Hughes Pushes World Court Membership for United States
Secretary of State Hughes urges U S entry into the world court and international tribunals to settle disputes and uphold international law focusing on Locarno era realities. The piece contrasts Senate opposition with public appeal and notes the National Hardware Association’s critique of installment plans in car sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ormer
Hughes
The
Locarno
Thas
United States
Doubtful Senate action on Dawes reform plan
The article suggests the Senate will not act to adopt Vice President Dawes' reform for Senate rules. Senator Underwood will introduce a resolution, ensuring a hearing and debate. Even a single discussion could undermine the current opaque procedures, though lasting change is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Dawes
Underwood
Hardware Men Discover Yet Another Country’s Faults
A fragmentary note reports concerns raised by hardware workers about problems in the country. The brief hints at broader industrial or economic issues but lacks details or names.
Christian War and the Church’s War Posture Through History
The Nation's churches debate nonparticipation in war by the National Council of Congregational Churches. The author questions whether the church can or should return to its early ideals amid modern mass mobilization and repeated calls for righteous war, noting future tests as conflicts recur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of Congregational Churches
Church of Christ
Peter
Removing Federal Officials in Presidential Removal Power Debate
An article surveys whether the President may remove federal executives after Senate confirmation, noting Myers v. United States and the 1921 budget law. It traces disputes over removal power, independent comptroller general authority, and how Congress can limit presidential prerogatives without eroding executive independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, PD. C
United States
Senate
James M. Heck
Supreme Court
Hfhation
Wilson
S. Myers
Portland
Oregon
Myers
Myers Hag
Waile
George Whartoner
McCain
Comptroller General
General Accounting Office
McCarl
Congress
White House
Solicitor
Beck
Pepper
Alaska Mineral Output Near Twenty Million Dollars
Alaska reports annual mineral production approaching twenty million dollars, reflecting strong activity across mining sectors and related exports. The figure underscores the state’s role in natural resource output and potential fiscal impact for regional economies.
Broadway gossip on Hamlet flapper and star tours
New York gossip lists Helen Chandler set to play Ophelia in a modern Hamlet. Writers Konrad Bercovici and Achmed Abdullah plan returns to Europe and memory tours. Actress Herne, June Walker, Flo, Billie Burke, and Garsten are noted with future tours and roles as Helen Menken and Chrystal return to Broadway amid excitement.
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New York
Broadway
Helen Chandler
Ophelia
Hamlet
Konrad Bercovici
Europe
America
Richard Curle
Joseph Conrad
Achmed Abdullah
Crosbie
Indo-China
Billie Burke
Flo
David Belasco
Hon- Herne
June Walker
Garsten
Terial
Helen Menken
Cevosuscees
Chrystal
Smuggling Beads and Bookish Bold Talks Across the City
In Hoboken a longshoreman hawks amber beads to travelers claiming high value while a taxi driver notes hefty daily take from such schemes. James W. Dean cites economic growth and rising capacity, urging restraint on sensationalism and praising knowledge expansion with university growth, vast libraries, and historic collectors.
War and Prohibition Spark Crime Rise in England and Florida Rail Strain
The piece argues crime surged due to war and prohibition, noting England’s lower crime without prohibition. It cites pervasive bootlegging by many, and Florida’s freight embargoes on nonperishables. It credits 8 Davies Warfield of Seaboard Air Line for foresight in building new lines across Florida and along the coasts, easing congestion.
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England
Florida
Davies Warfield
Seaboard Air Line
Warfield
Hughes Warns Railroads Lag Behind Future Needs
Former secretary of state Mr Hughes warns the nation will reach 200 million in fifty years and railroads must expand. He says flying machines may ease the burden while urging more capable builders like Mr Warfield who act rather than talk.
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Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Aozen
Warfield
Land Advertise Draws Attention With Ancient Tales
A compact passage notes how ancient figures such as Daniel in the lion's den Elijah and fiery furnace events captured attention. The text suggests these classic stories commanded notice and lingering interest among audiences.
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Daniel
Elijah
Clergy Urged to Craft Snappy Sermon Titles
Dr. Jenkins urges clergymen to imitate newspaper headlines for sermon titles while balancing snappiness with reverence. He notes the challenge, citing the Salvation Army and preachers like Tallmadge Beecher and Spurgeon as examples.
Big business grows as small firms fade in world market
The article notes expanding large enterprises globally with nations competing for business. It cites the New York Central railroad announcing 1926 rail orders totaling 206 745 gross tons and the Gold Dust company selling 100 million pounds of Ata product in the past year.
