Portrait of Riley by Whitcomb Ruey in Hoosier letters
A lengthy reminiscence recalls Riley Whitcomb Ruey, a Rooster poet and editor, detailing his fiery fame, dialect poetry, and clashes with rivals. The piece traces Ruey’s memory of Riley, his performance traits, and the lasting debate whether his work was imaginative or merely inventive verse.
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Goyring
Msormer
Xeas
Tames
Whitddaik Riley
Tudiono
Songeteyld
Kilmer Curman
Wsayr
Philadelphia
Goelery
Ida Rodt
Bardytee Uvatyup
Pont
Itadiingy
Indianapolis
ADL
Mts
Torino
Hildy
Garvan Uuw
Tony Diet
Riley
Ara
Whitcomb Rueyi
A. Hooster
Elosinl
Hoosier
Ragguty Man
Orphant Anstey
Ol Kinglys
Griggsby Station
Utgs
Bop
Gataylea
Mykedamea
Eritie
Nin
Poe
Bley
Ruey
Indglugapolis
Huoy
Trremumhey
Riley Gs
Joe Eliberate
Yang
Gluven
Ian Ora
Arendy
Creddis
Grouksrand
Senator Kern Mistakenly Confuses Capitol Sign
Washington seen to be center of a humorous incident when Senator John W. Kern of Indiana misidentifies the United States Capitol exterior and its signage, asking which building is home to the United States. The story notes his confusion and later reflection on the Capitol’s dome and surrounding landmarks.
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Wastiington
John W. Kern
Yadtina
Washington
Buiching
United States
Kern
United
White Dome
United States Capitol
Seoutor Kern
Washington Folk Rediscover the Potomac River ROM
Washington society members rediscover Potomac River leisure in midwinter with walks drives and al fresco dining along the banks. Notables from President Adams to Mrs Lansing and Cabinet families swim and stroll at Capitol Hill area pools and riverfront spots amid a revived capital pastime.
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Washington
Potomac
Tulin Quincy Adams
Taylor
Lansing
Capitol Hit
Morris Sheppard
Nicholas Longworth
Rufus Day
Justice Dey
William P. Borland
Baker
Toverth
Charred Money Redemption Tales From Mrs. Brown
Stories recount the U S Treasury expert Mrs Amanda E Brown assembling burned and torn currency for redemption. She explains rules guiding partial recoveries and notes farmers sending thousands of tiny pieces to the treasury. The piecework revival ends with complete bills restored and returned to owners.
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United States
Amanda E. Brown
Treasury Department
Rifle Practice Draws Crowds At Capital NRA Gallery
Report from the National Rifle Association gallery where women learning firearm use and men test rifles drew crowds. Instructors explain stance and trigger control while spectators watch, as free ammunition and targets are provided.
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FNU
Fred
National Rifle Association of America
Ieecre
Wskx
Steve
Vantke
Free
Ise
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