Mellon cites July deficits and calls for drastic spending cuts
Secretary Mellon reports July ordinary expenditures at 311 million dollars versus 307 million the prior year and a current deficit of 113 million, urging Congress to cut appropriations. He notes 59 million for War, 56 million for Navy, 32 million for Shipping as July’s main outlays and argues government should exit the shipping business.
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Mellon
Congress
War Department
Navy
Shipping Department
Army
Australian Opportunity and the Commonwealths Growth Compared
The article argues Australia offers opportunity as immigration boosted its population to about six million with 97 percent British stock. It traces development from pastoral roots to gold rushes, agriculture, and local manufacturing, noting farm output rose from 250 to 450 million and pastoral goods from 500 to 350 million between 1908 and 1918, comparing Australia’s 20th century growth to the United States.
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Australia
New York
United States
Double Cross Medal and Extinction Medal Satirical Call
A satirical critique proposes posthumous honors for drivers who hit many pedestrians and for pedestrians who induce drivers’ heart failure by stepping in front of cars. The piece parodies awarding to extremes of dangerous behavior.
After Dinner Tales at Rehearsals End in Taxi Hint
A story from Abe Erlanger recalls stage temperaments during rehearsals as carpenters vent frustration with the line I drive the best nail in town. A visitor's date prompts a sleepy goodbye with a witty taxi offer as robberies rise after midnight in the area.
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Abe Erlanger
Sabbath Dilemma Over Ox In Ditch
An old southern butler scolds Miss Ginnie for working on Sunday while she argues the ox in the ditch is a stumbling block. The uncle cites scripture about helping the ox out of the ditch and questions pushing it in Friday to pull out Sunday.
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Ginnie
Clay
Hindustan
Groombridge 1830
Ursa Major
Athens
The Spur Of The Moment Thrift Week Schemes
A narrator recalls friend Ignatius W. Goldfoogle pushing new business contracts weekly. He knows Goldfoogle dreams of shared wealth but the schemes fail to materialize. The piece ends with a wry line about the ease of starting an investigation versus finishing one and a quip about anarchists.
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Ignatius W. Goldfoogle
Mr. Goldfoogle
Woolworth
Lobbying Against Tax Bill Faces Industry Pressure
Washington, Aug. 7. The Ways and Means Committee faces intense lobbying from hundreds of industry representatives aiming to sway tax provisions. They seek reductions or eliminations to protect their interests as the bill moves through Congress, with similar pressure expected from the Senate and conference committees.
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Washington, D. C
Ways and Means Committee
House
Paganda
Congress
House of Representatives
Propaa
America
Washington
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Conference Committee
England's bold dancer to wed amid London rumors
Reported marriage plans surround Lady Constance Stewart Richardson, famed for bold classical dance in minimal attire, as rumors place Dennis Luckie Matthews as groom. She is granddaughter of the Duke of Sutherland and a widow, with ties to Europe and California.
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Constance Stewart Richardson
London
Dennis Luckie Matthews
Lady Richardson
Duke of Sutherland
Athens Day by Day Drama Sparks Local Gossip
The Messenger Watch Dog describes the city buzzing with divorce debates and sensational courtroom scenes. Citizens mock the unhappy couple while the trial unfolds with accusations, denials, and public curiosity. The piece notes a high local vote cost per ballot, reflecting on city life and sensationalism.
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Athens
Answers from The Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Readers submit questions on jelly testing without a thermometer, golf penalties, cowpea soil fertilization, Australia versus Greenland size, forgery detection, the world’s largest sawmill, and almond varieties. The bureau provides concise, fact based replies with named sources and practical specifics.
Popular patient draws surgeons and a dealer’s eye
A writer complains of surgeons lingering around for weeks after an appendix note. He boasts of local popularity and jokes about a druggist offering alcohol to calm him, likening the situation to flies to candy.
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Fred Kiltan
Rat’s Doom Sealed as Furs Turn to Women’s Coats
The article notes a notorious figure faces final doom while his fur is repurposed into seal skin coats for women, highlighting a grim twist as fashion and punishment intersect.
Mayor Roush Wins Reelection by 118 Vote Margin
The space honors Mayor Roush who secured victory by a majority of 118 votes. Wishing the mayor success in the coming term.
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Roush
Newspaper editors rise to state organization head
The speaker boasts that their paper had the best want page in the country and that state newspaper men elected their editor as president of the organization. The speaker notes they personally get no credit but expects to profit from the want ads they publish.
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McLemore
Congress
Wilson
House
Wisconsin
Irvine Lenroot
Lenroot
Senate
Washington
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