Return of the War Slogan Speaker Ends Silent Convention
The piece notes the originator of the phrase You kept us out of war and his crowd moving to Glynn's cadence. It recalls Gray the Albany editor and his single major work Elegy, now silent after a convention speech cut short by a surgeon. Governor Smith was to be the focus, but the nominee speech failed to materialize.
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Glynn
Reason
Justice
Gray
Albany
New York
Smith
Prickly Porky’s Green Forest Babies
Bobby Coon alone knew Mrs. Prickly Porky hides two day old babies in a hollow tree. The memory of their protecting quills alarms him, while Mrs. Porky proud as a mother guards her unusual twins. Copyright 1924.
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Bobby Coon
Green Forest
Prickly Porky the Porcupine
Porky
Bobby
Mrs. Porky
Buster Bear
Robby Coon
Bubby Coon
T. W. Burgess
Cost Analysis of Building Shows Brick Share Small
A newspaper excerpt explains that brick costs often 3 percent of total expense once overhead profits and engineering fees are included, with materials and labor at 11.25 percent, and labor around 27.5 percent of total when only work and materials are counted. It notes variations by locality and that furniture value can render brick cost negligible in all brick structures.
Senator Walsh Addresses Democratic Convention
Senator Walsh delivered a calm, judicial permanent chairman speech condemning the Republican party and its leaders, blasting Coolidge, the Fordney tariff act, and GOP misrule. He contrasted with Wilson's administration, praising its achievements and moral stature, earning Montana praise for his capable, dignified performance.
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Senator Walsh
Republican Party
Harrison
Walsh
Mark Hanna
Montana
Coolidge
Congress
Glynns lost convention speech mars Smith candidacy
The article notes former New York Governor Martin H. Glynn was set to nominate the current New York governor at a convention but was cut from the program. It highlights Glynn’s famed 1916 St. Louis Woodrow Wilson tribute and his intended focus on Wilson’s administration.
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Smith
Martin H. Glynn
New York
Woodrow Wilson
St. Louis
Wilson
Glynn
Ladies and the Donkey at the Convention Spotlight
The piece notes lavish convention entertainments for women delegates in New York, including free cosmetics and a beauty parlor with 24 mirrors and seating. It also mentions Mary Norton’s brief presidential bid, a New Jersey plan to vote for her as a compliment, plus commentary on diverse female political ambitions and the staged dynamics at Madison Square Garden. The text blends social vanity with early 20th century political theater and nominations chatter.
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New York
New York Sun
Mary Norton
New Jersey
Congress
New
Frailties Amiable and Otherwise
Florence Davies reflects on human flaws seen as either harmless or cruel. She urges readers to judge faults fairly, noting endearing traits can accompany missteps and that even imperfect people contribute kindness and color to life.
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Florence Davies
John
Note the Glaze Unevenness as Human Flaws in Pottery
The text reflects on the uneven glaze and moulding flaws in Omar's potter work. It praises the potter as a good fellow while urging kindness toward faults. It argues that recognizing human imperfection could ease hurts from sharp critiques and foster a warmer view of friends.
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Omar
Horoscope for Cancer: warnings and hopeful forecasts for summer
A 1924 McClure Syndicate horoscope predicts a mixed summer with large public spending, widespread changes in law enforcement, and favorable periods for employment seekers and professionals like engineers and physicians. It notes potential epidemics, volatile weather, and possible troubles for Cancer natives, who may find success in public-facing vocations.
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Mars
Saturn
Uranus
McClure
Prison term handed for Browne Bigelow tax fraud case
H H Bigelow president of Browne Bigelow St Paul Advertising was sentenced to two years in Leavenworth federal penitentiary and fined 10000 dollars for conspiracy to defraud the government of taxes. William F Priester and Robert F Galloway were each fined 10000 dollars for similar indictments. The firm was fined 10000 dollars and ordered to pay 148009 in back taxes.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul, Minn
H. H. Bigelow
Browne Bigelow
St. Paul
Leavenworth
Kan
William F. Priester
Robert F. Galloway
McLaren Arrives in Rangoon Aboard Burma Leg
Major A Stuart Maclaren the British aviator pursuing an around the world flight landed in Rangoon Burma today after a leg from Akyab Burma The Associated Press reports the world flight attempt continues amid stopovers and travel in Asia.
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M’laren
Rangoon
Associated Press
British India
A. Stuart Maclaren
Akyab
Burma
Knowledge of the Sea by Doctor Dolittle
In a dialogue with the gull, Doctor Dolittle learns how seabirds forecast storms and navigate by sea conditions. The gull explains rising above fog, reading wind and sea color, and tracking weather through experience, contrasting sailors who rely on habit. Tomorrow’s tale hints at One-Eye the albatross.
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John Dolittle
Burlingame Heads Grand Commandery
Lewistown June 25 The thirty seventh annual conclave of the grand commandery of Knights Templar of Montana closed with installation of new officers. Burlingame named grand commander Great Falls. others listed include Hawkins deputy grand commander Butt, Brown grand generalissimo Helena, Ling grand captain general Billings, Whitworth grand senior warden Deer Lodge, Craddock grand junior warden Missoula, Hurst grand prelate Lewistown, Hindson grand treasurer Helena, Hedges junior Helena, Monroe grand warder Dillon, boles grand standard bearer Havre, Muir grand sword bearer Forsyth. The meeting chose next year’s site for June. A jewel was presented to retiring grand commander J W Beiden of Lewistown.
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Associated Press
Lewistown
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar of
Montana
J. W Beiden
Justin Calloway
J. M. Burlingame
Great Falls
F. W. Hakins
Butt John G. Brown
Helena
Charles W. Ling
Billings
Alf Whitworth
Deer Lodge
Harry E. Craddock
Missoula
George Hurst
Joseph Hindson
Cornelius Hedges Jr
Joseph HK. Monroe
Dillon
Percy W. Boles
Havre
It. Muir
Forsyth
Washout worst in 46 years disrupts Chicago to Omaha rails
Passengers on trains stalled by washouts on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line were detoured as officials said tracks washed out between Chicago and Omaha would be restored by tonight. Rail officials called the emergency the worst washout in more than 46 years as cloudbursts disrupted lines from Chicago to Omaha. The note about Mt Everest oxygen is unrelated to railroad news.
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Yreans
Associated Press
Chicago
Ererelr
Milwaukee
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MATL
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Standard Publishing Company
Butte, Mont
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Pat Harrison
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Virginia
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