Penrose's Candidacy and Mexico Policy Debate
The piece argues against immediate war with Mexico while praising President Wilson's restraint. It notes Sen Penrose's Republican nomination bid and addresses his stance on protectionism, income tax, and the Mexico policy, contrasting Democratic and Progressive practices and Pennsylvania politics.
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Penrose
United States Senate
Wilson
Mexico
Pennsylvania
Senator Penrose
Philadelphia
Democratic Party
United States
Pittsburg Dispatch
New England epitaphs reveal regional mortuary wit
A survey of cemetery inscriptions across New England highlights sharp, humorous, and somber epitaphs. From Maine and Vermont to Connecticut and Massachusetts, stones note marriages, child deaths, and sly remarks about spouses, doctors, and faith, with standout lines from Mount Auburn and beyond.
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New England
Maine
John Mound
Plea For More Courtship After Marriage
An essay urges husbands to continue courtship after marriage, arguing that ongoing affection, courtesy, and tenderness prevent boredom and failed marriages. It warns against treating love as policy or bribery and calls for active, daily demonstrations of warmth to sustain a thriving union.
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Heaven
Graft in Road Building In New York State
An inquiry into New York State road making has uncovered grafting by highway officials. The probe cites millions skimmed via favored contracts and inferior materials. The bonds exceed 100 million for roads, with potential waste and calls for honest taxpayer oversight amid Pennsylvania concerns.
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John Doe
New York State
State Highway Department
St. Louis
New York City
New York Highway Department
Pennsylvania
Advertising every business needs a fair trial
Do not advertise for a week or a month but give it a fair trial. Create big, changing ads that are clear and exciting. Study it carefully, run special drives, and keep items moving. Choose a good medium with wide circulation and lively local readers to maximize value.
Last Stand of a Husband In the New York Globe
A humorous domestic monologue recounts a husband reacting to his wife and family. He lists odd sacrifices and antics from eating, drinking, and lending tools to attending shows with his mother, aiding his brother, and avoiding a card party misstep. The speaker vows to end the union over a single quarrel before crossing into a den or pink silk jacket.
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New York Globe
Warren County News Brief Policy Debut
The Warren Mail announces it will publish community communications under 300 words. Submissions on topics of local interest are encouraged and stronger impact comes from including names. The policy forbids offensive content and aims to inform Warren County readers.
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Warren Mail
Warren County
Among the Animals
A Washington Star quip exchanges playful banter between a slangy worker and Senator Sorghum. The worker vows to trick a politician, while the senator teases about misclassifying a Progressive as a bull moose in a zoological joke.
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The
Washington Star
Senator Sorghum
Political clashes loom as Seon registrants prepare
A note to readers confirms that political activity will intensify in the state this year and that Seon residents are registered to participate, signaling upcoming debates and campaigns.
A Letter on Paying for One's Newspaper
A reader laments editors who bill after years of free service and warns that households which never pay undermine a paper. The writer claims free reading at drug stores and other supposed freebies justify not supporting the publication.
Inferred Church Attendance and Fruit Distribution Quip
A brief gag notes Smith might attend church to draw crowds, while J C Sibley distributed grapes and oranges to Franklin friends this week with none reaching here, and the Spectator is humorously misnamed as failing to have a “lookin.”
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J. C. Sibley
Franklin
Franklin Spectator
Spectator
Liquor Question Worries Congress Influencing Prohibition Debate
Prohibition sentiment in the United States has unsettled Congress as leaders foresee a possible national prohibition amendment. Lawmakers fear Congress may bow to public clamor rather than their own convictions when faced with a national referendum.
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United States
Congress
Senator Penrose Garb Said Torn Before Election
The Oil City Blizzard notes a report that Senator Penrose’s clothing was torn to tatters before he would subordinate personal ambition to party duties and patriotic friends. The claim lacks confirmation and may be mistaken. It suggests the garb could be disarranged again before this fall’s election.
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Oil City
Penrose
Public Servants Must Stand For Right Policies
The passage urges electors to support public servants who uphold noble principles, administer and enforce law honestly, and present a single, truthful stance for all constituents. It emphasizes clean, frank officials with consistent integrity across the community.
History of the year in Pictures depicts 1913 events
The Mail notes a publication from the North American Company of Philadelphia titled History of the year in Pictures. It showcases the epoch making events of 1913 through illustrated scenes and narrative.
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The
North American Company of
Philadelphia
Local Officials Urged to Remove Self-Serving Figures
Citizens call for action against officials deemed as foolers hindering progress. Calls urge prompt removal or replacement to restore trust and forward momentum in local governance.
The Love That Must Grind through Marriage’s Monotony
A reflective essay on enduring affection in marriage. It contrasts initial courtship with grown married life, noting that true love requires daily care, compliments, and shared tenderness. It warns that without renewal, courtship’s vow fades, and marriage risks becoming two captains without a mate.
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Huerta
Legation
Juarez
Balkans
Europe
Hearst
South America
Buffalo Commercial Republican
Woodrow Wilson
John Philips
Connecticut
Obidiah Wilkinson
Ruth
Vermont
Burlington
France
Stowe
Thomas
Betsey Brown
Earth
Wayland
Dr. Hayward
Kingdom of Heaven
Wendell
Samuel Proctor
Mount Auburn
Fleming H. Revell Company
Blanche
Smith
Kansas City Times
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