Debating Turned Upside Down in Frat Life at College
Ramsey Milhol land encounters Dora Yokum near the campus as war fever grows. Fred Mitchell defends action for a student telegram to support U S involvement. Linski’s collapse and Lumen banishment shift campus dynamics amid spring exams and social deceptions.
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Linski
Milholland
Brother Colburn
Fred
Ramsey
Fred Mitchell
Free Speech and Masses
Wall Street
Chicago
Terra
Ramsey Milholland and Dora Yocum in a Small Town Tale
A boy named Ramsey Milholland recalls his Civil War era grandfather and a later clash with Dora Yocum in school. In high school he chafes at Dora and wins, then loves Milla Rust before she leaves town. Ramsey fights in a debate and later punches Linski.
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Dora Yocum
Dora
Ramsey
Milla Rust
Milla
State University
Linski
Do Not Swallow Their Young Snakes Use Neck Muscle to Form Pouch
A science note debunks the myth that snakes swallow their young. Researchers explain ventral neck muscles position scales to vertical, opening a pouch under the jaw for young to escape. Observations show the pouch collapses when snakes are killed or poison glands removed.
Nature protection of oranges and oil spray defense
Evolution explains how citrus rinds release small oil fountains from oil vessels when touched. The oil bursts protect against insects and parasitic plants, while a separate vignette recalls friends discussing Emma and her apparently content but theater-visited marriage.
Honest rustic outwits hat seller in quirky bargain
A rustic tries to buy a hat from a Quaker for 15 shillings and offers 12. The Quaker replies I can not afford to sell it to thee at that price. The rustic retorts live more moderately and be hanged. The Quaker says he has sold hats for 20 years and uses the witty “As I live” line, finally giving the hat away.
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Boston Transcript
Women Readers Urged to Check Kidney Trouble
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder issues and do not know it. The ad claims Swamp Root restores kidney health, offering a 10 cent sample by mail from Dr. Kilmer and Co. Binghamton NY, with larger bottles available at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Eye medicine timing mix up in Corneli widow note
A brief dialog shows a young woman asking a doctor whether to use eye medicine before or after meals. The exchange is attributed to the Corneli widow.
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Corneli
Red Cross Ball Blue Laundry Advertisement
An old ad advises using Red Cross Ball Blue in the laundry to give a girl a neat dainty appearance. It promotes the product as a quick beauty aid in home care.
Money Talks in Quiet Bank Setting
A reflective note contrasts the loud value of money with a bank's quiet demeanor. It suggests bold men provoke sharp public reaction, hinting at social caution toward audacity in financial arenas.
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Flanders
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Doubleday, Page & Company
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Congress
Samuel
Germany
Gayelles
Mr. Colburn
Tobey
Bu Gosv
Goyta
Hans Aul
KS A
Dean Shane ‘That
Beau Brummel
Emma
Nujol
Aero
Lord Lister Hospital
BE. C. Henry
Mer
Dewey Omaha
Neb
Any Bank Or Trust Co
Omaha
Teleun
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