Winter Plattsburg and Army Promote Civilian Involvement
Washington reports at a Reserve Corps convention in Kansas Major General W H Hart discusses Winter Plattsburg training for Quartermaster Reserve officers and civilians. He notes growth to 10000 members and 2000 attendees last year with civilian participation rising, urging community business leaders and National Guard supply officers to join and support practical training to prevent wartime waste.
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Washington, D. C
Reserve RC Association
Kansas
W. H. Hart
Plattsburg
Quartermaster Corps
Rotary
Civitan
Kiwanis
National Guard
Pier
Quartermaster’s Reserve
Winter Plattsburg
Quartermaster General
New England States
National ‘Guard
Eral Hart
United States
New York Bookmaker Route Spurs Stenographer Tale
A New York report describes a bookmaker who works a daily circuit among office buildings collecting bets and paying winners. A new stenographer at one office where three or more bookmakers operate becomes part of the tale highlighting feminine involvement in the betting trade.
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New York
Training Tales From A Rushed Ledger
A fragment describes betting, a bookie paying 240 dollars, a sister-in-law partnership in a horse venture, and mentions newsstands selling hundreds of copies, signaling a broader betting and news-buying pattern.
Pere as a note in a broad daily recitation
Fragmentary text mentions various phrases about war, productivity, equipment, and commerce. It references effort, service, and enterprise with scattered references to a newspaper page and possible industry context. Content is garbled with unclear subjects and outcomes.
Steamship and plane alter route amid heavy gun fears
Fragmented OCR text references a steamship and a swift armed event, with mentions of Washington and a plane. Descriptions are unclear. no verifiable details emerge for a coherent report.
Linguistic Note on Tradeoffs in Maximizing Outcomes
A concise reflection argues that achieving the ultimate level in one dimension requires sacrificing some other aspect. It frames balance as essential in optimization by noting tradeoffs across goals and resources.
Notable Debate on Pestilence and Rat Control Tactics
The text discusses concerns about using biological weapons and how authorities consider disease spread risks. It notes that while some agents might be deadly, health officials worry about unknown diseases spreading and advocate drastic, varied methods to kill rats without causing infection.
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California
President speech urges personal tolerance over law
The Omaha convention excerpt argues intolerance rose during war and cannot be fixed by law or collective action. It calls for individual demobilization toward tolerance, urging citizens to be more patient with neighbors, to criticize less, and to commend more.
Booksellers' Row remembered as city landmark in memory
The city’s Booksellers’ Row on Fourth Avenue near Union Square has stood as America’s leading second hand book trade hub for about 30 years. Fifteen shops along a few blocks offer stalls and pavement tables, until plans narrow sidewalks to widen lanes for cars.
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Fourth Avenue
Union Square
United States
Hal Cochran Daily Poem on Carelessness
A brief verse warns readers to avoid carelessness in tasks and notes that leaving work half finished costs more in the end. It urges self checkups, mindful steps, and constant vigilance to keep personal duties in order.
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Taske
Record of Flight Seen in Court Dispute Over State Fair Flight
The court records show Mrs. Lansdowne proving a flight plan by citing her own record while her husband urged postponement for safety due to summer storms. The superior rejected the delay, stating the state fair occurs the first week of the month and must be flown over as scheduled, per Lansdowne's testimony.
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Lansdowne
Shenandoah in Political Flight Controversy Inquiry
Critics accuse officials of using the Shenandoah flights at state fairs for political effect, saying the plan endangered participants and spectators. The president faces questions over who ordered the flights and who benefited from the schedule.
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Shenandoah
Lansdowne and comrades blamed for tragic deaths
Mrs Lansdowne says the men responsible for Lansdowne and others’ deaths will not remain in office, as President Coolidge faces the facts forced into attention by their tragic loss. She declares they widowed her.
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Lansdowne
Col Mitchell and Coolidge Face Political Criticism
The inquiry questions President Coolidge's possible response to Col Mitchell amid ongoing criticism. The discord centers on alleged incompetence and partisan hostility fueling calls for action or restraint by the administration.
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Col. Mitchell
Humiliation Denied: Truth-Teller Seeks Restored Status
A debate unfolds over allowing the truth telling officer to resume duties after an incident. Advocates argue for reinstatement citing service record and public interest, while opponents call for additional oversight. The outcome remains uncertain as administrators weigh policy and accountability.
Mitchell critics rally around Coolidge in aircraft case
The passage portrays broad public backing for Mitchell against a court martial, claiming Coolidge will be seen as the real head of the army and navy when the Mitchell case is settled. It asserts Coolidge has proof from Mrs. Lansdowne and implies he knows Mitchell was right.
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Mitchell
Coolidge
Army
Navy
Lansdowne
Court martial debate over truth telling and Navy officials
The writer questions reinstating court martials for dissenters like Mitchell and suggests if such moves recur the Navy should consider a court martial for Commander Lansdowne's widow who also spoke truthfully.
Bear Returns From Arctic Patrol Guarding Esquimaux
The coast guard cutter Bear comes home after patrolling near the Arctic circle. Observers note the natives have abandoned polygamy but retain cultural variety. Whale hunting, meat and blubber consumption, and cheerful mood are tied to family changes following a whale kill.
