Editorial EANING on a broken reed against Militarism
An American Union against Militarism ad argues against war with Mexico over the Carrizal affair. It cites Captain Mosey and Captain Boyd, contrasts pacifist views with Pershing’s officers, and warns that Carrizal and Parral reflect Mexican hostility rather than isolated incidents. A later meeting discusses weather and the Mexican situation.
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American Union
Mexico
Morey
Boyd
Pershing
Carranza
Trevino
Gomez
Carrizal
Mosey
Parral
How Will They Get Along With The Colonel At Sagamore Hill
A disorderly yet vivid portrait of Theodore Roosevelt as Achilles like figure in a Republican power struggle. The piece recalls past campaigns with Stimson and Hughes, notes Roosevelt’s magnetic pull and risk of overshadowing the ticket, and sketches the political theatre at Sagamore Hill and Oyster Bay as camps mobilize and reporters retreat.
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Iose
Achilles
Sagamore Hill
Republican Party
Henry Stimson
New York
Europe
Roosevelt
Dix
Hughes
Congress
Oyster Bay
Mr. Hughes
Editorials on Carranza and US intervention stance
From editors nationwide the call is for decisive action against Mexican leadership. Opinions range from warning against delays to praising swift intervention and national guard support, urging unity and firm policy in the crisis.
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Peoria Star
National Guard of Illinois
Laughing Pieces and Jests on a Steamer
A collection of humorous vignettes and quips including Pat and Mike O Reilly on a Irish steamer where a joke ends with a man blown ten miles out to sea. A Kentucky magician, a bald knight with a wig, bank cashing jokes, dog money tricks, a dialogue about marriage proposals, and brief political quips.
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Pat
Mike O'Reilly
Ireland
Mike
The Value of Work Over Idle Social Standing
The essay argues that true worth comes from meaningful work and service to others, not from elite lineage or club memberships. It condemns idleness and praises occupations that contribute to society, noting that even a college background cannot excuse lack of labor. Idle people are likened to street loafers, while active workers are affirmed as superior.
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Wes the
Grance Eral Blank
Ime
Madame Schwetchine
Peter
Peter Rabbits
Old Mr. Toads
Peter Rabbit
Mr. Toad
Spotty the Turtle
Old Granny Fox and Peter Rabbit Meet A Tense Watch
In a children story, Peter Rabbit and Old Mr Toad rest in the Brier Patch while Old Granny Fox hangs nearby. Mrs Peter, frightened, suspects Granny Fox plans to trap Peter as Granny leaves offerings a Mead Mouse at the path entrance.
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Mr. Toad
Peter Rabbit
Brier
Peter
Farmer Brown
Spotty the Turtle
Smiling Pool
Brier Patch
Mrs. Peter
Granny Fox
Granny
Ms Peter
Eve
Old & Toad
Our School's Vacation by Paul West and Fatty's Party Prank
A humorous school scene unfolds with Fatty Bellowes hosting a mistaken birthday party. Friends Ex and Andy intervene, Missus Bellowes alerts him, and Fatty ends up inviting everyone for ice cream. Bull Hickey falls for Arbentus Stebbins while trying to impress her, then hides his shoes and stockings for a bare footed exchange.
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Fatty Bellowes
Fatty
Andy Anderson
Sean Fatty
Andy
Ex Brigham
Hennery Hood
Thay
Fatty's
Missus Bellowes
Alfred
Sean
Andrew
Exodus
Verry
Gaim Fatty
Missus Bello
Missus
Bellowes
Ash
Biok
Bull Hickey
Arbentus Stebbins
Bull
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