Editorial predicts Wilson landslide over Wall Street candidates
The Star argues for Woodrow Wilson as the people's choice in a divided race. It contrasts Wilson with Taft and Bryan against Wall Street influence, contending the progressive movement would reshape party politics and yield a Wilson victory. The piece frames Chicago and Baltimore campaigns as battles for reform versus privilege.
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Wilson Triumph and Taft Defeat Reflected in Election News
Incoming notes praise Woodrow Wilson as the likely winner while Taft faces a sharp rebuke for his defeat. The Progressive Party gains life, the Standpat Republicans fade, and election night viewers at the Butler hotel witness comprehensive returns via two leased wires. The piece reflects on political shifts and regional implications from the recent vote.
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What has become of a hyphenated friend
A playful malaprop rumor exchange notes a hyphenated friend named Mr Wombat-Wombat as ill with beri beri in Walla Walla and hinges on gossip in Louisville Courier Journal style.
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Enduring Episode Quarrel Recalled by Growcher
A quoted exchange from the Washington Star recalls a first quarrel between Mr. Growcher and his wife. The meddlesome person prods, and Growcher asserts the memory endures, claiming the dispute "went over yet" and remains vivid.
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Naughty doll disaster sparks pantry plate crash
A mother consoles a child who cried in the hall over a broken plate after her doll baby allegedly slipped away. The fragment from Lippincott's presents a domestic vignette with emphasis on child mischief and maternal reassurance.
Still Tied Up in London and Inheritance
A speaker recalls a man who in 1879 risked everything on a handkerchief and contrasts it with today when all he owns is tied up in his wife's name. The exchange closes with a wry smile and a stray-story tone.
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Merchant and Bright Boy in a Street Corner Sketch
A humorous exchange shows a merchant teaching tact to salesmen as a lady asks for false hair and Bright Boy suggests shade. The dialogue turns to salary, a new preacher, and a doctor visiting to collect a bill, with quick quips from Merryman about an expected house visit.
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Bal the Weather
The exchange portrays Sandy and a companion debating gratitude for milder conditions. One remarks the morning helps the poor but falls short, reflecting hardship amid weather expectations and social critique amid Cleveland prose.
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Aunt Nell’s gift mixup at South Harrison street
Aunt Neil visits a family of four nieces and distributes presents, but confuses them. A ring meant for Mehitabel ends up on Jane’s finger, leaving Mehitatel worried as she prays for better care in the future.
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Words Can Do Flexing Language This Riddle
A brief note on word order changing meaning shows how the same terms yield distinct ideas. The example contrasts two sentences with identical words to reveal how emphasis and syntax alter perception. The quotation from Judge's Library underscores language flexibility.
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Modern Hypnotism Demo Draws Mixed Reactions
The Kansas City Star recounts a hypnotist telling of a street demonstration where a volunteer allegedly halted a person mid fall after a single pass. The audience questions the trick while a listener defends the display as a solid demonstration of the technique.
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Definition of soft drinks at the fountain
In a local option town a fountain clerk defines a soft drink as something you can put a stick in. The exchange contrasts a narrow view with common understanding as the Chicago Post remarks.
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A Brighter Home Brightened by Baby Costs
A reader notes a baby brightens life but doubles gas bills, reflecting household strain and shifting priorities as new parenthood adds expenses. The quote contrasts joy with higher utility costs in a home.
Billy and the bear incident in Canada recount
A friend recalls Bill hunting with a camera and a black bear encounter in Canada last autumn. The narrator, surprised by the bear’s attention while Bill lagged, was warned to slow as Bill intervened to separate them. The tale contrasts praised hunting with a camera to dangerous pursuit in the wild.
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Retort Pleases Judge in Illicit Distilling Case
A Georgia court heard Joshua, a mountaineer, respond to Judge Winory Speer with a wry joke about who made the moonshine. The judge then imposed the lightest sentence possible, reflecting the humorous exchange in the Southern district of Georgia.
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Wilson the Human Man and His Campaign Anecdotes
A portrait of Woodrow Wilson as the personable candidate who mingled with crowds and told stories. The piece recalls his humor during campaigns, his temper at times, and anecdotes from Denver press club nights and other travels, highlighting his approachable, human side alongside public leadership.
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Fragmented Wartime Speech Excerpt Inks Odd Stage Dialogue
A Kansas City Journal fragment records a dramatic exchange on stage with phrases about a just cause and responses to questions. The text references a lady asking a line and a character named Trotter during a distant Italy episode, with notes of capture by bandits.
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Kansas City Journal
Life timeline of W Wilson from birth to presidency
A tabloid style life story tracing Woodrow Wilson from his 1856 Staunton birth to 1912 U S president. It cites his education at Davidson College Princetons Johns Hopkins and the University of Virginia, teaching and law, professor roles, and political rise including governor of New Jersey and the 1912 presidential election.
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