Roosevelt and Wilson Loosened in 1912 Preview
In Washington on May 20 Senator Gardner of Maine argued Roosevelt will lead the Republican ticket next month while Woodrow Wilson is the strongest Democrat to challenge him in November. Gardner praised Wilson as a capable rival for Roosevelt and urged nominating a progressive at Baltimore. He asserts Wilson could carry Maine and improve Democrats’ chances nationally, highlighting Wilson’s record as New Jersey governor and his appeal for a broader campaign. Also noted are Oklahoma trachoma concerns and coffee trade statistics, with analysis of imports, production, and prices.
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Precinct Committeemen Polls Across Wards
W L Gibson democratic precinct committeeman for the first ward has completed a poll of the fret ward and presents a tabulated alphabetical result. Other ward committeemen are urged to follow his example and take a poll of their wards.
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W. L. Gibson
Mr. Gibson
Lenard Mathews Great Scheme in United States Plan
St Louis May 30. Leonard Matthews a banker broker and businessman promotes a central cooperative company named the Kota Company with federal charter. It would handle banking insurance railroads and manufacturing, offer six percent dividends, raise living standards, lower prices to consumers, and fund public works with stock at par and sinking funds.
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St. Louis
8Pe
United States
Leonard Matthews
Cabanne Avenue
Europe
Matthews
Eota Company
Kota Company
Dinéer
Kot Company
Iis
Maure
Eas
Bota Company
May Time Blossoms and Woodland Slopes
Poem fragment invites reader to join in May excursions among woodland slopes and garlands of wildflowers. Mentions purple buds, dogwood blooms, silver sunlight, cascading streams, and a sense of enchantment throughout hills and dell.
Not Among the Worst of Settlers Banquet Anecdote
Father Cavanaugh recalls Indiana settlement by French and pioneers and Beotch amid guests. He mentions a Scotchman Sandy Macauley famed for whiskey liking and a fatal cough. A compassionate boy notes Sandy’s harsh health as he sees the graveyard scene and Sandy’s grim response.
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Indiana
Father Cavanaugh
Scotchman
Sandy Macauley
Sandy
The Ideal Architect Replies to Builder
A comic exchange in which an architect recites a builder’s want list for a modern apartment. The builder confirms details like hardwood floors mahogany finishing gas grates tiled bathrooms and large living spaces. The dialogue highlights the plan to allocate most space to living and dining areas with remaining rooms divided into bedrooms.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wise Virgins Profit as Government Prosecution Drops
In a wry note from Puck style commentary, the foolish virgins lament being out while the wise virgins had prepared. The report claims the government will not prosecute, prompting excited anticipation about future affairs and prudent foresight amid public chatter.
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Puck
Books. A home without books a soul without libraries
A concise observation on homes lacking reading spaces and libraries, noting that absence of books erodes character and spirit. The line links a bookless house to a lifeless, uninhabited interior, underscoring value of libraries and literary access.
Fragmented Phrase on Force and Impact in Historical Text
A readable fragment discusses force needed in a blow, noting that striking the rail on the head requires more than mere contact. The wording emphasizes the necessity of additional force to achieve the intended impact.
Meat receipts at seven western markets rise in April 1912
Government report shows April 1912 livestock receipts at Chicago Kansas City Omaha St Louis St Joseph St Paul and Sioux City totaling 3,238,000 head, up over 4 percent from April 1911 and about 45 percent from April 1910. Four month total reaches 15,193,769 head, far above prior decade levels.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Louis
St. Joseph
St. Paul
Sioux City
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Meat stock receipts and exports in April 1912
April 1912 meat stock data show mixed trends across markets. Cattle and calves total 627,022 head, up slightly from prior years. hogs 1,706,917 head, highest April in a decade. sheep 850,676 head, best April in ten years. Atlantic ports receipts 684,041 head. exports of domestic meat animals drop from April 1911 while total meat product exports rise to 12,782,643.
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Boston
New York
Chicago
Railroad Timetables North and East Bound From Winita
Rail schedule lists morning departures from Winita su and K C Meteor No 416 Joplin Express No 408 St Louis Limited 7 M St Louis Meteor 11 44 p m South and West Bound No 2 Okla City K W 2 05 a m No 413 Okla City from K C 3 20 a m No 407 Ok City from K C St Louis 9 44 a m No 11 California Express 1 20 p m No 415 Sapulpa Express 8 15 p m
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K. C. Meteor
Joplin Express
St. Louis Limited
St. Louis
Okla City
K. W
K. C
Ok City
K.c-St.l
California Express
Sapulpa Express
M. K. & T. Railway
North Bound
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