Cost of Living Index and Democracy Debate Spotted
A dated Amarillo Globe clipping discusses government cost of living indexes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Industrial Conference Board, noting city size effects and weighting changes. It cites 1918-19 budgets, six major items, and data from 87 foods across 51 cities with 32 Bureau representatives. It also quotes Captain Carley P. McCarment on army morale and politician ethics, and remarks on veterans’ bonuses funding and the “forgotten woman.”
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
National Industrial Conference Board
Bureau
Ethics in Economics Principles for Modern Capitalism
Dr Frank argues six ethical ideals to guide intelligent modernization of capitalism. The six emphasize human supremacy, universal rights, solidarity, common good, cooperation, and active goodwill over force, framing them as practical and necessary for sound economics and social progress in mass production eras.
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Glenn Frank
Disraeli
Great Riches Synopsis of a Kansas Small Town Love Triangle
In New Concord Kansas James Stimson, a skilled apprentice in Judge Holcomb’s office, finds himself torn between Jane Northrup the daughter of the town’s wealthiest man and Leslie Harris the printer’s daughter. Jane schemes to win him back while accusing Leslie of scheming, amid jealous confrontations at a dinner where James and Leslie exchange quiet signs of affection. Jane’s pride and fear of public humiliation drive the drama as her relationship with James falters and her twin brothers complicate family dynamics. The piece blends romance with social rivalries in a provincial setting.
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James Stimson
New Concord
Kas
Judge Holcomb
Jane Northrup
Jamcs
Leslie Harris
Jane
Leslie
James
Fort Leavenworth
Jane Jane
Jape
Henderson
Sone
Norris
Nate
Marcel H. Farnham
Statue of Liberty stamps tied to world war ends
In 1919 Uruguay issued a stamp borrowing the Statue of Liberty symbol to mark WWI end. In 1934 Peru issued a stamp showing the monument given by France in 1886. On the 10th anniversary of American Independence Spain and France also used the statue in postal designs, but only as part of a broader theme.
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New York Harbor
Uruguay
Per
France
United States
Spain
Fratue
de Opel Ca
NEA Service
Lac
New Scout Troop Formed in Amarilla Area
A new Scout troop has been formed in the Amarilla area. The group meets at the Elks Home to conduct introductory sessions and organize activities for local youth.
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Amarilla Area
Elks Home
Not So Funny Thinks Writer Not So Funny
New York April 25 exposes the writer’s claim to wit as overhyped and punctures the Algonquin circle chatter. The column surveys poker retorts, Dorothy Parker and Kaufman quips, plus tangential notes on actors, valets, writers, and social scenes from New York and Hollywood.
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New York
Alexander Woollcott
George 8
Kaufman
Dorothy Parker
Mrs. Parker
Miss Hepburn
George Ade
Mark Twain
King Lardner
Johnny Chuck Catches Reddy Fox Escape Tale
Johnny Chuck, living in Green Forest, watches Reddy Fox hunted by a dog and nearby Jimmy Skunk. Though enemies, Johnny hopes Reddy escapes and is oddly glad when Jimmy Skunk does not drive him to the dog. Polly Chick remains wary of Reddy's troublemaking.
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Green Forest
Green Meadows
Johnny Chuck
Reddy Fox
Reddy
Johnny
Jimmy Skunk
Jimmy
Roddy Fox
Polly Chick
Polly
Polly Chuck
T. W. Burgess
Arpeggio and Historic Capitals and Bridge of Sighs
An arpeggio is the rapid ascent of chord notes in succession. The first capital of the United States was New York City from 1785 to 1799, and Philadelphia served as capital from 1790 to 1800. The Bridge of Sighs is in Venice, connecting the Doge's Palace to the prisons.
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United States
New York
Philadelphia
Venice
Word Builder Puzzle Reflections and Clippings Past
A fragmentary reflection on a word builder puzzle. A feeble old woman sits in an office pasting clippings onto cards. Her past is interesting while her future aspect is questioned.
Understanding Nervous Breakdown Through Health Talk
The piece explains that many overlook nervous breakdowns, insisting the sufferer should simply “buck up.” It notes the issue stems from combined physical and mental factors that prevent the person from gathering strength to think clearly or act normally.
Palace of Art
A compact puzzle clue list with horizontal and vertical entries. The page enumerates numerous matching terms from art and language themes, including references to palaces, deities, measures, and letters with clues pointing to classic crossword style answers.
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Amarillo Globe
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Berns
Amalo
Globe News Publishing Co
Gene Howe
Wilprur C. Hawk
Memnen Associated Press
Associated Pronet
News and Business Department
Peyable
Aubeerihers
BY Mail
Texas
Otanome
New Mestee
Gore Croc
TIE Giube
Carley P. McCarment
Relef
Donald A. Hobart
American Veterans’ Association
Ethics IN Economics
Dr. Frank
McChire Newspaper Syndicate
By William Ferguson
Aracces
Ramen Amema
I. S. Klein
Liberty
Woollcott
Parker
O. O. McIntyre
C. O. MclIntyre
Shorty
W. C. Fields
Fields
Terhunes
Allegretti
Cae
G. Allegretti
San Francisco
Delmonico
Ascot
Hahn
Park Row
Lord of the Sun
Ted Saucier
East 51St Street
Buster Keaton
Hollywood
Rialto
Eugene Oneill
Clifford Odets
Anna Mav Wong
Sweden
Phil Baker
Roy Howard
Indianapolis Manual Training School
Herb Swope
al Smith
Dinty Moore
Damon D. Blake
Wayne Fergus
Eagle Scout
John Barnes
Ben Collins
Wayne Evans
Dick Jones
Kay Kincade
Paul Skilman
Jack Steger
van Sutton
Warren Wright
Charles Thompson
Junior Wood
William Danver
George Gochis
Co. R. Roedel
Thornton W. Burgess
Posey
McNaught, Syndicate
Word Builder
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Hygeia the Health Magazine
Paris
Palace of Art
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