Colquitt asserts Wilson administration as greatest political failure
Governor Colquitt, in Aston Texas, denounces the Wilson administration as the era’s worst failure. He predicts a Democratic defeat in 1916, criticizing foreign policy, Mexico policy, tariff laws, and anti trust actions, claiming harms to cotton, farmers, and workers.
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Patronage power of the president debated in public
The article presents Jonathan Bourne Jr stating the president Senate clash over appointments risks democracy. It warns that patronage subverts Congress, urges constitutional amendment to remove presidential nominating power for certain offices and keep only suspension with appeal to restore balance and proper administration.
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Dr King’s New Discovery Warns Against Child Cold Ailments
Advertising copy urges parents to treat colds croup and whooping cough in children with Dr King’s New Discovery claiming it checks the cold soothes cough reduces inflammation kills germs and aids nature to heal. 50c at your druggist and a bottle today. Also a help wanted notice for men seeking over 125 dollars monthly as salesmen at Central Petroleum Co Cleveland Ohio.
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Central Petroleum Co
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Banquet Tale From Memphis Recalls Twain and Politics
Vincennes attorney James Wade Emison visited Memphis for a social banquet with 300 guests where he told a story about a discussion of literature. The crowd’s humor turned to a political joke as a Black guest struggled to name the 1912 presidential candidates, highlighting racial tensions in a lively anecdotes-filled evening.
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Tenn
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Sloan's Liniment Relief for Neuralgia and Aiding Ailments
Advertisement notes Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for neuralgia and inflamed nerves. Advises applying to surface without rubbing in and keeping a bottle for colds sore joints sciatica lumbago. Promotes 25 cent price and money back if not satisfied. Also seeks salesman for Sullivan area Lincoln Oil Co Cleveland Ohio.
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Former Congressman McKinley Died Suddenly at Berkeley Home
Duncan E. B. McKinley, former Republican member of Congress from California who spoke at the courthouse park last October, died suddenly last Wednesday at his Berkeley home from apoplexy.
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California
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