Fun and Foolishness By Austin Callan
A humorous collage of quips and anecdotes on politics, weather, manners, and everyday life. It contrasts old fashioned values with modern conveniences and pokes gentle fun at politicians, propriety, and social habits with playful lines and character sketches.
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Fun
Austin Callan
Whitewright defeats Bonham nine 13 to 2 in one-sided game
Whitewright beat Bonham 13 to 2 in a Thursday afternoon baseball clash. Stinson started pitching, with Eddie Fogle relieving after the fourth inning and allowing only one more run on a Sudderth error. Bonham’s infield and outfield were weak, though their pitcher showed effort.
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Bonham Baseball Club
Whitewright
Stinson
Eddie Fogle
Sudderth
Bonham
Do You Read the Want Ads Everyone Reads Them
A lighthearted note on want ads drawing broad reader interest across the community. It suggests many households scan classifieds for opportunities and bargains, reflecting the era's ubiquitous classified sections.
Courage in Politics and Open Shop Debate in Texas
In Cisco News, the piece highlights Grover Cleveland’s wartime honesty earning voter support, and Samuel Gompers’ blacklist targeting Rep Blanton. It cites Bailey’s open shop stance winning Texas gubernatorial support, arguing voters admire decisive positions over silent or dual positions.
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Grover Cleveland
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Blanton
Gompers
Organized Labor
Texas
Bailey
Cisco News
Dog Day Sale at Chicago Store Questioned
A Chicago store runs a Dog Day Sale advertisement and faces scrutiny over its authenticity. Local shoppers wonder if the promotion is legitimate or a gimmick.
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Hiram
Chicago
Bonyfide
Fountain Service Proposal From P. J. Pierce & Sons
An advertisement invites customers to try a fountain service offered by P. J. Pierce and Sons. The copy highlights real satisfaction as a key selling point for the family business.
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P. J. Pierce & Sons
Keep It Up Keep On Walking And Talking
A terse verse urges persistent effort. The lines emphasize continuous progress growth and communication to achieve goals. It frames motivation as steady action across steps words and inches toward lasting height. The refrain echoes endurance in personal development.
Why the Editor Left Town In Highman's Magazine
The piece notes the editor and Mrs. Leighcliffe spent the weekend in Chicago and returned Monday. It hints at ongoing efforts to keep the publication moving forward and suggests a broader push to sustain the magazine.
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Highman’s Magazine
Mrs. Leecliffe
Chicago
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