Shameful attacks and odd notes from 1915 Chicago speeches
Milwaukee mayor David S. Rose blasts William Jennings Bryan as a traitor and hypocrite in a Chicago speech. He also scorns evangelist Billy Sunday and labels Henry Ford a major philanthropist and prisoner advocate. A pickle convention speaker praises pickle lovers, claiming their temperance and home life benefit. A New York school rule allows medical inspection without clothing for new entrants. A paragraher notes business comes from daytime wakefulness, not nighttime.
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Mr. Bryan
David S. Rose
Milwaukee
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Bryan
Napoleon
Rose
Billy Sunday
Evangelist
War still hell as Kaiser and King endure in remark
Brookfield Argus quotes harsh wartime view noting Wilhelm remains Kaiser, George remains King, and the war’s grim toll persists. The remark underscores persistent royal titles amid ongoing conflict and public concern.
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Brookfield
Argus
Wilhelm
Kaiser
George
New Fall Styles Highlight Short Skirts Trend
Anent the fall styles the slim legged girl will notice the shorter skirts sooner than her buxom sister signaling a shift in fashion taste and social awareness.
Uncle Samuel’s Sturdy Constitution Amid Global Strife
In light of his many international complications, our Uncle Sam uel seems to possess a surprisingly sturdy constitution after all.
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Samuel
Dust Thickens As Days Quicken
A pithy observation notes days lengthening and dust rising as time accelerates, hinting at seasonal change and environmental discomfort in a concise prose line.
Home Town Building Keeps Youth Busy at Home
A letter describes a family plan of home amusements and a workshop as a hub to keep young people at home. The writer notes a tool-collecting grandfather, a sacred family workshop, and open facilities for neighbors. He cites benefits to labor, property value, and community appeal, urging stores to adapt to home town life. The piece ends favoring price advertising in the local paper.
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Waterbury
Modern Fables The Anti Circus Advocate and The Children
A man who condemns circuses while attending with children. He mocks city officials yet brings kids to performances, applauds acrobatics, and laughs at clowns. After shows he buys lemonade and popcorn and excuses the outing by saying someone had to take the kids. The moral notes that children cover a multitude of indiscretions.
West Pocket Essays By GEORGE FITCH
George Fitch discusses collectors across society from stamps to railroads and statesmen. He notes the quirky pride of collectors and cites notable examples like Poe Brigham Young and Ford, pondering how collecting shapes value and fame while singling out Germany as a notable, ironic exhibit of many enemies.
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George Fitch
Mauritius
Edgar Allen Poe
Harriman
Jay Gould
Solomon
Brigham Young
Henry Ford
Ford
Germany
Napoleon
Frederick the Great
Uncle Sam Steps In On Haiti Government Wariness
The Call notes American involvement in Haiti's government, asserting U S influence follows from Haiti’s instability. It suggests a famous man gains photo attention, while photographers rush to capture his portrait for free.
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Haiti
Uncle Sam
Pineapple canning tips from Ruths family tale
Ruth and her mother discuss a pineapple preserving method using the leaf end as a handle and spiraled eyes to guide peeling, followed by slicing and coring. Ruth’s vacation timing surfaces, with family chatter about Aunt Minerva’s simpler approach and ready cooperation.
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Ruth
Minerva
Week in History Highlights by Day
A weekly rundown notes major historical events from September 6 to September 12 across years: 1872 Imperial Germany entertains Czar of Russia and Emperor of Austria. 1666 Great fire in London. 1781 Battle of Eutaw Springs. 1726 London bridge destroyed by fire. 1813 Perry’s Victory on Lake Erie. 1777 Battle of Brandywine. 1862 France signs a treaty of commerce with Madagascar.
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Imperial German Congress
Russia
Austria
London
Eutaw Springs
London Bridge
Perry
Lake Erie
Battle of
Brandywine
France
Madagascar
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Illinois
Michigan State
Jackson
Henry
Leonard N. Hathaway
America
New York
Nyway
Modern Fables
Valier
Enterprise
Waller
Phact, Phun and
The
Swat
Post Office
New Guiana
Borneo
Sumatra
Europe
Olid
Tc Up
Paragon
Country Produce
Gornet Bros
Ebavere Market
Aluminum
H. C. Kueker
Mgr
S. Kingston
Daniel
Peterman
Highland
Gatarr
Toledo
Ohio
Drugaista
Halll Family
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