National Guard Prides Itself On Readiness Under Mills
Gen Alfred Leopold Mills, head of militia affairs at the War Department, asserts the National Guard is better equipped trained and officered than ever before. He notes Mills reformed West Point turning cadets into practical soldiers and cites the Guard as ready should states’ militia be needed.
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National Guard
Alfred Leopold Mills
General Mills
War Department
Mills
West Point
Napoleon
Waterloo
Geronimo
Justice Lamar Seen As Delightful Supreme Court Figure In Taft Era
The article portrays Justice Joseph Rucker Lamar as a popular and humane figure at the Supreme Court and in Washington society. It notes Taft’s interest in a possible golf cabinet link, which Lamar denies, stating he has never played golf. Lamar’s recreation is mainly companionship and scholarly pursuits, with prior Georgia judge service and general practice work during Taft’s nomination period.
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Joseph Rucker Lamar
Niagara Falls
Supreme Court
Washington
Taft
Augusta
Lamar
St. Andrew
Georgia
Down South
Aunt Mandy
Mas'r Joe
Senator Lewis Halts Critics Over Beards and Politics
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois complains that critics misread his long career as they mock his appearance. He jokes about his beard and says journalists should focus on substantial issues rather than petty dress critiques.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Deaf Juror Tells Of Deafness In Court
A juror claimed exemption due to deafness. The judge asked how it was caused and the juror replied he had been deaf for two years from a severe cold. The judge whispered you will do very well and the court laughed at the exchange.
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London
Cautious note on novel metal ladder fire escape
The paper describes an ill fated inventor's metal fire escape ladder that unrolls from a window for descent and is fitted with guides to keep it from swaying. To improve safety it could include handles to move quickly from a lodger's room after overdue payments.
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Redd
Illnois
Greene
Too Like Her Caption Sparks Jest in Studio
In a playful exchange Miss Younggirl questions the camera's fairness while Miss Oldgirl replies the photographs give her too much justice. The lighthearted dialogue captures a moment of cheeky banter between the two women in a studio setting.
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Miss Younggirl
Miss Oldgirl
Silly Visitor Recounts Dim Town Encounters
A visitor arrives in town at six thirty and avoids tunnel tags but is intercepted by a sharp tag girl, recounting a brief odd encounter in early hours.
Daughter's marriage doubts raise jokes on votes for women
Mr Comrox worries their daughter will not have a happy marriage. His wife notes she is worthy of good men, but she fears she scares hardworking suitors away with her advocacy for suffrage and waving a flag.
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Mr. Comrox
Paradoxical Escape Caught in Old Well Ruse
A fugitive hid in an old well creating a paradoxical scene as he jumped into a hole to escape an entrapment. The anecdote frames a clever retreat with a grim humor about crime and pursuit.
Conversation Sparks Witty Domestic Debate
A humorous exchange contrasts a man’s belief that he should kiss his wife daily with Mr. Meekton’s quip that she may be busy writing speeches and not want interruption. The snippet captures light social banter on marital affection and work.
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Mr. Meekton
A Short Cut in Little Glass Slipper Tale
A playful remark on Cinderella where the glass slipper causes only a swell on her foot not a cut, highlighting a whimsical mishap in the classic tale. The quip pools humor from a tiny misfortune and the magic footwear.
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Cinderelle
Daughter vows marriage after two meetings
A dialogue shows a young woman insisting to marry a man she barely knows while her father questions the adequacy of two meetings to judge him. She asserts she knows he tan goes beautifully implying a biased basis for love.
Not Previously Touched
Borrowby asks for five until Saturday in a casual exchange about debts. Bangs denies any prior obligation or payment, while Borrowby suggests checking for overlooked debts.
One Girl to Another
Grace George says I was made to kiss. Helen calls it a diplomatic way to reference your turned up nose.
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Grace
George
Helen
Paradoxical Advice on Love from a Poem Fragment
A brief fragment notes paradox in romance advising a man to return a woman's love to keep it. The lines imply timely action and reciprocity as keys to affection. No explicit names or places are given.
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Lewis
Talesmen
Jimmy
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