Publicity Schemes Backfire in Town Mayor Bid
A press agent recounts a failed political publicity stunt for a cousin running for mayor. Key schemes included a mountain lake picnic for children, hired roughnecks, and trucks without covers. Weather turned the plan, causing chaos, cold kids, and angry parents. the cousin lost two votes, and the agent reflects on risky campaigning.
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Net
Circus
Ming
Ife
Pershing
Wes
Mountain Lake
Evolution Debate Moves Through Tennessee Legislature
A Tennessee lawmaker criticizes teaching schoolboys evolution in science classes arguing it would ruin career prospects in business and industry. Morris supports teaching evolution, warning against banning it and urging science to prevail.
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Morris
Tennessee
Mawruss
Evolution debate sparks Tennessee teacher crime claim
A dialogue portrays Abe Potash and Morris arguing over a Tennessee teacher accused of teaching evolution. They mock the charge, discuss penalties, and reference Clarence Darrow and William J. Bryan while debating what Evolution means and how it might be proven in court.
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Tennessee
Abe Potash
Morris
Mawruss
Ryo
el Morris
Frien
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
McClintock
William J. Bryan
Abeen
Jimmy
Abe
Mawruga
National Board of Tigers
Aby
Abel
Ature
New York
Tennessee debate on schooling and business minds
In a dialogue about education and commerce, Mawrués argues that ignorance protects workers from overqualification while Abe contends that too much schooling harms practical skills. They joke that Tennessee sets a precedent to limit children’s learning to keep them in basic trades.
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Mawrués
Abe
Morris
Mawruss
Tennessee
Gawate
Mortis
Neasee
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