Amid the Ruins: Colorado Flood Losses and Heroes
Reports on Colorado flood losses vary with initial death tallies under 100, later estimates lower than 50, while property damage is severe. Governor Shoup seeks $20,000,000 for relief and bridge rebuilding, with Red Cross handling aid. Thayer Burroughs camouflage debate recalled as painter Albert H. Thayer dies, praised for World War camouflage work. article honors heroic acts amid disaster with references to Jim Bludses and a quote from John Hay.
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Colorado
Shoup
United States
Pueblo
American Red Cross
Harding
Albert H. Thayer
John Burroughs
Burroughs
Thayer
United States Navy
Theodore Roosevelt
Navy
England
Jim Bludses
John Hay
Jim
English Babies Brought to Ease Adoption Shortage
The National Adoption Society reports a baby shortage as English babies are brought to the United States to meet demand. Laws hinder transfers when relatives refuse to relinquish legal claims, and the lack of clear title blocks placing children in American homes.
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National Adoption Society
United States
Crime and Punishment in Bank Burglaries of 1920
A 1920 overview notes bancholdups cost banks over 1.5 million with 200+ banks hit and citizens killed or wounded. It advocates life imprisonment for bank burglary and 25 year minimum for residence burglary, arguing stern penalties will deter crime. The piece also satirically cites floods, weather, politics, and social items of the era.
Railroad Rates and Economic Pressure Across Regions
A collage of provincial editorials critiques freight rates, rail competition, and transport shifts in the postwar era. Discussion spans freight cuts, motor trucking's impact on rail, and policy forecasts from Montana and regional papers on profitability and pricing.
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Lewistown Democrat News
Mother and Kiddies End 800 Mile Walk Plan
Mrs Mary Allen started a planned 800 mile walk from New York to Wabash with her two children in a baby carriage. They ended the trip in Elizabeth after the town bought transportation for the trio and paid the fare. An accident to the carriage influenced abandoning the walk and accepting charity.
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Mary Allen
New York
Wabash
Elizabeth
Wit and mockery in early 20th century humor
A collage of comic exchanges from newspapers including Ted-Tom seeking a rich wife, a marriage quip from Knoxville, a playful ink joke from Archie, a Rastus line on smoking, and a bathing suit request. These snippets showcase light social gaffes, gendered humor, and everyday absurdities reflected in cartoons and humor pages.
Richer Than We Were In The Flat
A poem by T A Daly contrasts a family living in a flat with a yard and open fire, listing the small garden as a blessing. The speaker reflects on wealth, warmth, and comfort, asserting they are richer now despite limited space. The verses express social contrast and personal gratitude for a modest home.
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Little Polly
T. A. Daly
Flashes of Lightning Consolation Prize
A collage of editorial quips from several papers mocks politics and policy. Highlights include Taft and the Supreme Court, Japan’s Shantung, congressional wisdom, postal censorship, Filipino gratitude, and cooling talks on disarmament. Each line preserves the original paper’s tone.
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William Howard Taft
Detroit Free Press
Japan
Shantung
China
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Horoscope of June 7 1931 Faces Ambitious Forecasts
The astrology forecast for Tuesday June 7 1931 predicts favorable planetary aspects for women receiving honors, rising fame, and triumphs in arts and motion pictures. It notes reform, new projects, and potential diplomatic progress, with writers editors and publishers especially favored. A New York Los Angeles air flight plan near month end hints at bold ventures by Davin F Davis and Eric Springer of the Manufacturers' Aircraft association.
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Wianus
Sercury
Jupiter
Theo
Jon Pictures
Eset
Ars
Bisuplomad
New York
Los Angeles
W York
Davin F Davis
Eric Springer
Manufacturers’ Aircraft Association
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