims quick kill in a night and no blow away powder form with 15 language directions. 2 oz box 35c 15 oz jar 1.00 money back if it fails.
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We ‘Booth Tarkington
Irwin Myers
Doubleday, Page & Company
Germany
Lumen Society
Fred Mitchell
Fred
Chaimung
Mitchell
Milholland
Brother Mitchell
Ole Craig
Brother Milholland
Miss Yocum
Syren
Afenefer
BAYER
J. J. Schriner
Detroit Avenue
Cleveland
Ohio
Lesco Products Company
Leland Ave
Ill
Thomas Owings
Jacksonville
Wedel
Marve
Mills
Broadway
W. F. Young, Inc
Temple St
Springfield
Mass
Fort Wayne
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