Only Outstanding Figure in National Politics Queried
A contentious dispatch cites Congressman Fred A. Tritton of Hinds as an alleged Republican, pledging a local option beer measure. The piece debates Governor Smith’s role in repeal efforts and weighs Democratic prospects, warning against beer as a party emblem while stressing broader national moral themes.
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Fitting Choice Elevates Oklahoma Agricultural College Leader
The Oklahoma State Agricultural College board appoints Wilson, a nonpartisan league lieutenant of Townley with wartime leanings, as president. His appointment provokes faculty resignations as concerns rise over political influence and loyalty in state education leadership.
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Oklahoma statehood blamed in editorial clash
The day's editorial condemns Oklahoma governance alleging lack of responsible authority and rampant crime. It rails against voters and local power figures, warning citizens to bear the consequences of past ballots while linking national prosperity to broader political failures.
Prohibition Legislation Comment by Brisbane
In a daily piece Brisbane argues that repeal of prohibition enforcement by New York legislators and Governor Smith shows prohibitionists may hope Americans will abandon ruinous prices for poisonous drinks. He notes thousands ingest deadly fluids while avoiding spillage on fine tables to preserve varnish.
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New York
Parker A Four Flusher
Paragraph notes Governor Parker of Louisiana shifts stance on prohibition and Volstead acts while praising Governor Smith of New York, described as a four flusher from the vantage of the piece.
Iowa World War II soldier bonus bonds paid soon
Des Moines reports the sale of soldier bonus bonds is complete and the state treasurer's office will issue warrants for the amounts due Iowa men and women who served in the war. The total disbursement is about twenty two million dollars, welcomed by recipients after a long wait. The public backed the bonus as a mark of appreciation for service.
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Light Vote in the Eighth District Signals Voter Apathy
Voters in the eighth district backed Evans and Daughton at face value, with turnout under fifty percent. The two candidates differed little, both catering to unrest from the previous year. Daughton impressed, though hampered by past outcomes and the district’s political climate.
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Clean Unprotected Pictures
A note describes dipping cotton into methylated spirit to clean unprotected photographs. It warns the method may affect or damage the polished surface, suggesting caution in its use. The instruction emphasizes potential surface harm from chemical cleaning.
Footprints in Sand Report Hidden Messages by Neighbors
Fragmentary text describes men leaving prints in sand and others scattering tracks around, attributed to neighbors and a chicken coop. The wording is garbled and lacks clear names or a cohesive event.
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Teaves
Tna
No Doubt About the Emphaase Reporter Interview Note
A quirky exchange from the Toronto Telegram mocks a candidate interview and an editor’s instruction to downplay opinions. The item pivots to a bribe joke involving a Welsh visitor and a judge, noting absurdities in the gift and its imagined penalties.
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Toronto Telegram
Living wage debate cites budget method flaws and census gaps
The piece argues the living wage budget approach is flawed by using a five-person family model. It notes 1920 census averages of 4.4 per family and 1.4 dependent children, and 1.36 male workers, urging explicit budget scrutiny. It contrasts Australia New Zealand findings with U S implications and warns Congress to specify budgetary fixing mechanics.
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Congress
Rippling Rhymes by Walt: The Speed Cop Scene
A verse by George Matthew Adgina depicts a speeding motorist clashing with a police officer. The speed cop, costumed with a shield, chases at sixty seven miles an hour, orders the offender to stop, and weighs punishment while urging calmer manners and respect for the law. The poem blends humor with cautionary moral tones about traffic enforcement and compliance.
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Pete
Michael
Statutes
Jones
Smith
Brown
Raward
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Adgina
Always a Supply in Scarce Times on Obscure Page
A fragmented note notes scarce goods yet steady supply in odd era references castor oil smallpox and a quote about a Thomas Cat in Arkansas. The writing is garbled but hints at shortages and quirky observations on daily life.
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Arkansas
Thomas Cat
Eyeglass screw tightening tips from a pocket knife blade
A reader suggests a makeshift method to tighten tiny eyeglass screws by using the blade of a pocket knife or a small tool as a substitute for a proper screwdriver. The advice reflects practical improvisation for readers without specialized eyeglass repair sets.
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