Thought for Today Quotes Liberty and Faith
A concise collection of religious sayings emphasizes steadfast liberty in Christ and the duty to guard freedom. It cites Galatians 5 1 and Daniel Webster, framing liberty as a gift to those who cherish and defend it.
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Christ
God
Daniel Webster
Madame Nematchinova
Madame Nemtchinova
Turkey
Balkan States
Austria
Russia
Blanche Cavitt
Mr. Dempsey
Blanches Cavitt
Ineffective Spanking Argument Cited In Judge Gary Testimony
Judge Gary argues corporal punishment for children is futile without proper explanation. He recalls a childhood scene where a single harsh word led to repeated spankings, suggesting understanding reduces violence as a tool for behavior.
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Gary
Big Steal Trust
Highways and the evolving needs of American cities
The article notes that motor transportation dominates modern life with over 15 million cars in America and a growing fleet. It argues pavements must endure greater use than a decade ago and highlights the recurring issue of cities issuing ten year bonds to pave streets that wear out prematurely.
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America
Road space needs for growing car usage discussed
The text argues that road widths once adequate are no longer sufficient as automobiles remain dominant. It warns cities that fail to provide ample space for cars will suffer economically and socially, noting the need for broader streets to accommodate increasing traffic.
Playgrounds Need Immediate City Funding, Says Editorial
An editorial argues for a $250000 immediate city appropriation to expand playground facilities. It contends that play spaces are a right for children and reduce juvenile delinquency, offering long term dividends through lower crime.
Birth Control Debate Moves Through Swedenborgian Church
The discussion frames birth control as a test of beliefs across faiths and science. The piece argues that advances in medicine sanitation and hygiene push humanity to confront birth alongside death as a mathematical inevitability.
Young and old leaders pace early baseball race in 1920s
Washington and Philadelphia lead the American League with top managers Connie Mack and Bucky Harris. Mack, the veteran boss of the Athletics, rebuilds with young talent while Harris steers a veteran laden Senators, reflecting a sport-wide shift toward teamwork and improved morale under long established and rising leaders.
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Washington
D. C
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Bucky Harris
Athletics
Mack
McGraw
Baker
Barry
Collins
McInnish
Connie
Eddie Collins
United States
Senators
R Thumanist
Clark Griffith
Fox
Dutch Reuther
Walter Johnson
Stan Covelskie
Vean Gregg
Roger Peckinpaugh
Sam Rice
Joe Judge
Reuther
Harris
Dutch
iHe
Cochrane
Brooklyn
King George
Bucky
Ourlub
Mike Martin
TOM SIMS Says Laughs and Lessons in Life
A collection of pithy maxims and wry reflections on human nature, money, illness, and the world. Observations compare equal bets, clever money management, and quirks about animals, health, and worry with a dry, folksy tone.
Jefferson and Bryan cite Jefferson on religion in diplomacy
The article recalls Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence and signing it, noting his message that the United States had no official religion. It also mentions this stance cited in negotiations with a Mohamadan ruler and the sultan of Sulu in recent times, with Mr. Bryan quoting Jefferson.
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Thomas Jefferson
Mr. Bryan
Jefferson
United States
Anti Evolution Platform Hinted as Bryan Seeks Nationwide Change
The piece links William Jennings Bryan to an anti evolution agenda and hints at a presidential bid with a running mate from Missouri. It mentions a sheriff threatening to hang a Black man and a judge backing a gallows plan. It also notes opinions on church state separation and quirky public figures.
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Bryan
Montgomery City
Farmer
James Crump
Rev. A. Bard
Milwaukee
New York Harbor
George Washington
Joshua
King George
New York Offers Wide Range of Outdoor Sports Nearby
In New York City a dense population sits near abundant outdoor recreation. Surfbathing, deep sea and trout fishing, yachting and excursions abound within short travel. Waterfowl hunting rabbits and deer are accessible within hours, with horse racing and winter sports at local tracks and venues.
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New York
Pacific Coast
America
Broadway
Long Island Sound
Hudson River
Bay
Catskill Mountains
Ohio
Great Outdoors Near Gotham Reopens Catskill Excursions
Not far from New York City the Catskills offer two hour access to peaks and grades challenging for climbers. Moonlit boat rides regain favor this summer with crowds filling boats and many left waiting on the pier due to crowding and heat.
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Jever
Theater magnate Loew tours new Coney Island venue
Lewis Loew, famed theater impresario, took Karl Kitchin to Coney Island for the opening of a Loew theater. He needed directions from a traffic cop to find the venue and marveled at its size, noting Loew’s many New York area theaters make exact locations hard to recall.
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Lewis Loew
Karl Kitchin
Coney Island
Loew
New York
You sweet little tike you are like a breath from a
A playful poem line expresses a parent’s joy at a newborn, comparing the infant to a breath from God’s creation and bursting with delight at the tiny child’s arrival.
Poem About a Baby By Hal Cochran
The poem expresses affection for a baby with playful rhymes about size eyes and nose. The speaker vows to hold and protect the child while acknowledging a gentle fear of harming them. Imagery centers on hair skin and blue eyes and the wonder of growing up.
Editorial Cartoons and Witty Quips From Ohio Papers
A compilation of humorous lines and editorial quips from Ohio newspapers. The items lampoon military policy air travel and local life with sharp regional wit reflecting 1925 era tone and public mood.
Quakes Foretold By Study Not Guesswork
Washington July 14 Earthquakes can be forecast with study rather than wild guessing. Scientists from the coast surveys Smithsonian Carnegie and standards institutions point to Santa Barbara as a risk area with months to lead time. Using sonic depth findings by Dr. Harvey Hayes, researchers trace submarine faults by gradual deepening readings and anticipate where shifts will rise.
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Charles P. Stewart
Messenger Service
Washington
Weather Bureau
Salien
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Bureau of Standards
Smithsonian
Carnegie Institutions
Santa Barbara
Harvey C. Hayes
Naval Research Laboratory
Hayes
Seismology Shifts Focus From Land to Ocean Observations
Scientists note land studies lag behind submarine research as oceans dwarf land areas and subocean quakes trigger ashore shocks. They explain tectonic activity mainly originates underwater where continents erode sea floors, and warn that seabed cracks can bring cold water inward causing monster explosions. Despite limits on prevention, precautions can reduce damage.
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Reath
Walter Johnson Pitch Style and Related Inquiries
A reader asks if Walter Johnson threw overhand or sidearm. the note identifies him as a half side arm pitcher. The set also covers frigates built with Constitution, the origin of “I am from Missouri,” viviparous fish, proper club sandwich etiquette, early electric propulsion, and U S patent fees with maintenance in the U S and abroad.
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Walter Johnson
Walter Johnso
Constitution
Constellation
United States
President
Chesapeake
Congress
Missouri
W. D. Vandiver
Bureau of Fisheries
Contentment and wise living dictate long life
The article argues vanity as folly from Solomon to modern rulers. It cites Alexander Caesar Napoleon and Kaiser Wilhelm as examples, noting indulgence and power lead to ruin and death. It claims contentment and obedience to nature's laws sustain longevity, referencing Chauncey Depew's early telephoned after dinner speech.
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Solomon
Alexander
Caesar
Rome
Napoleon
Europe
St. Helena
Minn
Egypt
Kaiser William
Germany
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