Missouri Voters Endorse Senator Spencer In Wilson Debate
Missouri voters gave a heavy Republican majority and re elected Senator Spencer, after a campaign dispute over whether President Wilson claimed he would send U S troops to Romania. Bratiano corroboration faded, and the public weighed the dispute, choosing Spencer.
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Campaign Struggle Analyzes Cox Harding Contest Dynamics
A political analysis notes Cox's campaign strategy, praising his effort despite not achieving the objective. It argues the race would have favored Harding without Cox's domestic push, mentioning Republican confidence and a later counter campaign by Senator Harding.
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The Cox Campaign Overreached Its Own Strength
The piece argues Governor Cox used forceful tactics that unsettled Republican managers and backfired. His extravagant show and inflated claims, including a $30,000,000 figure, damaged credibility. Despite strong initial energy, misrepresentation and sensationalism undermined his push, revealing a campaign that was effective in form but weak in fact.
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Cox
Senate - Investigating
The Fly In The Ointment Tariff Debate
A column argues the tariff issue could become a decisive flaw for Democrats as they weigh future policy. It critiques protective tariffs as politically risky, notes tax relief aims, questions revenue sources postwar, and asks who will bear the final burden if tariffs curb imports.
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Harding
League
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Protection in the superlative degree and world debt
The piece argues that high tariffs raise consumer prices and harm export relations with Europe. It suggests protectionism would reduce competition, keeping goods expensive. It notes Europe’s limited gold reserves and reliance on raw materials and labor, questioning whether tariffs will hasten debt collection.
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Europe
Scotland Defies Prohibition Vote And Stays Dry Strong
The piece argues Scotland retains its identity and refuses to go dry despite American prohibition pressures. It highlights Scotch independence, pride, and the election results that mocked American crusaders, noting no Prohibitionists won in Congress and a looming retreat of dry sentiment.
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Bryan Criticizes Wilson and Cox Over Defeat
William Jennings Bryan states Wilson set the stage for defeat and Cox finished it. He notes, with modesty, he omits several occasions where he claims to have contributed to the result.
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The Little House for Two Becomes Three
Marian Avery, grieving widow of Jack, discovers life after loss through a neighbor boy and a widower, Peter Harwood. As their friendship deepens amid shared digs and garden work, a broken dream reshapes into a new family with Marian agreeing to become Eliy’s mother and find renewed happiness.
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Maria Avery
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Zack
Betty
Peter Harwood
Billy
Marlin Avery
Eily
Love
Pointed Paragraphs on Change and Society
A fragmented reflection on gender roles politics and reform. The piece cites women and men as changeable hopeful about reform while noting condescension toward fault lines in public opinion and the role of a writer in shaping mischief and dimples. It presents a satirical tone about opinions and popularity.
Letters to The Light Editorial Policy
Readers are informed that all letters intended for publication must be signed by the writer and published names only if requested. Anonymous communications will not be printed and signatures may be altered to fit the paper. Publication does not imply publisher endorsement of the writer's views.
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Editorial praise and bird imagery in Cox campaign note
A reader endorses an Friday Tight editorial titled Cox's Campaign and suggests bold type. The letter compares Harding to an American eagle facing a Senate opposition described as noisy blackbirds, questions campaign interference, and ends with a quip about carrier pigeons. James M. Fowler signs the note.
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Harding
Senate
White House
James M. Fowler
Aftermath of election brings calls for unity and restraint
In a Washington influenced era editorial voice urges neutrality after the election. The piece praises peaceful civic conduct and unity, citing divine guidance and the ideal of free citizens choosing constitutional outcomes without resistance. Rabbi Samuri Marks signs as the writer.
Out of the Months of Babes Small Edward Dinner Pie
In a colloquial kitchen scene Edward urges Mr Smith to take more pie while insisting he is looking after himself. Mrs Smith replies with a conditional allowance based on necessity and a mother's guidance about sharing food. The dialogue conveys everyday family humor and frugality.
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Laugh or Two and Courtroom Jokes in Old Paper Tone
A collection of humorous exchanges and brief items. Doris teases Alice about Mr. Hansen courting her as their chatty stories unfold with a courtroom note where two boys face assault charges and one is convicted. A witty war poster reference follows along with a wealth of light anecdotes about a dining guest and parliamentary wit among rivals.
Vaudeville Listings For Noyal Alice Urady And More
The page lists vaudeville acts including Majentie by Noyal Alice Urady in New York and a comedy by Princess-CGeorge Wale. It also mentions The Devil's Tass, a Five Nets of Taun's vaude ville, Grand-McBay’s Seated Revin, and five other acts of Pauloges vaudeville, highlighting a varied program.
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Empire
Princess—Cgeorge Wale
Taun
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