Socialists disrupt La Follette third party in New York
The Sun reports Hillquit aligned with La Follette, expanding socialist influence in New York and risking early discord in the third party. Fiorello H. La Guardia’s renomination drags socialists into contention as the movement faces internal debate and potential collapse.
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The Revolution of the Cats and the Tigress Plot
In a dramatic recounting, Mudface overhears the great Revolution of the Cats within a cave where cheetahs lions and leopards gather. The tigress hatches a plan to seize power from the elephant and rule with the lioness and others while Man faces peril after the Flood.
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The Captains and the Kings in the Great War Era
A reflective overview noting the deaths and fading influence of leaders from 1914. King George V remains, while Kaiser Wilhelm and other monarchs of Europe have died. Political figures like Wilson and Asquith have passed, with many diplomats retired or dead, as the era’s power shifts to new generations.
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The Tail and the Dog
La Follette allies face socialist pressure as socialists refuse to stay silent. The piece notes strong socialist organization in New York with its Capitol machine and a history of winning seats. It argues socialists back La Follette yet pursue their own party interests first.
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Embalming Lenine defies Communist creed in Moscow
In Moscow two Russian chemists reportedly embalmed Lenine using mysterious oils to give his body a lifelike look for decades. His shrine under the Kremlin walls attracts thousands, contradicting Communist doctrine that religion and sentiment are forbidden. The piece argues that human nature resists total rational control and compares Russia to ancestor worship in Japan.
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Penalties of Scientific Research and the Death Ray
The article notes Grindell Matthews seeks eye care amid claims his death ray risks eye damage and war hazards. It compares his fate to Mme Curie and mentions screens used in X ray work and planned animal tests to study light effects on sight.
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Woes and Warnings in a Quiet Period of 1924 Europe
A satirical overview notes red flag concerns about red ink and political mood in the West. It jokes about Eastern editors influenced by smoking pipes, mentions Leopold and Loeb and goats, and questions Secretary Hughes's 1924 European mission while lampooning H. G. Wells and Senatorial views on La Follette.
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Boomer the Nighthawk and Peter Rabbit Question Nesting
Peter Rabbit questions Mrs Boomer about her eggs on a flat rock and why she lays eggs without a nest. Mrs Boomer explains she sits on her eggs and prefers nests avoided, noting a relative Mrs Whippoorwill shares the view.
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The Lost Ball by Florence Davies
A columnist argues the real damage of losing a golf ball is ruined temper. The piece cites examples from sports and daily life, urging players to move on, start over, and quit chasing lost items to avoid despair. It ends with a call to focus on today and play another game.
Night hawk mother rejects nest as waste of effort
Mrs Boomer explains to Peter that night hawks lay eggs on a flat rock rather than building a nest, declaring she has no nest and never wants one. The conversation reveals hawks’ egg-laying strategy relies on eggs hidden away rather than nests, challenging Peter’s assumptions about birds and nesting.
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Horoscope for Saturday August 9 1924
Contrary planetary influences rule this day with sun and Jupiter favorable and Mars adverse. It advises seeking support for projects and especially favors political candidates and employment seekers who use every shining minute as corporate leaders show kindness.
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Mars
Horoscope predicts turbulent year with risks in politics and war
The reading foresees increased political party dissension and international tension after autumn, with both men and women likely to be sanguine yet quarrelsome. Drowning deaths, lower birthrates, and rising divorces are warned, while Leo individuals born late afternoon may find business luck and talent.
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United States
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Farm laborers act as leads in Greek play
Agricultural laborers from West Heathly Sussex lead in the amateur production of Sophocles Oedipus Rex. The country company has staged Euripides and Shakespeare and draws enthusiasm from its poorest members who join after long workdays.
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Indomitable farm workers win praise from scholars
The crew, tired yet resolute, shows punctual attendance at rehearsals. Their performances earn admiration from Professor Gilbert Murray, who permits use of his translations from Greek.
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