Restricting the Giants and Berger Wins Again
The editorial argues against oversized packers and predicts legal maneuvering after Milwaukee rep loses a district race. It notes Victor Berger’s reelection in Wisconsin’s Fifth district despite expulsion from Congress and analyzes implications for representation and public policy. The piece also critiques monopolistic growth and its impact on competition and prices.
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Victor Berger
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Victor Gerger
Third Term Support Fueled by South Dakota Democrats
South Dakota Democrats at a state convention unanimously endorsed President Wilson for a third term. The New York World called the move a compliment to a great statesman and argued Wilson would not seek renomination or an anticlimax in a reelection bid. Des Moines editorials praised the stance as reflecting national goodwill. A Des Moines Capital note highlighted Bert Hedrick, coal miner Luther Hedrick’s son, appointed chief electrical engineer of Los Angeles at $500 monthly, illustrating America’s classless opportunity when merit stands alone.
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Bert Hedrick
Los Angeles
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America
Cosivos
Health Talks By JOHN B HUBER ALM M
A reader asks about dreams and health with John B Huber offering guidance. He explains that dreaming can reflect aspirations and that most dreams signal healthy processes, advising heart check if dreams cause pain and noting Burroughs writes on nature in Natura Notes.
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Nature Notes by John Burroughs feature in Evening Courier
Questions tease readers about bird wing color, rabbit brood rates, and coastal atmosphere effects on plant color. Burroughs introduces a new weekly Nature Notes feature exclusive to the Evening Courier as curiosity about life is promised in forthcoming installments.
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Nature Notes
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Evening Courier
Friend Wife At Dinner Causes Question Of Etiquette
Imogene confronts Andrew at Cafe Royal over his bedside table manicure and table manners. He defends adjusting politeness to suit companions explaining he mirrors behavior to keep partners comfortable. The exchange centers on social expectations during a shared dinner.
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Country Club
Imogene
Cafe Royal
Paine
BRAIN TESTS BY SAM LOYD
A nostalgic column presents a playful quiz involving a cow on a bridge and a lightning express. It asks readers to deduce the bridge length using a quick calculation while noting a punny remark on decision speed. The puzzle ends with a numeric sequence tied to cheese slices.
Virginia Harding Triumphs in First NY Performance
Virginia Harding, under study after the leading actress broke her ankle, delivers a standout third act in New York. Clara urged Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets to revive her, and the show earned rounds of applause with Harding recalled for multiple encores.
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Virginia
The Sandman Story by MHS F A Walker Sepes A
Mr Fox makes molasses candy for Mr Possum to repay kindness shown earlier. The candy sticks to Possum's teeth causing comic trouble as Fox laughs and Possum struggles to remove it. Possum eventually leaves, and Fox boils the candy again to collect payment in a final humorous scene.
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Poe
Faust Rumors and Quack Horoscopes Stir Debate
A jumble of letters and notes recounts claims about Faust and a self-styled prophet selling fake horoscopes. Canon Hil Tray Lieb notes Faust’s possible identity as a mercenary figure, while Jennie Davidson of Yates Center Kansas reports hens laying eggs as high as 27 daily.
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Unclear prompt question about wages and living costs
The fragment questions who could guarantee 1919 wage levels equal to 1900 living costs, asking if any policy could maintain such parity. It lacks specific people, places, or organizations to name.
Don Sung poultry remedy advert promises refunds if no egg yield
An advertisement touts Don Sung as a tonic that boosts hen egg laying and health. It offers a 20 day trial with money back if eggs do not increase, and instructs readers to buy by mail or from dealers, listing Burrell-Dugget Co. Indianapolis as the contact.
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