Why Prejudice Against Shooting in Capital Punishment
An essayist argues against capital punishment, contrasting the warden who hesitates to execute with Sing Sing’s electric chair. The piece suggests a future where killing becomes unthinkable, deeming legalized murder a moral atrocity and predictive of a cannibalistic past.
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State Penitentiary of
Nevada
Andriji Mirkovich
Agirkovich
Sing Sing
New York
Reno
Going Fishing and the Fisherman’s Quiet Wisdom
Reading about fishing, Stanton’s lines recall patience and escape to childhood. A fishing trip shapes outlooks, camaraderie, and tolerance, teaching that life is a bully big game and a true sport keeps trying despite losses.
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Stanton
First Fog Signals Autumn's Approach In Quiet News
Observers note the season's change with the first haze and yellowing foliage. Dr. R E Doolittle, Harvey Wiley's successor, as chief pure food expert, struggles to match his predecessor's pace. The Mikado gains royal favor with the Order of the Garter. Secretary Knox dodges Taft re election talk. A state party leader seeks to appoint all officials for 12 year terms except the lieutenant governor. Senator Penrose accuses Roosevelt foe Alton Parker of accepting large contributions from trusts. Utility franchises show elasticity as a telephone monopoly challenges tax and forfeiture decisions.
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R. E. Doolittle
Harvey Wiley
Doc Doolittle
Wiley
Senator Penrose
Col. Roosevelt
Teddy
Icicle Trust
Alton B. Parker
Nothing Serious Witey-Henary Riddle of Taxes and Hats
A lighthearted exchange compares direct and indirect taxation with humorous jabs about money and trousers. A domestic science course joke follows with a plan to force a purchase and a running gag about social outings. The dialogue ends with a quip on ongoing society life.
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Witey—Henary
When You Can't Accept Charity
A dialogue sees Sam refuse a gift as charity claiming no man should take charity when his wife has work. The exchange centers on pride, dignity, and social expectations in a household facing financial strain.
Convicts Play Baseball Amid Dark Memoir Imagery
A fragmented note references convicts playing a baseball game while faces are veiled and steals reach fourteen bases. The snippet cites Cincinnati Enquirer and Milwaukee Sentinel with grim phrasing about murder and notoriety.
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Amiles
Cincinnati Enquirer
The First Step Speech Plan From Campaigner
A campaigner urges the initial four point plan to shift public mood. The message stresses airing speeches to demonstrate widespread discontent and persuade listeners during a tense political moment.
Causes of Things in Dialogue Between Reverend and Son
A dialogue sketch cites smoking as causing half of cancer cases and notes that some people suffer black eyes from others meddling. The tone mimics a satirical exchange between a Reverend Gentleman and his son, reflecting social commentary through humor.
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Tod
Diana's Diary: Moists the Black Flag and Hosts Pirates Theme
Diana's Diary by Fred Schaefer describes Miss Dilipickles hosting a country gathering aboard a city vessel. Guests include locals and visiting pirates, with playful intrigue and nautical mischief.
Idylwild Hotel Guests Escape Robbery Trial
A summer party at Idylwild faces rough start as two masked bandits hold up travelers en route from the station. While some guests consider leaving, Ma Idylwild calms the crowd and extends trust at credit until home funds arrive.
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Idylwild
Judges Award Blue Ribbon to Van Fride Heifer
A misread contest scene ends with judges pinning the blue ribbon on the Van Fride heifer after Bas Barney’s pumpkin was eaten. The humorous exchange captures rural fair tension and a cattle show mishap.
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Bas Barney
van Fridemush
Quote on cultivated man prompts playful exchange
In a light exchange, one speaker ponders if the other is cultured. The other replies with a witty mix of farming and refinement, calling the man agriculturured in a playful neologism. The Cincinnati Quirer tone emphasizes humor.
London Suffragist Seeks Breakthrough Through Action
A London suffragist answers why she broke a plate glass window saying she battles against ancient error and aims to prove that a woman can throw a stone straight, emphasizing a mission to challenge norms.
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London
Washington Evening Star
Aunt Dorothy asks about commandments in playful exchange
In a brief exchange Aunt Dorothy tests Johnny on how many commandments exist and Johnny quips that there are ten. She follows by asking what if one is broken and Johnny concedes there would then be nine.
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Dorothy
Johnny
Christian Register
Library of Voices
Mode in 1912 Camping Report: Chilblains Highlight Trip
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet notes the 1912 mode of camping with characters Hello Bingley and a brief exchange. The gag centers on sunburn avoidance and chilblains as a result of outdoor travel.
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Bingley
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hair Parting Gone In Rush Hour Fashion
A London Opinion quip notes the rush of modern life forces changes in grooming. Reggie is asked about his hair part and replies time savings drive the shift. The exchange underscores social pace and shortcuts in daily routines.
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Reggie
London
Improvement in Facial Expression Keeps Change of Countenance
A Baltimore American quote notes a speaker who avoids showing emotion and claims to keep a constant expression, joking that others should not expect visible reactions. The line reflects a rule of maintaining steady countenance.
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Klear
Baltimore American
Dramatic Producer Snubs New Play Say Author
The author recalls eminent producer treated him with scorn claiming he did not read the play. He notes none of its plot appeared in his later productions, implying discarding the work. The Washington Star reports the exchange as a feisty confrontation over reception and influence in theatre.
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Washington Star
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