Electoral College shifts and history of reapportionment
A historical analysis discusses how small shifts in votes could have produced a unanimous Hoover electoral victory, and explains the electoral college dynamics, the 1920 census, and reapportionment issues. It notes party control effects on district changes and how population shifts influence representation and future elections.
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Herbert Hoover
Thesa
West
South
Wilson
Hughes
Taft
Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Congress
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Hoover
A Thought for Today Luke 22 57 and Hosea Bal ou
A brief reflection cites Luke 22 57 where a man denies Jesus and adds a line from Hosea Bal ou declaring falsehood as cowardice, offering a moral prompt.
Remembering the Vestris Disaster At Sea
A reflective meditation on the Vestris catastrophe and the sea’s dangers. The piece recalls lifeboat peril, crashing dishes, and towering waves, noting the resilience and mystery of seafaring through history and in storms.
Remembering Early School Days on the Hill
A nostalgic reminiscence about school life on the hill from long ago. The writer recalls the old three story brick building, the sledding days after the last bell, familiar faces and names, a teacher’s roll call, and cherished playground memories. The piece reflects on friendships, hometown characters, and the enduring pull of formative years.
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Darling
The Greatest Vote Artfully
The article notes a record turnout of just over 55 percent of eligible voters, larger than in decades, yet calls the figure disappointingly low and questions voter apathy and complacency amid prosperity. It references an odd Osage Indians golf headline as a lighter aside.
Eternal vigilance keeps steel industry advancing
W M Wood, president of the American Institute of Steel Construction, urged at the Biloxi Mississippi convention that the steel industry must not rest on its laurels. He warned leaders against complacency in sales distribution and publicity and called for ongoing progress and improvement.
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W. M. Wood
American Institute of Steel Construction
Biloxi
Mies
New York Hotel Chefs Battle for Best Soup Prize
Chefs from many hotels in New York competed to craft the best soup. Six judges including Combes, Clarence H. Mackay's French chef, awarded first prize to E. Alliot. The event was praised as benefiting public welfare by promoting nourishing soup and stimulating digestion.
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New York
Clarence H. Mackay
Combes
E. Alliot
Wall Street Dalliance Dubbed Alice in Wonderland
The text describes a frenzied Wall Street session with large seat values for "The Boys" reaching 500000 dollars, stocks rising then wavering, and a dramatic sense of unreality as traders caution against gambling and short selling.
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Wall Street
Big Steel Leads European Production climb past 170
The article notes Big Steel producing more iron and steel than any European nation as output climbs above 170 on Wednesday.
Steel stock advice from Judge Gary to Nathan Straus
The late Judge Elbert Gary urged Nathan Straus to buy steel stock and hold for grandchildren. Steel traded around 80 with a 40 percent dividend. 1000 shares then cost 80,000 and would be worth 238,000 on Wednesday. The message counseled investing in U.S. real estate or securities to secure future wealth.
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Elbert Gary
Nathan Straus
United States
Dayton Colonel Deeds Joins National City Bank Board
Colonel Deeds of Dayton an aviation booster becomes a director at National City Bank. The move signals Charles E. Mitchell’s institution will closely back aviation, a development viewed as beneficial for the industry and the nation.
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Colonel Deeds
Dayton
Deeds
National City Bank
Charles E. Mitchell
Henry Ford expands holdings with Thames site and London showrooms
Henry Ford buys a site on the Thames in England a mile deep and plans large London showrooms. He forms a separate company for Canada with stock at 610 dollars, about half its value a year ago. A British Ford company may follow and investors are advised to judge buying stock if available.
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Henry Ford
Thames
England
London
Ford
Ford Plant Promise in Britain Sparks Labor Joy
British workers celebrate a Ford construction project that will hire thousands for three years and create 10 000 permanent jobs after completion. Wages are promised at levels unseen in Britain to date, signaling a major economic impact.
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Ford
Britain
Ford Aims 200000 Cars a Year in Britain Plant
Ford plans to start producing about 200000 cars annually at his British plant, roughly twice England’s current output. He argues this will help explain why the United States is prosperous.
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Ford
England
United States
Will Rogers on Europe’s response to distress
A quip attributes to Will Rogers the idea that Europe would celebrate rather than assist if the United States faced difficulties. The remark reflects his satirical take on international aid and attitudes between nations.
