Prof Wilcox Talks On The Race Problem At Chautauqua
A large audience heard Prof. Wilcox analyze six proposed race problem solutions, endorsing education and equal rights as the practical path. He argued for honest, just treatment, liberty to educate and work, and emphasized progress through citizenship and fair law. The event closed with a sales pitch for Chautauqua tickets at Rothschild's.
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United States
Wilcox
Standard Oil Company
Tillman
North
State University of Iowa
Hat Styles and Bald Spot Hope in Harper's Weekly
Witty exchange on evolving men’s hat fashion. Jaggies doubts radical style changes, Wacgles jokes about hats that cover bald spots. Harper’s Weekly captures midcentury humor and men's headwear debates.
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Harper's Weekly
Iate Pa Now Punishes Meant Message Scene
The excerpt contains a heated exchange claiming punishment and hiding a weapon. It mentions weekly events and a metaphorical meteorite impact burning in the atmosphere with an estimated 1,000 tons reaching Earth every three years.
The Ideal Sport Proposes Eighteen Swimming Holes
A poem argues summer needs a better game than fishing or golf with a royal twist. The speaker, recalling boyhood, suggests making eighteen swimming holes to charm weary souls as Mercury rules. The verse comes from McLandburgh Wilson writing in Puck.
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Mercury
McLandburgh Wilson
Puck
Indictment and Vindication Quip by Judge
A classroom debate turns on political graft indictments. The judge calls the rival indictment a malicious conspiracy while the opposing side seeks vindication, underscoring tensions over honesty and public trust.
Married couple mischief sparks morning to night tension
A Detroit Free Press snippet quotes a mother warning her newlywed daughter that she provokes her husband each morning. The daughter boasts that his anger in the morning earns a peaceful evening gift, claiming he would not be so generous otherwise.
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Annie
Mamma
Detroit
Ree Press
Objection Over Quoted Poets Bore Ella Young
In a playful exchange from Chicago News Ella Hinton objects to Hattie counting phonographic reproductions of poets as appealing. Ella admits loving poetry but dislikes crude reproductions and quotes.
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Ella
Young Hinton
Hattie
Chicago News
Arizona Way quotes spark sheriff suspension tale
A humorous exchange notes officers’ duties and reports the sheriff’s suspension for allowing a boss thief to escape, with a quip about a tree and a reference to the New York American.
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Arizona
New York American
Strange patient baffles doctors in typhoid attempt
In a wry exchange a physician asks about a mysterious patient. The other grimly says he is attempting to turn the illness into typhoid fever, a specialty of his, highlighting medical quirk or diagnostic doubt.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Rewards of Greatness Conversation Cited by Senator Sorghum
A Washington Star snippet quotes a history student and Senator Sorghum debating whether true greatness is harder to achieve today. The student argues difficulty, the senator agrees, noting that modern rewards may be higher for those who excel.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Beggar Turned Out Abusive Mocking a Lordship
A dialogue vignette from Harper's Weekly contrasts a lord and his valet as they discuss a morning beggar who was coarse and abusive. The valet notes the beggar’s audacity, suggesting the beggar could resemble the lord himself.
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Harper’s Weekly
Age and gender noted in observer quip from Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Free Press quotes an observer who says a woman at twenty seeks male tears as signs of a soft heart while at thirty she sees tears as signs of a soft head. The remark contrasts perceptions of female youth and maturity.
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Detroit Free Press
War talk and pensions trigger mixed patriotism remarks
A collector of quotes quotes diverse views on wartime feeling. A philosopher notes the difficulty of accounting for war sentiment while some respond with patriotism and others mention pensions. Mrs Bainbridge and Mrs Hemphill weigh in on girls' attitudes and modern flippancy.
Brief Peace of Mind
Clara and Edith share a moment of trust as Edith says she values being together to avoid gossip, in a line from the Chicago Record-Herald.
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Clara
Edith
Chicago Record
Lerald
Not His Fault The Poodle and Dachshund Feud
Comic quip piece from the New York Press features a punchy exchange about dogs. Clara questions dachshund appeal while the poodle character of the joke complains about the pug’s long winded comments.
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Clara
New York Press
Beyond the Decree on the Wedding Trip
A fragmentary note voices devotion and a vow of lifelong love despite divorce, claiming the speaker will never remarry. The text hints at a strained or romantic context during a marriage journey.
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
A testimonial from Mrs. B J Johnston of Linton Mississippi praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as life saving after three doctors failed to help her sick child. The ad notes sales through Cook & Sherman.
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Chamberlain
B. J. Johnston
Linton, Miss
Cook & Sherman
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Guarantee Claim
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup sold with a positive guarantee to cure constipation sick headache stomach trouble or indigestion. If it fails the manufacturers refund your money. Sold by all druggists.
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