Daily Thing Offers Interplanetary Flight Prize
A satirical Daily Thing announces a 6 000 000 000.75 prize for a continuous aeroplane flight from its office to Mars with $1.76 initial, $5 down at Mars, and weekly $1 installments. The piece mocks campaigns and lists quirky conditions and celebrity ticket offers, mentioning Eddy Torr and Billum Bandort Hurst.
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Harp
Daily Thing
Mars
Eddy Torr
Billum Bandort Hurst
Grasshopper Hollow
Tariff on Sugar Widens Reformist Campaign Across Rail Freight
A distributed tag argues that sugar tariffs benefit the sugar trust and allies, calling for removal. It claims free raw sugar would lower prices by about two cents a pound and notes railroads now aid distribution as public servants. The flyer signals growing public vigilance and active nationwide dissemination.
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Sugar Trust
Httle
The New Alignment In Wyoming
The republicans are led by W. R. Mulleh a Standpatter formerly a Democrat and the democrats by J. M. Carey an Insurgent who was a Republican six months ago. Rank and file abandon the party yoke and will vote for men and principles not labels. In two years the sheep will be divided from the goats with a party for men and a party for money.
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Wyoming
W. R. Mulleh
J. M. Carey
Balloonist fall from 18000 feet into Canadian lake shocks crowd
Observations on political recalls and restricted districts mix with ballooning chatter as a St Louis to Canadian lake crash shocks readers. Commentary scorns Taft appointment talk while noting finance, oil field notes, and a blade of public figures.
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Quiturkickin
Taft
United States Supreme Bench
St. Louis
Seattle Letter Attacks Matthews and Capital Backers
A Seattle reader condemns Matthews for endorsing a congressman backed by capital. The letter accuses Matthews of aligning with business interests, mocks his ethics, and argues he cannot reconcile Jesus teachings with ship subsidies high tariffs and corporate favors. The writer urges true Christian political doctrine or silence.
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Seattle
Star
Matthews
Lord Jesus Christ
Humphreys
Diddler
Seattle Electric Company
Mme Gadski Sings as German Couple Attends Seattle Reunion
Mme Gadski, famed soprano, and her husband Herr Hans Taucher visit Seattle for a reunion with Mr and Mrs Hane Taucher of Herlin Germany. Taucher runs German arms agencies in the US and helped prompt adoption of the Ehrhardt gun. The concert Friday night marks their visit. Madame Gadski speaks of Berlin life and her daughter as Taucher praises her cooking and sewing skills.
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Hane Taucher
Herlin
Germany
Seattle
Taucher
United States
Waashington
D. C
Mra. Taucher
Madame Johanna Gadeki
Washington Hotel
Madame Gadaki
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Crown
Madame Gadski
Berlin
Madame Gadeki
Herr Taucher
Madame Gadek
Miss Re
Misheard chatter and quirky asides dot coastal scene
The passage collects scattered, humorous exchanges among locals and visitors. Banter touches on names Cassidy DeMonk Por cupine and Mrs Hardapple. mentions a barn sign and a shipwreck treasure of knives and forks. A playful tone links odd observations with everyday life.
Balloons and a punchline at Good sell & Co event
Mrs. DeStyle asks about descent while Mrs. Justrich recalls fear of heights in a balloon. Gilbert quips about a silent partner. Brewster clarifies the partner is Goodsell's wife in a witty exchange from a social gathering.
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Gilbert
Goodsell & Co
Brewster
Goodsell
Motoring Makes Americans Careless in Dress Says Berlin Leader
Berlin society leader returning from the United States warns that the motoring craze is eroding American women's reputation for elegant dress. She notes women wear wash dresses and cheap readymades as the cost of automobiling rises, and that many do their own housework to save money.
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Berlin
United States
Maya
Woman in bucket climbs 1865-foot stack for candy bet
Mise Louise Hartman of Loganeport Indiana rode a hoisting bucket to the top of the 1865 foot smokestack at the Loganeport Heating Co. There she danced for a cheering crowd and descended unscathed after a bet to win a box of candy. Her sweetheart supplied the prize, making it a risky dalliance for a sweet reward.
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Loganeport
Ind
Mise Louise Hartman
Loganeport Heating Co
Clarence Cushinkick joins Hunt club after fox chase
The tale follows Clarence Cushinkick who seeks acceptance in the Hunt club and aims to be an antaman. On the first fox chase he trails the fox alone, reaches a five barred gate, and spurs his roan over it revealing a rock quarry beyond. The episode ends with a playful note as the scene closes.
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Third Av
Northwest Corner
Union St
Clarence Cushinkick
Sovciety
Hunt Club
Antaman
Clarence
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