Wicked Old Andy a hard boiled reformer in finance
The piece lauds Secretary of the Treasury Mellon nicknamed Andy for his steady financial policy, paying debts, running costs, and maintaining surpluses. It notes critics label him a wet and bootlegger, but argues his pragmatic approach kept the government on track. it also quotes Methodist temperance discussions urging strong prohibition enforcement leadership under Mellon.
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Andy Mallon
the Treasury
Andy
Treasury
Mellon
Iowa
Methodist Board of “Temperance
Prohibition and Public Morals
Washington, D. C
Board of Temperance
Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Managers
Methodist
Washington
William Fraser McDowell
Clarence True Wilson
Board of Temperance, Prohibition
Pubic Morals
United States
Anti- Saloon League
International Order of Good Templars
International Reform Federation
Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Secretary of the Treasury
Leadership team bonds drive enforcement momentum
Within a month of Dr. James W. Doran and the Honorable Seymour Lowman taking charge, strong, clean leadership produced noticeable activity. You can see gains in major cities, enforcement officers' records, and prohibition statistics at headquarters.
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James W. Doran
Seymour Lowman
Prohibition
Styles and the Rag Man
An old essay notes the rag business fading as women wear less clothing and men keep outfits longer. It jokes that scarce rags will hurt paper making and hints secondhand shops take business. suggests styles or materials must change. Ruth Douthart Parsons College Editorial Class.
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Ruth Douthart
Parsons College
Brotherhood of Justice Poem on Prisoner Solidarity
A narrator recalls a jail term among inmates from many sentences, imagining a universal Brotherhood. The piece critiques socialist rhetoric and forced camaraderie, ending with a skeptical note that such a plan can fail and that some will resist joining. The dream underscores limits of forced solidarity across diverse prisoners.
The Old Shepherd Dog and Friends
An engraved collar tale recalls a dog saving a master in danger and lingering bond. The verses recount Tray the dog’s loyalty as Corin the shepherd ages, ending with the master’s plea to be buried beside his old friend. The piece also notes quotes about Ingersoll and a comical watchful waiting anecdote from the Christian Register.
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Tray
Corin
Peter Pindar
Sam
Christian Register
Winnipeg Shoe Deals Spark Frugal Walkers
The If in Tariff notes show wholesale Chicago shoes at 4.25 dollars and Winnipeg prices at 2.25 dollars. A Winnipeg shoe store slogan proclaims Walk 1 200 miles and save 2 dollars as cited by Spokane Spokesman Review.
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Chicago
Winnipeg
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Christmas car talk and a new horseless carriage preview
The piece notes relief over Henry's new car and anticipates holiday excitement and a surprise party. It mentions a “sage of O Dear born” and hints at a modern auto becoming a Christmas gift, with speculation about Santa replacing reindeer. Washington stores' Christmas displays are briefly referenced.
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Henry
Limerick Humorous Sailor’s Odd Isle Misadventure
A sailor shipwrecked near Boston ends up on an island of confusion. He says through tears he does not mind being there but wonders what he has been lost on. The verse blends nautical humor with wordplay about his fate.
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Boston
Sen
Father’s Christmas Generosity Feeds an Organized Hold Up
A lighthearted note describes a father who, as a recurring holiday prank, becomes the victim of an organized hold up and generously hands over his pocket contents. The piece leans on humor about family generosity during Christmas.
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Dad
A Very Merry Christmas to Dad Featured in PTA Magazine
The article notes cultural reflections with humor about gifts and gadgets. It mentions greeting cards neckties stogies and household boards such as washboard ironing board and bread board and remarks on forests and Christmas.
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Dad
Forgotten wedding anniversary sparks bitter reflection
A wife accuses her husband of forgetting their anniversary amid a tone of bitterness. He replies that time has flown since the wedding. The text contrasts romantic memory with a casual aside about using bread in leftovers and bread pudding.
Pose's Contribu tor Hidden Origin Sparks Curiosity
A cryptic note credits Hal S. Pose as contributor with no source disclosed. The anonymity fuels questions about the piece’s provenance and authorship in the local paper.
Inspector tests class with whistling prank
A school inspector asks a pretty teacher about observation and tests her class. He whistles and asks what he did, prompting after a pause a little boy to answer that he kissed the teacher.
Quip on Vaccination Sparks Witty Exchange
In a brief exchange, a friend jokes about vaccination with a phonograph needle, prompting a playful remark about talkativeness and wit. The line showcases humor amid casual conversation.
Fizzician Quip Sparks Soda Fountain Banter
A young man at the soda fountain tells a woman she asks if he is a doctor. He replies that he is merely a fizzician, delivering a light comic moment in the chat.
Father Corrects Boy About Million Dollar Question
A boy rushes home upset, blaming his father for trouble at school. He recalls asking how much a million dollars is and explains the phrase helluva lot of money was not the right answer, prompting a puzzled reaction from the father.
Newly Married Man Finds Wife Exhausted After Rabbit Dinner Plan
A husband returns home to a fatigued wife who reveals she spent the day preparing rabbit for dinner but has only half picked it. The scene ends with the wife explaining the effort and the surprise being unmet.
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Hal I. Posis
It All Depends on the Point of View
A reflective column argues perspectives shape truth with anecdotes from readers and everyday events highlighting bias, interpretation, and the limits of objective stance. The piece emphasizes multiple sides of a dispute and invites critical thinking about viewpoint influence.
Witness recollections of stairs and doors at alleged gambling site
Version B and Version F present conflicting testimony about a gambling venue. A judge hears claims of stairs, steel doors, a window entry, and a claim of many watches in pockets as a possible motive. The witness disputes the officer’s actions and questions ownership of a watch.
Hidden meaning and satire in a two Negro dialogue
The fragment presents a stylized dialogue about race and intelligence with owlish imagery. It notes overseas flights from beaches, then shifts to reflections on planes taking off and the difficulty of thinking despite a typewriter.
Henry Ford to Receive Free Publicity Tie Note
A playful remark suggests delivering wrought iron neckties to Henry Ford as a gimmick for free publicity. The statement uses a provocative image to imply leveraging branding for attention.
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Henry Ford
The Kalmuck practice of exposing dead to scavengers
Following Lamaism, the Kalmuck tribe cast corpses to dogs and birds of prey. If remains are not consumed within days, the deceased is judged wicked as scavengers refuse their flesh.
Camay Soap Promises Youthful Charm and Fragrance
Advert explains Camay toilet soap as a charming, alabaster white soap that makes you feel more attractive. It describes its scent as fresh and youthlike and invites readers to request a free cake by mail or buy it at grocers, druggists, or department stores at 10 cents per cake.
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Procter & Gamble Co
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Ohio
Camay
Tus
America
Ceylon
Java
India
Australia
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