Uncle Sam Insures Alaska Railroad Workers Free of Charge
The Alaska government railroad workers receive accident compensation under a broad act extended by President Wilson. Benefits include salary continuation during disability, payment to dependents if killed or disabled, and no legal action required. The policy treats the project as cost of production, with the public bearing the risk.
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United States
Alaska
Uncle Sam
Wilson
Congress
Engineering Commission
Forest Service
Bureau of Mines
Panama Canal
Sam
Secretary of the Interior
Shepherds fight and Lee’s gubernatorial joke stir public debate
The piece rails at Rev Aked resigning from Frisco's Committee of One Hundred over Billy Sunday's hell rhetoric. It mocks George A. Lee's governor bid as a public and corporate influence joke. It notes forest service Alaska timber estimates and the push for compulsory schooling in three states. It ends with a quip about iron crosses versus earth.
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Billy Sunday
Aked
Rockefeller
New York
Frisco
Committee of
One Hundred
Hell
Billy
Rev. Abed
Hoever
George A. Lee
Lee
George
United States Forest Service
Alaska
Chorus of Money Politics and a Shooting Witness
A satirical chorus mocks money power with named figures like Miss Special Privilege and Franchise Monopoly. A judge recounts a shooting witness Uncle Ben giving a wary, old time response to questions. The piece ends with a line WOULDN'T DO indicating a punchy finale.
Witty Parish Panel Laughs And Domestic Sparks
A collection of light humorous exchanges and quips from a local dance and social snippets. The pieces feature Mr Bumpus, Ed and Jack Smith, and a running joke about wives and wardrobes, alongside a brief legal notice from Mrs Nellie Hedges and W B Hedges.
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Quincey Whig
Nellie Hedges
W. B. Hedges
Sunday Whig
Edges
Eevee
Mrs. Hedges
Umpire Cheatrobel Honored by Loyal Fans in Odd Town Moment
Squirrels and fans present playful tokens to Umpire Cheatrobel during a quirky town event. The scene centers on humorous chants and a lighthearted tribute to the official known as MGR of Finnan Hapdie Horrigles, amid playful rhetoric about dream dope.
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Cheatrobel
Mgr
Finnan Hapdie Horrigles
Baths and buttermilk health notes for summer readers
The piece outlines three bath types tepid luke warm 80 to 90 F warm 90 to 100 F and hot 105 to 110 F with guidance on timing meals and sleep. It also recommends buttermilk as a summer drink noting its digestibility and fat producing properties.
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Infanta
Myron T. Herrick to Speak Here Too
Ex President Taft and former Ohio governor Myron T. Herrick will be chief speakers at the annual convention of the American Bankers. The event aligns with the 20th annual Washington bankers association meeting on September 6.
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Taft
Myron T. Herrick
Ohid
American Bankers’ Tion
Washingtoners’ Association
Rote Naval Quiz Turns on Cruisers and Crew
A playful exchange set in wartime tone defines a cruiser by its screw and its crew. The dialogue frames military vessels through simple questions and answers, highlighting basic naval concepts in concise humor.
Purity Guaranteed Pure Wheat Flour Ad Claim
Purity guaranteed under state and national pure food laws. You may pay more but cannot get a better powder for lighter cakes. Money back if KC fails to please you. Try a can at our risk. poem 5 C A ane wD ie ut.
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Eph
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Dusty Dave
Blosser
Esterday
The
Stella and
Gertie
Mr. Bumpus
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Bert
Dubb
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Stella
MR Dubb
You
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American Medical Association
Johnny
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