Weakest excuse and the cost of mistakes in leadership
The author argues that well meant leaders often cause more harm than malice due to incompetence. Citing Lord Asquith’s war diary on the Gallipoli plan, Churchill’s early 1915 push, and Admiral Fisher’s warning, thousands of Australians died. The piece urges against forgiving faults based on good intentions alone.
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Lord Asquith
Asquith
Winston Churchill
Dardenelles
Admiral Fisher
Britain
Churchill
Straits
Constantinople
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Byrd South Pole expedition to inspire world news
The article previews Commander Richard Byrd's planned South Pole trip after his North Pole flight. It notes preparations, ships, planes, dogs, and men for a lengthy polar expedition aimed at advancing science, with radio and wireless updates to keep the world informed.
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Byrd
Richard Byrd
South Pole
North Pole
Messenger
Ohio University Dramatics Shift Toward Subtle Stage Emphasis
A reading of Ohio university dramatics shows a shift from loud farces to plays that emphasize refined acting. Directors focus on guiding students who know their strengths, selecting pieces suited for campus productions rather than crowd-pleasing noise.
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Ohio University Dramatics
Ohio Univer
Inten
George Harvey a noted newspaper man and diplomat
George Harvey died described as a capable editor and leader who began in Peacham Vermont and rose to ambassador to London under President Harding. The obituary notes his energy for a Pacific to Atlantic dash in under 19 hours using fuel and oil totaling 360 gallons of gas and 20 gallons of oil, with costs around $100 for the trip shared with Harry Tucker.
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George Harvey
Peacham
Harding
London
Joseph Pulitzer
Harvey
Pacific
Atlantic
Goethe
Himself
Harry Tucker
Grapes as a health diet and medical grape cure advice
Dr. Frank McCoy extols grapes as rich in minerals and vitamins and describes a European grape cure for anemia liver and kidney issues. He notes daily intake from three to eight pounds over a month, rinsing to avoid tartaric irritation, and praises grape juice and raisins as nutritious. He also answers reader questions on non starch diets for catarrh and the limits of molasses and sulfur treatments.
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Frank McCoy
Europe
K. L
Railroads Face Bus Challenge and Air Travel Threat
British railways feel the pressure from motor buses drawing riders away and from rising road competition. Analysts wonder how air travel will impact trans continental passenger traffic in the near future.
Wall Street Shows Prices Rising Despite Banking Struggles
The piece notes banks issued $30,000,000 in loans yesterday and lending at 7-2 percent, calls it usury in some states, yet prices rose and hint at further gains. It cautions against gambling but warns against selling the country short.
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Wall Street
Kellogg Pact Prompts British Prayers and U S Caution
The text notes that peace prayers would be held in British churches when the Kellogg Anti War Treaty is signed and suggests General Thanksgiving prayers might occur in the U S. It argues Europe supports the pact to tie the United States to the League of Nations and urges prayers that the treaty not drag the U S into European affairs or make it Europe’s paymaster.
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Europe
United States
League of Nations
Roy and Barlow
C. Brewer
Dr. Peis
Ocean Stock Tickers Face Shipboard Clash With Reuters Saying No
A debate over installing radio stock tickers on ocean steamships highlights a Reuters stance that such a system is inappropriate at sea. Proponents argue mariners need real time stock updates amid voyage uncertainties.
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Reuters
Brother of Jerome Fears Rome Market Ruin
The brother of Jerome and partner of Wes Travers departed New York during slow days. He traveled to Rome where the market turmoil led to ruin and financial loss.
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Jerome
Wes
Travers
New York
Rome
How to Overcome Fainting Spells and Possible Heart Trouble
A reader reports fainting with even slight pains and relief only by lying down or cooling the head. The response suggests a possible heart condition or another medical issue behind the fainting and advises seeking professional evaluation rather than self treatment.
