Fragmented memories on education and postwar policies
A disjointed reminiscence reflects on education during earlier eras, noting shifts in student behavior and the changing system. It critiques modern attendance growth, wartime governance, and the Interstate Commerce Commission, calling for an independent board and qualified appointments.
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Interstate Con Commerce Commission
Shipay Tande
Scheldiary
I | Fleet Corporation
Redy
Orl
Redd
President questions Shipping Board and salaries in politics
The president asks if the Shipping Board is accountable and suggests placing a capable, responsible unit in charge. He criticizes salaries for mayors governors and senators and argues politicians’ blessings are not cheap. He notes costs of presidents reach millions and questions public willingness to pay.
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Shipping Board
Pet
Hylan
Secretary Hoover Opposes Direct Air Subsidy
The text argues against a direct subsidy for air development, noting public support for subsidies in general but preferring indirect funding. It praises government support for airways and lighting, framing indirect subsidies as a more useful use of funds.
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Hoover
Locomotive Whistles and Road Users At Grade Crossings
University of Indiana physicist Dr A L Foley investigates how whistle design and placement affect warning effectiveness at grade crossings. Tests near Van Wert Ohio show front placement with parabolic reflectors increases loudness and efficiency, but engineers warn driver recklessness remains the major danger to crossing safety.
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Washington
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A. L. Foley
University Lef
Indiana
Ohio
van Wert
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Woley
Fragmentary notes from varied history and lore
The text mixes scattered facts and historic claims from different eras, mentioning Christmas gift timing, hog market corn usage, stone tombstone production, the Trojan war as a major ancient event, and an assortment of garbled references to emancipation and obscure institutes.
Chaplin mobbed on Broadway as police clear way
Report from New York describes Charlie Chaplin attending a Broadway opening where fans crowded and a crowd formed into a mob. Police had to clear a path for him to reach a taxi after the performance. The incident highlights the attention Chaplin draws off screen and the lingering Broadway fervor over theft at the Plaza.
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New York
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
Sneak thief steals jewels in hotel room police report
Charlie Chaplin mentions theft of jewels from a room noting a string of Woolworth pearls, a Woolworth diamond ring, a Woolworth sapphire, and an emerald brooch with nominal values. The article blends local crime notes with observations on New York editors, a seven foot taxi driver, and critique of Washington boosters and urban remodel plans.
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Teenth Street
Woolworth
My 1917 auto a circus clown of the street
The speaker celebrates a sixty plus year old automobile that drew stares and laughter yet kept running. They boast the car’s resilience, ease of use, and enduring humor despite others’ mockery and modern rivals.
Boosters Destroying Beauty in Washington Growth
Washington boosters push a greater city plan claiming benefits of larger population. They plan to widen streets and remove trees to make room for more cars, threatening parks squares and circles beloved by old residents.
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Washington
Boosters
Greater Washington
Enfant
San Francisco
Odd newspaper quips and social observations
A collage of brief fragments from various papers noting witty remarks about government control telephones strikes cats and sardines. The items mention the Akron Beacon Journal Canton News Youngstown Vindicator Defiance Crescent-News Man on Star and Cincinnati Times-Star with remarks on policing signs strikes and animal behavior.
When Knee Painting Becomes a Full-Grown Fad
The Toronto Tribune notes the idea of painting knees as a fad, warning against spray methods that could stir trouble with unions. The piece suggests practical limits while imagining the fashion trend taking hold.
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lToronto Tribune
Tax avoidance tricks for the rich under income tax law
Washington reports on how the wealthy reduce tax via exempt securities. Senator Couzens of Michigan is cited for using tax exempt bonds after selling Ford stock. Corporate tax planning and dividend timing are described as common methods to lower overall tax at the federal level.
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Couzens
Senator Couzens
Michigan
Ford Motor Company
Cousens
Treasury
Mellon
Washington
Fords
Henry
Mi‘gel
Ford Company
Edsel
Present Day Girl Seen Differently than Her Mother
Marion Ohio Star notes the changing perception of girls as mothers reflect on their daughters. The comment suggests new social expectations and generations in the town.
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Marion, Ohio
Star
Fables On Earth Vegetables And Food Essentials
A health guidance piece explains food's three roles in body energy growth and organ function. It warns against overeating, notes that animal foods and fats supply heat, and urges daily vegetables raw fruits and greens for minerals, teeth health, and digestion.
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America
Walter Johnson Best Strikeout Showdown 1910
Walter Johnson delivered his top strikeout performance in a nine inning game against St. Louis in 1910, fanning 14 batters. The outing remains a standout in his early pitching record.
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Walter Johnson
E. J. Co
St. Louis
P. Co
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