Ex Presidents and Congress Clash Over Pensions
Washington figures debate Grover Cleveland propose pension funds for former presidents. The piece notes ex presidents like Cleveland and Lamont built wealth through investments, while Windom Quay and Bryan illustrate income sources from real estate lectures and writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Arthur Washington
Grover Cleveland
United States
House of Representatives
White House
Mr. Cleveland
William C. Whitney
Whitney
Cleveland
Washington
Nevada gains and jokes over Nixon birth claim
A partisan laugh line centers on Senator Nixon of Nevada and Senator Flint of California joking that Nixon was born in California, while Nevada cheers the supposed move to bring him “out of bounds.” The piece also notes a bill for dirigible aerial defense and a medical ad promising Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a $100 reward for catarrh cures.
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Nevada
Senator Nixon
California
Senator Flint
Nixon
Hall
KF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Notice of repair items due before January 16
All parties with bicycles guns or other articles for repair in my shop I are requested to get some before January 16 as my equipment is being moved to Canyon City Texas and business discontinued at Washington. W E Groendycke Auto Dept Keiser Bros Phillips Canyon City Texas December 26 07.
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Great Britain
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
White House
Canyon City
Texas
Washington
W. E. Groendycke
the Auto Dept
Keiser Bros. & Phillips
Eod
Our Ignorance of Venus in Early Observations
The text explains why Venus remains poorly understood. It notes Venus’s interior orbit yields its closest moments when between sun and Earth, causing phases like the moon and limited surface views. It adds a dense atmosphere hinders confident interpretation of surface details.
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Venus
Earth
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days by PazO Ointment Ad
An advertisement promises PazO Ointment cures for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee. A separate brief tale depicts a rich young man overheard as he seeks to win his employer’s daughter with a salary raise as the obstacle.
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A. W. Chase
T. B. Roberts
Marshall
Syracuse
N. Y
The Resourceful Burglar and His Loyal Dog
A humorous snippet recalls a burglar woken by his alarmed spouse who insists the intruder is only a dog. The man reassures her that it is Fido licking his hand, ending with a light anecdote from the Tatler.
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Fido
Tatler
The Unlucky Opal Brooch Mystery in London
In London a tale unfolds around a mysterious opal serpent brooch that drives crime and intrigue. A bright detective confesses he is an ass, as Paul and Sylvia navigate love and danger, keeping readers spellbound from start to finish. It begins Friday in this paper.
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London
Dickens
Paul
Sylvia
Easy Street Hymn of Wealth and Escapism
A lyrical parade of simple paths to wealth and success. The speaker asserts that anyone can conquer grand feats by simple mental tricks and indulgent comforts, from ballooning and grizzly hunts to winning fortunes, writing stories, and ruling the world. The refrain promises effortless ascendance through imagination and a fat cigar.
Poem Fragments on Doubt and Wit in Conversation
A fragmentary exchange features remarks on proposing, suing, and a red rose, weaving humor and admonition. The speakers debate jokes and remorse, with lines about wisdom and self-awareness amid casual banter.
Parlor maxims and social observations
A humorous collection of maxims on marriage, misrepresentation, effort, suspicion, mistakes, and social behavior. The piece contrasts quick and slow marriages, praiseworthy effort versus inability, and the value of timely friends, ending with a lightboarder exchange about dining room etiquette.
Eccentric Fisherman Quips About Truth on Fishing Trips
A humorous exchange features a fisherman declaring he tells the truth while fishing to protect his reputation. The other speaker questions how that preserves his standing, prompting a witty clash over honesty and image on the water.
Stingy man foretold weather by leg pains
Quotes describe a frugal man who would not spend on medicine and refused help. He believed his rheumatism predicted the weather and feared losing his habit would force him to read a daily newspaper. The tale jokes about his penny pinching and superstition.
The Red Rose Keeps Its Winter Glow
A fragment of verse describes a cold wind that nips the nose until it glows with a red rose and imagery of warmth. The lines evoke seasonal contrast and emotional warmth through nature.
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Congress
Dan Lamont
Senator Vance
North Carolina
Zeb Vance
Senate
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Cook & Sherman
Washington, Iowa
J. E. Lemmon
Draggist
Iowa
Army
Navy
War Department
Walter Darrell
Fergus Hume
BY Parker
Chas. H. Keck
Carl M. Keck
Frank K. Sage
Citizens National Bank
Jenkins & Co
Hi. Jenkins
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Stree
Ray H. Dean Bye
Cook & Sherman's Drug
Howard J. Ross
Nicolas Marmone
North Side Square
Austin Sutherland
Mason’s City
Calior
Chas. Brown
Casey Bros
Macon
By Duncan M. Smith
Bea SA
Zowe
Dai
Sun
Goitforala
Riprees
Anly
Sam
Arai MT
St. P
O. Co
Reat Round Pass
Southwest Limited
Chicago
Milwaukee
East Bound Pass
Laie An
Eulean
Brighton
Mionsapolis
St. Louis
Kavse City
Paorla
Oley Mail
Sunda Twin Oittoe Limited
Reeder
Salt Buuni Pearls Express
Ponday
Peoria Limited
Encomme
B. Cutts
G. P&t. AY
Minneapolis, Minn
Lilbos
Frank Rogers
Clifford Thorne
Court House
J. J. Kellogg
Attorney-At
South Side
Salars
W. HM
Butterfield
Baotioces
Crail's
Eicher & Livingston
LAW
Charles A. Devery
Scurry
Lewyer
Notary Public
W. A. White
A & Merchants State Bank
Northeast Corner
Equate Washington, Iowa
O. J. Wilson
D. D. Wilson
Wilson , Wilson Lawyers
Grzies
Washington County Savings Bank
W. M. Keeley
Main Street
P. J. Hanley
Citizens Savings
Baal
Savings and Loan Business
Marvel
Pas
State Bank
Chigrmach
McLanegain
Ware Cashier
Witser
Cnahier
Wedoa General Banking
Maras
Coryricus &c
Curomnton
Securin ES Rosateg
Munn & Co
Fimerican
Herma
A . Four & Co
Ad Munn & Co
Dreadway
New York
D. G. Knottnerus Billiard Parrot
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