Radio policy and national defense in President Hardings era
Uncle Ted explains to Jack and Ruth how radio development prompts government regulation and a potential department of national defense. He notes plans to license wavelengths through the Commerce Department, separating civil and military use, and highlights radio’s coast to coast and oceanic communication potential for emergencies and national defense.
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Uncle Ted
Jack
Ruth
Harding
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Army
Post Office Department of Commerce
Department of National Defense
Sam
Department of Commerce
Colorado
Lodge
Bostom
Congress
Republican Party
Who Shall It Be The Beet Sugar Tariff Debate
A historic editorial argues for a protective tariff to shield American beet sugar from Cuban competition. It warns that without duty adjustments the beet industry could vanish, urging a permanent policy to ensure domestic producers stay viable and sugar supplies remain independent of foreign labor.
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United States
Banking helps stabilize regional agriculture through cooperation
The piece argues that banking support fosters cooperation among farmers and producer associations such as fruit, wool, and truck farming. It cites a western Oregon flax and hemp growers group raising ten dollars per acre for five years to build co operation and notes farmers gain capital to market finished products for a global market.
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Oregon
Four Sided Al Lance Aims for World Peace
A garbled Manila Bulletin snippet hints at a four sided al lance theme centered on promoting world peace for all. The text is fragmentary and lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations.
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Manila Bulletin
Propaganda Map Details Bolshevist Network Across Europe
The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung published an annotated map showing a Bolshevist propaganda organization with a committee including Zinovleff Radek Chicherin Lunacherski Litvinoff and Krassin. It outlines sections for official diplomacy press wireless operations and secret tasks with Litvinoff directing the Riga based official section. Berlin Prague Milan and Paris influence are highlighted with spread to Italy Switzerland and the Balkans.
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Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Herr Stinnes
Bolsheviat
Europe
Zinovleff
Radek
Chicherin
Lunacherski
Litvinoff
Krassin
Riga
Allgemeing Zeitung
Berlin
Rote Fahne
Prague
Milan
London
Paris
Moscow
Miracle witch trial ends with police intervention in Tuscany
In Sap Prospero Tuscany a sick peasant Torello Rossi is believed cured by witchcraft. An old neighbour accused of the witch is forced to heal him with the help of three other women but fails. The mob is controlled by carabineers before violence occurs.
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Torello Rossi
Sap Prospero
Tuscany
Rome
Rossi
Old Knickers and Golf Suit on Campus Fashion
Harold writes his sister Elsie to send his old high school knickers and golf suit from the attic. He explains on weekends fellows wear golf outfits on campus and he cannot afford new clothes, planning to bluff by using his old attire and golf stockings.
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Harold
Aute University
Elsie
New York Sun
Poor Fish Comment Sparks Franklin Domestic Discord
A Franklin couple argued over a club member the husband defended while the wife mocked the club. Three year old Bobby, seated by a bowl of oatmeal, quietly interjected with the line Poor fish, ending the tense moment.
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Franklin
Bobby
Indianapolis News
Toure for Students Exchange Program Revival
A representative committee in Holland has revived a prewar effort to arrange international tours for male and female students. The aim is to broaden outlook and foster friendship among civilized nations by visiting foreign countries and engaging with local institutions and communities.
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Hollanders
Harding and Wilson Clash Over Armament Treaty Roles
The Republican Publicity Association argues President Harding held a stronger position than Wilson in presenting arms conference treaties. Harding used four top aides and included Senate input, while Wilson went to Versailles largely alone and faced Senate opposition to the league of nations provision. Harding also made public the full treaty minutes, unlike Wilson’s sealed archives.
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Senate
Harding
Wien
Versailles
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Wilson
League of Nations
Parla
United States
Pacific
Basin Republican Official Paper for Town and County
Basin Republican serves as the official newspaper for both the town and county, publishing official notices, local government updates, and community information. It functions as the primary source for public records and civic announcements in the area.
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Basin Repulican
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Ted
Republican
Bolsheviet
Town & Country Electric Company
Wyoming Gas CO
Greybull
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