Heat and politicking color Jackson Day dinner talk
Washington dispatch notes heated speculation around the 1928 Democratic scene. Delegates from the South and notable figures like Al Smith and Governor Al Ritchie draw attention at Jackson Day events as contenders and supporters maneuver for influence amid nostalgia for Wilson and concerns over regional loyalties.
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National Committee
al Smith
South
Congress
al Ritchie
Maryland
Ritchie
J. Bruce Kremer
Montana
A Thought For Today From the Hills And Highways
A reflective piece notes the Ohio river region’s changes with roads radio coal and education. It praises local resilience and growth in Southeastern Ohio while urging humility toward farmers and miners amid rapid modernization.
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Ohio
Athens
Camare In
Oyna
Hocking coal's standing in the market questioned
Operators and miners assert they understand the coal situation and agree a settlement is possible. They contend Hocking coal remains a trusted standby after decades on the market and can regain prestige through improved condition and competition-driven quality.
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Hocking
Hocking Valley
Moving Mountains and Broadening the Human Horizon
A fragment essay argues that industrial progress leveled old barriers and widened horizons for all people. It urges using science and industry to further expand our vision beyond material gains, embracing new tools to elevate civilization.
Horizons Now Beyond Limiting Obstacles and Fears
An audacious reflection urges moving past fixed limits to pursue deeper human truths. The voice calls for clarity on life, death, love, loneliness, and spiritual hunger guiding future action.
Oil war between Standard Oil NY and Shell over Russian oil
Arthur Brisbane reports a staged oil dispute between Standard Oil of New York and Shell, tied to Britain cutting Russia oil trade. The piece chronicles rounds of price cutting and sales in India and other markets, with alleged losses reaching four million dollars annually and political overtones between allies and rivals.
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Newton
Kas
Standard Oil of
New York
Shell Oil Company
Shell
India
Britain
Russia
Standard
Shell Company
Great Britain
British Oil Fox
Standard Oil
British Shell Company
Shell Oil
Cuba Independence Guarded by U S Refuge in Cuba
The piece notes Standard Oil calls losses petty cash while Britain may face a price war. El Impartial and other Spanish papers criticize Coolidge's Cuba reception, citing the U S retained right to intervene to preserve Cuban independence.
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Standard Oil
Standard
Impartial
Spain
Coolidge
Cuba
el Impartial
Nations gather in Havana for peace and war powers
One hundred four delegates from twenty one nations in the Americas meet in Havana. The gathering includes the United States and aims to project unity among the great powers for peace, while acknowledging their capacity for war.
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North
South America
United States
Havana
Canada a Leader in the Conference for Americas Future
Canada argues it should lead the conference while maintaining loyalty to the British empire. It asserts Canadian interests lie in the American continents, their independence and future.
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Canada
Death of Phony 7 Rousch Mills at Sundance Wyoming
Phony 7 Rousch Mills died at age 77 in Sundance Wyoming and is believed to be in heaven. The obituary notes his passing and hints at a fanciful meeting with Lahire a renowned French bear fighter of earlier centuries.
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Phony 7 Rousch Mills
Sundance
Wyoming
Lahire
Bear Attack in Black Hills Ends in Brave Kill
Mills encountered a silver tipped grizzly while turning a corner in the Black Hills. The bear knocked his gun away and bit his nose as it dragged him along the trail. Roush fought the bear and killed it by severing its jugular vein after grabbing a tree. The encounter is described as a good bear fight.
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Mills
Black Hills
Rousch
Lahire’s Prayer Puts Bear Fight to Memorable Win
Lahire prayed to not help the bear and the plea was answered. He won the bout, making his first ever prayer a memorable moment.
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Lahire
Amarillo as Texas empire grows beyond state neighbors
The article notes Amarillo lies near a central Texas map spot between Denver El Paso Dallas and Kansas City. Population rose from 15 494 a decade ago to 55 778 now as a regional center with no competitive city within 200 miles and an expansive surrounding empire of fertile land. The Amarillo region is described as about as large as Ohio with 35 000 000 acres, growing from 150 000 six years ago to over 500 000 people now.
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Texas
Denver
el Paso
Dallas
Kansas City
Amarillo
Ohio
Amarillo Plans $900000 School Spending Boost
The city proclaims prosperity from gas oil wheat and cotton but allocates $900000 more for public schools to keep facilities ahead of demand. City leaders urge big markets to note Amarillo’s investment in education guiding its bright future.
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Amarillo
New York
Chicago
Al Smith Speech Ignites Local Self-Government Debate
The piece notes Al Smith urging local self-government while highlighting concerns among the women about what the young men do at conventions, signaling social tensions and public opinion in the community.
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al Smith
Golden saw unearthed at Ur amid alloy shift to platinum
A fragment reports discovery of a golden saw at Ur while builders abandon base metal in favor of platinum alloys, implying a shift in material use for construction.
The Value of Meat in a Balanced Diet
The article argues meat is a vital protein source when used properly and warns against improper pairings with other foods. It notes one fourth to one half pound daily for active people, compares fried versus roasted meat digestion, and urges understanding meat in balance with non starch vegetables to avoid stomach acidity and digestion problems.
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Physical Store Magazine
Bureau of Fisheries
United States
American Legion
F. K
Lang Pharmacist
Entertainers on Short Notice Grist for New York Socials
In New York entertainment can be secured on short notice for birthdays banquets and bachelor dinners. A pamphlet boasts high class acts, with chorines headlining and four week rehearsals. Many performers pivot to shop work while awaiting the next stage gig, some earning substantial sums in society circles.
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Gilbert Swan Messenger
New York
Manhattan
Little Johnny
Ribbon Clerks
Sodality
Broadway
Park Avenue
Answers to Questions By Frederick J Haskin
Questions and answers cover topics from automobile fatalities by month to Federal Farm Loan eligibility, canned tuna labeling, school versus college costs, American Legion funeral rifle details, verses and poets, Clarendon Press origins, meaning of Genesee, and comb honey grading. Includes figures and definitions.
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Frederick J Haskin
J. Ss
K. A
C. H
Colorings in foods and pellagra cause questioned
The writer discusses approved food colorings as harmless in small amounts and answers W. G. on pellagra. Pellagra is described as a disorder caused by lack of organic minerals and acidosis from over refined starch in devitalized foods like hull-less cornmeal.
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W. G
Public Forum Letter on Farm Relief and Government Policy
A reader criticizes farm relief legislation as a delay tactic and urges tariff reform, spending cuts, and price relief for farming implements. The letter advocates frugality, fiscal restraint, and a moral approach from government, referencing taxes, debt, and peace. Dated January 18, 1928, Theodore Hawk.
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