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Coast Guard
Bear
Esquimaux
Arctic Circle
Society Whaling Weekend Draws Scornful Proposal
An offbeat editorial mocks a proposal to stage a yearly society whale hunt off Newport or Palm Beach to generate scandalous headlines and legal fees, suggesting if no whale is found, couples could instead stage a controversial mock hunt or dog killing to swap partners.
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Paris
Newport
Palm Beach
Raider Abd-el-Krim Plans Desperate Mountain Assault
The Rif leader Abd-el-Krim is believed to be rallying a force near the mountains, assembling about 16,000 men as he schemes a possible heavy attack on Spanish forces. The plan may prove his final effort.
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Peer Abd-El-Krim
Rifers
Gad
Inherited Valor in a World War Tale
An old fashioned war tale recalls a lone fighter who spent years on his own soil. He sees Spain as a distant ally while Boers once held back British power. The narrative hints at machines and explosives shaping fate.
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Britain
Lesson for Uncle Sam in Abd El Krim troubles
The piece argues Uncle Sam, rich and fat, should stop wasting on useless battleships and costly aircraft and learn from Abd El Krim’s predicament. It warns that economizing on ineffective military assets may backfire and urges practical defense assessment.
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Uncle Sam
Abd-El-Krim
Flappers Aim to Be Moderns Met by Ancient Motion
A Cincinnati Times-Star item notes the Wise Cracks Flappers seek to be labeled moderns but are blocked by perceptions that others are ancient. The brief reflects social tension over changing roles and fashions in the era.
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Cincinnati
Bstar
Don’t worry dad said she if coal goes up we girls can do without silk stockings
The Youngstown Vindicator notes a quotation in which a daughter reassures her father that rising coal prices won’t force them to abandon silk stockings, reflecting household economy concerns.
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Youngstown Vindicator
Printer's New Hand Type Aids Reading in Tokyo
A Tokio printer has invented a new kind of hand metal type though it cannot ease reading of Japanese papers for us. This note from the Bellefontaine Examiner highlights the novelty and limited practical impact of the device.
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Bellefontaine Examiner
Milwaukee girl left unclothed after home brew incident
A Canton News report says two pints of home brew led a Milwaukee girl to appear on the streets without any clothes. The paper notes most girls stop with a half portion.
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Milwaukee
Canton News
A School of Experience Teaches No Degrees
A quotation from the Akron Beacon Journal notes that experience yields no diploma and that real learning comes from personal trials rather than a sheepskin. The remark emphasizes practical wisdom over formal credentials.
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Akron Beacon-Journal
Weep for the old fashioned girl's return
A Urbana Democrat item laments short skirts and predicts the end of current fashion as improvements are seen on the horizon with a longing for traditional styles.
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Urbana Democrat
Hotel guests flee scantily clad after fire
Fostoria Times notes guests left the hotel in scanty attire during or after the blaze, reflecting the rapid evacuation and chaotic scenes surrounding the incident.
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Fostoria Times
Defiance Crescent News Obscure Playful Phrase
A brief item from Defiance Crescent News notes good checker players head the pedestrians longevity list due to knowing which way to jump.
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Defiance Crescent News
Beauty of New British Dog Anti-Toxin Sparks Trial On Dogs
Louis ville Courier Journal reports the introduction of a British anti-toxin for dogs praised for its potential. Early testing is described as promising, with emphasis on reduced symptoms and protection following exposure.
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Louisville Courier-Journ
Politicians denounce prohibition unit reorganization
Kansas City Times reports politicians condemn a reorganization of the prohibition enforcement unit as centralizing power in the Federal Government. They fear the change will make enforcement more effective.
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Kansas City Times
Interparliamentary meeting debates language use
Report notes mixed views at an interparliamentary gathering on adopting a single working language with non English speakers largely opposing the idea while English speakers favored it for clarity and unity. A separate item mentions a rent dispute involving the Riga department and Marry Wardman over a $165,000 yearly figure.
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Mahéeeme
Soreo Lang Eal Nln
Riga
Justice
Indianati Ae
Made-to-order languages meet limited advocacy at sessions
Opposition centers on need to base new languages on older tongues or on a language group. Lindhagen spoke at interparliamentary sessions in French, not Volapük or Esperanto.
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Lindhagen
Wardman and Government Clash Over Property Power
A speaker insists a government cannot be ousted like a tenant, noting Wardman’s rise from bricklayer to major real estate owner in Washington and his new role dictating policy. The critic argues the public must prevent Wardman from escaping accountability.
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Wardman
Washington
Fables on Common Cold Is Serious Disease By Dr Bugh 8
Public Health Service warns the common cold is a serious illness causing suffering and economic loss. School studies show one fourth of absences stem from colds, with open windows seeming protective and crowded heated rooms increasing risk. Transmission occurs mainly through direct or indirect contact, while immunity is not lasting.
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Bugh
Cumming General
United States Public Health Service
Theody
Per cent of service stations operated by dealers
Of 68 169 service stations 88 per cent or 37 294 are operated by car dealers and 47 per cent or 30 866 are independently managed.
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Farina
Our Gang
Post Office Department
Kalispell
Montana
Venus de Milo
Island
Melos
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Insects Have Six Legs Spiders Four and Eight Legs
The text notes basic biology on insects and spiders with a fragmented mention of body divisions and leg counts. It also briefly references a claim about a weasel containing items in water and ends with a stray remark about hot dog sandwiches rising in London.
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