Taft’s record and why the Republican party deserves support
Second in a series for First Voters by Gilson Gardner. Taft is portrayed as a capable reformer with a fighting side, a long public service record from Cincinnati to the Philippines, and as a leader who would push tariff revision and policy reforms. The piece outlines twelve reasons for Republican support including anti trust measures, rate regulation, moral standards, and currency reform.
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Gilson Gardner
Wm. Howard Taft
Alowetto
Taft
Cincinnati
Yale College
United States
McKinley
Philippines
Washington
Republican Party
Theo
Roosevelt
Those Confounded Chinese Antics in a Century of Change
A satirical screed attacks socialistic ideas by spoofing Chinese history claims and mockery of reform debates. It cites compass, gunpowder, printing, and other Chinese innovations as failed efforts, then pivots to praise for progress and cautions against despair. The piece riffs on public figures and cultural notes, ending with a provocative line about war and safety.
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van Norden
China
Mariner
Henry George
New York
Oklahoma
Tower OF Babel
Star Dust and Josh Wise Mock Conversation
A clipped collage of quotes features Josh Wise and others lampooning daily life and politics. Snippets show a journalist voice, a beggar child, rail against poverty, and reflections on elections with dry humor. The piece blends satire and social commentary about wealth and voting.
Fragmented Verse Reflections on Voters and Quiet Attitudes
A reflective fragment notes how minds shift and votes vary as the speaker recalls past trades and a simple life. It hints at public perception of a man described as a quiet dresser and someone who keeps calm when a collar button is lost.
Tip for removing YVOMAN ink in carpet and London taxi license
A pasted cleaning tip advises using buttermilk and salt on ink spots for 12 hours then brushing and washing. A vinegar wash brightens a shabby carpet. Miss Sheila O'Neill, Boer War heroine, seeks a London taxi license. White embroidered belts and silk gloves are described as fashionable.
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Sheila O'Neill
London
Water harms gold fish in some sections
Some water is fatal to goldfish while others thrive. Use one-half rainwater when filling bowls and change it three times a week if needed. Notes made on Sunday are void and contracts made on Sunday cannot be enforced. A saloon keeper believes he is broad minded, and the open-work girl says goose skin is the best weather prophet.
A Cooling Machine and Pink Snow in the Heat
In extreme heat, H. H. Hudson builds a homemade cooling device after researching ammonia and artificial ice. The device freezes the air to near thirty points below zero, causing pink snow-like flakes to drift into the room and cover bed and carpet by morning. The landlady begins her breakfast routine, confirming the event was real.
Frigid Gas Experiment Yields Unexpected Windfall
A man reports freezing gas by exposure to flame and discovering coolness and a solid fragment. He receives $16 for returned gas and plans to repeat the process, noting the episode ends with a chilling, semiliquid fragment in hand.
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Atake
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