Convict Isles and Ducking Stools Spark Modern Reflections
The piece contrasts Italy's convict system as narrated by Francesco Fausto Nitti with colonial era harsh punishments like the ducking stool in Pittsburgh. It recalls Lampendusa Lipari imprisonment and an escape, then muses on reviving old public shaming to curb grievances and noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isles
Francesco Fausto Nitti
Italy
Nitti
Lipari
Mussolini
Pittsburgh
Teaching by Lecture. The Experimental College debate
Glenn Frank answers a letter about lectures at the University of Wisconsin Experimental College. He clarifies that lectures are not rejected but must meet three aims: show theme importance, provide new knowledge or perspective, or provoke independent problem solving. He argues dull lectures have no place in college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Frank
United States
University of Wisconsin
Experimental College
Harold Laski
McClure
Washington Letter Reflects on WWI Figures Then and Now
Kirke Simpson recalls how the war era boosted certain U S navy and army leaders as America entered World War I. He references Pershing and Sims and the abroad effort, noting Time has treated these figures kindly over the years and reflects on those 13 years past since the dramatic April entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirke Simpson
Washington
America
Pershing and Sims
Sis
Murder at Higsh-Tide on Dan Parados Island
Allan Hunt investigates the island estate after Dan Parados is found murdered during a house party. The "game" of murder reveals real danger as clues point to an inside job. Caroline Brent defends herself while Deputy Samuels questions suspects about whereabouts between 6:30 and 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Parados
Allan Hunt
Parados
Anatole Flique
Flique
Paracos
Samuels
Crews
Caroline
Johns
Guiding by Your Child Mistakes by Alice Judson Peale
This piece argues modern mothers should acknowledge parenting mistakes without losing self confidence. It warns that self doubt can cause insecurity and naughtiness in children, and urges decisive action even when unsure to maintain consistency and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Judson Peale
Malaria Lane’s Grim Nightlife in New York
A May 14 feature delves into West 47th Street’s Malaria Lane, detailing grifters, craps rings, bootlegging, and lavish roisterers led by figures like the Duke of Manchester and Arnold Rothstein. It portrays the street’s cynical attitude to women, underworld rituals, and the nightlife that sustains a thriving half world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. McIntyre
New York
West 47Th Street
Neitzche
Jersey Hills
Malaria Lane
Arnold Rothstein
Peter Rabbit and Blarina Clash Over Moles and Mice
The exchange between Peter Rabbit and Blarina the Shrew escalates as names and animal classifications spark a playful dispute. Peter argues Blarina’s kinship to Moles, while Blarina defends being a Shrew, explaining family orders and the distinctions between Mole Shrew and Mouse groups in a humorous moral frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Blarina
Miner the Mole
Peter Rabbit
Miner
Mole
Robber
Porky the Porcupine
Ren Peter
Rat
Prickly
Porky
Paddy
Blareina
T. W. Burgess
George M Reynolds’s Early Iowa Roads Work Revealed
The Chicago bank executive George M Reynolds helped build Iowa roads as a boy after rebelling against maligned calico in a Panora general store to prove to housewives that the colors were fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Reynolds
Chicago
Iowa
Panora
Alibis! Six on the Stand Tomorrow in Mystery
Caroline Brent faces interrogation over Parados death on the island. Samuels presses her about a motive and time while Flique explains the locked billiard room and a window left ajar. Caroline claims she did not kill Parados and describes her alibi in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuels
Doc
Kirk
Flique
Monsieur
Parados
Mrs. Parados
Mr. Samuels
Brent
Dan
Portugese
Miss Brent
Caroline
M. Flique
M. l’Antiquaire
Mademoiselle
William Morrow and Company
Crossword Puzzle May Bother You a Bit
A readable crossword puzzle page shows a grid of horizontal and vertical clues. Entries include common words and longer terms such as Disturbances, Water indi Sea skeleton, Nimble, and Proportion with numbered positions.
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The
Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
Gene Howe
Wilbur C. Hawk
Associated Press
News and Business Department Circulation Department
Amarillo Daily News
Globe
News Globe
BY Mail
Oklahoma
New Mexico
the Globe
Lucas
Neo
Scott
Bliss
March
Benson
George Barnett
Marine Corps
Marines
Barnett
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Wood
Soissons
Sedan
France
Daniels
Pershing
Congress
Senate
House
Representative Butler
Pennsylvania
Naval Committee
Smedley Butler
General Pershing
Jadwin
Goethals
Crowder
Melgra
Duke of Manchester
Park Avenue
London
Kim
Kipling
Manchester
Marquis of Kimbolton
Atlantic City
Finis
Burgess
By Thornton W. Burgess
Blarina the Shrew
Sam
Blar
Ately
Rex Beach
Irvin Cobb
Damon Runyon
John Golden
Forsythe Street
Zbysco
Dunhill’s
Via
Nanny Meadow Mouse
Chanel
Cal Care
Bird's Prison
Fev
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