Brandeis Opposition Revealed In Senate Report
A Senate subcommittee report on Louis D. Brandeis quotes opposition rooted in fear of exposing corruption among powerful interests. It argues Brandeis’s advocacy for social reform would threaten dividends and provoke hostility from wealth and influence. The piece notes a psychologist could profit by illustrating the allure of alcohol in Portland.
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Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Senate
Louis D. Brandeis
Wilson
Supreme Court
Brandeis
Gome
Portland
Ore
Boys and War Training for Youth Defense
Argument urges universal military training for boys to build discipline and strength, citing Civil War age data and comparing Switzerland and Australia. Notes youth frontline reality and advocates training to protect health and national defense. Ends with light political commentary about Senor Carranza baths and Ford primaries.
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Ccce- We
Switzerland
Australia
Birth of Grandpa Root boom recalls Roosevelt note
A fragmentary notice mentions a “birth” of a Grandpa Root boom and recalls Col. Roosevelt’s opinion that the Republican convention will choose “me or worse.” It hints at political intrigue amid baseball, Verdun, Villa, and a national poll.
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Col. Roosevelt
Verdun
Villa
Fragmented OCR muse hints at spy tale and romance scene
The readable text blends a wartime plot about a spy stealing from the war secretary’s safe with a shy suitor confessing a kiss. It also recalls an old age memory and a note about Robert Threlkeld's idea of a soft job, all glimpsed through damaged lines.
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Impr
Robert Threlkeld
Well, Who Cares and Other Snippets From The Grange Page
A collage of quirky items and local notices including a Grange dance announce dated February 26, with attendees supplying refreshments. The page juxtaposes humorous remarks about a garden hose crane, birthday recollections, and brief society notes alongside stray references to public figures and places.
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Grange
Preetown Co
Marathon
N. Y
Cascarets Gentle Liver and Bowels Cleanse
An advertising notice promotes Cascarets as a mild overnight remedy to remove bile buildup and digestive discomfort. It claims to relieve headachy bilious feelings, improve tongue coating, and cleanse the liver and bowels without causing next day gripe. Mothers are urged to give Cascarets to sick children.
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Cross
Be Careful in Using Soap on Your Hair
Advertisement advises against most soaps and shampoos due to alkali drying the scalp. Recommends purified coconut oil as a pure greaseless alternative. A few ounces last the family, with one teaspoon used per wash, producing rich lather and easy rinsing. Hair becomes soft, bright, fluffy, and easy to manage. It also claims dust dirt and dandruff are removed.
Roaring Bill Leads Hazel Through the Timber Night
Hazel wanders lost in the woods as Roaring Bill Wagstaff guides her northward by horseback. Their tense trek spans days with scarce food, shelter, and a fraught promise of return to Cariboo Meadows as Hazel questions the seemingly reckless course. A chance meeting with mounted travelers hints at new stakes as twilight closes in.
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Mike
Bill
Hazel
Cariboo Meadows
Bul
Harel Et
Neg Dent
Minsir
Silk
Mr. Wagstaff
Roarog Bill
Roaring Bill
Fill
Sleeping Beauty
Bil
Perkins
Roaring Pill
Rourine Bill
Leas
Wagstaff
Wagetaff
Bill Wegstaff
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Seattian Wash. Poeet
Senor Carranza
San Bartolo
Mexico
Ford
Wm Alden Smith
Michigan
Cracky
Uncle William Alden
EV True
Florence
Andre
George
Mandy
Gene Ahern
West Partehville
Eieb
Admiral von Tirpita
Mary
Norway
Prince of Valesa
London
Collier’s
Liscola
Neb
Nebraska
William Jennings Bryan
Prandreth
Avery
Bertrama W. Sinvvale
Little, Brown & Co
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Deep
Paian
Jack
Billi
Everett True
A. F. Ghignone
New York City Commission
Washington
A. F. Ghiglione
Seattle Retaiiened
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