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Editorial
September 12, 1885
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Devils Lake, Ramsey County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Satirical commentary mocking political dishonesty, with 'Major Fat' advising Gen. Clark to abandon conscience for notoriety, referencing Edwards as the 'political leper of Dakota' from the Chicago Inter Ocean's Watertown correspondent.
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The Watertown correspondent of the Chicago Inter Ocean refers to Edwards as "the political leper of Dakota." "Major Fat" will read this item and then turning to Gen. Clark will say, General I am getting there. Now you see what it is to be a notorious scoundrel. People know that I am dishonest. Now if you would only take my advice and consent to be a rascal you'd get there too. General, I have always feared you had compunctions of conscience. It's a bad thing to have. I am not troubled that way. That is why I am so fat.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Political Leper
Dakota Politics
Satirical Dialogue
Political Dishonesty
Conscience
What entities or persons were involved?
Edwards
Major Fat
Gen. Clark
Chicago Inter Ocean
Watertown Correspondent
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Mockery Of Political Dishonesty In Dakota
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery
Key Figures
Edwards
Major Fat
Gen. Clark
Chicago Inter Ocean
Watertown Correspondent
Key Arguments
Being A Notorious Scoundrel Gains Public Recognition
Dishonesty Is Known And Advantageous In Politics
Conscience Hinders Political Success
Lack Of Moral Compunctions Explains Personal Prosperity