Tariff as business proposition vs trusts and politics
The piece argues Roosevelt’s tariff stance as a business proposition, denounces Republican control and trust influence, and criticizes a tariff commission as a political ploy. It highlights Cuban reciprocity defeats and accuses Arizona Republicans of bond fraud tied to N O Murphy and delegates.
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Roosevelt
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Pima
Congress
Pima County
Arizona
N. O. Murphy
R. E. Morrison
Murphy
Boston Saloons Close At Eleven Each Night
The city enforces an 11 pm closing rule for Boston saloons as a public health measure. The policy argues that seven hours of rest after drinking will prevent harm and promote sobriety among patrons.
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Boston
Pima Republicans plan grand rally signaling campaign surge
The Republicans of Pima County organize a grand rally to mark the start of intensified campaigning following their recent convention. The event aims to galvanize supporters and press coverage for the party’s statewide aims.
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Pima County
Arbitration Standoff Reveals Corporate Accountability Question
A concise reflection notes that when a corporation or union claims no arbitration is necessary it signals defensiveness and potential fault. The remark frames arbitration as a test of willingness to resolve disputes and uphold fair practices.
The Logal Tickets Democratic Call for Full Support
The Democrats of Pima county present an attractive ticket urging full vote for the Democratic slate while noting some Republican nominees deserve Republican backing. The piece advocates independents join the Democratic ticket and warns against mixing with the opposite party in local affairs.
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Pima County
Rail barons oppose Roosevelt commission in coal strike
Statements from Reading’s Baer and Erie’s Morgan to Roosevelt at Washington show opposition to Mitchell’s plan to accept a commission’s decision. The report argues the coal barons hide behind miner lawlessness to attack the Miners' Union.
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Baer
Reading Railroad
Morgan
Erie Railroad
Roosevelt
Washington
Mitchell
Old Way the Better Way for Farmers' Food Supply
The author urges Southwest farmers to raise and cure their own pork for home use and surplus for markets rather than relying on distant packing houses. He laments overdependence on big concerns and contrasts progress with the loss of independent methods, noting the need to reclaim local food self sufficiency. He also oddly likens prize fights in Kentucky to gun use in contests.
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Southwest
Secrets Behind Famous Illusions Revealed
A New York World piece explains tricks like the box illusion with a concealed escape, the vanity fair mirror vanish, and floating on a plank using hidden supports. Other feats include hidden mirror work and leg reflections to fool spectators.
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New York World
A Good Prescription for Dyspepsia Through Cheerful Meals
A family doctor recommends laughter and cheerful table fellowship to break worry and indigestion cycles. He cites a case where a patient, by collecting humorous paragraphs and contributing at meals, improved mood and digestion. Five minutes of deliberate laughter after meals is suggested to stimulate abdominal circulation and gastric juice secretion.
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Ile
Blue
Birth of Japan Legend From Harper's Magazine
The article recounts a curious Japanese creation myth in which the gods Yzanaghi and Yzanuma shape the earth from chaos. A divine spear yields seven salt drops that form an island, then eight more islands arise as the palace of immortality and lands rich in copper, gold, and beauty are described amid a pastoral culture.
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Japan
Yzanaghi
Yzanuma
Cusokorosima
Uzanaghi
Awadsi
Foam
Cho
Yamato
Yyo
Sado
Yki
Fujiyama
Harper’s Magazine
The Tireless Foot and the Willing Hands
A potter explains that fatigue comes from the standing foot, not the turning one. The speaker urges action to keep strength, noting that those busiest with work are quickest to lend help and take on more, contrasting with idle hands. Source cites the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Handkerchief Sparks Man’s Woe in Matrimonial Tale
A man recounts a tale of romance and marriage sparked by a dainty handkerchief. He warns that initial charm can mislead, as love quickly gives way to a rocky matrimony, a cautionary moral from a New York Herald anecdote.
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New York Herald
Wanted a Lower Key
Comic exchange between Spatts and Mrs Spatts references Eliza Janes reaction after a recent argument. The remark implies the couple’s quarrel has altered the atmosphere at their home and spares no one. The dialogue style mimics a light social column tone from Town and Country.
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Eliza Jane
Parson Visits Prisoner on Unlucky No 13
A visiting parson questions a prisoner about his claim of bad luck from number 13. The inmate explains that twelve jurors and one judge preside over his case, attributed to misfortune. The Chicago News reference frames the exchange as a noir style vignette.
