Editorial endorses Hughes as the Whig’s chosen Republican candidate
The Whig declares its support for Charles Evans Hughes in the presidential race while preserving independence from partisan zeal. It rejects mudslinging, pledges education over rhetoric, and lauds Hughes as a patriotic, principled choice aligned with Justice Hughes as the spirit of America.
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Hile
Charles Evans Hughes
Hughes
Wilson
Charles S. Whitman
Justice Hughes
America
Mr. Hughes
Roosevelt’s Last Political Fight Reflected At Sagamore Hill
Reporters describe Colonel Roosevelt at Oyster Bay after Hughes’s nomination as exhausted and wary yet stubborn. He appears to be retiring from politics, claiming he has “no more pictures” and indicating no three way fight for a Progressive ticket. The scene hints a final goodbye before a private life.
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Colonel Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Hughes
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Justice Hughes
The Meanest Cheat in Food Trade
A Boston lobsters scandal is cited as an example of extreme food adulteration. A peddler used elastic bands on lobster tails to trigger a tested reaction, risking public health. The piece advocates strict penalties and social ostracism to deter such fraud and protect consumers.
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Flere
Boston
Toya
Petdler
Treaele
Hisx
Vitesse
Jeent
Hughes Praised as Clean Candidate for President
A synthesis of editorials across several papers praising Charles Evans Hughes for the presidential bid. Critics call him American, unentangled by preconvention deals, with strong constitutional credentials. Supporters emphasize readiness, national pride, and firm stance on American interests abroad.
Farmer Brown's Boy and the Tail of Digger the Badger
A children’s animal tale recounts how Farmer Brown's Boy impulsively grabs Digger the Badger by the tail to meet him. After losing his grip, he reflects on the lesson of acting without thought and seeks to make amends through good deeds.
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Armer Brown
Digger the Badger
Farmer Brown
Digger
Farmer Brown's Boy Rescues Toad from Adder in Garden
In a Green Meadows scene Farmer Brown's Boy chases a fleeing Old Mr Toad after Cluffer the Adder attacks. He captures the toad and pockets it for safety, planning to return to the garden while considering the adders fate.
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Mr. Truad
Mr. ‘Toad
Clufter the Adder
Snake
Toad
Mr. Toad
Cluffer the Adder
Mr.Toad
Biuffer
Adder
This Day in Illinois History June 14 1722
On June 14 1722 Captain Du Buisson was dispatched to found a French post with the Miami and to oversee an existing Ouatanon post. The行动 reflects early French presence in Illinois and Indigenous relations during that era.
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du Buisson
Laugh With Us. Carnegie leader cites atrocity excuse tale
Samuel H. Church, president of the Carnegie Institute, spoke at a Pittsburgh luncheon on war atrocities. He shared a parable about a miner and his wife illustrating harsh budgeting and miserliness. A listener’s remark about a new baby ends the fragment.
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Samuel H. Church
Carnegie Institute
Pittsburgh
Strange brain weighing tale linked to town fool case
In a New Hampshire setting, Mrs Spotter recounts a curious story about a man dubbed the town fool who died and had his brain weighed, noting he lived for years dependently on wealthy relatives while the remark prompts reflection on intelligence and dependence.
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Flere
Andy Anderson
Tommyhawks
Clawe
Witty breakfast remark on new money and debt
A husband questions his wife about spending money at breakfast. She asks for cash for shopping, and he offers a choice between an old five and a new one. She picks a new bill, and he quips that he is four dollars ahead after the exchange.
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Hub
Courage and cheer amid war zone aid report in New York
P. J. Wolcott of the Rockefeller Foundation returns from the war zone and praises soldier courage and gayety under heartbreak. An English officer, after a thaw, went wading one morning knee deep.
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P. J. Wolcott
Rockefeller Foundation
New York
Shaving Water Prank and Schooling Misfit Tales
A jumble of humorous vignettes from everyday life shows a Tommy standing in shaving water while Higgins remarks on it. In Cleveland a dull boy quits school to work for a small manufacturer and is fired, then returns to the shop on Monday. A parlor maid exchange prompts a sharp response from a startled Christopher and his mother’s discipline.
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Higgins
Tommy
Cleveland
Vee
Hennery
Gorge McLoughlin
Gorge
Short le
Village Fair Plans Amidsterling Scenery and Skalp Talk
An account from the village notes a 100 year celebration next Saturday with plans for a grand fare. Local figures discuss a pretend forrest display, Indigenous camp role play, and a contentious talk of skalping among settlers and pretend Indians.
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Blaney
Bowker
Day In Congress
The session met at noon with President Wilson transmitting a message about actions to safeguard American citizens in Ireland. Senator Thomas introduced a resolution barring any federal judge serving during a current term from holding an elective office for two years after. The body adjourned at 12 15 p m until Friday at noon.
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Wilson
Ireland
Thomas
House Debates Fortification Bill Then Adjourns
The house met at 11 a.m. continued debate on the fortification bill and adjourned at 3 35 p.m. until noon Wednesday.
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House
Noo
Look Good Feel Good Constipation Relief Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr King New Life Pills as a quick fix for constipation. It claims a tired lifeless feeling disappears by taking one or two pills at night with morning relief and urges readers to buy at druggists for 28 cents.
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Dr. King
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