Noospaper Plant Tales From a Pittsburgh Desk
Meredith Davis portrays a bustling newspaper office and the comic chaos of a daily room. Editors chase front page yarns while reporters rush proofs and callers confirm stories, revealing the rough edges of early 20th century press work.
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Dan McCarthy
Tim Shaughnessy
Dan
Tim
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Meredith Davis
Pittsburgh Dispatch
A Sure and Popular Cure Warns Against Crowds
A Journal of the African Medical Association article warns men in middle life to avoid crowded street cars during unsettled weather and after missed meals. It notes crowds at night are dangerous and could reduce pneumonia among the well to do if followed.
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African Medical Association
Simple remedy for avoiding rush hour crowds in cars
The New York World argues the simple solution to crowded streetcars is to ride home in a touring car or limousine. It claims this would prevent pneumonia and urges common workers to adopt the precaution, noting people travel during rush hours and should prefer comfortable travel.
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New York World
Two New High Silk Hats For National Leaders
The article contrasts President Wilson and Vice President Marshall wearing high silk hats as they begin new terms. It notes Wilson prefers soft fedoras and will wear a tall stovepipe for the four years, while Marshall accepts the high hat with no objection.
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Quotations and Jokes From Various Newspapers
A collage of humorous lines and quips from Cincinnati Enquirer Birmingham Age-Herald Boston Advertiser St Louis Republic San Francisco Chronicle Houston Post Judge Yale Record and others. The snippets cover poker slang moral musings club life and puns reflecting early 20th century humor.
Old jokes persist in press and chatter
The column cites lines from the Washington Herald and Yonkers Statesman about stale humor in letters to college girls and actors. It notes readers familiar with the gag will laugh, as the joke’s punchline lands where expected.
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Washington Herald
Yonkers Statesman
Candidates for Sheriff and District Attorney Seek Party Primaries
Geo A. W. DeForest announces candidacy for sheriff subject to the Washington Party primaries next September. Frank J. Lyons declares candidacy for District Attorney subject to Republican primaries held next September.
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Geo. A. W. Deforest
Frank J. Lyons
Warren Borough Tax Collector Candidate Announcement
A candidate announces for Tax Collector of Warren Borough subject to the Washington Party primaries in September.
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Washington Party
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