Loyalty Epics of a Homebound Pastor Norment
The obituary honors Rev. W. M. Norment of Whitesville Tennessee who died at ninety five after seventy two years as pastor of his native church. He lived a frugal life never amassing wealth yet devoted to his parish and community, preaching until shortly before his death and leaving a legacy of steadfast loyalty and stable leadership.
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W. M. Norment
Whitesville
Tenn
Norment
America
What We Were Doing What We Were Doing Twenty Years Ago Today
Republican nominator Hon Campbell Slemp for Congress in Tazewell County. Roseville post office sought near Pocahontas. Miss Sallie May Gilversleeve wed Andrew Perry of Tazewell.
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Campbell Slemp
Tazewell County
Congress
Roseville
Pocahontas
Sallie May Gilversleeve
Andrew Perry
Tazewell
Monuments and memories endure beyond monuments
The passage praises humble, home-loving citizens as the cornerstone of government and honors the late Rev. W. M. Norment. It notes that while monuments may crumble, the memories of his ministry will live on in those he served and in eternity.
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W. M. Norment
If You Don’t Look Out Politicians Face Scrutiny
A satirical piece questions the usefulness of political platforms and suggests a public dusting of the political class. It warns that when women ask pertinent questions, it may prompt pruning and reallocation of honors to keep officials busy and quiet.
The Tall of the Kite and Dawes as Vice President Nominee
The piece notes Roosevelt's nomination fate with Dawes accepting second place in a grave context. It views Dawes as a stabilizing tail to the political kite and suggests courage in accepting the role. It also hints that some of Al Smith's backers urge him to withdraw amid wet political weather.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Charles Dawes
Dawes
Voting habits in 1920 election and stay at home vote
A Washington lawyer, Simon Michelet, notes nearly half the eligible voters sat out the 1920 presidential race. He projects the stay at home vote could swing outcomes, counting over 5 million nonvoters among 32.7 million eligible. Germans vote more, while Americans risk inefficient government by not voting.
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Simon Michelet
Washington
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Michelet
United States
Germany
Editorial on investigations and political corruption in Washington
The piece ridicules investigators and witness recruitment in Congress. It critiques politicians who exploit witness testimony for gain and laments a system leaning toward investigations over legislation. It endorses open shop rhetoric and condemns bribery and deceit in business.
Freshmen Voters Favor Preparedness and Reforms
Raymond C. Atkinson polled Columbia freshmen on issues of the day. They back national preparedness, a strong conservation policy, equal rights for women, entry into the League of Nations, and a revised Volstead Act. They oppose the bonus. Government railroads and mine nationalization supported 131 to 50 and 112 to 45 respectively. 96 identify as Socialists, Farmer-Labor or independents. 85 as Republicans and 48 as Democrats.
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Raymond C. Atkinson
Columbia
America
League of Nations
Farmer-Laborites
Brooklyn Eagle
Telegraph Gossip and Jabs From a Busy Era
A string of satirical notes and quips touches on business ethics and public life. The column lampoons politicians, fashion, crime headlines, and social trends with wry humor. It cites bank work, straw hats, autolore, and an optimistic view of labor.
Two-Thirds Rule Looms Over Democratic Nomination
A birdseye view of the 1924 Democratic convention shows the two thirds requirement complicating nominations. McAdoo leads with 297 delegates but only 164 bound to him. Al Smith holds 143 with 90 bound to stay. About 422 delegates are unbound, with 236 staying in play for early ballots as favorite sons and unpledged delegates. If McAdoo and Smith stall, Alston Glass or John W. Davis emerge as likely third options.
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Ashington
Coolidge
Cleveland
New York
McAdoo
al Smith
Rhode Island
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Indiana
Ralston
Smith
Underwood
Glass
Davis
West Virginia
Alston
John W. Davis
Hoover urges sane business conduct for minimal government
The editor notes Herbert Hoover told the chamber of commerce that government should not meddle if business acts with proper public regard. He advocates self regulation and eradicating trade evils as the path to fewer government interventions.
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Gova
Herbert Hoover
Amber of
Commerce
Mr. Hoover
SHORT CUTS From Exchanges
A collection of brief sayings from various papers. The Charleston Gazette comments on Wall Street while the Honolulu Star-Bulletin notes a Senate gift tax threshold. The Cleveland Plain Dealer jokes about Mars vegetable life and usefulness of vegetables. The Toledo Blade remarks on beauty as a reason to love people.
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Senate
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Mars
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dream Garden and Economic Reflections From 1920s column
Henry Ford sails through a business slump selling 601 vehicles, showing simple efficiency. A silver 1804 dollar in Lancaster highlights rarity. A Chicago pickpocket case and taxes data frame concerns on public debt and spending. Global cotton acreage shifts threaten U S leadership in textiles as boll weevil blames.
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Henry Ford
Ford
Fables on health mental burdens and equanimity
The piece discusses equanimity as calm balance in a fretful world. It argues mental burden worsens problems, urges gaining control of attention, and endorses the motto Forget it as a practical coping phrase.
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Mann
Anytown
Amusing Vignettes and Daily Quips Across Social Scenes
A collage of humorous exchanges and social observations. Jokes about dentists, flappers, marriages, watch puns, and a whimsical tour of American wit contrast with a light domestic scene at a justice of the peace. The piece captures era humor through short dialogues and character sketches.
Limited Rail Fare Notice for Norfolk to Princeton
Leave Princeton 4 30 p m. Fina limit to leave Norfolk not later than 10 00 p m Sunday July 6 1924. Children half fare. Corresponding low fares from stations east of Princeton. Holders of these tickets cannot secure accommodations if sleepers. Neither can they have baggage checked. R C Sutherland ticket agent Princeton W Va L W Woody A G P A Norfolk Va
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Princeton
Norfolk
R. C. Sutherland
W. Va
L. W. Woody
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