Vigilance League Forms Against Prohibition in East
Prominent eastern men form a Vigilance League to protest prohibition, denying liquor ties and citing mismanagement and broad rights for temperate citizens. Massachusetts elections show shift toward license in Cambridge Brockton and Quincy, signaling demand for beer and wine access. Japan and U S tensions rise with Osaka Mainichi blasting US policies and calls for alliance shifts.
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Quincy
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Daylight Saving Sparks City and State Debates
Citizens favor daylight saving despite opposition from farmers as Congress debates restoring last summer's time. Massachusetts near enacting a statewide law with city and rural coverage. Proponents cite longer daylight and reduced costs, while farmers resist the change.
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Hymns of Estrangement and American Japanese Tensions
A reflective column contrasts cordial official ties between the United States and Japan with popular discontent and media portrayals. It cites Shantung tensions, Hoover, Hobson, and Hyde Park era figures, noting mixed public sentiment, political maneuvering, and shifting loyalties as 1920 approaches.
Prohibition Demands Shakespeare Rewriter Sees Plays as Libel
Column argues every Shakespeare work insults nations and rulers from Denmark to England and Egypt. It suggests banning Macbeth Hamlet An tony and Cleopatra and all his histories as public libel and calls for disposal of the works.
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Denmark
Antony
Cleopatra
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Various Editorial Snippets From Montana Papers
A compilation of brief editorial remarks from Montana newspapers commenting on politics labor industry and postwar progress. Reflections on Bryan's presidential prospects labor dignity the misuses of labor theory the interior department on natural resources and the optimistic 1920 building surge in Billings and a critique of Senate delay on the peace treaty.
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France
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Democrat News
Humorous Dialogue Snippets From Early 20th Century Papers
A collection of quips and exchanges from Baltimore American Boston Transcript Washington Star and Portland Telegram. Jokes include speed traps mischief with wires and a clergy man in a bunker. The pieces showcase period banter and newspaper humor of the era.
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Historic &J. Andrew's
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Key to Understanding A Country Lady Lettered Outing
The rural correspondent describes a morning outing driven by love of nature and domestic tasks. She details a sunlit scene, autumn breezes, cobwebs, nuts, leaves, and flowers gathered in a red wooden basket with a lavender bow. She reflects on peace, gratitude, and a desire to share the beauty with others.
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Winifred Black
Propaganda Burns and Political Sniping Across Papers
A collage of sharp wits and editorial quips from Cincinnati Enquirer Houston Post Washington Star Pittsburgh Gazette-Times and Louisville Courier-Journal. It mocks propagandists cabinet resignations deportation zeal and diplomatic kisses with caustic humor and satirical tone.
New Year’s Eve Reflection by T. A. Daly
A poem contemplates the midnight hour between years. It contrasts mournful tears and raucous laughter with sacred starlight, noting city lights distract from true joy. The verse ends with hopeful eyes and a prayer for the year ahead.
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