Debate Over War Oath and Citizenship at Nineteenth Century Court
The text discusses a Canadian born Yale divinity graduate denied U S citizenship by the naturalization court in New Haven for refusing armed service. It notes his stance on just causes, parallels Madam Schwimmer, and questions whether the United States will honor a postwar oath against war, asking if the vow is genuine or empty.
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D. C
A Mcintosh
Yale Divinity School
United States
New Haver
Madam Schwimmer
France
Cost of Government Compared Across Levels in 1924
In 1924 every person paid an average 27.77 dollars to support the federal government, with state and local costs totaling 61.40 per person when combined. Local and state debts rose while the national debt fell. The piece questions subsidies, taxes, and hidden costs to ordinary consumers, and notes shifting use of timber from Navy ships, plus an ad about Fly-Tox and Pay-Tok products. The report cites officials and figures on government spending and economic impact.
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Washington
Navy Department
Henry Ford
Fashion Notes On Summer Styles And Travel Cars
A Cecile column surveys late summer fashion with tailored cotton ensembles in plain or printed patterns, featuring quilted piques and coordinated accessories. It also highlights fall vehicle tech like harmonic balancers and rubber insulation, praising reduced vibration for women drivers touring in comfort.
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Cecile
Women After Motor Honors Long-Distance Drives
Oakland Pontiac dealer Murray Johnson notes rising female long trips as road quality and car reliability improve. He cites Mrs A L Johnston of Chicago who drove solo to Los Angeles, averaging 290 miles daily over a 3000 mile journey, finishing each day before 4 pm.
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Murray Johnson
Johnson
A. L. Johnstone
Chicago
Los Angeles
Reward Offered for Escapee Mack Mims from Chain Gang
Aiken County offers a $50 reward for the capture and return of Mack Mims who escaped from Chain Gang No. 1 two feet west of Bath on Monday July th. He is about 5 feet 10 inches tall, 155 to 160 pounds, dark ginger cake color, 35 or 40 years old, clean shaved. He wore striped clothing, low quarter tan shoes, and a light colored hat. Notify Sheriff J. P. Howard or O. R. Cofer, Clerk of County Commissioners, Aiken S.C.
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Mack Mims
Chain Gang
No. 1
Bath
J. P. Howard
Aiken County
Clergyman Mishears Clerk Baptism Notice
In a church a clergyman sought hymn book notices while the clerk announced infant baptism requests after the sermon. The deaf minister misinterpreted and offered a sales pitch for hymn books and infant baptism, prompting confusion and a humorous exchange.
Respected Infant Dear Miss Petition to Teacher
A fragment from the Herald of Gospel Liberty quotes a motion addressed to a teacher. The missive pleads against whipping a child named Tommy, noting he is not used to it and that home discipline is never by hitting except in self defense.
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Tommy
Herald of Gospel Liberty
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Mellon Institute of ‘Industrial Research
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Women After Motor
Draughon’s Business College
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Columbia, S. C
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Charleston
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South Carolina
Beeches
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O. R. Cofer
Aiken, S.C
Aiken Standard Office
Columbia Supply Co
W. Gervais St
Columbia
Journal of “American Medical Association
Powell HarDwAre Co
Westinghouse
Carolina
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