The King of Bootleggers and Prohibition Critics
A column discusses August A. Busch of St Louis accusing the US Shipping Board of hypocrisy by allowing liquor sales on three mile limit ships, argues enforcement of law and economic motives, and critiques wartime patriotism and public discourse in America. Describes related incidents and broader social tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August A. Busch
St. Louis
Renson
Harding
Busch
France
George Washington
American Shipping Board
United States
Bosch
Pasenre
Nand
Shipping Board
Lasker
Mr. Lasker
Mr. Busch
Republic
Patriotism and turmoil in Waco Neb over veteran aid
The piece notes renewed patriotism after war euphoria and reports a community disturbance in Waco Nebraska. It describes the Waco State Bank purchasing a series of advertisements from an advertising solicitor as part of the postwar scene and sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Jeil Davis
Eprom
Coldiera
Eayth
Nebraska
Council of Defense
Liberty
Red Cross
Council
Waco State Bank
Bryan’s Evolution Claims Prompt Debate Over Bible Truth
The piece critiques William Jennings Bryan for mixing evolution into religious debate and accuses him of misrepresenting Darwin while arguing that evolution and faith can coexist. It notes Bryan’s aging influence and suggests his approach lacks rigorous reading of evolutionary theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Gui
Apelam
Jonah
Mr. Bryan
Lincoln Council Faces Delicate Bathing Pool Discrimination
Lincoln's municipal pool, built with taxpayer money, has operated modestly profitable but excludes colored citizens. A visiting delegation urged a fair, integrated policy, yet a council member urged restraint, delaying a decision in hopes of preserving harmony. The outcome may guide other Nebraska towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Lincoln Council
Denied a Living Wage for Clergy Under Cost Pressures
A report argues against underpay for Protestant ministers citing rising church membership and large congregations. It notes 46 million church members in the United States including Protestants, with ministers averaging 735 dollars annually in the year of variance, highlighting the strain on families despite public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Variane Liv
Decline in Clergy Salaries Drives Vacant Pastorates
The piece notes that if clerical salaries in cities and some rural areas were omitted the average pay would be far lower, highlighting ministers paid poorly and humiliated, leading to fewer candidates for the ministry and many pastorates remaining vacant. It cites reliance on cast-off clothing and bachelor living as common helps to cope with hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S BP
Carnegie
Birds outnumber hats in the United States editor notes
A nature magazine editor humorously estimates there are only two birds for every being in the United States, suggesting the real abundance lies on hats across the country as a playful correction to the hatward discrepancy noted by the Washington Post.
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Nature Magazine
United States
Weashington Post
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First State Bank Alliance
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