Debates on Family Rule in Politics and Seeming Dynasties
The piece argues that a trend toward political families persists in modern politics. It cites Kentucky’s Mrs. Langley and examples like La Follette, Nellie Ross, Edith Rogers, Florence Kahn, and Texas’ Mother Ferguson to illustrate a pattern of relatives succeeding departed politicians. It critiques this practice as a strange psychology of ruling by family.
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Egypt
Europe
Kentucky
John W. Langley
Congress
Gley
Atlanta
Senate
Goveror
Langley
Bob” la Follette
William B. Ross
Wyoming
Nellie” Ross
John J. Rogers
Belassachusetts
Edith N. Rogers
California
Florence P. Kahn
Washington
Texas
Father Ferguson
Ies
Mother Ferson
Babe Ruth
Optimists in Wall Street Spark Rush on Motor Stock
A quoted forecast by Thomas Cochran of J. P. Morgan Co. spurred buying in a motor stock, with the share price jumping about 25 points after the tip. The episode underscores Wall Street's buoyant mood as auto output expectations rise toward a record 4.5 million units in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Thomas Cochran
J. P. Morgan Co
Cochran
Ap Cochran
United States
Farm policy unity urged amid farmer hesitation
The piece argues for recognizing farm condition seriousness and plans to persuade farmers to agree on a program. It notes farmers show little sympathy for the McNary bill and warns education and broad outreach are needed in Washington to build support despite skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNaryaugen
Washington
Demolition Plans and Delusions of Imperial Monuments
A long column argues that nineteen old London churches, some by Sir Christopher Wren, should be moved to the United States or replaced by a monument to Wren. It also cites last words of famous men, debates revolutions in Russia and Mexico, and a Protestant-leaning critique of immigration and Anglo-Saxon purity by Bishop Adna Leonard, with historical musings on various invasions and rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Christopher Wren
United States
Wren
Frederick the Greats
Goethe
Denmark
Russia
Trotzky
Adna W. Leonard
Methodist Episcopal Church
New York
al Smith
White House
Leonard
America
Christopher Columbus
Contrasting Aphorisms and Odd News from Seattle
A mosaic of quips on gender roles fashion and cash plus curious notes from Seattle about a cello player marriage and a Kaiser era rumor. The items mix home hints social odds and light oddities with no single unfolding story.
Minnepolis veterans attend national convention and miners fair
Civil war veterans converge in Minneapolis for a national gathering while Nelsonville plans to light main streets Washington and Columbus for miners day. Mine owners face eviction actions in Florida as Horton fights for a patent. Local events include a large marriage in Gloucester and a Huntington church class score.
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Minneapolis
Trade Commission Troubles Over Havana Cigar Label
The U S federal trade commission claims a cigar maker misled consumers by labeling a non Cuban tobacco cigar with the Havana name. The manufacturer argues trademarks protect coined labels and that Havana is a geographic term not stating origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Federal
Traffe Commission
Commission
Florida Townsite Sale That Belonged to Government
In 1921 the coast guard’s 40 acre oceanfront reservation near Miami Beach was carved for public domain. Norton, a Dade County assessor worker, squatted, built a shack, and claimed a patent. The land office named the Harding Townsite, split into lots, and sold at auction as the Florida boom roared, bringing total sales above $400000 while Norton protested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Land Office
Norton
Jones
Federal Judicial District of
Florida
Washingto
Jacksonville
Miami Beach
Coast Guard
Lewis G. Norton
Dade County Assessor
Harding Townsite
Food Guarding is a Monumental Task in New York
In New York a vast network of food distribution operates from 147 ship piers to 80 through the lists of butchers and milk dealers. Officials expose an adulteration ring while describing dawn markets where vendors, truckers, and street stands begin daily routines. The piece by Gilbert Swan observes the scale and diversity of urban food provisioning and the challenge of keeping it pure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
Commission House
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Athens Messenger
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Kilo
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Dailies
United Press Service
Eg. Ward, Inc
Fifth Ave
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Chicago
F. W. Bush
Chas. H. Harris
Mme
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Arthur Brisbane
Frank Murphy
Cap
Robespierre
Danton
Marat
Charlotte Corday
Napoleon
Mexico
Spain
Ceasar
William the Conqueror
Mussolini
Seattle
Albs
Georges
the Messenger
Nelsonville
Columbus
Mackey and Murray
Under the
Athens
Coolville
Thomas Datley
Albany
John Rice
Catherine Mooney
Glouster
Huntington
Methodist Church
Frederick J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Sederal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Cigar Company
Trade Commission
United States Patent Office
Mannufacturer
Charles P. Stewart Messenger
Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan Bridge
Palestine
Poland
Italy
Gilbert Swan
Honey-hoodrich Co
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Pree
Shou
Tah
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