Discouraging Thoughts On American Literature
A Globe editor discusses an Harper's Magazine piece arguing that prosperity pressures dull literature. The critique notes Americans still support critical voices, with writers like Sinclair Lewis and H L Mencken thriving by controversial stances. The piece urges optimism about growing public engagement and open discourse.
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Harper's Magazine
America
Sinclair Lewis
H. L. Mencken
You
These 100 Percenters and Progress in the 1920s
A meditation on American optimism and its effects, noting how confidence in a brighter future fuels boosterism and energy. The piece highlights a decline in railroad grade crossing deaths from 1926 to the previous year and ends with a quip about a fade‑ink invention useful for avoiding breach of promise suits.
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America
Sagawassee County
George
Maggie seeks ideal life amid working poor family
Mary Margaret Petheridge Johnson, a 17 year old stock girl, lives with her mother a worn out homemaker and sister Lizabeth in a shabby home. Maggie longs for a clean kitchen and orderly life while Joe the store stock boy sparks her dream with a leaflets motto about beginning to live the ideal life.
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Mary Margaret Petheridge Johnson
Lizabeth
Maggie
Mack-Merrill
Joe
Pop
Petheridge
Grandma Johnson
Liz
Len Johnson
Margie
Len
Unusual Looks Dominate New York Women Fashion
New York women increasingly seek being unusual over pretty, favoring chic accessories and simple outfits. Distinctive handbags and subtle coats set individuals apart, while masculine touches fade from vogue. The scene includes savvy street observations and humorous playwright chatter at the Lambs and Players. The piece notes Broadway life with romance and security concerns on Fifth Avenue at night.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Peter Rabbit Outwits Reddy Fox at Old Orchard
In a tense woodland chase at the edge of the Old Orchard, Peter Rabbit uses Prickly Porky the Porcupine as a shield to escape the pursuing Reddy Fox. Bobby Coon confronts the fox while Peter dodges and slips by, leaving a warning that the fox will return.
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Green Forest
Peter Rabbit
Bobby Coon
Prickly Porky the Porcupine
Scrapper the Kingbird
Peter
Reddy Fox
Reddy
Scrapper
Porky
Prickly
Bobby
T. W. Burgess
Mr. Toad
The Names of the Victims in a Storm Incident
A Denver telegraph editor warned a correspondent about omitting names. A reply reported a severe June 8 storm that struck a ranch fence, killing three cows named Jessie Bessie and Buttercup.
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Telegraph
Denver
Cole
Henry Wilson
Jessie
Bessie
Buttercup
Genius inventor and artist C Lee Cook dies at 57
C Lee Cook known as the genius who never walked died after a short illness in Louisville Kentucky. He was an authority on law languages history and art, built steam engines and lathes, contributed to wartime vessels and artillery, and painted widely exhibited oil works despite lifelong paralysis.
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Associated Press
Louisville
C. Lee Cook
Cook
France
Europe
Just Kids Hearts of the Parents
A brief note reflects on the strong bond between children and guardians, emphasizing care, guidance, and the influence of parental support on youth development. The piece centers on family values and community concern for upbringing.
Woodman Officials Visit Panhandle Camps in City
John E. Swanger supervisor of the Modern Woodman sanitarium at Woodman Colorado and Robert Vidler Texas state deputy arrived in the city for a visit with the Modern Woodman camp here and with other Panhandle camps. They will attend a special meeting in Panhandle tonight.
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John E. Swanger
Woodman
Colo
Robert Vidler
Texas
Panhandle
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