Smith if Elected fourth New York President
Washington notes a hypothetical profile of Gov. Smith as the fourth New York born president and third New York governor to reach the White House. It contrasts Hoover and Smith in religion and temperament and surveys ancestry, wealth, education, and prior offices of past presidents. It also covers lineage, military service, and family status among presidents.
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Washington
Gov. Smith
New York
White House
Empire State
New York State
Cleveland
Martin van Buren
Millard Fillmore
Chester A. Arthur
Grover Cleveland
Vermont
New Jersey
Theodore Roosevelt
New York City
Ohio
Gen. Grant
Illinois
Erie County
Coolidge
United States
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
America
House of Representatives
Senate
Episcopal Church
Buchanan
Tyler
Fillmore
Benjamin Harrison
Roosevelt
Wilson
Madison
Jackson
Polk
Harding
John Adams
William Henry Harrison
Alfred
Herbert
James
William
John
Andrew
Mexico
Spain
Ambrose Man Killed in Kansas Truck Accident
The body of William Thomas Sanford, 26, of Ambrose, was killed in a truck wreck near Emporia Kansas. He arrived by rail Friday and was taken to his parents home. Funeral services were held Sunday at Hebron Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Want Column Ad Promises Results in Brief Notice
An advertisement from the Want Column promises results in a concise 25 words or less for a small 25 cent rate, urging readers to place notices.
Spivy and Co. Offer New Fall Dry Goods Stock
Bonham store announces a large new fall assortment of dry goods including dresses, accessories, and hundreds of toiletry articles all attractively priced as part of the new stock rollout.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Short jokes and quips from a bygone village scene
A collection of humorous exchanges and casual banter among villagers and travelers. Topics range from fees for rooms and emergency routes to flirtatious summer boarders and a wartime trench memory, ending with a postmaster delivering love letters.
Graded Lesson Helps "Mama" In Catechism Woes
A child named Fred asks his mother for an easier catechism in a humorous dialogue. The brief exchange highlights a playful request for a simpler religious lesson.
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Fred
Local Grammar School Essay on Cats
A schoolboy writes playful cat classifications. He names categories such as Maultese cats for rough cats and Parisian cats for quiet purrs, then Angorne cats for bad temper and Feline cates for deep feelings. He ends with a personal dislike of cats.
Man returns home after M A degree and jokes about future
A family friend asks if Robert will seek a Ph D after earning his M A. The father responds that he will look for a J O B instead, highlighting a practical career move rather than further study.
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Dad
Robert
Tempers Not Twins
A witty exchange at a family gathering contrasts two nephews Arty and Willie. A guest notes their twin-like looks while the aunt points to different temperaments. Arty suggests temperaments may not be twins, offering a humorous reflection on nature versus nurture.
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Arty
Willie
Ring Question Winds Through Broken Engagement
In a witty exchange, Fidelity Mae asks why Mabel keeps her ex fiancé Jim’s ring after breaking their engagement. Mabel replies that her feelings toward the ring remain unchanged, highlighting the emotional hold of a cherished token.
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Mae
Jim
Mabel
Boss and Visitor Exchange in a Grim Gag
A visitor questions authority undercut by a child’s blunt line of inquiry. The exchange centers on who directs actions when a man lacks a wife, highlighting the social dynamic and tension between innocence and control.
For Sale Pears Delivered from Home at Tiered Prices
Mrs. J. F. Spindle advertises pears for sale at 75 cents a bushel with delivery and a dollar per bushel price option. The note mentions delivery to customers from her residence.
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J. F. Spindle
Buell Spindle
The Farm Hand and the Buggy Ride
A farm hand takes his girl on a countryside buggy ride. Nine miles out, the horse dies suddenly, prompting a wry exchange about reviving life with a kiss. The joke ends with a playful twist.
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Louise
No Cause To “Tell One” Says Fred Jasper at Newton Ad Space
Fred Jasper claims in a Newton Iowa News Ad that George Washington did not tell a lie but notes Washington faced no income tax played no golf fished none had no children and was the sole presidential candidate in those days.
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George Washington
Fred Jasper
Newton
Iowa
Father cites teen's focus on driving over exams
A visitor asks about the son’s age and the father replies that the boy has reached an age where his priority is passing the car ahead rather than his exams.
Party memories and quirks from a busy day
A mother questions a child about a birthday party while a weather talk turns playful and a salary discussion with a boss ends in pragmatic denial. A humorous tale from the Rock Island Argus recalls a dusky lady requesting insect powder and a blunt clerk reply.
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Mac
Rock Island Argus
Holmes longest serving Supreme Court justice
Oliver Wendell Holmes served the longest term on the U S Supreme Court after a 1902 appointment marking a record tenure in the nation's highest court.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
United States Supreme Court
Unusual Stock of Merchandises Required Today
The Dry Goods merchant must meet today’s demands with up to date stock and large assortments. Styles must satisfy a discriminating public and quality must pass the acid test of real value as stated by M. C. Spivy & Co. of Bonham.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
Modernizing Dry Goods Firms in an Advancing Age
A Bonham Dry Goods firm asserts that growth and progress demand reshaped inventories and services. Old stocks and off styles fail to satisfy discriminating customers. quality, value, and store service must match evolving needs in a changing market.
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M. C. Spivy & Co
Bonham
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Ambrose
Eliza
Middleman
Virgie
Billy
Sonny
W. F. Sanders
H. F. Thompson
Crosley
Joe Johnson
Planters Gin Company
Johnson's
Whitewright
W. A. Beatty
P. A. Short
J. Lee Yates
P. Janway
J. W. McMurry Grocery
C. C. High
Janway Shop
Ethel
the Weather Bureau
Fection Service
Detroit
Jewel Gas
Reznor Gas
Atwater Kent
Coldwell’s Men’s Store
White & Donigan Gin Co
Whitewright, Texas
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