History and Prophecy in 1892 and 1908 Presidents
The excerpt reflects on Grover Cleveland and William Howard Taft, noting their presidencies started with popular support but failed to solve era evils. Both signed tariffs, split their parties, and indirectly set up future upheavals—Taft delaying reform and foreshadowing a 1912 political clash.
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Grover Cleveland
White House
William Howard Taft
Cleveland
Pension Mothers Why Not A New York Proposal
Dr Anpa fyon Sholly of New York City urges state support for mothers for two years after each birth. She argues poor mothers need pensions to cover doctor and nurse costs and to keep both mother and baby healthy, ensuring strong future workers. She stresses working families create citizens who build the nation.
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Anpa Fyon Sholly
New York City
Babies’ Hospital
Clarence van Dusen
John Smith
Having the Blues A Public Health Note
The piece describes feeling the blues as both mental and physical illness. It notes mood shifts from sunshine to gloom and humorously warns that unchecked blues can worsen to pneumonia or drinking. It urges awareness and nerve to confront the condition and regain happiness.
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Solomon
Blue Devils
Observations on Mexico's Army and Economy
Mexico fields 37000 soldiers with one officer per ten privates. President Diaz earns 50000 dollars yearly as national debt reaches 280 million, half repayable in silver. Santa Montesa winner pictured kissed by two women, while Hammerstein seeks Tetrazzini restraint. Champion Johnson suffers nerves and memory loss. meat prices drop sparking critics.
One Story and Another
A San Francisco hospital case centers on Emile Parrat, a house keeper for his elderly parents, who is now unable to work after a broken leg. He laments his family’s hardship, noting his father is 75 and bedridden, his mother frail, and worries over their food and care while he slowly recovers.
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Clarence Mackay
Postal Telegraph Company
San Francisco
Emile Parrat
Emile
Four Mile House
Wonders of the northland come to Seattle by Dobbe cam era
A leading moving picture exhibition by Dobbe showcases northern wonders brought to civilization. Two hours of intensely interesting images headline the program at the Grand Rehouse in Seattle, scheduled for Monday night in December.
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Northland
Dobbe
Seattle
Ft. Grand Re House
insurgents and stand patters traced by a Star historian
The Star historian explains political terms tied to Mark Hanna and 19th century American campaigns. Insurgent and stand patter origins are linked to Hanna, gerrymander, machine, floater, hoes and boss usage. terms like stalwart dark horse jingo and Sakt river are traced to earlier eras.
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Politica
Star
Stand
Patters
Insurgenta
Mark Hanna
Hanna
Spato
Elbridge Gerry
United States
Treasure Chest At Ocean Depths Ends The Tale
A diver discovers a chest in the sea’s opal depths. He imagines dividing the treasure seven ways, but a 400 pound octopus approaches from behind as the story ends.
Maud Sings Not But Beats French Chefs at Salad Making
The piece notes Maud cannot sing dance or recite yet she defeats French chefs in making lettuce salad. It humorously contrasts her skills with other talents and mentions unrelated items about Alaska earthquakes and political rumors.
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Maud
China
France
Detroit
Talks On Teeth By the Regal Dentists
A dental advocacy piece warns readers about aggressive tooth carpent ers and urges a free examination. It extols dentists for skill and gentleness and promotes Reg al Dental Offices at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Union Street across from the post office.
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N. W. Cor. 3Rd Av
Union St
Prom Post Office
Circus Gear Up for Airplane Thrills in New Circus Era
New York reports circus men plan aviation acts led by Aerio the flying man captured at Belmont Park. Acts include Demoiselle and Farman aircraft stunts, press agents set, and circuits touring with nightly airship displays and mock city bombardment ideas.
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New York
Aerio
Belmont Park
Billie
Augustus Post
Farman
Coney Island
Jewish peddler defies name in New York court
In the Keasex Market Court Inaac Wontell, a poor Jewish peddler who cannot speak English, refuses to give his name. An interpreter explains his name is Isaac Wontell and he lives on Christie Street. He pays a small fine and leaves bewildered. Dance at Dresmland tonight.
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New York
O'Connor
Keasex Market
Sor
Engileh
Ia I. Wontell
Ia Inaac Wontell
Christie
I. Wontell
Inaac
Modesty and rumors in a quirky family scene
A playful dialogue unfolds with a modest girl and her siblings amid metalanguage about Browning and moving pictures. The exchange touches on observation versus intuition and a stray remark about Mexico’s rumors, ending with a light domestic kitchen miscount about eggs.
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