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Europe
Will Rogers
Prepared and cautious stance voiced over European rivalries
The speaker notes that rival boats on the Nile would mirror European capitals if a country "ran on the mud." He says this would not happen, expressing no bitterness but urging caution and readiness to face potential tensions with major European nations.
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Europe
No Armament Race Urged by U S Statesman
Some European statesmen warn of a danger of an armaments race between the United States and Europe. The text asserts that for this country there need be no race and that there will be no.
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United States
Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy
Dr Frank McCoy offers health and diet guidance with meal plans spanning breakfast to dinner including eggs, vegetables, meats, and fruits. The text presents sample menus, a recipe for waffles, and discussion of blood tests for parentage, plus a Q&A on rheumatism stressing bowel health and toxin absorption.
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Frank McCoy
Daily Menus For Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast options include whole wheat muffins with peanut butter and stewed figs. Lunch offers buttermilk with dates. Dinner features vegetable soup roast beef beans tomatoes and cabbage celery salad with Jello. Another day starts with coddled eggs Melba toast and pear sauce. Lunch presents steamed rice beet tops and lettuce with olive oil. Dinner serves broiled lamb chops spinach beets and molded vegetable salad with no dessert.
R H H Seeks Clarification on Determining the Par
The question asks whether it is possible to determine the par value or parity in a given context. It explores if a method exists to identify standard or reference value for comparison. The fragment implies a mathematical or financial topic needing precise definitional steps.
Minor immortals parade through New York’s memory reel
In New York’s By the Way column, the author recalls “minor immortals”—people famed for short runs of fame in pie-eating contests, dance marathons, loud-speaking feats, and other stunts. The piece notes how such records flicker bright then fade, leaving quirky local legends and a string of amusing anecdotes from across the country.
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New York
Manhattan
November 16 in U S History Highlights
On November 16 events include the British capture of Fort Washington with 2,000 prisoners in 1776 and Sherman’s Atlanta to the Sea campaign beginning in 1864. Oklahoma is admitted to the Union in 1907.
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Fort Washington
Hudson
Sherman
Atlanta
Oklahoma
Answers to Questions By Frederick J. Haskin
A compilation of brief Q and A items covering topics from business abroad to U S presidents and literary notices. It notes that fifteen to eighteen thousand U S firms have foreign branch houses and explains Tammany Hall honorary titles, rough seas versus oceans, tricks to stop drawer sticking, a book title Harbor Lights of Home, and a partial Liberia population remark.
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George Washington
Tammany
Tammany Hall
Kitchickennan
Tamman Society
United States
Washington
John Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
John Q. Adams
Jackson
English Channel
N. M
Edgar Guest
Merton S. Rice
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Detroit
Liberia
Easy Cross Word Puzzle Questions and Answers Anchored
A readable snapshot of a newspaper cross word row listing many clues and answers. The jumble includes horizontal and vertical prompts such as largest division for local government, who killed Marcus Junius Brutus, keeps up blood circulation, river in the Waters, and other general and biblical clues.
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Marcus Junius Brutus
Athens City Gas Contract Sparks New Lighting Firm
A city council contract with Athens Gas Light and Electric to supply gas for city hall and prison runs ten years. A new venture, Athens Supply Service, opened to serve gas lighting needs including burners mantles globes and lamps. An old ad notes gentle hair care tips and Mountain Pure Rye whisky sold by mail order at $3 a gallon.
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Athens Gas, Light and Electric Company
Athens
M. J. Duffey
Athens Supply Service
Kaiser Abdicates as Crown Prince Renounces Throne
An official Berlin wireless report states Kaiser will abdicate while the Crown Prince declares he renounces the throne. The extraordinary royal shift signals a constitutional change and potential succession planning.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Dwights Injury and Car Delivery Heads to Norfolk
Seven year old Dwight Gaskill fractured his left leg above the ankle while at play. John R. Lostro and Sam Seegle drove a touring car to Norfolk Virginia for Siegel's brother, with Lostro making a stop in Washington for War Industries Board business.
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Dwight Gaskill
Pearly Gaskill
Carnegie Library
John R. Lostro
Sam Seegle
Mr. Siegel
Norfolk
Mr. Lostro
Washington
The
War Industries Board
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New York Daily News
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Vestris
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