Portrait of William Jennings Bryan as moral political force
A reflective piece discusses Bryan as a powerful yet controversial figure who shaped nominees from Wilson to Harding, balancing morality with politics. It notes his influence against Cox, his stance on prohibition, and his role as both preacher and participant in political life, ending with a claim that parties followed the people's shift toward dry policy.
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Woodrow Wilson
Lark
Wilson
Bryan
Cox
Harding
FRSA
Delsen
Chautauqua
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Rippling Rhymes By Walt Mason on Spitzbergen
The piece extols Spitzbergen as a land of perpetual winter and easy living, contrasting its icy calm with heat elsewhere. It imagines escaping waves of heat to wander icebergs and frozen shores, inviting readers to seek cooler climes and enjoy the carefree arctic dream.
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Spitzbergen
Suromer
Bryan Seen as Folksy Leader Amid Prohibition Fever
The piece portrays William Jennings Bryan as approachable and popular, appealing to both Republicans and Democrats as prohibition gains traction. It notes his weathered, honorable face and decades of effort in standing for what he views as right, while suggesting he remains relatable to the common people.
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Aliste
Repubicans
Bryan
Postmaster General Hays backs nonpolitical postal service
Des Moines Capital reports Will Hays supports keeping politics out of the postal service and praises Minneapolis postmaster E A Purdy for a phonograph night shift morale boost. Hays advocates personal contact and idea exchange to humanize the service.
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Will Hays
E. A. Purdy
Minneapolis
Hays
Purdy
Washington
New Post Office Administration
Des Moines
European stamp dealer pities American men and curses American women
Frank Szekula, a Swiss dealer and delegate to the American Philatelic Society convention in Milwaukee, claims American men are overworked to please women. He faults women for the situation and says European views differ, praising Swedish women as charming while critiquing American behavior as heartless and rude.
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Milwaukee Journal
America
Frank Szekula
Geneva
Switzerla An
Milwaukee
American Philatelic Society
Szekula
Europe
Stockholm
Sweden
Tanlac Sales Boom in New York State
New York sales of Tanlac exceed 625000 bottles in under a year. Gibson-Snow Company reports Albany Buffalo Rochester and Syracuse branches selling about 500000 bottles yearly in their trade territories. If the rate holds, New York state may demand well over 750000 bottles annually.
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New York
George B. Evans
Gibson-Snow Company
Albany
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Evans
Taniac
Washington
Sherman Bros
Pioneer Drug
Advt
Fragmentary remarks on monotony of cities and girls
A fragment quotes Mr. Szekula critiquing cities and girls as monotonous and machine made, noting the country and cities are scrapped along with the girls. The passage reflects a satirical or literary observation.
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Mr. Szekula
Absent-minded professor jokes about pocket thief
Quote shows an absent-minded professor admitting a thief’s hand in his pocket while joking that he thought it was his own hand. The humorous exchange contrasts perception and reality in a light moment.
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Juan Briera
Marine and Fire Insurance Firms Grow in Japan
Thirty companies are transacting marine and fire insurance business in Japan, reflecting expansion in the insurance sector and increased options for maritime and risk coverage.
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Japan
Troop D to Return Home from Camp Dodge Tonight
Capt. Earl Limerman and Troop D of the First Iowa cavalry are expected home this evening by special train from Camp Dodge where they have completed their first guard camp. The unit broke camp today and letters from a troop correspondent recount a busy weekend with church, meets, and a Des Moines security mood following a murder case.
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Earl Limerman
First
Iowa Cavalry
Camp
Dodge
Journal
Des Moines
Sara Thorsdale
Williams
Limerman
Othorewees Lir Arnold
First Cavalry Band
Rodney Arnold
Dayton
McCloskey
Mac
Washington
Farewell Planned for Owen Family Before Egypt Mission
The First United Presbyterian church will host a farewell for Dr and Mrs C A Owen and family as they prepare to depart for their mission station in Egypt. All members and friends are invited. The social begins at 7 30 o clock. 6213
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First United Presbyterian Church
C. A. Owen
Egypt
Wooden ships sell cheap as wartime fleet sale proceeds
The Shipping Board announced bids from the Ship Construction and Trading Corporation of New York at 2100 dollars each for 205 of 285 wooden ships. Vice Chairman O'Connor said the price was exceedingly low compared with the vessels' cost.
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Washington
The
Shipping Board
Ship Construction and Trading Corporation of New York
O'Connor
Board weighs selling ships to avoid rot at anchor
Chairman Las ker estimated the price at 230 million dollars while Mr. O Connor noted the board had long sought to sell the wooden ships. The alternative to a low sale price could be letting the boats rot at anchor.
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Lasker
O'Connor
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