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This page is primarily **advertising** with one substantial **political humor article** about Western governors. **Main Content:** A humorous account titled "What the Governor of North Dakota said to the Governor of South Dakota" describes governors traveling together by train. The joke centers on formal dress requirements—South Dakota's governor struggles with a collar button while crawling on the floor, then quips that only "Governors and waiters" must wear full dress every night. **Political Figures Referenced:** Mayor Lew Shanks (Indianapolis), Vice-President Fairbanks, Governor Marshall (Indiana), and Governor Harmon (Ohio)—all appear to be competing Democratic candidates or considering presidential ambitions. The article mockingly suggests Marshall should follow Harmon's public appearances to stay competitive. **The Satire:** Politicians are portrayed as vain, competitive, and absurd—struggling with dress codes, jockeying for visibility, and vulnerable to practical jokes by circus owner John Ringling. **Advertisements:** Velvet tobacco, Lakewood Hotel (New Jersey resort), and Leslie's Weekly magazine fill remaining space.

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