Lighting Effects of Man Are Mediocre in New York
A New York column reflects on urban lighting and weather artistry, noting ghostly reflections on office windows and pink hues at sunset. It weaves in remarks by Gene Cohn and Andrew Tombes, plus quips about jokes, twins in entertainment, and a discussion of Von Hindenburg’s potential impact on Germany.
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New York
Maassen
Fragmented Shakespearean Aphorism Notice
A torn text fragment cites a Shakespearean quote about the tongue and a small fire causing great harm, illustrating caution against boastful speech and personal ruin.
Reactionaries and the world stance in Missouri speech
Reed of Missouri urges the legislature to outdo Republicans in repudiating Democratic traditions. He denounces the world court and promotes a victory through force, warning that past German policy shows the danger of an “own fist” creed guiding America toward isolation and conflict.
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Missouri
American Congress
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World Court
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America
Gasoline taxes spread as states seek road funding
A growing number of states adopt or consider gasoline levies to fund road building. Proponents cite paving needs while critics argue drivers pay multiple taxes on vehicles. Lawmakers push the tax despite opposition, aiming to support better roads and infrastructure.
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America
The Busy Season
The text argues spring increases energy for work across society. Farmers gardeners builders housekeepers and workers outside all feel compelled to start early and finish before winter. It contrasts spring exertion with summer relaxation and urges launching new ventures and maintaining momentum through spring.
Roads Tax Question Raised on Efficiency and Benefit
The statement questions whether tax money is spent efficiently and honestly on road projects that will benefit the people paying the tax, emphasizing accountability and practical impact.
Profit Through Service and the Public Good
A business leader says the secret of success is to make money for others. He sold a firm for two thirds its value to ensure buyers profit by enabling low prices and high production. The core idea holds that industries serving the public and sharing wealth with customers and investors drive enduring profit.
Packing for Foreign Markets Is a Great Problem
Competent authorities on U S export traffic warn that shipper ignorance or indifference to proper packing costs insurers about 20 million dollars yearly. A government study emphasizes expert packing, five essentials, and the need for a dedicated packing department to reduce losses, delays, and higher insurance costs affecting American competitiveness abroad.
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German Women Favor Strong Authority and Possible War
The piece argues women seek a man in power to curb youth and enforce discipline as represented by Von Hindenburg. It warns that this demand could lead to more war, though the author believes most Germans would prevent another conflict within their generation.
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France and United States Watch Von Hindenburg Victory
The passage argues that Franco American finance will fear Hindenburg's election. It notes Dawes plan interests and safety concerns influencing lending. It compares France's earlier republican choices to Napoleon and Napoleon III as cautionary parallels.
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France
United States
von Hindenburg
German election mirrors French choice of leaders
The article notes that Germany’s selection of von Hindenburg follows the French precedent of electing strong leaders such as Napoleon and MacMahon to head the republic, drawing a parallel between the two nations in ritual and consequence.
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France
Napoleon
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Marshall MacMahon
Thei MacMahon
Bankers attend Krech luncheon for German ambassador
A. W. Krech of the Equitable Trust hosted a luncheon honoring Baron von Maltzan the German ambassador to the United States. Attendees included leading New York financiers who heard the ambassador answer Krech’s direct question.
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Baron von Maltzan
United States
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Hindenburg election framed as sentiment not politics
Ambassador von Maltzan told American business leaders that the Hindenburg election was a matter of sentiment. He argued it would deter monarchists by showing the strongest German figure supporting the republic, signaling no Hohenzollern restoration in this generation.
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Republican Party
German ambassador to Krech luncheon praises Hindenburg role
The German ambassador asserts Hindenburg as head of the republic represents discipline and law rather than a party figure. He argues Hindenburg's election would not boost monarchists and would discourage radicals, noting the German president has limited governing powers compared with the United States.
Nervous Trading After Election Hits German Markets
Global markets showed nerves after the election with German government seven per cent bonds slipping to new lows. Francs weakened and Berlin industrial stocks fell by two to five points as European shares retreated.
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Europe
Berlin
General von Hindenburg and the Austrian War of 1866
An old man named General von Hindenburg participated in the Austrian war of 1866. The text questions what lies behind him, suggesting many may wrongly answer that it is his royal and imperial highness, William Hohenzollern, militarism, and determined power.
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William Hohenzollern
Economists and Public Mood Stirred by Coolidge Economy
Washington reacts to thrift as government payroll cuts bite into local trade. Public servants lose jobs, fear more layoffs, and merchants report shrinking business while citizens urge balance between efficiency and parsimony. The piece cites federal layoffs, private investments abroad, and views from Borah and the Chamber of Commerce on debt and labor.
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Washington
Coolidge
Winds along central California coast tops U S record report
The Weather Bureau notes winds blow most constantly at high speeds along the central California coast, especially at Point Reyes Light near San Francisco, with interior plains from Kansas to Texas seeing steady but lesser winds.
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California
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San Francisco
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Kansas
Texas
Teddy B and the Joyful Baby Smile
A playful reminiscence describes a child nicknamed Teddy B brightening moments with smiles and affectionate language. The narrator notes the child’s rosy cheeks, silky hair, and blue eyes, expressing warm pride and delight.
Teddy B Poem Brightens Hal Cochran Page
A playful verse by Hal Cochran extols Teddy B as a bringer of happiness. The poem teases with humorous lines about milk, piggies that wiggle, and the joy found in small gestures, expressing affection and endearing memories.
Fables on Health Baking Soda Burns and Home Remedies
The article outlines home remedies for minor burns using dry baking soda, olive oil, vaseline, or oil-soaked linen, and cautions on keeping air out of wounds. It also notes serious burns require medical attention and mentions a Boston dentist jailed for 30 days.
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