Armistice Day 1924 A Forward Look From The War Years
The piece reflects on Armistice Day 1924 six years after World War I, praising American restraint and international leadership. It notes the fall of empires, the rise of American influence, and calls for peaceful strength. It highlights Arlington memorials, the unknown dead, and President Coolidge’s emphasis on peace with honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Sixth Artillery
Charles P. Summersal
Frank Parker
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
President Coolidge
Arlington
Red Cross
Armistice Day and Pacific Policy Debate Highlight Outlook
The article surveys Japan's stance toward white nations and Britain's duty to its dominions, warning of potential shifts like a Monroe Doctrine of the Pacific. It questions how Armistice Day will be celebrated in America as the nation contemplates the war's lasting meaning.
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America
Europe
Germany
England
France
China
Caucasus
Morocco
Arabia
Japan
Navy Department
War Department
John J. Pershing
General Pershing
American Legion
Henry George Life and Legacy Highlighted in Diary Extract
The diary entry shows Henry George near poverty in San Francisco after his wife bore hardships as he sought five dollars for a starving family. Born in Philadelphia in 1839, he pursued printing, then gold rush prospecting, later writing Progress and Poverty and promoting the single tax. He ran twice for New York mayor, dying four days before the election in 1889, with Tolstoy among his noted followers.
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Henry George
George
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Australia
America
U. S
California
British Columbia
Canada
California State Civil Service
New York City
Tolstoy
Michelangelo and Vittoria Colonna Portraits and Bond
The essay notes Michelangelo after age sixty three forming a deep bond with Vittoria Colonna, widow of the Marquis of Pescara, living on Ischia. It cites his poems to her faith and intellect, and mentions he painted only two portraits, including one of Colonna, portraying her as intelligent rather than physically beautiful.
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Michelangelo
Vittoria Colonna
Colonna
Pescara
Ischia
Paradise
Simplicity in Expression Praised by Coleridge and Lamb
A brief quotation advocates simplicity in writing, urging removal of elaborate phrasing. It contrasts Coleridge with Lamb, promoting spontaneous, clear expression and natural growth of ideas.
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Coleridge
Parnassus
Charles Lamb
Peruna praised for relief from La Grippe catarrh
Mrs Laura Berberick of 1205 Willow Ave Loboken N J reports severe La Grippe lasting catarrh with hoarseness pain and head noises. After using Peruna she gained sleep strength and weight, with no head or back pains and improved mood. Peruna claimed to meet all catarrh forms including coughs colds nasal catarrh indigestion and bowel disorders.
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Laura Berberick
Willow Ave
Loboken
N. J
Orioles Raised by An Iowa Family Enjoyed Nest Care
Mrs. T. W. King of Lamont, Iowa, captured three nestlings of domesticated orioles. The father bird beat against the cage trying to reach his young, and later brought food for the family. He continued feeding until the fledglings could fend for themselves.
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T. W. King
Lamont
Iowa
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