Congress adjourns extra session without tariff bill action
The extra session ends without passage of the protective tariff bill, delaying action until the December regular session. The piece argues the delay benefits foreign imports and unsettled domestic industry, notes Republican platform support for protection, and cites the September State Board of Charities and Corrections report on Missouri county jails showing low jail populations post-prohibition.
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Republican Party
Anid
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Senate
Montthly
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Vistore
Missouri
Mississippi
Knox County
Madison County
Mercer County
Monroe County
Montgomery County
New Madrid County
Osage County
Ralls County
Ste. Genevieve
St. Francois
Sullivan
Obscure satirical jab targets small-town vanity
A snide remark mocks a diminutive figure claiming power, suggesting he is intoxicated by his own importance and airs of authority. The line uses mock-heroic tone to lampoon self-importance in politics.
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Mont Rialy
Posto Rico
Long nosed men and women linked to energy in affairs
A brief note asserts that a long nose signals energy in the person it belongs to. It adds that the same trait is often shown by long nosed women in relation to their personal affairs.
Balance Trick Delights Globe Democrat Readers
The Globe Democrat teases readers with a playful note about balancing a bucket of water on the head to entertain its Democratic audience, claiming it can be done to prove a point about balancing acts.
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Globe Democrat
Drowers Challenge Antimedicinal Beer Law in Courts
Ttia reports the Drowers will contest the antimedicinal beer law on constitutional grounds. The article hints they needed the medicinal beer, implying illness among the Drowers.
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Ttia
Rogland and France Lead in Airplane Development Progress
Rogland and France are said to be making great advances in aircraft development while this country lags in the field. Regardless of how it may be, they are far ahead in the facility of making money fly on flying machines.
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Rogland
France
Western farmers burn corn to fuel again amid high breakfast price
Western farmers reportedly burn corn to fuel needs as prices for the cereal stay low. Yet breakfast food manufacturers show little desire to cut prices from wartime highs, keeping retail costs elevated.
Missouri embraces new state highway program start
Governor Hyde signs a bill that frees 10 million dollars immediately for Missouri road work, beginning a statewide highway system funded at sixty million dollars. The piece argues the automobile has changed standards, signaling a shift from old roads to modern, smoother routes, with expected substantial investment and benefits.
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Hyde
Missouri
Do Nothing Congress Friction Cited by Democrats
The passage notes how the Democratic minority denounces present Congress as wrong when legislation passes and calls it a do nothing body when it fails to act, reflecting partisan gridlock and withering rhetoric. It contrasts partisan labels with the difficulty of satisfying such opponents.
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Dema
Dems under Wilson blamed for government mess
Eight years of Democratic leadership under Wilson left the government in disarray. The speaker notes the Democrats are now blaming Republicans for a slow cleanup and questions how responsible Republicans could be blamed for restoring order.
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Wilson
Conference notes on arms talk and public concern
Fragmentary text discusses a postponement in extending an arms limitation talk and public dissatisfaction with government plans for war reduction. Mentions a Hoples announcement and a sense of stagnation at a conference. Government proposals on arms and human nature are questioned amid subdued expectations.
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Scdt
Congress bonus bill fuels party critique in battle over voter support
The passage of a soldiers' bonus bill would trigger a fierce Democratic attack on the party in power over the nation's finances to win soldier votes. The text argues the government already aids invalid soldiers and risks taxpayers bearing the burden from wartime policies and Democratic leadership.
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Congress
Democratic Party
Case of Harry Graham and His Wives in St Louis
A historical note reports that Harry Graham had three wives who clashed with him. He was murdered by a Black servant, and his fourth wife died by her own hand and joined him in death. The piece claims she found virtues in him that earlier wives lacked.
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Harry Graham
St Louis
Graham
Tortin
Tar Bore
War era bread and wheat price recall in Fayette Advertiser
In wartime the Fayette Advertiser notes wheat topped $2 a bushel and bread rising, then recalls prices falling below one dollar per bushel and bread loaf costs over ten cents. The item hints at inflation and labor issues affecting costs at the base.
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Fayette
Ioon
Intermarriage and the American national type study
Dr. Hrdlicka, curator at the United States National Museum, reports eight years of measurements on physical traits of Americans to assess if a distinct national type exists. He notes no single American type yet, significant blending with newer elements is underway, and the hunt for a pure national form may require centuries.
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Sin
Wien
Tantor Hrdlicka
Witte
Mfe
Larue
New Raghoml
An odd prompt about journal eatery and meat
A cryptic line discusses not taking a journal but eating or serving meat instead. The phrasing hints at a satirical or coded statement without clear event or entities. No identifiable people, places, or organizations are named. The exact meaning remains unclear from the fragment provided.
North Heat Daily Origk Florence Atwater barred from publish
A chaotic tale centers on Florence Atwater being kept from participating in a local newspaper venture due to her outspoken femininity. The piece follows publishing disputes, social tension, and romantic entanglements among Herbert Atwater Jr Henry Rooter and young Florences circle as they navigate creative conflicts and personal ambitions.
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Herpert Klingsworth Atwater
Abirteem
Bipchem
Henry Rooter
North Heat
Origk
Herbert
Florence Atwater
Bors
Mas Atwater
Te Oricle
Florence
Partiocar Chem
Patty
Sfies Atawater
Hetteart Atwater
Farhid
de Vutie
Beaupog
Florence Learme
Parenia
Sant
Jukka Atwater
Pope
Benieranr
Crum
Wiksewn
At- Water
Lndoigieg
Fertsmuile Pouth
Mra
Atwater
Gil
Gugsher
Evret
Henry Meter
Verhert Atwater
Hertert
Herbert Wilhgeworth Atwater Jr
Fragmentary note on pets and education content
Fragmented text mentions a pet hobby and education of machines over a ward by someone named Smears. The readable parts reference a Gen Joke and a person connected to Lejos, but details are unclear.
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Masinas
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