What Are the Presidential Issues In 1928
A London or Washington letter laments no real political issues will exist in the 1928 campaign and reports attempts to secure interviews with leaders from both major parties. Quotes from Moses Fess Curtis Longworth Wagner and McNary show politicians avoiding issue talk while hints of farm and prohibition topics surface.
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Washington
George Higgins Moses
New Hampshire
George Higgins
Moses
Cleveland
Blaine
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Senate
Nicholas Longworth
House
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Smith
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
New England
East
Central States
McNary
Dawes
When a Girl Loves begins in the Athens Messenger
Ruth Dewey Groves debuts as serial author with When a Girl Loves in the Athens Messenger. The romance of a New York society girl and a Greenwich Village artist follows the conclusion of Ann Austin's Girl Alone, with day-by-day interest, sharp characters, and photographic illustrations.
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The
Athens Messenger
Ann Austin
Ruth Dewey Groves
New York
Greenwich Village
Miss Groves
the Messenger
Athens Court Street traffic plan urged by mayor
The column argues Athens traffic chaos on Court street requires formal rules. It lauds Mayor Alex Moore for limiting parking to one hour to ease congestion. Readers are urged to cooperate and move cars after brief visits to improve flow for all users.
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Athens
Court Street
Parkers
Alex Moore
Court
Editorial on engineers shaping coal industry and economic disruption
A Saturday Evening Post editorial argues engineers and scientists drive revolutionary industrial changes in the coal sector and other products. It notes engines use far less coal, creating new surpluses and tensions as producers adapt, while everyday people feel the impact of shifting conditions.
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Saturday Evening Post
United States
Dempsey Reflects on Western Tales and Chicago Papers
Sports writer notes Jack Dempsey’s fondness for western and detective stories. He asks why the heavyweight champion does not subscribe to a pair of Chicago newspapers.
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Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Railroad Deals Dominate Today’s Legislative Summary
A bill for thought highlights major railroad deals moving through the docket. Lawmakers review motions affecting freight routes and funding arrangements as the session advances.
McNary Haugen bill faces Senate vote and veto doubts
Arthur Brisbane notes the McNary Haugen bill passes the Senate with strong support and expects a presidential veto in the near term. Critics warn of government price fixing, guaranteed profits for processors, and costly expansion of public service roles amid feared inflation and market dumping.
Pennsylvania Railways Consolidation Expands to Detroit
The Pennsylvania system absorbed Mr. Loree’s railroad interests gaining about 23 million dollars in profit. It plans a direct New York to Detroit line and may extend to fly ing machines and a combined rail air service from coast to coast with General Atterbury at the helm.
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Pennsylvania
Loree
New York
Detroit
Atterbury
Atlantic
Pacific
Big mergers seen as next best for national system
The text favors large combinations and government backed monopolies as a path to national scope. It compares to a post office style system under expert leadership with public ownership but notes distrust in government honesty and calls mergers the alternative. Wall Street betting on Hoover and Dawes nominations is reported alongside expectations for Al Smith.
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Wall Street
Hoover
Dawes
Lowdon
al Smith
Clever Patters From a Wily Bootlegger
A dog learns to back off when chasing a skunk, a devil fish clouds the water, and an electric eel shocks. The porcupine guards with sharp quills. From these creatures, the shrewd bootlegger borrows a guiding idea for his risky schemes.
Trenton Officer Overturned by Poison Gas Car
Policeman Beauregard from Trenton Michigan investigated a fast car resembling a rum runner. A cloud of poisonous gas streamed from the exhaust as he approached and he collapsed unconscious. The bootlegger used a tank of poison gas connected to the exhaust.
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Beauregard
Trenton
Mich
Borah Warns Republicans on Corruption in National Election
Senator Borah tells Republicans the nation faces a corruption issue in the upcoming election and urges the party to prove it does not belong to crooks or cowards. He frames integrity as essential for GOP credibility.
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Borah
Republican Party
Voters weigh big issues beyond corruption and graft
The passage argues that corruption is not the defining issue. farmers seek better crop prices, investors seek gains, and workers want higher wages. It suggests voter impact lies in economic factors, while noting that stolen government funds by nominees would have little influence due to their minimal involvement.
Ink that fades after days sways breach of promise cases
Inventor claims a disappearing ink that fades in days to help avoid breach of promise suits. The note suggests secrecy and a potential tool for those who want to dodge legal claims but still pursue relationships.
Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy
Health column offers guidance on thinking in positive word pictures to improve well being. Readers' questions cover child diet with four milk feedings and vegetables, and morning lip swelling suggesting dental issues like pyorrhea or abscessed teeth.
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Frank McCoy
McCoy
Foods That Do Not Cause Diabetes, Expert Says
There are no particular foods that in themselves cause diabetes, a metabolic disorder. For treatment, reducing starches and sugars is often advised temporarily, though urine sugar reflects tissue glycogen, not dietary sugar. Special cure articles available on request with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Union Square to Lose Washington Statue for Subway
In May 1 bylines, the writer notes Union Square’s transformation as subway plans force changes. Washington’s equestrian statue will be removed to widen access, while 72 years as a landmark end. The piece also foresees ten thousand workers on skip stop hours and new automatic cigarette vending machines altering urban life.
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Gilbert Swan
New York
Union Square
O. Henry
Park Benches
Manhattan
George Washington
George
General Washington
Bay
Public Forum Urges Action on Hocking District Mining Crisis
A Transcript of editorials criticizes prolonged idle mining in the Hocking district dating from last April. It questions leaders and calls for immediate, feasible proposals, praising Oregon’s Depty Daugherty for candor and urging accountability to prevent further suffering among miners and families.
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Lewis
Hocking
Harris’ Foundation
Thompson
Glouster
Messenger
Menerty
Answers to Questions About Collie Dogs and Air Mail Fatalities
Questions answer breed standards for Collies noting that no color standard exists though black or tan, sable with white, and blue merle are prized. Males about 24 inches, females 23, weights ~60 and 50 pounds. Also defines pond apple Anona Glabra and cites 32 air mail pilots killed on government routes.
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Collie Club
Collie
M. A
West Indies
Florida
United States
Air Mat Service
Phe Post Office Department
Governent
This Date in American History May 1 highlights key events
May 1 entries include DeSoto turning westward from the South Carolina coast in 1540, the first American Congress in 1690, the Smithsonian cornerstone laid in 1847, the 1865 war debt total, Horace Greeley's 1877 presidential nomination, and Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show debut in 1883.
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DeSoto
South Carolina
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
U.S
Horace Greeley
Buffalo Bill
Puzzle puzzle prompt lost in garble
Fragmented crossword clue list mixed with stray letters and question fragments. Reads as a garbled set of hints and partial phrases about literature geography pronouns and names, with no coherent question or solution path available.
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Frank Lowden
Herbert Hoover
Rodney Dutcher Messenger
Whos Messenger
Pacific Coast
New Mexico
Rio Grande
el Paso
Texas
Democratic Nations Committee
Cleng Shaver
Clem
William M. Butler
Republican Committee
Shaver
Butler
Coolidge
Norrig and Borah
Vic Berger
Tom Helfin
Law
Swift
eSa
Hoover and Smith
Devil Fish
Arthur Brisbane
Hal K
By the Way
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Teapot Dome
Sinclair
Oral Daugherty
Prain
Ugherty
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Uibe
Ntme
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Cuan
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