War Talk Dismissed as Cockiness Says Japanese Officers
In a Senate news brief, criticism of Japanese officers is labeled cockiness while a push seeks rule changes to speed business. The piece also notes Hughes lacks a presidential bid and mentions quick action in the Senate.
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Hughes
East
Portsmouth
Japan
America
Washington
San Francisco
Empire
House
Chamber
Congress
The
Supreme Court
Charles B. Hughes
Justice Hughes
Republican Party
United Party
Harmon's simple inaugural plan stirs bipartisan chatter
Washington observers note Ohio governor Harmon plans no parade no celebration and no inaugural address upon reentry to office fueling satire from Republicans and debates on its political meaning. Officials also discuss Japan relations budgets and Senate rules amid partisan maneuvering and naval speech fallout.
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Washington
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Harmon
Honest John Kelly and the origin of his sobriquet
A New York tale recounts how Honest John Kelly earned his nickname as a boy. A tinware peddler praised his honesty after a day of mischief, crediting the youngster for holding a horse while the peddler bought a drink.
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Honest-John"Kelly
John
Ninth Avenue
Free kidney cure recipe promises quick recovery
A vintage advertisement offers a free $3.50 recipe claimed to cure weak kidneys and bladder issues. It invites readers to request by mail from Dr. A. B. Robinson in Detroit, promising rapid relief from pain, strains, and related symptoms with a plain envelope, no cost.
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A. B. Robinson
Detroit
Mich
D Auber Finds Steady Work in Drawing
Quote traces the fate of young Mr. D Auber noted for talent. He now has all the work he can handle in illustration drawing the maltese cross showing where a body was found in the evening papers. The remark ends with a reflective line on judging others.
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D’auber
Cleveland Leader
Political figure noted for long words in short aims
A columnist quips that Green rarely shapes policy, calling him one of those politicians who use five syllable words to express simple ideas. The remark highlights perceived rhetoric over action in political discourse.
The Fool and the King Laugh at Truth
A parable from Smart Set recounts a fool declaring kingship and a king admitting folly, each recognizing the other’s certainty. The exchange ends with mutual recognition of error and authority in a timeless jest about pride.
Knicker and Bocker Coordinate Early Shopping
The excerpt shows Knicker and Bocker discussing early shopping and a concealed forty-nine cent tie in a bureau drawer, hinting at domestic preparations. The dialogue appears to reflect casual banter about handling purchases.
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Bocker
Rheumatism Pain Claims Highlighted by Hamlins Wizard
The passage touts Hamlins Wizard as the best pain remedy for Rheumatism and Neuralgia, suggesting many sufferers would drown with a life preserver at hand. It frames a broad audience seeking relief through this product.
How can a man come to know him self
A concise reflective note cites Goethe on self knowledge through action rather than thought, framing doing as the path to understanding one’s character and true nature.
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Goethe
Angel with high heeled shoes sparks Bath church tale
In Bath Maine a wooden angel figure on a church steeple draws laughter for its appearance. The Bath Enquirer recalls a past exchange when a North Congregational pastor asked a Universalist, Mr Raymond, if he had seen an angel with high-heeled shoes.
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Mr. Raymond
Wry Exchange Highlights Worries About Possessions
In a humorous exchange from The Catholic Standard and Times Joakley notes some people fret over what they own while Coakley challenges that claim. Joakley answers they worry because they have nothing.
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Joakley
Coakley
Catholic Standard and Times
Blue Monday Joke Referenced By Judge
The exchange notes a pun about why Monday is called blue with a quip about blueing. A judge remarks on the humorous line as part of a broader conversation.
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Navy Department
William
Sims
England
America
Great Britain
United States
Putnam Faceless Dyes Offer Bright Fast Color Dyes
An overview of Putnam Faceless Dyes claiming brighter faster colors and superior cold water performance. Advertising copy touts a one 106 package colormall fibers and free booklet on dyeing and bleaching from Monroe Drug Co. Quincy area. The text then shifts to a humorous quoted anecdote about Brer Reuben and Elder Harris debating a horse trade tied to the ten commandments.
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Putnam
Mionroe Drug CO
Quincy
Area
X ‘Bilder Harris
Reuben
Elder
Elder Harris
Young age pensions proposed to reward birth rate
A London Chronicle excerpt notes a Labor member of Australia’s parliament suggests young-age pensions starting at birth for the fourth child, arguing the birth of additional children signals parental diligence and deserves state support to boost the birth rate and reward industry.
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Australia
Labor
London Chronicle
Hard Hearted Judge and the Sympathetic Pal-Watcher
A dialogue from The Sketch features Bill recovering indoors while a judge doubts his claim of rest. The sympathetic pal questions his illness and the judge’s skepticism frames the humorous sketch.
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Bill
Life direction and choice echo Emerson’s counsel
A reflection on how individuals cannot control their fate but can select their conduct and mindset shaping a meaningful life. The quote emphasizes personal responsibility, resilience, and deliberate living as central to self creation.
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Emerson
When a minister earns a new parishioner praise
Reverend Henry R Rosen recalls a Vermont appointment where a young minister, eager to spread his reputation, delivers forceful sermons. After a notably brilliant service an old faithful attendee tells him, We never knew what sin was until you came to the parish, leaving him unsure how his sermon was received.
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Henry R. Rosen
Newark Star
Okasma Small Parla
Vermont
Indya
Discouraging View on Investigation by Rural Official
A rural official urges an investigation into the affair while farmer Corntessel dismisses the usefulness, saying investigations rarely change personal opinions. The exchange captures skepticism about official inquiry impact and the clash between authority and individual sentiment.
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Corntessel
Clean Foods Trial Shows Factory’s High Standards
Witnesses from the company testified about strict cleanliness in the Grape-Nuts Postum and PostToasties plants. Workers with 10 to 16 years with the company described daily sampling of products and open factory doors for visitors, denying any tainted ingredients and asserting high wages and health checks.
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N. Y. Atty
Battle Creek
Edward Young
Attys
F. B. Martin
New Orleans
Postum Co
Horace Brown
Luther W. Mayo
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