Barton Named Candidate to Succeed Wheeler
The Rev. Arthur James Barton of Atlanta may become legislative superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League after Wheeler's death. At 60, Barton is a leading churchman and organizer who helped shape national prohibition policy and align the church with the league. He shoulders a pivotal role in anti Smith efforts and has deep Southern reach across Arkansas Texas Tennessee Missouri and Louisiana.
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Arthur James Barton
Atlanta
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Doctor Barton
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League
Social Service Commission
Southern Baptist Church
Diays
al Smith
New York
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Texas
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Missouri
Louisiana
F. Scott McBride
Bishop Cannon
Edwin Dinwiddie
Ernest H. Cherrington
World League Against Alcoholism
Westerville
Cherrington
Answers to Questions From Frederick J Haskin
The column covers varied trivia and science lore including Hawaii and Alaska flowers the hibiscus and forget me not explanations of the North Star's apparent immobility and celestial mechanics. It also notes league leadership speculation for a Wheeler replacement and historical tidbits about the first glee club formed in London in 1787.
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FE. D. A
London
England
The Quest of the Blue Rose in London Echoes a Dream
A horticulturist claims to have produced a real blue rose, inspiring reflection that the blue rose represents the ideal pursuit driving explorers, scientists, and artists. The piece links Columbus Lindbergh Einstein Edison and creators across history to this enduring quest.
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London
Atlantic
North Pole
Lindbergh
Ocean
Einstein
Edison
Asking the Eternal Question on Taxes and Government
A British traveler in South Africa recalls an old Kaffir chief asking who the government is and why it takes his money. The piece argues that since governments began, people wonder about taxes, noting both sides of politics seek revenue and citizens demand clear answers on spending.
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South Africa
Master tools of light industry loom over Cleveland exhibit
A Cleveland exposition showcased 5000 horsepower powering 300 carloads of master tools. Machines that shape engines and parts now do the work that once needed hundreds of men. Lathes drill planers punch nails and produce components at high speed, reflecting centuries of invention and human ingenuity.
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Cleveland
Dying Languages Threaten Welsh and Other Small Tongues
A historical piece argues that language sustains culture and records, noting Cornish’s extinction in Cornwall and Irish surviving only in remote western areas of Ireland. It warns Wales may face a similar fate as native speech declines amid cultural change.
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Corwall
Ireland
Dail
Green Isle
Wales
Roosevelt's Grave Quiet and Undecorated in Skies Fall
A historical notice recalls Quentin Roosevelt's grave near the spot of his fatal air crash with reverent note that the grave is lonely and undecorated yet filled with the thoughts of millions for the courageous youth.
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Quentin Roosevelt
Roosevelt’s epitaph for Quentin and Tunney’s planned retirement
Theodore Roosevelt praised Quentin Roosevelt with a wartime epitaph while a critic dismissed its meaning. The article notes Tunney’s plan to retire from boxing after earning about 1.5 million dollars and shift to lecturing on living. Governor Cox of Ohio mentions Tunney will leave the ring to speak to youth.
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Quentin Roosevelt
Tunney
Cox
Ohio
Fight rhetoric versus brutal reality in boxing talk
The speaker notes that a promised one million and a quarter for another fight seduces, but contrasts this with the harsh truth of war. He recalls Tunney and Marines and highlights the disabled veterans listening to a radio broadcast described as the greatest fight in a century, a stark reminder of missing limbs and injuries.
Harvard President Lowell Urges Balanced Education
Harvard President Lowell counsels students not to take advice too seriously and stresses self education. He says a college cannot educate the student alone and that teachers provide knowledge but cannot force understanding.
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Lowell
Harvard
Courage and folly collide in a college critique and a tragic rescue
A professor laments college culture as boys learn to imitate peers rather than mature. A heroic act recalls Horatius defending a bridge. In Brooklyn four year old Natalie Carescola ran into a bonfire to save her kitten, was pulled out, and faces likely death.
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Tiber
Natalie Carescola
Brooklyn
Natalie
Pilot Charles A Levine Begins London to India Flight
Charles A Levine, known for crossing the Atlantic, piloted the airship Columbia and later soloed Paris to London. A near fatal landing highlighted his risky methods. He set out on a new London to India flight but was forced to land near Vienna due to bad weather.
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Charles A. Levine
Atlantic
Columbia
Paris
London
India
Vienna
Levine plans return flight via East after tense journey
In England a few weeks ago Levine told this writer he will not return to America until he flies back and now plans to come back via the East. Levine has faced turbulent relations with pilots but his flying courage remains unquestioned.
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England
Levine
America
East
Russia’s Air Power Highlighted Despite Political Tensions
The remark notes Russia’s capability to fly and suggests a potential future air approach toward an unprotected country, reflecting strategic caution amid political disputes.
Shestakoff Completes Moscow Tokio Flight In Our Reply
Russian pilot Shesstakoff finished a round trip from Moscow to Tokyo in 150 hours totaling 12 000 miles in the plane named Our Reply. Nations that can fly have a ready made reply to other nations.
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Shesstakoff
Moscow
Tokio
Cures at Mineral Spring Advice and Warnings
The article discusses mineral spring cures as a temporary aid through toxin elimination via laxatives, exercise, deep breathing, sweating, fasting, enemas, and water intake. It cautions against relying on cures, warns about the aftereffects of strong drugs like calomel, and urges lasting healthy habits and natural alignment with nature's laws.
Veterans Return to France Lore Aboard Ship
By Gilbert Swan aboard the 8 and Paris at sea, veterans including a major a doughboy and a former trainee recount memories of the war as they head to a legion convention. A major plans to ride a donkey down the Arras road to prove peace can be found without danger. Two men reflect on cave siege and the near miss of Fritz as they contemplate peaceful return.
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Iowa
Arras
Paris
Legion Convention
James Madison Blackwell
Fritz
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Promoted by 47 Years Practice
In 47 years of practice Dr Caldwell argued constipation can occur despite care, and promoted Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, non habit forming remedy. It claims to cleanse bowels without griping, suited for families, with a free sample offer from Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Caldwell
Monticello
Illinois
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