First In Peace The Army’s Role In Relief And Readiness
A patriotic reflection on how the United States army, with the national guard and Red Cross, led relief during Mississippi flood. It argues the army is valuable in peace and war, helping refugees and engineers prevent further disaster, and stresses gratitude for its readiness and service.
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United States Army
Regular Army
National Guard
Red Cross
Mississippi
Army
Congress
Bad Eyes Behind Bad Boys In Juvenile Courts
The Eyesight Conservation Council of America argues many youths end up in juvenile court due to defective vision. General director Guy A. Geary says poor eyesight causes inattention, truancy, unfair competition, and disrespect, implying eye exams could curb delinquency.
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Tommy
Guy A. Geary
Eyesight Conservation Council of America
A King Without Subjects King Solomon of Chatham Islands Meets Duke
The Duke of York tours the world and meets King Solomon of the Chatham Islands, a regal figure famed for his 392 pound frame. Yet his realm is nearly empty as hostile tribes have wiped out most subjects, leaving him a shadow of kingship.
Talking Movies G6 nd When the sun sank in a blaze of glory
A dispute from a New York theater over muttering subtitle readers may reach a court ruling. The article previews how legal rights of quiet patrons could be clarified following a theater brawl and ensuing suit.
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Paul
Emma
New York
Moving Picture Theater
Jury to Verdict Favor Citizen in Noise Complaint Case
A jury is expected to find in favor of a citizen who subdued a noisy neighbor during a dispute. The incident centers on self defense amid ongoing neighbor disturbance and local tensions.
Floods Hit Sugar Belt Farmlands and Cotton Losses Rise
Flooded regions bring widespread damage as sugar belt farms fail and thousands of cotton acres are destroyed. While rising cotton prices offer slight relief, farmers face ruin. Among rescue efforts a diver carrying heavy weights battles a 68 foot flood to place dynamite under a levee, illustrating heroism amid disaster.
Government weighs using surplus taxes for flood victims
The government considers diverting several hundred million from surplus taxes to indemnify Mississippi flood victims. It argues that earlier prudent action and duty could have prevented the disaster.
Fortune Teller Claims Motive in Murder Case
A fortune teller declares that Mrs. Snyder and Gray hypnotized themselves and each other and did not know what they were doing in the murder case, speaking through a crystal ball and deck of cards.
Hypnosis and the long arc of punishment in history
The passage argues that harsh punishments have evolved to remove power of self deception and self-hypnosis. It notes a gradual decline in such hypnotic faculties as justice adapts through ages. The tone mirrors ponderous commentary on crime and penalty evolution.
Mussolini and farmers back fascist efficiency in pay
The text notes that twenty thousand farm laborers in a district accept a pay cut to cooperate with fascism. It draws a parallel to ancient Greeks who chose national defense over distributing wealth, illustrating a mindset of collective cost for state strength.
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Mussolini
Britain Faces Law To Ban General Strikes
British labor leaders express excitement over a proposed law restricting national or general strikes. They assert a right to act, while the government contends workers have no right to halt nation business.
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Britain
Return to Aristotle on teaching materialist universe concerns
Professor Roop argues that a materialist view of the universe shapes student personal crisis reports. The speaker notes a paradox with crime statistics and urges a balanced approach, citing Aristotle as a guide to moderation in pedagogy.
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Roop
McMurray Denied Resignation as China Minister
The administration states Mr McMurray will not resign as minister to Peking. The public, however, would expect reasons if he contemplates overruling the President and American opinion.
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Mr. McMurray
Peking
China
Odd Workplace Attitudes Prompt Mixed Reactions
A brief observation notes how some workers greet tasks with effort while others react with disdain. The piece contrasts diligence and cynicism in daily labor, highlighting workplace culture and attitudes shaping productivity.
Flag Day Celebration Will Be Extensive This Year
Flag Day June 14 marks the 150th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes with plans for nationwide celebrations. George B. Lockwood urges communities to organize sunrise meetings parades and displays to honor the flag and its meaning as national symbols of justice and government.
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Washington
Dpd. C
the Stars and Stripes
United States
George B. Lockwood
National Republic
Lockwood
Continental Congress
Free
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Betsy Ross
Boston
Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key
B. J. Cigrand
Fredonis Wiswe
Ba Lb
Illinois
Chicago
National Flag Day Society
George Balch
New York City
George A. Cantine
Newburg
N. Y
LeRoy van Horn
City
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Europe
Questions and Answers in a Q and A Column
A reader asks about the cost to build Old Ironsides, Major Rowan's location, male soprano voices, reasons for Muscle Shoals purchase, poultry drying in cold storage, Marie Prevost's birth name, fur coat storage, and Yellowstone Park opening dates. Answers provide figures, names, and practical details from period Q and A exchanges.
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United States
Muscle Shoals
N. J
Marie Prevost
Ooc A
Marie Bickford Dunn
Sarnia
Canada
Yellowstone National Park
Army Still Ready At Flood Front Lines In Mississippi
In the Mississippi flood area the army mobilizes peacetime preparedness with steamboats generals tents and mess crews. Army engineers supervise levees while the Inland Waterways Corporation operates boats on the lower river. Corps areas 4 and 7 coordinate tents supplies and refugee support for tens of thousands, including a large cook corps and plantation rations.
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Washington
Mississippi
War Department
Army Engineers
Army
The
Inland Waterways Corporation
T. Q. Ashburn
Lower
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Malin Craig
Benjamin A. Poore
Atlanta
Louisiana
Tennessee
Omaha
Arkansas
Poydras
Florida
Columbus
By the Way in New York Kitchens Are Ruled Out
Gilbert Swan notes New York City tenement laws target rich apartment hotels on Fifth and Park avenues. He describes hidden kitchenettes in upscale buildings becoming illegal and sparking public outcry from residents while contrasting streetwise hustles and stage-show imitators seen around Broadway. The piece catalogs various sidewalk con artists and scams that blend into ordinary city life.
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New York City
Gilbert Swan
New York
Fifth Avenue
Park Avenue
Manhattan
Bishop Neville Talbot Calls Watchful Wakeup
English bishop Neville Talbot urged his congregation to wake up and shake themselves, saying Youre asleep and then the people rose and sat again as the service continued.
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Reading
Eng
Neville Talbot
Magda Freville Sues Dr Dill for Insanity Certification
Magda Freville of Stroud England sues Dr J K Dill alleging false insanity certification. The case seeks redress for claims tied to medical or legal incompetence tied to certification. Legal action continues with court involvement.
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Stroud, Eng
Magda Freville
J. K. Dill
Hemroid Internal Remedy Promises Pile Relief
Pile sufferers urged to try Hemroid an internal remedy discovered by Dr Leonhardt and distributed by pharmacies. It claims to remove the cause by improving blood circulation in the lower bowel and offers lasting relief without operation.
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Dr. Leonhardt
Cline
8 8 8 Skin Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement touts 8.8.8 for clear skin and strong blood. It cites testimonials from Mia J W Barker of Cincinnati and claims roots and herbs are used in a modern laboratory. The ad notes two bottle sizes and availability at drug stores.
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Mia
J. W. Barker
Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
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