Political History of the House and 1928 Outlook
The New York Herald Tribune notes a sustained Republican majority in the House after Tuesday's elections. It surveys a century of party shifts, arguing the House’s makeup reflects district traditions and future momentum toward 1928, with Republicans in control despite occasional off-year swings.
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Pca
Grant
James A. Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
In Harrison
Pase
William McKinley
William Bryan
McKinley
Wi Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Republican Party
Crossmonts
New York Herald Ribune
Light From Tragedy Sparks Rail Safety Device
Joseph A. Saunders, an engineer with Grand Trunk, survived an eye injury from a crash and lost his legs in a past car accident in Vancouver. He developed an electric safety lever for locomotives that detects broken rails and open switches, earning a $300 000 contract and $1900 monthly from a manufacturing firm.
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Joseph A. Saunders
Grand Trunk Railroad
Vancouver
B. C
Saunders
Washington Delegation Heads to Peace Talks and Gentle Trapping Tale
Arthur Brisbanes note reports the American delegation to the world disarmament conference at Geneva leaving for rest with hopeful peace prospects. Vernon Bail and Martha Grace are described setting a light wire trap to catch a boy at Hodge California, a peaceful trapping for small boys, and all return to bed hopeful like Geneva delegates.
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Geneva
Vernon Bail
Agricultural Department
Martha Grace
Brierly
Bryn Mawr
Mojave Desert
Hodge
Calif
Night tragedy as coyote gnaws jack rabbit head
In dark events a coyote escapes the chicken wire cage and bites off the jack rabbit head through the wire. The scene is described as a grim sight, contrasting human folly with predator instinct. The text warns of fragile peace and risky markets impacting values and warnings about selling the country short.
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Uncle Sam
Sey Lee -Rabbit
Europe
Asia
Government plans tax cuts and surplus return in 1925
The article notes a likely heavy income tax reduction and a probable partial refund of the 1925 surplus tax. It explains that stock value hinges on after tax return rather than gross dividends, stressing that the portion kept by owners drives value.
Tax-Free Bonds Outperform Taxable Ones Says Expert
A bond income tax free is worth at least 15 percent more than a taxable bond of the same kind. Every tax cut boosts selling value, a sober warning for short sellers.
Fascist Decrees Enacted After Fresh Attempt On Mussolini
Mussolini declared after a sixth assassination bid that decrees granting the death penalty for plots against the premier and up to thirty years in jail for opposing his policies have been issued. He announced a special police force to surveil opponents in homes and public spaces.
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Mussolini
Iron hand rule and the fate of power
A contemplation on governance with absolute authority questioning how long such power can last and what happens when a single iron will becomes part of a scattered populace. The passage ponders the limits of law to restrain power and the consequences of unchecked rule.
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Department
Noble sportsmen on Great Salt Lake shoot bison for thrill
On a Great Salt Lake island noble sportsmen hunt semi captiv e d bison for sport. They claim perfect kills at 500 yards using explosive or soft nosed bullets that spread inside the animal.
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Great Salt Lake
Limousine compared to a bison on Lincoln highway
A whimsical note compares a limousine to a large bison, noting its greater speed and difficulty to hit, behind the lines on the Lincoln highway.
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Lincoln Highway
Coolidge Plans Tax Rebate Amid Election Joy
President Coolidge announced a proposed income tax rebate to ease 1925 tax burdens as Democrats call for further cuts. The statement coincides with a wave of triumphant democracy following the election season.
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Coolidge
Uncle Sam
War is a Gamble and Gambling Debts Hard to Collect
The phrase portrays war as a risky bet with debt collection proving difficult, reflecting on the fiscal strains and uncertainties of conflict. It suggests financial consequences linger after hostilities, shaping broader wartime burdens.
