Presidential candidates described in detail with portraits
The piece provides intricate pen and picture profiles of Democratic and Republican presidential candidates. It covers height, weight, carriage, facial features, manner, dress, speech, and even medical notes, naming Crawford and Cox with vivid but period language.
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Crawford
Senate
W. J. Bryan
A. J. Beveridge
Cox
Charles W. King
Four years ago Democrats touted Wilson against war
The Clyde New York Times notes the line vote for Wilson kept us out of war is not echoed in sugar reform talk, reflecting shifting political rhetoric and issues beyond war.
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Wilson
Clyde
N. Y
Our Presidents Minute Chats on George Washington
A compact sketch of George Washington covering birth near Frederickburg Virginia in 1732 1789 marriage to Martha Custis and career highlights including early expeditions and military service with Gen Brad dock.
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Frederickeburg
Braddock
Martha’ Custis
Washington's rise from poverty to presidency
A historical sketch recounts George Washington's early life amid poverty and limited schooling, his surveying work around Mt. Vernon, and his military early career from the French and Indian War through the Seven Years' War, portraying his transition from colonial to American leadership.
Spur Cigarette Ad Describes Blend Quality
An old Spur ad extols a first try cigarette praising the blend of Oriental leaf with Burley and other tobaccos. It claims a rich full bodied taste tempered by mild fragrance and notes the refreshing finish for tired tastes.
Crop prospects improve as wheat and grain harvests advance
The general crop situation has improved with small grain harvests complete in Texas and Oklahoma and advanced in Kansas. Winter wheat may top 500 million bushels, with spring wheat in Montana, the Dakotas and Minnesota doing well. Farm storage and grain outlook remain tight, with authorities advising to stack and postpone threshing until granaries clear.
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New York
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Montana
Dakotas
Minnesota
National
Bank of Kansas City
Jones Merchant Marine Act defended by Alaska Shipping Board adviser
BR Sammes traffic adviser of the Alaska Territorial Shipping Board defends the Jones Merchant Marine Act. He notes foreign subsidies and lower costs for non American ships, argues the act enforces preferential rates for American bottoms, and stresses the need to protect U S commerce by using American vessels despite international competition.
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BR. M. Sammes
Alaska Territorial Shipping Board
U. S
U.S
South America
Germany
Japan
England
Keadest
Autemea
Tors Mennte
Nelson Ax Min
Mini
Calder
Senate Campaign Plans Under Way
An active campaign based on Americanism versus internationalism will be waged this fall by the Republican senatorial campaign committee in fourteen or fifteen states where Republican senators are in doubt. Senator Poindexter, chairman, said the effort will not join the national committee though it will cooperate. States targeted include Idaho Utah Oregon California Arizona Colorado Nevada Maryland and others. The main issue is American sovereignty withdrawal of troops from Europe and reestablishing peace and trade with Germany without sacrificing independence.
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Poindexter
Senate Committee
National Committee
Europe
Germany
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