The Ward Bosses in Politics and the Dugan Episode
In this 1908 reflection Ernest McGaffey surveys ward bosses as political leaders who rise and fall, citing Danny Dugan's failed bid as president of a ward club. The piece contrasts old hardline bosses with modern smoother operators, noting motivations, tactics, and the power dynamics within urban political machines. It highlights the varied personas from blunt intimidators to silver-tongued strategists, and the uncertain moral ground of political leadership.
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Anthony
Dugan
Danny Dugan
Casey
Dugan Hingelt
Dan
Danny
Presidentia Fellows
Peter Casey
Danial Dugan
Longevity in Hot Climates Debunking Frost Myth of Short Lifespan
Dr. Luigi Sambon of Rome challenges the belief that cold, temperate zones guarantee longer life. He cites statistics showing Arabs and Hindus attaining old age despite warm climates, while Southern Europeans show more centenarians than northern counterparts. He argues mortality stems from poor sanitation, not climate, with evidence from England and Spain.
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Iti
Lugi Sambon
Rome
Wartmest
Central
South America
Europe
England
Spain
Forcing His Chances Card Scandal Foiled?
A fragmentary note recalls a card scandal involving Shadiboy, with lines about risk, advice not to play unless able to afford the loss, and hints that he chose not to risk further payments. The garbled Washington filur tag appears as a misprint or attribution.
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Shadiboy
Washington
History of Tombstone in Buffalo Historical Society Display
Frank H Severance of the Buffalo Historical Society received a letter from Lymin Cornwall of South Wales offering to obtain an old tombstone from a pioneer cemetery. The piece was secured for exhibition in the basement of the Historical building, described as a plain old tombstone with a mournful willow and urn motif and a weathered inscription.
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Frank H. Severance
The
Buffalo Historical Society
Lymin Cornwall
South Wales
Historical Society
Mr. Severance
Historicat
In Memory of Israel Reed Air of Buffalo Battle Tale
The piece recalls Israel Reed who volunteered for the Buffalo battle in place of his drafted son Benjamin. Despite Tyler's gripe, he served with the militia, knitting his wife’s mittens for farewell. It recounts the chaotic December 3 1913 engagement at Scajaquada creek, the British landing at Black Rock, and a report of Reed’s death three days later as Col. Emery described the retreat and valor amid retreating troops.
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Henjamin Reed
Israel
Tyler
Israel Reed
Willink
Buffalo
Scajaquada Creek
Wooda
Black Rock
Scajaquada
Ierayl Reed
Wales
Col. Emery
Queen of Actress Praises Peru-Na
Julia Marlowe and Mrs J C Jamison share endorsements for Peruna claiming digestion improves nerves and overall health. Testimonies describe long stomach trouble relief after using the remedy, portraying it as aiding digestion rather than a stimulant.
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J. C. Jamison
Wallace
Cal
Frites
Peruna
Why He Married Again From a German Farmer's Tale
An Ohio lawyer recalls a German farmer who, after burying his wife, calmly states he is remarried. The blunt man explains his first wife isdead to him in a practical, plain way, reflecting a pragmatic view on remarriage. The tale captures humor in blunt honesty.
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Pagan
Ohio
Lippincott's
First Time on a Phone Leaves Woman Gasping
A timid customer uses a telephone for the first time and notices many small holes in the mouthpiece. The drug clerk explains they are for a purpose to help her voice, while she frets about the call and forgets the number.
GrapeNuts Promises Strength and Grain Power
A letter from a New York reader credits GrapeNuts with restoring strength and nerve power after long night work. The testimonial claims rapid improvement, increased weight and endurance, and frequent travel use. The Postum Company of Battle Creek, Michigan, endorses the letter and notes new ones appear occasionally.
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N.Y
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Ernest M’gaffey
Uebt
United States
Policw
Boas
Pugitiemi
Ernest M'Gaffey
Joseph B. Bowles
FVD Ank
Dugan Geabbedh
Boss
Tombstone
AIR
REED
Alain
Der
Buffalo Express
Josiah Emery
Tae
Sligo
May
Peart Street
New York
Postum Co
Bette Creek
Mich
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