Politician Jokes Highlight Lincoln Memorial Builder Tale
The piece recalls Blackburn of Kentucky, recently named resident commissioner for the Lincoln Memorial project, narrating a private John Allen anecdote from Tupelo Mississippi about political ambition. Aunt Betsy’s retort links Allen to his grandfather’s old political candidacy in Richmond.
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Allen
Tupelo
Miss
Congress
Betsy
Marie John
Alen
Yuh
Grandfahtah
Aunt Betsy
Representative Humphrey’s First Case
A portrait of W E Humphrey early in his career set in Indiana shows a county court session where he advised by making many objections to sway a judge. The record notes 12 rulings against him and 5 in his favor, yet he won the case and earned admiration for his bluffing under pressure.
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W. E. Humphrey
Washington
Congress
Massachusetts
Humphrey
Jan
Finks
Will
Wasted Energy Club Claim Sparks Allen Treadway Gaffe
Massachusetts representative Allen Treadway boasted of a right to the presidency of a club but described a trip during a campaign that led to a delay with a skeptical reception. A committee member challenged whether he had electioneered across the state line into Vermont.
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Wasted Energy Club
Allen Treadway
Massachusetts
Washington
Vermont
Mrs Morris Sheppard of Texas A Literary Paragon
Mrs Morris Sheppard the young wife of Senator Sheppard of Texas is lauded for public poise and leisure. She reads standard novels with her husband and maintains enthusiasm through Washington duties and entertaining. Rare commitment to literature and culture marks her profile.
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Hfe
Washington
Dickens
Thackeray
New York Cafe de Paris Collapse Amid High Living
The piece critiques the Cafe de Paris failure amid New Yorks nightlife excesses. It cites critics arguing private dining rooms catered to wealth and glamour, high priced tastes, and fashion trends as misaligned with city habits. It notes dancers, balls, and social leaders shifting focus from exclusivity to broad entertainment.
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Piffie
Paul Poiret
New York
Wall Street
Cafe de Paris
Broadway
Most All Girls Are Brutes Observation at Shiawassee Meeting
Governor Ferris sparks reaction at a county convention by praising Helen Keller and the French deaf blind pupil Huertin, noting girls’ vitality and readiness to fight when necessary. Teachers recall Keller’s early life and Anna Sullivan’s role in her education.
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Miss Bridgman
Helen Keller
Anna Sullivan
Governor Ferris
Shiawassee ‘County
Mr. Ferris
Composite photograph idea inspires class to seek ideal humanity
A teacher Miss Frevert asks a girls class to create a composite photograph from their faces. Elizabeth French suggests it and they sit for pictures. The project leads to reflections on shared traits and the idea that an ideal portrait would blend the finest lines and characteristics of all. Betty Ripley, Louise Barton, and others discuss implications and historic references.
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Frevert
Elizabeth French
Mary
Jesus
Betty Ripley
Miss Frevert
Betty
Louise Barton
Frances Willard
United States
Louise
Paris Society Ball Showcases Futurist Garb by Madam de Bassunville
In Paris at Luna Park the Persian ball drew over a thousand society members. Madam de Bassunville wore a striking futurist costume resembling a man. The crowd admired the bold, avant garde fashion in the festive event.
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Paris
France
Luna
Shah of Persia
Madam
de Bassunville
Man claims weather control by scientists in London
Scientists in London propose electrical control of the atmosphere to bring rain or shine, suggesting man can influence weather. The idea imagines directing atmospheric conditions through electrical methods.
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London
Ministers work as carpenters in Scranton parish build
In Scranton Pennsylvania ministers donned overalls and labored as carpenters to assist in constructing the Billy Sunday tabernacle. The effort united church leaders and workers in a hands on project reflecting communal dedication to the religious undertaking.
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Scranton
Billy Sunday Tabernacle
Chicago Merrill Report Reveals Hearsay Fragments
OCR fragment notes hears and groaking terms with mentions of Chicago and Merrill McGawn. The readable text is incomplete, offering minimal context about who said what and in what setting. The item reads as a clipped news brief without clear events or dates.
Final Harnessing of Nile Will Irrigate Sudan Tract
The Cairo Khartoum plan aims to reclaim 1 500 000 acres in the Gizza territory between the Blue and White Nile. Two dams south of Khartoum would regulate flows, irrigate the region, and boost British Empire cotton output by harnessing the Nile.
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Soudan
Gizza
Blue
White Niles
Khartoum
Egypt
Blue Nile
White Nile
Factory Girl In Chile Parade of Striking Workers
A Christian Herald writer recalls a Santiago parade of striking workers led by women, with wages around thirty eight cents a day for an older worker who is a widow supporting four children. The Chilean government pursues housing for workers as part of a national welfare policy.
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Chile
Santiago
Christian Herald
Gener
Fragmentary Courtroom Snippet Shows Curious Exchange
A damaged text fragment depicts a quick lunch scene and a dispute at a counter. A young man and a fastidious person are mentioned amid murky water, a tumbler, and a sharp remark about what is yours.
Immigrant letter recalls wheat boom and land lure in 1912
A 1912 immigration letter describes land sales at 35 dollars per acre and strong harvests with 400 acres of wheat, 125 of oats, 90 of flax. The writer notes high returns, cold winters, and plans to stock three binders with four men while praising life in the region.
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Immigration Department
Dancing as an expression of emotion across ancient texts
The article notes that ancient Hindu Vedas dating 6000 years before Christ reference dancing as expressions of triumph worship and grief. It mentions Persian Zandevestas and temple rituals with cymbals tambourines and bells on limbs and priestesses, highlighting ritual movement.
Ankle Ulcer Healed After Cuticura Trial
Mrs. Charlie E. Brooke of Kingsville Missouri describes an eighteen year ankle eruption that caused constant burning and sleepless nights. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she reports relief within the first application and full healing after three months with no further trouble.
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Kingsville
Charlies E. Brooke
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Washington Star Quips on Economic Theories
In a Washington Star quotation, Mr. Growcher argues that high living costs stem from replacing domestic economy with grand political economy theories. The remark targets inflated policy debates and the public’s reliance on broad fiscal explanations.
A Grateful Old Man Endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills
W D Smith of Ethel Kentucky writes that Dodd's Kidney Pills have greatly helped his lifelong back weakness and kidney trouble. He credits the remedy with preventing more pain and claims it keeps him from backache. He invites publication of his testimonial and offers his picture for use.
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Mr. Smith
Dodd
Dodd’s Medicine Co
Buffalo
Dress Talk Sparks Style Parley in Boutique Convo
In a lively overheard exchange, a shopper lauds a fashionable Mrs. Cashit De Style for her aplomb and dresses while another guest jokes about asking her dressmaker why similar flair isn’t in her own wardrobe.
Is there any way of crossing the social chasm
The Medium quotes a playful exchange about bridging social gaps with a cheerfully terse reply. It hints at a lighter moment or typographic joke rather than a full report.
Patent Pill Ad Claims Pellets Cure Constipation
An advertisement touts Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a simple remedy for constipation said to cause many diseases. The copy emphasizes easy dosing and the belief that curing the constipation cures the illness.
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Pierce
Adv
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