Out with Joe Cannon and His Power in Congress
A Bryan Taft era call from the north south east and west urges Danville voters to retire Joe Cannon. The piece depicts Cannon as a tyrant controlled by vested interests, bankers, and his district, claiming he fells bills for the few and ignores reform for the many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cannon
Union
Danville
Cannon
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Olympian Cannon
O. K
Congress
Ilinois
Bryan
Taft
Committee On Rules
Atlantic
Pacific
Canada
Mexico
The Automobile Poor Challenge Seattle Charities
The article describes a rising class the automobile poor who struggle to maintain vehicles amid high tire, part, and chauffeur costs. It notes many prior donors are now among this group, reducing charity support and altering Seattle’s funding for churches, merchants, and aid drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Poor
Kohn
Seattle
Fads That Were Tobacco Tags as Collectibles
The article traces tobacco tags as early collectibles, noting two kinds tin and paper and a wide appeal among children. It explains exchanges across the continent and estimates about 10,000 distinct plum tobacco brands, marking a precursor to cigar band fads.
Tags and collectors plague factories in Richmond and Louisville
The letter from A. N. Oldgigh notes nearly that many tag requests with no duplicates. Louisa Richmond Virginia and Louisville are named as the largest tag centers with many factories. Factories often responded to applications for freaktage by sending assortments, but interest wore out over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa
Richmond
Louisville
A. N. Oldgigh
Riddle Fun From Short Laughs Page
A set of pun jokes labeled as short laughs asks quirky questions about letters and words. Answers hint at playful wordplay and letter associations with humor about gravity canal boats sneezing and facial expressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Wickle Bridge Scene at White House Sparks Domestic Banter
A playful, clipped exchange between Mrs. Wickiebridge and her husband unfolds as they discuss rain and the imagined chaos of a Wickiebridge presidency. He brushes off warnings while she fears the public mood and health, ending with him snagging umbrella and gum shoes to appease her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guinevere
Cicero
White House
A Word From Josh Wise and Odd Tidbits
A garbled column mixes quips about marriage, aging, and misquoted phrases with quirky notes. It mentions Ruth Tate Brady of Oklahoma as the richest girl in the far west at age 12 earning 400 dollars daily, and Daniel Garadbrand of Mast Allen town Pa recounting a five foot black snake incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Tate Brady
Oklahoma
Far West
Daniel Garadbrand
Mast Allentown
River Threatens Farm Land Along Missouri River
The Missouri river at Atherton in Jackson county, Missouri swallows 25 acres of farm land daily. Prison records show more female inmates have prior records than males. A Cincinnati man was released after officers concluded he bore a resemblance to Vice President Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Jackson County
Cincinnati
Fairbanks
Fragmented comic collage reveals uneven public discourse
A jumble of quips and cartoons echoes a midcentury satirical page. Characters debate odd proposals and street theater, interspersed with absurd ads and light raids into modern life, including a call for workers and a volley of humorous exchanges.
Fragmented Odds and Ends Across Nations and Facts
A collage of factoids and verse snippets spans populations workers and laws from Great Britain to the United States. Notes cover age requirements for office, labor demographics, a plea for careful observation, and assorted trivia on geography language garlic and animal habits.
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F.R. Leet
China
Sachet
THE
Seattle Star
Ay Star Publishing Co
Percen
Ballard Star
Wallard
Mallard
Averett
Harrett Bromstee Rockefeller
Postoffice
Tia
Washington
Elase
BY Josh
Josh Wise
Little Ah Sid
Hughie Jennings
Keyah
Harry
Donegan
Newaga
New Madison
Silas
Reuben
Cyrus
Stine
Mrs. McCarthy
Mike. McCarthy
Mary Ann
Mr. Lubberton
Adam and Poe
Wireless Telegraph Company
J.a.baillargeon & Co
Mennen
Squibb’s Talcum
Great Britain
United States
Detroit Free Press
Nashville
Oklo
British Astronomical Association
London
Capt
Grant
Venus
Salvation Army
New York
Antwerp
Bramaputra
India
Fong
Grovade
Chas. J. Gliddenaays
Teddytrip
Finnegan
Fermen
Withers
Hottentots
T. P. Fay Co., Inc
Mehihorn Bidg
Mason, Fenwick & Lawrence
Heatth Office
Karke
Men’s Shoe Store
Av. Colman
Tip Firet
Beth Pheece
Sentile
Co Dalen
Reliable Credit House
DE Luxe
Bryan and
Victor
Sherman, Clay & Co
Victor Talking Machines
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