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Parson
Chicago News
Russia population doubles every sixty years study notes
The Philadelphia Record reports a claim that natural population increase would double Russia’s population once every sixty years, alongside a provocative statement about diamonds being valued at 800 million per ton.
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Philadelphia
Russia
Berchtesgaden Salt Mine Tour Described by Tatler
A London Tatler correspondent details Berchtesgaden Bavaria attractions including Konigsee and the salt mines. Visitors face a skirt disabling slide and riding mine trucks through darkness with candle lamps, ending with daylight at the surface and surprisingly little salt visible for breakfast tables.
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Berchtesgaden
Bavaria
Salzburg
London Tatler
Konigsee
Salt Lake
Notable Writers Tell Of Creative Processes Across Ages
The passage notes Bret Harte as a recluse who revised a manuscript for thirteen years. It mentions Cooper writing The Spy in under six months and Longfellow producing a yearly volume of poetry for years. Alfred Lord Tennyson published his first volume at twenty four and In Memoriam at forty one. Thomas Moore drafted Lalla Rookh after lengthy reading and preparation.
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Baxter
Cooper
Longfellow
Alfred Tennyson
Thomas Moore
The Brick Carrier Who Sought One More
An anecdote relays Richard M. Hunt recalling a Cork immigrant hired as a hodcarrier who was told to carry fourteen bricks. One morning bricks ran short and he could only place thirteen. A mason on the sixth story yelled down asking what he wanted and the worker replied to throw down one brick to keep his count.
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Richard M. Hunt
Cork
Pat
New York Times
Too Cautious. Slocum’s thorough care praised by patient
A patient praises Dr. Slocum for careful judgment and delaying conclusions until weighing every aspect. A skeptical friend counters, joking that the doctor has been so cautious his diagnosis risked resembling a postmortem at times.
A Child’s Prayer Seeks Help For Father And Mother
A three year old girl said a closing prayer asking God to watch over her father during his absence and added a playful line to also keep an eye on her mother. The Exchange notes the sweet moment and the mother’s amused reaction to the added request.
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Mmamma
Maude Speech Hesitation Highlighted in Transcript
Bertha and Constance discuss a potential match between Maude and Charley. Maude is quoted describing his stuttering as a slight hesitancy in enunciation, cited by the Boston Transcript.
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Bertha
Maude
Charley
Constance
Boston Transcript
The Mantle of Charity and Witty Echoes
A trio of brief quotes from 1920s Chicago and Baltimore papers. The Chicago Post questions motives with a sharp remark about charity. The Baltimore News comments wryly that a balky mule can work at both ends yet not work at all.
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Baltimore News
Mines on Mountain Tops
High altitude mines in the Andes include the Eureka gold mine at 14,100 feet near Jujuy Argentina and the Veta del Cuadro silver mine at 13,060 feet near Chocaya Bolivia. Ore is moved by mule along steep paths to rail or wagon for coastal shipping.
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Eureka
Andes Range
Jujuy
Argentina
Chocaya
Bolivia
Veta del Cuadro
Peppo
Cordilleras
Seaboard
Cool Garden Spots
A glacier loosens and sails away across the Arctic Ocean followed by smaller icebergs. Eskimos term this the duck and ducklings. Plants grow on the ice as moss decays to soil allowing seeds like buttercups and dandelions to bloom in the brief northern summer.
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Arctic Ocean
Eskimos
Ce Mountains
Ess
Arctic
Bathing and skin cleansing insights from Boston Traveler
The passage argues bathing reveals the skin’s hidden impurities. it asserts pores continuously drain the body and that daily cleansing is necessary. It notes even a clean appearance, like a pristine white collar, does not prove perfect cleanliness and emphasizes ongoing skin care.
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Boston
The Singing Mouse in Musical Mouse Song
The article describes a small mouse with large ears that sings with warbling notes and trills similar to a canary. It notes a double song with a subdued accompaniment, creating the illusion of multiple singers.
Choir organist sought for village church ad response cited
A village church advertised for an organist and choir director. A respondent offered services as both organist and music teacher, noting years of experience. A Georgia man quoted a humorous misnaming exchange about a judge named Justice.
A Kind Word Sprouts Like Seeded Kindness
A brief reflection on how a simple kind remark rarely goes unused as it yields positive effects. Even casual acts of gentleness plant lasting benefits and beauty in people and moments.
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