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New York Central Railroad
Gold Dust Company
Ata
The 100 Essential Books in Ten Compact Volumes
A speaker argues against building a vast library of 1,890,000 titles, proposing instead a concise set of 100 essential works distilled into 10 volumes. The plan promises an education through a focused, manageable collection.
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Yate University
Buckle
Voltaire
Catherine of
Russia
Uncommon Sense Shown At Parenthood Conference
At a conference on Modern Parenthood Professor Froelicher criticizes autocratic classroom methods. He says bullying children serves adult convenience rather than child development and urges change toward supportive teaching practices.
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Froélicher
Quiet boys and the limits of development
A quoted assertion from professors claims the good boy is not the best kind. The piece argues that a quiet, non ticking child mirrors a broken mainspring and that suppressing natural savagery harms growth. It suggests large, poor families nurture genius by allowing freer development of inborn power.
Wise Crax A Girl Seeks Friendly Feelings From Proposer
A note from Newark Ohio reports a girl retains a friendly feel for a man who proposes though she may refuse marriage. The piece highlights her admiration of his judgment and presents other quotable lines from Ohio papers.
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Newark
Ohio
American Tribune
Zanesville Wife Reports Husband’s Fruitless Scheme
A Zanesville wife said she discovered her husband vainly attempting to turn a scheme to gain advantage, highlighting a troubled domestic incident documented in local notices.
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Zanesville
Clergy Urged to Emulate Hebrew Prophets and Barnum
Dr. Fe A. Jenkins of Kansas City urges clergymen to model leadership after Hebrew prophets and showmanship of P. T. Barnum, emphasizing bold preaching and engaging public appeal.
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FE. A. Jenkins
Kansas City
P. T. Barnum
Morning Rush at Home and Family Roles
A fragment describes a mother’s daily grind with rest elusive. The narrator mentions morning duties, dressing, breakfast, coffee, and a cluttered house. It hints at constant bustle to feed and dress children and the perpetual need for toil.
Daily Poem Highlights A Mother's Morning Routine
A mother describes a hectic day from dawn to afternoon as she gets her husband and children ready for school and lunch. She battles a noisy vacuum, prepares noon meals, peels potatoes, and plans the evening while wondering about a mother’s test and expectations.
Coolidge Reluctant With Photographers During World Series Arrangements
President Coolidge avoids frequent posing as photographers swarm Washington for the World Series opener. He rejects casual shots, asks for privacy on the Mayflower cruise, and even cabinet members grow camera shy during public appearances and swearing in.
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Charles P. Stewart Messenger
Washington
Coolidge
White House
Coolidges
Slemp
Andes
Navy Yard
Chesapeake Bay
President
Dwight F. Davis
Fables On Rheumatism By Dr Hugh S Cumming
The article explains rheumatic fever and rheumatism, noting it as an acute infectious disease likely caused by germs. It covers prevalence, symptoms, potential progression to heart disease, and distinguishes muscular rheumatism, lumbago, and chest pains from deeper disease, with factors like age and gender influences and predisposing causes such as enlarged tonsils, adenoids, and pyorrhea.
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Hugh 8S. Cumming
United States Public Health Service
Cream to Butter Ratio and U S Rail Car Counts
Cream testing 30 percent butter fat requires about 11 and 3 quarts to yield one pound of butter. Latest figures show 54,719 passenger cars, 1,048,231 box cars, and 949,791 coal cars. Navy strength compared to other nations is not provided in the text.
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United States Navy
Radio bug hears popping on receiver what it could mean
A witty fragment questions if a loud pop on the radio is static or Havana and notes a joke about a buyer in New York city hall being related to a bird buyer from a Florida real estate deal partly covered by the Atlantic Ocean.
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Havana
Nostoria
Ohio
Times
New York
Bird
Florida
Atlantic Ocean
Urbana
Democrat
Soviet health advice prompts candy over tobacco
Mansfield Ohio Journal notes health officials urge residents to swap candy for tobacco while a playful line questions how many men would walk a mile for a caramel.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Journal
One Man Thinks One Thing Is Wrong
A brief, reflective note suggests that differing views may both hold validity. The piece contrasts two perspectives, implying truth can be subjective and context dependent. It emphasizes tolerance for conflicting judgments.
Roquefort Cheese Origin and Makers
Roquefort cheese comes from the town of Roquefort in the Aveyron department. It is made from sheep’s milk and cured in natural caves for about four months after pressing and salting, with green mould developing from a barley bread starter to give its distinctive flavor.
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United States
British Empire
France
Italy
Roquefort
Department
Aveyron
Mediterranean Sea
Will
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National Hardware Association
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