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But what about Branton Hills’ municipal affairs, right now? In two months it was to ballot on who should sit in past-Councilman Antor’s chair; and a campaign was on which was actually sizzling. And in what a contrast to our city’s start! For it has grown rapidly; and, in comparison to that day upon which a thousand ballots was a big out-pouring of popular clamor now many politicians had City Hall aspirations. And who do you think was running for Council, now? William Gadsby! Popularly known as Bill! Bill, Branton Hills’ famous dandy; Bill, that consummation of all Branton Hills girls’ most romantic wish; Bill, that “outdoor part” of Branton Hills’ most aristocratic tailor shop! Naturally, opposing groups fought for that vacancy; part of our population clamoring loudly for Bill, but with many just as strongly against him. So it was:—
“Put Bill Gadsby in!! Bill has all our Mayor’s good points! Bill will work for all that is upright and good!”
And also:—
“What! Bill Gadsby? Is this town plumb crazy? Say! If you put that fop in City Hall
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