California Legislature Session Opens with Reform vs. Old Guard
Sacramento Cal Dec 4 The Thirty eighth California Legislature convened amid expectations of clashes over anti race track measures and direct primary reform as reformers move to curb Southern Pacific influence A wide agenda includes anti Japanese proposals revisions to criminal laws and a battle over selecting a United States Senator Key figures include Senator Perkins and reformers aligned with the Lincoln Roosevelt League and Assembly members Drew and Johnston with potential changes to banking law and grand jury rights slated for debate
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Catching Deer by Hand as a Winter Feat
The New Orleans Times-Democrat recounts a keeper describing how a red deer can be caught by hand in deep winter snow. The deer tires and sinks, becoming exhausted, allowing a hunter to approach and lift it as if it were a baby, despite the animal's once swift strength.
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England's Day April 23 a famed historic date
The London Standard notes April 23 as a memorable English day. It marks St George the patron saint of England, linked to crusaders and English warrior traditions, and notes Shakespeare's birth and death, Charles II's 1601 coronation, and Wordsworth's death all on this day.
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A Vindictive Reptile and Fer-de-lance Tactics
A Youth's Companion excerpt describes the venomous fer-de-lance of Martinique and Santa Lucia, its stealthy strike, warning behaviors, and a dubious audience with Mrs. Plunkett negotiating a strange compromise proposal. It notes how the snake lures intruders by coiling and sudden strikes targeting exposed body parts.
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Perfect Digestion Diapepsin Digestive Aid Ad
A 60 cent Diapepsin ad promotes a digestive remedy claiming rapid relief from indigestion heartburn and sour stomach. It urges families to keep the product on hand and notes one triangular tablet after meals dissolves undigested food and eliminates gas belching and nausea.
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Mutual dog gifts lead to single pet for husband
A St. Paul Pioneer Press quip notes a husband received a toy terrier from his wife and she replied with an English bulldog. The punchline says he ends up with only one dog, implying the couple now shares one pet between them.
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Plunkett Dining Table Lengthen Leg Debate Ends
A long standing family dispute over dining room table height pits Mrs. Plunkett who wants longer legs against Mr. Plunkett who prefers the table as is. He suggests a compromise to install a new hardwood floor laid on top to resolve the disagreement.
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She Got the Chance at Late South Side Chicago News
Miss Cutting jokes about absence and a late meeting headline in Chicago News. The dialogue hints at a social or theatrical setting with a playful tone. No further context or dates are provided.
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Sympathy. Young Actor-My "Faust" seems to be a failure
Review notes express disappointment with a young actor’s portrayal in Faust, calling the production a failure and sarcastically praising Goethe in a stray Fliegende Blatter moment. The brief hints at artistic critique and press reaction.
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Success and the Veil Over Evil Deeds
A compact aphorism reflecting Demosthenes on how triumphs mask wrongdoing. The quote emphasizes the human tendency to excuse or overlook misdeeds when success is in view.
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