Gridiron Club 1916 election satire revue recaps
Washington December 10 The Gridiron club dinner spoofed national politics with Wilson cabinet members and congressmen in musical and vaudeville sketches. Republican and Democratic chairs McCormick and Willcox sparred over Maine Roosevelt and other figures in a whimsical political revue.
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George Harvey
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Ham Lewis
Illinois
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Hawaii Faces Food Shortage and Shipping Crisis
Hawaii, cramped industries and rising costs amid a steamship shortage threaten living standards. The island seeks congressional relief and registry for American flagged ships like the Venezuela and Hawaiki Mail vessels, marooned by foreign-built status under current law. Delegate Kalaniolani to push for legislation in the coming short session.
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Fancy Price Refused at Illinois Corn Show
SPRINGFIELD Illinois December 10 T W Workman a farmer refused twenty five dollars for a single ear of corn on exhibit at a corn show The ear has won forty two prizes at corn shows and the farmer says no to the high bid The event highlights the ear its undefeated record and the farmer's pride in his produce
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Hughes
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William Allen White
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Constipation Linked to Dull Skin Promoted by Pills
An advertisement claims dull skin stems from constipation and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a mild bedtime laxative. It promises a free, nongriping morning movement and renewed energy, urging readers to buy a bottle for 25 cents at druggists.
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Dr. King
Fatherly Verses Warn Of Life Lessons In Snowy Chicago
A father imparts quirky modern morals to his daughter about staying prudent as Chicago wakes to snow on December 10. The piece weaves cautionary maxims with humor, noting lamps, hats, water, engines, and tires, before a wry aside about aging and appearance.
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