Age and geography in presidential politics
Washington notes dismiss age worries about candidates as unfounded citing Harding Coolidge Hughes and Dawes while highlighting those from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic as dominant in fifteen campaigns since the Civil War. The piece argues age is not decisive and geography shapes ticket choices.
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Coolidge
Hoover
Reed
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Missouri
Massachusetts
New York
Ohio
New Jersey
Indiana
Illinois
West
Middle West
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A Thought For Today Vanity Note From Thackeray
A brief quotation reflects on vanity from Thackeray. The line contemplates all is vanity and even preachers share this trait, offering a reflective, moralized sentiment.
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Thackeray
The Dog Seeks Justice and Learns Self-Improvement
A dog complains of unfair treatment until a passing stranger advises harsher guidance. The dog learns his demands for special privileges were self serving, and true justice comes from within and self-improvement.
Washington weighs whether to call a late special session
Reports from Washington indicate no clear decision on whether the President will convene a special session of Congress in late October. Officials expect the choice depends on appropriations for Mississippi flood prevention and the Smith and Ware election contests, with little impact on tax revision or agricultural relief.
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Congress
Mississippi
Electric Power “‘Trust
Washington hopes for clues after vacation pause
Political speculation in Washington centers on President Coolidge. Observers expect a signal upon his return about his plans for succession. They weigh whether cabinet appointments hint at Hoover support or if inaction risks drafting the president.
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Washington
Hoover
Americans in France Seek Divorce While Gambling Abroad
Americans in France await divorce while spending time at Riviera gambling tables. The piece notes widespread travel and the lure of casinos as global mobility increases.
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France
Riviera
Leap Year Ahead Urges Caution for Lada Drivers
With leap year approaching in a few months, drivers are warned to be cautious about potential leap hazards and ensure vehicle readiness. Authorities emphasize checking brakes tires and lights to avoid errors on the extra day.
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Lada
Young Mayor Walker in Rome Visits Vatican
The Pope tells Mayor Walker he is too young for New York's mayoral job during his Rome visit. Walker admires papal guards designed by Michael Angelo and St Peter's Church. He would like to see a Vatican Library letter from Michael Angelo to the Pope about contractor fraud.
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Rome
New York
Michael Angelo
Church of St. Peter
Vatican
Coolidge Returns from Black Hills Amid Nomination Rumors
President Coolidge arrives home with souvenirs including gold nuggets and horses. A missing luggage item hints at a possible 1928 nomination, but he insists he does not choose to run, leaving millions regretful and uncertain about his political future.
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President Coolidge
Black Hills
West
Coolidge
Cotton prices rise with short supply this year
The farmer sees better prices when cotton stocks are low. This year’s crop is estimated at 12,692,000 bales versus 17,977,000 last year, and growers will receive more for this year’s 12,000,000 bales than last year for 17,000,000.
Cotton pattern tests farmer as shock absorber
Mr. Garrett notes American industry adapts to violent shifts in cotton production and prices, calling it a memorial to resiliency of the business system. He adds the burden falls on the poor cotton farmer who must absorb the shocks.
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Garrett
Octopus family of Standard Oil echoes cash payout tale
In 1927 the Standard Oil group plans 47.49 million dollars in quarterly cash dividends and 158 million for the year's early months. The piece humorously envisions the group as a family of octopuses, grown from the division of the giant oil octopus by a comic opera government. The offspring are said to be worth many times their mother.
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Standard Oil Group
Standard Oil
Grover Whalen Receives Legion of Honor in France
Grover Whalen of New York is awarded the Legion of Honor through French cabinet member Monsieur Bokanowski. The honor recognizes his effort to project American character and hospitality to distinguished foreigners. Rodman Wanamaker is praised for recognizing ability and encouraging it in leaders of large affairs.
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Grover Whalen
New York
Monsieur Bokanowski
Mr. Whalen
Rodman Wanamaker
Brock and Schlee Fly Pride of Detroit to China Coast
Good news reports Brock and Schlee navigating the Pride of Detroit around Siam to the China coast. A monsoon delayed them briefly but they continued their journey without landing in Siam.
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Schlee
Detroit
Siam
China
Arthur Keith Estimates Vast Time Gap Between Ape and Man
Renowned scientist Sir Arthur Keith proposed a broad estimate for the evolutionary interval from ape to human, noting a one million year timespan as his outer limit. The remark reflects the era's scientific speculation on human origins.
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Sir Arthur Keith
Sir Arthur
Boston Wedding Mischief Ends With Lighter Moments
At a Boston wedding friends attempted playful handcuffing of the groom as guests teased him. A separate remark notes ongoing commentary that people sometimes overstate minor quirks, like painting the lily.
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Boston
Health Q&A With Dr McCoy For The Messenger
Readers may send personal health and diet questions to Dr McCoy c/o the Messenger. Include a stamped addressed large envelope for a reply.
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Dr. McCoy
Fountain of Youth chase ends with poisoned arrow
The essay argues against health unrealities of climate cures and medical myths. It stresses bad habits as the true source of illness and urges personal reform in diet, exercise, and mindset rather than seeking health in travel or medicines.
Reach Health Within for Grail of Happiness
The passage urges personal receptivity to trouble as the source of power over you. It says health and happiness are already within and can be accessed by reaching out and drinking deeply from nature’s provision.
Answers to reader questions on hair growth dizziness and bromide use
Embarrassed girl asks about widespread body hair and is told it is natural and should not be treated. George B asks about his nervous mother and bromide dangers. advised healthful living and seeking psychoanalytical help. E A H asks about violent dizziness when lying down. answer cites high blood pressure, artery hardening or biliousness as possible causes.
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George B
Coney Island's fading glamour and rising costs reflect a changing crowd
Seen in the morning at Coney Island the author laments the decline of its lively past. Rides look skeletal and prices have risen from nickel beer halls to dollars for changing stalls. The piece notes how the mass crowd now bears the cost of a day at the beach and wonders how average earners manage outings.
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Oldsters
Coney
Answers to Questions by Frederick J. Haskin
A quiz style item lists queried topics with concise answers. It covers Babe Ruth handedness, ocean deeps definitions, railroad ties in use, boll weevil spread in South Carolina, and four basic odors with named classifications.
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Frederick J. Haskin
South Carolina
Labor union eyes Pennsylvania politics to aid coal miners
The American Federation of Labor discusses entering Pennsylvania politics after an executive council meeting. President William Green says the group aims to rally workers to use political power for friends and against enemies in the strike matter. Examiners Koch and Hariig reported to the Interstate Commerce Commission that coal rates by car from Pennsylvania Maryland and Northern West Virginia to New England and Middle Atlantic states for track delivery are not unreasonable nor unlawful.
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U.P
American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
William Green
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Hariig
Interstate Commerce Commission
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West Virginia
New England
Middle Atlantic
Woman Finds Relief Through Vegetable Compound
In a Middle West town Mrs. Daugherty, long ill and unable to work, reads letters from other women about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After three bottles she improves and by eleven bottles feels well again, recommending the remedy to others.
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Orchard Ave
Muscatine
Iowa
Old Folks Endorse Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
In a veteran advocate stance the 83 year old physician urges simple vegetable laxatives over drastic modern purges. He touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as safe mild effective affordable for all ages including babies and the elderly with doses lasting months.
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Medical College
Caldwell
Dr. Cladwell
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