The Star Defends Its Candidacy Stance on Gill
The Star sternly defends its campaign stance on Hiram C. Gill, urging readers to consider his character and public life. It warns that many lack full information and urges decisive voters to reject him, while acknowledging the risk of his election. It also mentions related notes about strikes, politics, and public figures.
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Water power rights duel looms in Alaska coal fight
A letter discusses the Ballinger Pinchot inquiry and the push to seize public water power sites. It argues state control favors power grabbers and cites General Electric and Taft in a broader battle over federal versus state rights, urging plain citizens to scrutinize state government actions.
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After Two Days With Parents Rhoda Mouseworth Returns
Zed Hornswoggle suffers a broken ankle while Rhoda Mouseworth returns to the city as a phonograph salewoman after visiting Mr and Mrs Mouseworth. Sheriff Roy Punklatch is confined to his home jail to guard a prisoner. VEHITAS.
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How She Recites A Quirky Sample Recital
A fragment describes Little Marjorie performing a playful recitation with a rhythmic nonsensical sequence. The text imitates a childlike verse with sounds and refrains, reflecting playful language and cadence rather than a coherent narrative.
Diplomacy and a tired boy at Sunday school remarks
Jerome McWade recalls a nine year old boy who, after saying he was tired from sawing wood, jokes about a mother's quarter bet and the wager on the child’s work. The anecdote notes a lively father and a man drawn to public life, with a vivid image of long hair from a passing woman.
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The Lass of Ten by Fred Schaefer
Poem urges a young girl to grow with courage and cheer while facing life’s coming duties. It speaks to innocence, youth, and the promise of a future where she can choose to challenge expectations and seek freedom.
Girl Philosophy in School Romance
A playful schoolroom piece notes how girls’ actions signal interest and social ties. It describes kissing tongues, fashion judgments, shared beaux, and the habit of helping with breakfast after meals are prepared.
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Fragmented Prose Snippet on Social Noises and Roles
A disjointed excerpt pivots on social quirks and gender roles with phrases about minds that run alike, a white Christmas, a coal man, and a woman’s gown. It hints at domestic tension and cautious marriages amid unclear context.
Untitled Dialogue Snippets and Punchlines from a Scene
A garbled page section presents tepid dialogue and slang across multiple sketches. References include Mr Hibbome and Miss Bomergurl debating marriage, a riddle about Jack Spratt, and a joking line about a hospital dollar. The piece moves through farcical exchanges and satirical asides about Roosevelt Taft and public figures.
Longest-serving U S Representative Harry Bingham of Pennsylvania
Henry H. Bingham known as Harry Bingham of Philadelphia held 32 years of continuous service in the House from March 4 1879 to March 4 1911. He was called the father of the house and wore a Civil War veteran medal with four brevets as major lieutenant colonel colonel and brigadier general for gallantry.
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