Roosevelt Watch And Bryan's Political Afterlife
Column notes Theodore Roosevelt remains a factor in politics as observers debate his stance for 1916 and potential support for John son. Wilson prepares to pressure Germany, while Bryan’s political fate is mocked as the corpse that won’t stay dead in ongoing party discourse.
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EEP
T. R
Gilson Gardner
Washington
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Gardner
Seattle
Wilson
Germany
Bryan
Bill
Hay Prices Seen Rising in Toppanish Region
The Farmers' Union of Toppanish, Washington, reports that this locality will not exceed 60 percent of last year’s hay crop and has 25,000 tons signed up for sale at no less than $19 per ton amid scarce supply and rising costs.
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Farmers’ Union
Water and Decreased Acreage Boosts Prices, They Claim
They argue reduced acreage and available water will raise prices. The claim centers on market effects from limited land and water access.
Open Shelter Home Aids Hungry and Homeless in Seattle
The Seattle Hebrew Benevolent Society has opened Shelter Home at 811 Yesterday Street offering food and lodging to those in need. It provides nine rooms and 12 beds for the homeless and hungry.
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Seattle Hebrew Benevolent Society
When Is a Raincoat a Mackintosh
A Seattle guest and discussion in The Star explore the term Mackintosh for raincoats. Readers are told the origin of the name from Charles McIntosh a Scottish chemist who invented waterproof fabric by combining india rubber with cloth.
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M. Slaton
Georgia
Leo Frank
Seattle
Slaton
the Star
Rufus
India
McIntosh
Charles McIntosh
Scotland
Pinching Rifles Stamped Mexicana Republica Stir Europe
German Austrian critics of arm sales may find it ironic that Italian forces captured Mauser rifles stamped Mexicana Republica. The weapons were made in Austria for Huerta before the anticipated war with the United States. The piece mocks world conflict fears and expresses apathy toward gas warfare and global wars.
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Uncle Sam
Mexicana Republica
Austria
Huerta
Roosevelt July 21 event sparks San Diegans bid
A lively San Diego push for Roosevelt's July 21 program leads to bets that Southern California will stay busy. The piece notes other miscellany from Oddities in Paraguay cockroaches to Mt. Everest plans by Dr. Cook and political barbs from ex ministers and bankers.
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SAN Diegans
Roosevelt
Teddy
California
Do you believe in heredity and ridiculous wit
A collage of quoted lines and cartoonish riffs from old papers including jokes about Wright brothers Armour and a lawyer exchange. It mixes a Chicago Board of Trade quip with everyday humor and a farmer hay anecdote, ending with a light, fragmented gag about taking a package home.
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Chicago Tribune
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