The Fundamentals and Independent View on Parties
The piece critiques current Republican leadership while praising the Independent press stance. It cites weaknesses in appointments and policy alignment with the hour, and notes the Independent’s wartime Versailles and Set of Nations support. It argues Republicans remain a bulwark against global unrest amid internal faults.
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Nee
Independent
Woodrow Wilson
Hamilton Holt
Holt
Times
Republican Party
Congress
Democratic Party
ABE MARTIN's Grim Wit Faces Court Question
Abe Martin tugs at old lines of mischief as he faces a court challenge. The exchange hints at a long running feud and a lawyer’s sharp reply. The scene emphasizes local humor in the legal fray and the stubbornness of the community voice.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason A Satirical Look
Poem reflects on reading under a tree while observing others. The speaker contrasts literary escapism with friends who travel and pursue adventures. The mock wonderment centers on what others see in distant places versus the comfort of books and familiar scenes.
Republican Partys Stand on Europe Reconstruction and Democracy
The article champions the Republican Party as the guardian of democracy and criticizes drifting toward socialism. It warns that a Democratic Congress could paralyze U S leadership in world affairs amid a global crisis, urging readers to back strong Republican candidates in the next election.
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Republican Party
Europe
America
Demcracy Party
Republican
Congress
Call for citizen readiness to lead in tough times
Leaders face heavy responsibility and seek generous public spirited help. Citizens must run for office if given the chance. Congress is unfairly criticized by potential members. The nation must strengthen the Republican Party to guide America's role in a global democracy and progress.
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Congress
Republican Party
America
First Wire Suspension Bridge Opens in Philadelphia
The first wire suspension bridge, built in 1816 across the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, used six three eighth inch cables. It spanned 408 feet and was 18 inches wide offering limited access with not more than eight people permitted to walk on it at one time.
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Schuylkill River
Philadelphia
Tiny ventriloquist show leaves five year old awed
A five year old girl, taken to a vaudeville show, was impressed by a ventriloquist. That night she prayed for her siblings and then whispered in Italian, All right.
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Vaundeville
The Secret of Attraction Health Ad
Women rely on Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to ease feminine illness and improve well being. The ad claims the remedy brings health and a happier outlook beyond cosmetics and gowns.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Peppy Paragraphs and Proverbial Advice Column
A collection of short, witty lines and aphorisms from anonymous authors. It includes reflections on success, preparation, judgment by heart as well as head, and the idea that wealth and status depend on fair treatment and invitation. The piece closes with light humor and advertising bits.
Three Ts Twos and Toos in English Language
Pearl Phillips notes a sentence about three to s twos and toos in the English language. The quote highlights common homophone spellings and usage.
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Pearl Phillips
Yonkers unsigned missive signs revive New York humor
From Yonkers New York comes an unsigned By the way note with witty shop signs. Proggie's Repair Shop promises quick fixes with a hopping frog motif. A lunch counter touts Tepid Canine Sandwich for five cents. A confectionery window declares Our Soda's Swell. A delicatessen proclaims The Place to Meet Good Things to Eat. Lee Cream Parlor offers One item teased in playful style.
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New York
Yonkers
Luther Gormly Announces Board of Supervisors Candidacy
Luther Gormly declares his bid for a Board of Supervisors seat for the term starting January 1 1923. He states the run is subject to the will of Republican voters in Washington County at the June primaries.
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Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Plumber Bill Dulles Birthday Joke Stirs Washington Banter
A Washington man laments the charm of a feminine hand on a bill from the plumber. In a playful exchange Peter teases Paul about his birthday party. Paul responds with a cheeky remark and a mock question about illness. The brief reflects local humor and light social banter.
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Washington
Caution to subordinates on instruction and a whistling verdict
A wise employer warns that all others are fools except the speaker and urges humility. A California girl arrested for whistling home from church was not convicted and won a two thousand dollar verdict against the city. The article notes the perverse distinction between whistling a hymn and singing or playing music.
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California
Astor’s Plaster Fit Sparks Sudden Misfortune
A humorous verse recounts Astor a young lady whose tight clothes cause a sneeze and a cold breeze leading to a playful notion of disaster in a light verse.
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Astor
After The Party At the Dutchmans Holycross
A fragmentary exchange shows Sandy asked who drove, with a dismissive quip about being on the road and caution implied. The rough dialogue reflects a casual after party moment and informal banter.
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Sandy
No You Havent Got It Vet No Dear Readers
A fragmented reader note references William Reubsam dismissing a proposed answer of 42 as incorrect. The garbled text hints at a debated tally or riddle discussed among readers. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable in the readable snippets.
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William Reubsam
Six Hens Problem: Egg Count Over Seven Days
In a classic puzzle a hen and a half lays an egg and a half in a day and a half. Six hens over seven days yield a proportional total of eggs based on rate. Calculation shows six hens produce twenty eight eggs in seven days.
New Members Proposed for Lifetime Membership at Meeting
The chairman moves to confer life memberships on two men citing their qualifications. Leland Carril jokes about joining the club while Al Kiester recounts a humorous tale of a foggy Mississippi crossing and a stolen bottle of whiskey leading to a delayed ferry voyage.
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Leland Carril
Leland
AL Kiester
Mississippi
Illinois
Iowa
For Voters to Consider. A Warning on Power
A political-essay style remark warns voters about granting authority to dangerous individuals and the risk they discover it. The quote from the Exchange stresses the danger of empowering bad men and the consequences once power is revealed.
Conductor Leaves Job and Steps on Third Rail
A nonconductor, while job hunting, stepped on a third rail but survived. The tale appears in Science and Invention Magazine as a curious anecdote about wages and employment.
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Science and Invention Magazine
Elephant 4000 Years Old Myth Sparks Baggage Joke
A Colorado paper notes a satirical line that an elephant supposedly lives 4000 years, then jokes baggage handlers never touch its trunk, illustrating local humor about travel mishaps.
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Colorado
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Jim Jerk
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Timbuetoo
James
Chesterfield
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Anonymous
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Proggie
Froggle
Lee Cream Parlor
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Physicians and Surgeons
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Dr. Arthaud
John Droz
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Farmers’ Union
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M. D. Blair
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Westchester, Iowa
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Washington, Iowa
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C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
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Rallway Time Tables Co
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Oma LP
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Washington Lodge
HH. T. Carris
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus Chapter
W. C. Bell
H. P. Arthur Goodin
Zeredatha Council
S. M
J. Elliot Grasson
I. M
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
Kerr
Belva Carris
W. M. Mia
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Katheryne H. Beatty
Susie B. Edgington
Worthy Scribe
Amos Chapter
de Molay
Ira Jones
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Frank Laneworthy
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