Finds New Relics of Early Americans
Smithsonian scientist Dr. Ales Hriv of the Smithsonian staff returns from field work along the Columbia River in Washington with collections on early American Indian life. Findings include pipes and stone implements showing trade routes and cultural exchange among Pacific Northwest tribes, coastal and inland groups, and the influence of environment on housing and tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Hasing
Ariezer
National Museum
Washington
Columbu River
Columbia
Roeger
Sohatee
Minnesota
Andy
Roy
Tre Nort
Krieger
Cannes
Siberia
Ales
Smith- Eopean Staff
Agore
Snake River
North Pacific Coast
Alaska
Q and A on tomatoes glare and first skyscraper
The Q and A discuss tomatoes as excellent vitamin sources including A C and D and note canning does not ruin them. They mention glare reducing adjustments to car windshields and identify the Tower Building at 50 Broadway NYC as the first skyscraper erected in 1888 1855 from J Bradford Lee Gilbert plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York City
J Bradford Lee Gilbert
Farmers Would Lower All Prigs By CHARLES P. STEWART
An analysis outlines the Corn Belt push to reduce tariffs to raise farmer prices. The MecNary Haugen bill sought state control of farm marketing, while Western Republicans fear tariff cuts could empower Democrats. The piece notes shifts toward tariff reduction may reshape the 1930s political landscape and coalitions. Various factions fear losses for protectionist industries as farmers seek lower costs on inputs.
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Charles P. Stewart
Ashington
Congress
East
Courteous Patriotism and Patience in International Relations
A thoughtful editorial urges restraint in American patriotism, criticizing boisterous boasts by some tourists and urging courteous conduct toward foreigners. It argues true patriotism lies in respectful behavior, tempering emotion with reason, and valuing other nations' pride and dignity.
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I Europe
iEurope
United States
Coolidge
Blind Voting Says It Undermines Our Democracy
An Athens citizen blasts the primary system and crowded party blocs. He argues voters lack knowledge of candidates and that removing political bosses removed accountability. He warns the primary process reduces qualified candidates and makes democracy a mere formal act.
Red Grange Divorce Suit Headlines Stirring Nonsense
A sprawling diatribe references Red Grange in a divorce suit and celebrity feuds. It notes alleged sightings of Hollywood romance, a poke at movie stars, and Charley Paddock’s remarks and engagement to Bebe Daniels. The piece argues such chatter proves the public’s appetite for sensationalism.
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Jack
Red Grange
Hollywood
Red
Charley Faddock
Wheaton
Charley
Paddock
Bebe Daniels
University of Southern California
Impersonators and markets mix in a restless era
A jumble of opinions touches steel and General Motors trading, politics, and religion. References to Insull funding senators, Japan’s stage norms, Coolidge reelection, and Mexico’s church laws frame a newspaper snapshot of power, money, and social change in a single day.
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Samuel Insull
Chicago
A Peculiar American News Taste in Odd Details
Readers fixate on trivial, salacious or sensational items while major events fade. The piece notes public obsession with a New Jersey arsenal blast and a costly dispute over Jack Dempsey's new nose, highlighting Gene Tunney as a likely future boxing focus amid legal suits and media fascination.
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New Jersey
Mr. Carroll
Jack
Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Traffic policeman killed in mysterious attack in Chicago
Police report a Chicago traffic officer, Patrick McGrath, died after an alleged assault and dreamlike assumption of being run down. Investigators pursue leads while the case unfolds amid unclear motives and conflicting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Patrick McGrath
Broadway Sights and City Charlatans in the 1900s
A vivid panorama along Broadway and city streets contrasts physicians and tonics hawkers with stage show promoters. The writer notes hustlers, music sellers, hypnotists, and vendor touts drawing crowds from Times Square to Long Beach, amid shifting urban spectacle and quick fortunes.
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York
Broadway
America
Main Street
Tumes Square
Krench
ATP
Long Bethh
Tony
New, Rochelle
Long Neck
Long Beach
George
Broadway Gossip and Celebrities Spotted on Seashore Tours
Gilbert Swan reports from coastal retreats including Mamaroneck Great Neck and Long Branch where stars like Ethel Barrymore Samuel Shipman Winchell Smith Violet Heming Blanche Ring and others mingle in first nights and beachside glimpses. The piece sketches a restless Broadway crowd seeking respite while amid seaside chatter Harry Thaw is briefly the subject of rumors and attention as celebrities lounge and observe.
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White
Mikter
Harry Thaw
Harry
Mamaroneck
Bee
Ethel Barrymore
Broadway
Samuel Ship
Win ‘Chell Smith
Violet Heming
Blanche Ring
Local notice and society reports from Athens Ohio
The Dorcas society of Athens led by Mrs Edward Black camped at Mineral Springs. A A Dixon of Albany was elected Beverly Ohio schools superintendent. German tensions and labor talks headline broader world news. Neil Thomas of Western Union moved to Columbus. The Presbyterian junior society hosted a church supper. United Mine Workers leader John Mitchell was expected in the valley for Labor Day events. The Deutsche submarine news from 20 years prior recalls subs arriving off American shores.
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Dorcas Society
Athens
Mineral Springs
Edward Black
A A. Dixon of
Albany
Beverly
Ohio
John Mitchell
The
United Mine Workers of America
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Sunday Messenger
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Unine
Audit Bureau of Cirrculations
Associated Dailies
United Preas Service
Bush
Pueber
Harris
Bultor
Riv
Frederick J. Haskin
Singer and Metropolitan
Wearworth and Equitable
Greensburg
Indiana
Berlin
Augusta Vor Belwick
Locke
Pial
Republican Party
Democratic Party
National Advertising
Robert B. Ward, Inc
Sui Fifth Ase
New York
Wabash Avenue
Biel
Arthur Brisbane
General Motos
General Motors
Japan
Senate
Hanover
Jal
Hezel
Heidelberg University
Colonel Thompson
Philippines
Philppines
Ford
George Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Mexico
Rome
Hes
Gilbert Swan
Residence
Hughes
Ontario Forest
Jrzrouch
Ellishall
Bchomwgen
Charles P. Khichert
Court Street
Me Phi
Fmew
Athens Agrid
Tiveland
Neil Thomas
Western Union Telegraph Company
Columbus
Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
the Messenger
Germany
Atlantic
Fisher
Lansing
Oldsmobile
Ithens Implement Co
N. Court St
Aeon
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