Political storm centers vie for 12 decisive states
The 1912 presidential race centers on 12 states led by Ohio New York Indiana and Illinois with Democrats and Republicans each claiming pivotal electors. California Utah and New Jersey show doubt but New York Ohio Indiana emerge as the decisive battlegrounds shaping final outcomes.
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Washington
Ohio
New York
Indiana
Illinois
California
Wilson
Hughes
Hiram Johnson
Colorado
Todaho
New Jersey
New Mexico
James M. Cox
Cox
Harding
Utah
Bryan
Aft
Wisconsin
Robert LaFollette
Wyoming
Iilade
Idaho
National Elector Counts Stir Campaigns Across States
The report outlines the total number of electors and the minimum needed by parties to win. It highlights the pivotal states New York Ohio Indiana and Minnesota as centers of campaign activity.
Leonard Wood Aired As Army Hero Of Geronimo Capture
London Tit-Bits highlights General Leonard Wood as America’s leading fighting man. The piece notes his rise from Harvard trained surgeon to infantry officer and his two years chasing Geronimo with 60 cavalrymen in the Arizona border campaign.
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Leonard Wood
Geronimo
London
America
Harvard
United States Medical Corps
Wood
Arizona
Forcible Remonstrance Card Passes On The Car
A burly man recounts telling his grievances to a fellow passenger after losing a receipt and refusing to pay tax again. He says he remonstrated with the other man and talked, noting the reply that the poker was bent.
White House History and Grounds Description
The White House began with John Adams as the first occupant in 1800. Built of Virginia free stone it stood gray until the 1814 fire by the British, after which white paint was applied and renewed regularly. The grounds inside the iron fence cover 18 acres and the adjoining lot adds 70 acres.
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White House
John Adams
Florida Climate Features Seasonal Rain Pattern
Florida experiences more summer rain than winter with a rainy season starting earlier in the west than the east. The dry winters support the state as a winter resort. Most summer rain arrives as daytime brief showers that cool the air.
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Florida
Ear ornaments and mountain height by barometer
Burmese men and women decorate ears with large bore holes for jewelry and handy items. When not wearing adornments they thread cigars or small objects through the lobes. Mountain heights are measured by barometric methods using a mountain barometer or surveying instruments requiring technical skill.
Infection on Tableware Experiments by Dr Cumming
Dr J C Cumming reports experiments showing throat and lung infections spread when forks and spoons used by the sick are washed together with tableware in shared water, risking transmission to other household members.
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J. C. Cumming
Biblical Information From The Lookout
The Lookout presents Bible statistics: 8,560,480 letters, 810,607 words, 81,175 verses, 1,189 chapters, and 66 books. It notes Psalm 119 as the longest chapter and Psalm 117 the shortest and middle chapter. Psalm 118:8 is the middle verse, and Isaiah 8 contains the longest name.
Spiders Retreat Amid Threats and Weather Oddities
A fragmented note describes spiders hiding when threatened as a mercurial weather pattern affects their behavior. It mentions umbrellas and a striped scene, suggesting confusion about natural cues and human interventions.
New Ribbon Accessories Captivate Fashion Minds
The piece highlights fresh dress adornments including chokers of narrow ribbon with rosettes, plaited ribbon ruffs, and ornate shopping bags with matching hats. It notes autumn signals with jabot like neck finishing and velvet crown hats, plus tassels and a ribbon box for compact powder and lipstick.
First fall suits enter fashion with modest embellishment
Fashion notes greet the first fall suits with straight lines and high necks, emphasizing restrained embroidery and selective buttons. Coats lengthen and skirts stay full for comfort while fur accents appear in collars pockets and cuffs. Two early models shown feature brocaded vest with plaited skirts and braiding at pockets.
Four Harding economic proposals promise tax relief and protection
The piece outlines a Republican plan to cut the excess profits tax, repeal the freight tax, raise tariffs to shield American industry, and adjust income taxes. It argues these steps would lower living costs, aid consumers, and support domestic business against foreign competition.
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Harding
Congress
Slemp
Virginia
Republican National Committee
Harding's Good Beginning in Speech Commendation
The article praises Senator Harding's speech as sober and earnest. It notes he avoids demagoguery, shows restraint, and resists loud rhetoric, presenting a solid start with clear character.
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Harding
Senator Harding
Deceptive Figures in National Debt Reduction Critique
The Louisville Herald argues that the administration misleads the public by crediting debt reduction to surplus revenues and clever financing. It says the decline results from automatic sinking fund operations and late receipts from the Victory loan.
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Louisville Herald
Publicity War Dampens Cox in Two States
The San Francisco Chronicle notes Governor Cox faces a paradox in New York and Kansas where perceptions diverge on his wet or dry stance. With modern communications, he risks losing votes in both states as public opinion splits and sensational coverage magnifies doubts.
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Cox
New York
Kansas
San Francisco Chronicle
Change of Ownership in Local Politics
A Mankato Free Press item notes Bryan losing control of the Democratic party, with John Barleycorn gaining influence. The piece argues Harding supports traditional nonintervention in foreign affairs while Cox favors active League involvement and alliances, including French ties and Armenian mandate.
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Bryan
Democratic Party
John Barleycorn
Mankato (Minn
Free Press
Harding
Cox Iga
League
Kansas City
Diamond Dyes and Fabric Care Prompt
The fragment mentions Diamond Dyes with guidance to avoid streaks on material. It references Rey and insistence but lacks a clear event, date, or organization. The readable portion centers on dyeing advice and product naming.
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Rey Dec
Dyaa
Freezone Promises Quick Corn Relief for All Types
A Buffalo Commercial item touts Freezone as a cheap, painless cure that removes hard and soft corns and even those between toes. It claims instant relief with a tiny bottle, leaving no soreness, and notes the product is sold by druggists for a few cents. The mock dialogue closes with a quip about the near East situation.
Inventive Geniu s Robs Calomel of Nausea and Danger
Colorless iodine and less quinine replace calomel in a new improvement called Calo. The advertisement claims Calo provides nausea free relief and enables people to stay alert while in water.
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