Earthquake risk and climate praised in Pacific coast view
The Anaconda Standard reflects on risks of lightning and tornadoes while praising Pacific coast life. It contrasts Western resilience with global troubles, notes Japan’s postwar recovery setback after the 1923 earthquake, and discusses shifting labor markets, clarked by a large white collar segment and youth aversion to manual work.
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Pacific Coast
Mark Tapely
California
Sons of the
Golden West
China
Japan
Vanity Fair
Wyoming Leads In Female Governors Milestones
An analysis contrasts Texas governor Ferguson with Wyoming's female leadership led by Mrs. Ross. Since 1869 Wyoming has advanced women in public life, from Esther Morris as the first woman justice of the peace to Mrs. Ross as the first woman governor in 1924. The piece credits Wyoming with steady, respected governance and broad participation by women in state affairs.
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Texas
Wyoming
Ferguson
Lone Star
Ross
Territory
Esther Morris
Territorial
United States
Wyo
Jaramie
Earthquake views from California experts warn little danger
A fragmentary report discusses seismic activity in 1926 and asserts that California faces only minor earthquake risk. It cites San Francisco’s past destruction and a prominent scientist’s stance that such events are rare and comparable to lightning. The piece suggests prudent construction as sufficient protection.
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K. O
San Francisco
California
Pacific
Santa Barbara
Barbara
Canadian government shifts to Conservative control
The Mackenzie King cabinet in Canada resigned after more than a year in power, yielding control to the Conservatives led by Arthur Meighen. In the House of Commons the Liberals hold 117 seats, Conservatives 24, Labor 2, with independents. Analysts predict an autumn general election as parties seek support from Liberal and Progressive factions. Arthur Meighen, long prominent in Canadian politics, becomes premier and secretary of state for external affairs amid cabinet reshuffles.
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Mackenzie King
Canada
King
Arthur Meighan
House of Commons
Tom
Canady
Anderson
Arto
Mares Collegiate Institute
Toronto University
Dominion
Rinks
Greenville
Horoscope notes for Monday July 12 1926
Astrologers call Monday a fortunate day for many lines of effort especially scientific and specialized work. Scattered forecasts touch political power, railways and markets with opportune signals for stocks tied to overseas and defense sectors. Warns of possible deaths by drowning and several accidents at sea.
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United States
Ain
London
Berto
Svante
Aaron Barman
McClure Jewspaper
A Count of Canadian Noses Census in Prairie Provinces
Canada plans a prairie census covering Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with detailed agricultural data and land valuations. It requires 2,500 enumerators to map 758,817 square miles, reflecting population shifts since 1921 and ongoing migration between Canada and the United States.
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Canada
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
United States
Winnipeg
Rocky Mountains
Offbeat Office Banter and San Francisco Lobby Moment
A witty exchange unfolds in a Washington office as a young man weighs a woman’s age versus her intellect. In San Francisco a familiar political figure threads the hotel lobby while a wag teases about party belonging. A chilly office scene prompts a prompt reply about winter access.
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Washington
Nidow
San Francis
Shushi
Tor
Going for Water by Robert Frost in New England tone
Poem reprinted with permission reflects Frosts intimate nature of New England scenes. It contrasts simple rustic imagery with deep emotional undertones as two figures listen for a brook while autumnal woods close around them.
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Atobert Prost
America
Robert. Frost
New England
Wordsworth
Europe’s political struggles echo postwar tensions
A reflective piece surveys postwar Europe, noting coal strikes in England, France’s unpaid war debts, and shifting powers in Italy under Mussolini. It highlights Britain’s resolve, France’s currency woes, and Mussolini’s growing grip, framing regional instability as a political contest across nations.
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France
Dawes
Hether
Italy
Mussol
Solini
Mussolini
Sture
Europe
Mollie social star splits from mother over independence
A mother defends her lifelong devotion while Mollie asserts autonomy, challenging the duty owed to parents. The piece argues most mothers sacrifice for children, citing Stella Dallas as a model, and praises Mollie as a healthy product of her generation.
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Eany
Mer Felf
Moll
Mills
Manine
Mollie
Molle
Mamma
Stella Dallanes
Stella Dallas
British American Crises Oxford Lecture Subject
Dr Robert McElroy Harvard Vyvyan Harmsworth professor lectures at Oxford under Sulgrave Manor board. The series explores political, historical and economic aspects of British American relations, aiming to broaden English knowledge of America.
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London
Robert McElroy
Harold Vyvyan Harmsworth
Oxford University
Sulgrave Manor Board
England
America
Princess Kawananakoa Plans Model Colony Near Honolulu
Princess Abigail Kawananakoa widow of Prince David of Hawaii plans a model colony near Honolulu to revive the enticements of Hawaiian life. Families will receive homes and assorted provisions under the project.
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Abigail Kawananakoa
Prince David
Honolulu
Yale Prom in Peril as Abolition Fears Rise
Yale News reports the Yale junior prom facing possible abolition due to rising costs and party conflicts. Proposals to cut music costs, drop the elder and campus parties, and hire local orchestras aim to salvage the event as the three day celebration strains finances and student norms.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Svg
Yale News
Musiakee
Fupper
Aneuld Abelian
Boston Pigeon Joins Joyriding on Tremont Street
A Boston pigeon described as a joyrider begins rides on Tremont Street between Pearl Street and Boylston Street. The erratic bird darts near a large machine, prompting curiosity from onlookers as it travels the cityscape. Nearby air line plans between Genoa and Cologna hint at faster travel times, reducing rail durations from fifty hours to seven.
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Boston
Tremont Street
Boylston Streste
Bath
Novitee Gane
Genoa
Cclona
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Mr. Elephant
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