Federal aid to build roads could boost national progress
Article argues the General Welfare Clause allows Congress to fund highway construction with a $1500 million program. It estimates a one third federal share, plus state and local contributions, enabling 400000 miles of improved roads over twenty years and significant gains in property values, education, and civility.
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Glyon Congress
Howard H. Gross
Post Office Department
Tim
Jay
Stie
Department of Agricultive
Fed
Uncle Sam
Congress
Linary
Mali
Treasury Department
Great Britain
Italy
France
Ufe
Coelal Tfe
Ft Parcela Post
Nature Imitating Art and Other Fragments
A fragmented, quirky report mixing remarks on a famed actress and her rehearsal incident. It blends surreal dialogue about a hinge cigar and references to Merokian men, with satirical asides on insects, birds, and agricultural impact across several states.
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Charles Prohipan
Saung
Eha
Hake Peopla Dent
Jove
Birds Aids to the Farmer as Economic Benefit
The article argues that protecting wild birds shifts from humane and esthetic grounds to economic reasons, aiming to persuade a broader audience and gain support in public opinion. It notes earlier complaints about laughing birds and the depletion of native songsters.
New Senator Vows to Wake Congress Up
A newly sworn in member declares the aim to energize Congress, saying he will wake Congress before moving ahead. A friend quotes Senator Sorghum mocking the idea that waking Congress is enough without action to move the framers of the U S Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sorghum
Washington Star
Untitled Phrase Reflects On Corruption Of Faith
A reflective line discusses how corrupting someone’s pure faith or goodness could cause injury beyond compensation, noting the potential severity of such harm. The quote attributes the thought to a traditional author, resembling a Tudor or classical proverb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuck
Good Roads Costs Highlight New York Highway Toll
The article explains how New York state maintains 80 000 miles of roads with 40000 miles earth roads and 2000 miles of state roads under constant repair. It notes in detail the administrative structure led by Deputy Commissioner Frank D Lyon, the payroll and labor scale, and the sizable 1914 budget allocations and bond plans to fund road construction and upkeep across towns and counties.
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New York State
Frank D Lyon
State Highway Department
Iimpire
Massachusetts
Tyon
Lyon
Lyons
Tawny
Great Empire State
State Department of Highways
No Profit In it fo have just found out that one d ay great great grandfathers fought in the revolutionary war
The fragment notes pride in ancestral connection to the Revolutionary War with an unclear remark about an automobile. The readable text appears conversational and disjointed, lacking a clear news event or identifiable sources.
Inevitable Husband Dinner Question Sparks Odd Debate
In a social sketch, characters discuss why Tob eon is asked to every dinner. Wite reveals the cook is the only friend she likes, while Puck notes the unusual guest list. The exchange hints at comic tensions and domestic quirks.
Quote from Houston Post on civilization and polygamy
The Houston Post quotes a satirical exchange debating civilization and belief in Christ while joking about polygamy and attire. The fragment reflects cultural commentary and humor from the period.
Woman's knowledge on policies compared to childcare
A columnist argues that the average woman knows about policies as little as the average Joan knows about baby care, using humor to critique public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Man Refuses Four Wife Claim in Court
Quoted exchange shows a defendant joking about four wives while the judge questions the legality of such claims. The dialogue highlights uncertain marital status and attorney remarks during a courtroom appearance.
Duel Deferred by Darkness in Kentucky Tale
A Kentucky-born former U S senator recalls agreeing to a duel but the event never occurred because the moment of battle arrived too late as darkness fell. The anecdote circulates with the line explanation that the duel was foiled by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kentucky
Joe
Chicago Journal
Bitter critic mix governor at dinner in Philadelphia
A stern exchange unfolds at a Philadelphia dinner with Governor Pennypacker and his wife. Pennypacker, a harsh critic of family life, tells his son there will be fewer quarrels if there are fewer Dash type families, then urges “sound chewing” as remedy. The boy retorts that that is the only thing he and his mother ever agree on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennypacker
Philadelphia
Postum Converts Coffee Family in Brookline Letter
A Brookline woman praises Postum after an accidental delivery of Postum cereal substitute. She notes improved digestion, stronger stomachs, and happier mornings for her family, including three young siblings. She also cites her skeptical sister who later swears by Postum and mentions The Road to Wellville.
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Brookline
Mass
Postum
Thea Grocer
Brealfist
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Grett
Wellville
Gossip Versus Biography On Porch Chats Explained
Mrs Gaddy explains distinctions between private porch conversations and published life stories. Professor Pundit notes that publicly writing misfortunes becomes biography while sharing the same tales to a few people remains gossip.
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Gaddy
Iife
Hatred Born From Superiority Toward Mediocrity
A reflective aphorism notes that a persistent dislike arises from the feeling of being superior to others. The quote underscores enduring hostility toward what is deemed ordinary or average, suggesting a psychological or social bias rather than a transient conflict.
Bra Winston's Teething Syrup Aids Children
Teething relief offered by Bra Winston's soothing syrup claims to ease discomfort for children. Advertised benefits include calming the gums and aiding sleep during teething.
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Winston
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