Humorous Tales On Public Speaking By Missouri Figures
Long excerpted anecdotes about public speakers and politicians highlight wit and brevity. Collected bits involve Governor Ball and Missouri figures like David Ball, Charles Landis, and Buckner, with tales of electoral gambits, farm life, and candid humor used in stump speeches.
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Charles B. Landis
Ball
Charles B. Laniiis
Lamlis
Bryan
Bill
David A. Ball
Alexander Monroe Dorkett
Missouri
McKinter
Pike County
Golpe
Solin
Jook
Nur Pameneria Thiatte
Governor Ball
Governor Dockery
Globe Democrat
Congress
Tiall Fn Wapall
Toad
St Plendant
Tost
Hits and Sell
Mall
Gstranger
Buckner
Beckner
Ron
Alany
Thomas Hart Benton
Morsis of the Child and Parental Guidance
Fragmented OCR notes discuss child development and parental responsibility. It argues home as the primary setting for shaping a child's mind and learning discipline. It notes teachers and parents share duties, and critiques energy and foresight for effective upbringing.
Beauty and discomfort in fashion and diet
The piece notes that tight clothing and chafing can redden hands and distort facial expressions. It warns collars may choke and a badly placed pin can ruin appearances. It suggests mild spice and plain, mineral-rich foods as the best beautifying regimen for a healthier complexion.
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Josk Strance
Patagonias Patagonian Natives Amid Snow and Dirt
A fragmentary New York Globe item discusses Patagonian people seen as sturdy yet dirty, living in a harsh climate with heavy snow and bitter winds. The piece highlights crude dress, rough conditions, and a dismissive travel adage about visiting the Jumping off place of South America. It also contains irrelevant dialogue about marriage and fear of proposing.
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Pike County
Jobo A. Stucker
William A. Gubn
Me J. C. Pitt
Trinn
Sosie
Tigtaanis
Sivetis
Wigan
Miparison
Pategonig
South America
Road Materials and Lab Tests for Durable Pavement
Experts compare road materials for cost and durability noting better options wear longer and can be cheaper over time. The U S Agricultural Department’s road material laboratory tests samples for toughness hardness and wear under rainfall and temperature to select the best rock for construction.
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Buttaing
Sincadam
Buiiding
Saturday Evening Post
Ifsen
Bureau of Chemistry
The
Agricultural Department
Plecing Fraewenteof
Pala Ard Bey
Sotie Suiamahees
Road Arguments For Modern Freight and Good Approaches
A garbled excerpt argues for building better road approaches to cities, improving trade and employment. It references Napoleon’s interest in road networks and shade trees, urging investment in roads across Clear areas and public works to reduce unemployment while promoting comfort and utility.
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Napoleon
America
Eeety Farmer
Merenent
Calle
Tucker
Autotobie
Pleasure Street
Ant workers strike and colony shifts in bees
A fragment describes bees as workers who perform most tasks for the colony while beetle-like “felows” or workers strike. The dominant factor is food supply. if cut off, the attackers raid to recruit new workers. Newcomers join the strikers, the strike ends with the yellows either founding a new colony or resuming work.
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Bisek
The Only Chances They Have
A fragment from a Washington Star quotation portrays farmer Corntosnel and Joshua discussing chances to prove himself. The text hints at missed opportunities and public doubt about Joshua's abilities.
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Joshua
Corntosnel
Josh
Washington Star
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F. X. Schempp, Prop
Chan
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Rena
Reeder
Kansas
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Massachusetts
Reeders
O. H. Avery
Kansas City
Calotel Avery
Troy
Tee
Ani
Tillie
Anrueds
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Grover Cleveland
Wabash Valley
Lardis
Bite
Benton
Colobel Bentowne
Newerden
John
Tom Benton
Audiencs
van Orsdall & Ross
Morsis
Releffres
Perrot
Dirty Poterenla
Mon Globe
Lebawratory
Wheeler
J. F. Robinson
Prop
Williams& Williams
Court Street
Frank B. Clopio
JUDD
Byers
Pendleton
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