A Mistaken Young Man
A young man preparing to steal was arrested by the Portland police. He claimed his salary of 72 dollars and 8 cents per month prevented hire, and he urged a wife to join him. The piece argues for living within income, saving, and moral reform, urging conversion and prudent use of wages. Portland Journal.
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One-fourth of what we eat says one writer
A writer argues one quarter of our intake sustains some, and while that hints at economy, most people will keep eating the other three-fourths because it supports those who need money.
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Congress Sells Gallery Experience As Cost Rises
A witty line notes Congress costs the nation 150 dollars per minute and suggests gallery visitors deserve more value from the House sessions. The remark frames the public interest in parliamentary theatrics and accountability.
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Bob Burdette Advice on Work and Duty
The piece urges relentless work across trades and professions. It argues that the most capable lives come from hard work, warns against overrest, and says constant effort brings appetite, rest, and holiday joy. It extols purpose, sacrifice, and staying busy to earn the world’s approval.
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Bob Burdutte
The Lesser Evil Postscript and Editorial Banter
A Moultrie observer snippets a postscript urging a candidate to embrace the measles as a political jab. The Norfolk Landmark jokes Mr. Bryan bears blame in a wry editorial aside, noting the press would lose work without such blame.
Bryan Tries Roosevelt Image In Finance Debate
The speaker likens himself to Roosevelt in the financial arena arguing he would be as effective and bold, but more aggressive, in Wall Street. The remark aims to position Bryan as a reformer with a stronger hand.
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Arrest in Kansas Ties Local Play to Alcohol Tale
A member of a company play faced arrest in Kansas after evidence suggested the production influenced or provoked a public disturbance related to the performance. The incident centers on theatrical conduct and alcohol related themes from the show.
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Kansas
Courtroom Comedy of A Little Passage Biween the Law yer
A London Tit Bits piece recounts a court scene where a boarding house landlady testifies about her rates. The lawyer challenges her price, pressing for a direct answer on weekly cost. She replies that she would not charge a newcomer and would require advance payment, provoking humor in the exchange.
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London
Fragmented aphorisms on virtue and society
A garbled collection of maxims and reflective lines critiquing pride humility industry time money and social behavior. Wry observations touch on self restraint, reform, piety, humor, aging and daily life with quirky wording and misspellings suggesting a satirical or editorial fragment from a historical column.
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