Answers to Questions By Frederick J. Haskie
A compilation of Q and A covering boxing rules differences, daily newspapers by U S territories, renaming a Pinto Pony, sun freckles, the first paper mill in the American colonies at Roxborough Philadelphia built in 1690, slang meaning of going to Gogs, sensitivity to bright light in albinos, and who can apply for a U S patent.
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Wiliam
Hart
W.I. A
Fritz
Roxborough
Philadelphia
William Rittenhouse
William Bradford
Philadelphis
Gogs
E. M
U States
Brother of Churchill’s Finances Becomes Rich Abroad
A fragmented note claims the stock market harmed one brother during a voyage while enriching another who is the grandfather of Churchill, described as now running Britain's finances. The passage mentions a long-dead brother and ties to Churchill's lineage.
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Churchill
Britain
Greece Votes to Free Parliament Seated Venizelos Dominates
The excerpt notes Venizelos winning 228 of 250 parliamentary seats signaling a strong Greek push for constitutional freedom. Royalists lose ground as the monarchy’s support wanes while Greece moves toward republican governance and independence from royal rule.
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Marathon
Byron
Greece
Hohenzollern
Venizelos
Pooch Donovan Dies at 63 After Athletics Prowess
William F. Donovan, longtime Harvard figure nicknamed Pooch by five generations of alumni, died of heart disease at age 63. Known for challenging sprinters and guiding football players, his passing is attributed to overdoing athletics. Do not strain your heart.
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William F. Donovan
Harvard
President Coolidge Dominates Clay Pigeon Shoot
The president hit 24 of 25 targets in a clay pigeon shooting event, drawing wide front page coverage for a display of action. A separate presidential statement of international importance was noted as likely for an inside page.
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Coolidge
Government reps Estimate Windsor Detroit Bootleg Trade at Million Monthly
Canadian officials in Windsor Ontario estimate the Windsor Detroit bootleg trade clears about 1 million dollars each month based on liquor values in Canada. The figure excludes home-brewed illicit shipments within the United States.
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Windsor
Ontario
Detroit
Canada
Wash lines amid Morris Street contrast luxury and squalor
In New York, a writer observes Morris Street’s fire escapes lined with laundry and sleeping families, while nearby Wall Street booms day’s end. The piece links elevated trains, wealth, and poverty, and ponders washing day amid city dust before shifting to Saratoga hotel plays and racing town walk-outs.
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Gilbert Swan Messenger
New York
Morris Street
Wall Street
Saratoga
N. Y
Ason
Calvin Coolidge May Name Commerce Secretary as Hoover Supporter Hints
Washington August 29 Calvin Coolidge remains president to March 4 and speculation grows on a new commerce secretary. Julius Klein or Walter Brown are floated as likely appointees with William Whiting and others discussed, as Hoover allies seek influence and potential cabinet favors amid the looming election.
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Ashington
Calvin
Coolidge
William Whiting
Julius Kleine
Moover
Hoover
Ets
Weller Kr. Brown
Coms
Merce
Moever
Triophegt
Walter Brown
Julius Klein
Commerce
Ehee Fe
Whiting
Hover
Jing
Cooolidge
Kansas City
News Your Dad Read Long Ago Twenty Years Ago
The item recalls a past issue with local names like Mrs. Fulton Mrs. Harris and Will Craft. It notes community activities in Carbondale Parkersburg Lancaster camp meeting and teachers institute plus various Q A entries on topics from birth rates to submarines and the earth’s weight.
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J. B. Fulton
Mra C. Bt. Harris
Carbondale
This Date in American History August 23
Key events include 1500 Répadilig the enemy of Columbus arriving at Hispaniola and being taken in chains to Spain. 469¢ first printing in New York under a governor's proclamation. 1776 King George III proclaims the onset of open rebellion in America. and 1818 the first steamboat on Lake Erie begins service from Buffalo.
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Répadilig
Columb
Haitiat- Columbus
Spain
New York
George III
America
Lake Erie
Buffalo
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