Government manufacture of war munitions debated in House
A call by Clyde Tavenner and colleagues for a recorded roll vote on amendments to army and navy bills. The piece argues government fabrication of munitions would lower costs, avoid scandals, and save money, urging readers to write their congressman before the next election.
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Congress
Clyde Tavenner
Robert
Edward Keating
House Representatives
Cle Sam
Govon
Governot
Armor Plate Trust
Ce Sam
House of Representatives
United States
Taft Defends Brandeis Spark Sparks U S Court Debate
The New Republic criticizes Taft over Brandeis nomination noting Taft’s past in Ballinger affair and alleging moral missteps. It contends Brandeis highlighted Taft’s alleged deception and immoral conduct, framing the clash as a broader judge of character.
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Taft
Brandeis Rother Taft
Brandeis
Supreme Court of the United States
New Republic
Louis D. Brandeis
Mr. Brandeis
United States
Ballinger
Speaking as Man to Man A preacher's wife confession sparks divorce case
In Memphis a preacher’s wife admits sins after his sermon as the husband sues for divorce H Boone v Alice Boone. The column frets at masculine egotism, social judgment, and the male cruelty that harms women, urging frank diagnosis to seek cure.
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Memphis, Tenn
H. Boone
Alice Boone
Grade Crossing Peril Faces Seattle Development
The piece notes the danger of grade crossings in older cities and predicts Seattle will require rail lines to bridge or tunnel. It recalls a Tuesday disaster on Spokane Avenue when a train backed into a streetcar, killing one woman and injuring many, highlighting civic peril. It also mentions Hearst demands and minor farm cow milking gossip.
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Seattle
Spokane Ave
Portland Woodpile Shrinks as Missing Corpls Stir Sparks
A Portland wood pile loses 1000 corbels amid mounting civic tension. Observers blame a political friction scene, sketching a link to a past race related incident. The piece jokes about mule supply and rail service failures in a satirical tone.
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Portland
Fragmentary political quote on party loyalty and hypocrisy
A partial historical quote critiques a political figure accused of inconsistency, noting he is a Democrat in the East yet a Republican in the West. The line hints at partisanship and duplicity.
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Ehyster
California Syrup of Figs Featured As Child Health Remedy
A distasteful home remedy advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative to relieve infant bowels. It warns of counterfeit products and urges asking druggists for a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages.
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California
Stomach Trouble Due to Acidity
Digestive discomfort from fermentation in food causes wind and heartburn. A teaspoonful of bisulated magnesia in water after meals stops fermentation and neutralizes acid, helping the stomach function properly. available from druggists.
Fort Wayne clash over ammunition ends in arrest and clash
Jack Telfair faces Lt Hibbs at Fort Wayne where a rumor of ammunition leads to a confrontation. Williams is accused of murder of a Shawnee and a calaboose flogging looms, but Stickney intervenes and vows to report the incident. Major Stickney arranges shelter at a French trader’s hotel as the party plans onward to Detroit.
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Jack
Fort Wayne
Rob
Bob
Rhea
Rheats
Iieut
Hibbs
Telfair
Alabama
Girty
Mr. Hibbs
Williama
Hoe
Williame
Willams
Williams
Hibbe
Major Stickney
Wolf
Calaboose
Steanarl
Alagna
Cato
Stickney
Mr. Telfair
Piqua
Washington
Peter Bondie
Indiana
Ohio
Madame Fantine Lotte
Wilwiloway
Tecumseh
Maumee
Gen. Hall
Detroit
May Stickney
Greenhorn
Capt. Wells
George
Maj. Stickney
Peter Bonnie
Wells
Gallipolis
Blickney
The Telfair Quest in Canada and Fantine’s Feud
Major Stickney tracks the missing Lady Estelle in Canada with Jack Telfair and Alagna while Fantine recalls past ties to M. Delaroche Telfair. Fantine hints at Brito Telfair and Tecumseh’s warning as Suspects emerge.
Readings of eyes and advice on marriage betrayals
A column mixes physiognomy opinions on eye color with practical guidance. It includes a reader on gifting after a wedding announcement, lace bleaching steps, and a moral dilemma about infidelity and divorce. The advice stresses personal choices, empathy for the betrayed party, and the difficulty of deciding whether to stay.
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Roberta
Danderine Promises Quick Stop to Hair Loss
An ad claims dandruff causes feverish scalp irritation and hair loss. It urges readers to use a 25 cent bottle of Danderine, rub into the scalp, and after several applications hair stops shedding while dandruff disappears.
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M. Delaroche
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