Bryan defends personal freedom over liquor abstinence
The editorial defends William Jennings Bryan’s refusal to serve liquor at a dinner, arguing his choice reflects personal freedom and consistency with his convictions. It criticizes opponents who demand abstinence while endorsing their own liberty in matters of taste. The piece also comments on English press reaction to the event honoring the English ambassador.
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Host’s wine stance sparks debate among critics
Critics urge adherence to social codes while Bryan abstains from serving wine at his home. The host’s right to uphold personal principles is emphasized, noting abstinence as a family tradition guiding hospitality and choices at private events.
Trusts and civic betters push Pendleton levee promenade
An editorial cites Secretary Redfield’s skeptical view of trusts and praises Pendleton civic efforts. It highlights a planned levee improvement led by Leon Cohen to create a levee promenade, promising a park, street upgrades, and a pleasant route to Round-up Park, funded by a small investment and local work.
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Pendleton
Cohen
Water Wheel via Mule Powered Barrel Drum
A water system scene describes a large bucket fashioned from a four barrel cask with a revolving drum above turned by a mule. The animal paces a measured number of rounds to lift the bucket until it tips into a trough, delivering sweet cold water.
Absurd Portrait of an Absent minded Professor
A professor of art, famed for absent mindedness, tries to hail a cab. He notices the taxi’s horse is a poor, ragged beast and asks what it is. The driver calmly answers a horse, prompting the professor to mutter to erase and redraw, revealing his artistic impulse to fix the imperfect horse.
Eskimo Duels Learn From Eskimo Code on Honor
Charles Leden recounts his Arctic trip before a British audience noting Eskimo conduct In disputes of honor. He argues that when two clash the one pressing the other to submit wins, as facial contortions signal submission and no appeal exists in this code.
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New York Tribune
Charles Leden
Arctic
Militia Recall Shows Arkansas Value In Emergency
The Arkansas legislature abolished two militia regiments leaving the state short of citizen soldiers. When the levee district faced rising Mississippi threats, Governor telegraphed ex-soldiers to march to the rescue. Volunteers responded, highlighting the militia's vital role under national law.
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Boston Herald
Arkansas
White
Arkanans
Mississippi
Arizona's One Lighthouse in the Desert
Harper's Weekly describes an inland lighthouse in the Arizona desert marking a water well for travelers. A tall cottonwood pole with a nightly lantern signals water, visible for miles in every direction across the arid landscape.
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Harper's Weekly
Arizona Desert
Hadn't the nerve town character in court defense
A town character known for police trouble was arrested on a minor charge. In police court he appeared with a lawyer ready to defend. When asked if guilty or not, he said let my lawyer plead not guilty for me, isn’t got the nerve. The Kansas City Star notes such behavior, and concludes a man’s children are often well trained if his wife does it.
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Kansas City Star
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