Pure Food Law praised as strength to industry and public
Washington report outlines twenty years of enforcement under the federal Pure Food Law. It notes 143578 suspected adulteration cases, 22653 court actions, and 14300 final decrees. Assistant Secretary Dunlap envisions inspectors becoming partners to manufacturers, not police, to improve wholesome, properly labeled foods and drugs.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Dunlap
Bureau of Chemistry
Department
Iewa
Night Noises Tell Some People Where They Are
iN NEW YORK NEW YORK, Nov. 9- Insomniacs chart their where abouts by night noises. In Manhattan the sea whistling from rivers and elevator swishes in hotels disturb sleepers, with boat whistles at the Battery standouts in foggy fall and spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
California
Manhattan
Sea
Nes
Significance of colors in Chinese rugs and iodine facts
The article lists six symbolic colors with meanings: red for fire and South, black for water and North, blue or green for wood and East, white for metal, yellow for earth and Center. It notes iodine discovery in 1811 by Courtois and Baumann’s 1895 claim of iodine in the thyroid. It also states an adult should breathe ten barrels of fresh air per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtois
E. Baumann
Rise of the Common People lecture ties college event
Dr N D Hillis of Plymouth church Brooklyn lectured on Oliver Cwell and the Rise of the Common People at the college auditorium as the second program in the concert and lecture course. Major L M Jewett's funeral drew hundreds including Governor Harris and Mayor Sharp Nelsonville at the college auditorium. Dr Ellis spoke in chapel about raising football admission from fifty cents.
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N. D. Hillis
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
N. Y
Oliver Cwell
College
L. M. Jewett
College Auditorium
Harris
Sharp Nelsonville
Dr. Ellis
White
Chapel
Prince Henry dies on field wins by ten votes
The article notes the death of Prince Henry on the field and reports a ten vote margin in the related contest. It also mentions plans for a brick gateway to the playground funded by donations of materials and labor. Mr and Mrs J B Allen will host friends at 28 South Congress Street after November 10 1916. The Athens Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon featured F F Eubank secretary Parkersburg Board of Commerce.
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Prince Henry
Wilson
Hughes
J. B. Allen
South Congress Street
Athens Chamber of Commerce
F. F. Eubank
Parkersburg Board of Commerce
Washstand and Dishpan Common in U S Homes
Washington reports a General Federation survey shows only 75 percent of American homes have kitchen sinks and only one third have stationary washtubs. Many homes still use wash stands and tin pans. the movement aims to modernize housewives' working kits on a businesslike basis.
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Washington
General Federation of Women's Clubs
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Radio Notes Showcase City Orchestra and Variety Slots
Radio listings detail WBAL Baltimore ensembles and WBAP Fort Worth concert segments. Chicago WGN and WLS present variety programs, WJZ New York orchestras, WEAF and WTAM New York and Cleveland connections. Listings include fallbacks to features and grand tours across several stations.
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WBAL
Baltimore
Sandman Circle: Orchestra
Chicago
Wran
Cleveland
What Mac
Baltimore—Orchestra
WGN
Variety
WLS
Chicago—Variety
WTAM
WLW
Cincinnati
Orcneso
Pittsburgh
Sacred Coachs
WGY
Schenectady
N. Y
WEAF
New York
Vikings
Cincinnati—Orchestra
WSB
Atlanta
WJZ
New York—Orchestra
WDBO
Winter Park
Fla
Muesical
St O'Clock
WRAL
Cleve
WBAP
Fort Worth
Conce Weaf
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Matt
Matthew Henry
House of Representatives
Jack-Rabbit
Iron Hand
Arthur Brisbane
Anoyet
B. Trederick J. Haskin
Cilndrt
Sam Houston
Alamo
Dr. Crant
Gani
Ant
Santa
Santa Anna
Houston
Redner
Braucher
Gonzales
the Messenger
Frank Murphey
Sunnyside
Needle Club
East State Street
Federation
America
Harvey W. Wiley
Baltimore—Ensemble
Leuteville
Knox
Elly Sherbet
Jane Mange
Charles B. Knox Gelatine Co
Knox ‘Ave
Johnstown, N.Y
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