Rights and politics mix in a sprawling world view column
A wide array of topics fills the page from constitutional suffrage debates to foreign affairs and industrial disputes. Mentioned are a proposed constitutional amendment on divorce and remarry, a wave of senate bills on stock exchanges and grain inspection, Wilson's orders on munitions exports, and labor unrest in Michigan with copper miners set to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
Raysdell
Louisiana
Million-dollar gift fuels church college fund drive
At a two day meeting the Committee of One Hundred plans a $5 million fundraising campaign to support church missionary education. If $6 million is raised, $3.5 million will go to colleges such as Christian University Canton Maine Drake Eureka Philips Oklahoma Texas Christian Fort Worth. R A Long of Kansas City revealed he contributed $1 million, saying the gift may shorten his life but serves the Master. The gathering draws 33 states and ten countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Long
Abram BE. Cory
Pecinnal
Christian University
Canton
Drake University
Iowa
Eureka College
Eureka
Ill
Philips College
Oklahoma
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Tex
R. A. Long
Kansas City
Soener
Miiing
Home Makers clubs push Missouri women programs
Lecturers report strong interest in home makers clubs across Missouri counties. Clubs plan simple demonstrations on sanitation diet and household management funded by state agriculture references. Separate items note Mexican War veteran Major Bradley and Civil War records donated to Missouri Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agra
Nhe
Missouri
State Board of Agriculture
Jackson
Buchanan
Montgomery
Dades
Cape Girardeau
Lafayette
Davies
Chariton
Dent
Buchanan County
Oak Grove
Pope
Highth
New York ‘Cavalry
Missouri Historical Society
Andrew , Murphy
St. Louis
Murphy
Bremner Dies After Radium Treatment Fight for Institute
R G Bremner congressman from the Seventh New York district died after a failing battle with radium therapy. Despite optimism from family and friends and his vow to return to Congress to press a government owned radium institute, he succumbed as President Wilson sent condolences and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xeo
Qin Bremner
Congress
Sau
Bremner
Raidium Institute
Wilson
Brandeis Named Likely Chairman in Railroad Trustees Plan
Boston lawyer Louis D. Brandeis probably will chair a trustees board to take over the Boston and Maine holdings of the New York New Haven and Hartford under a plan agreed by Attorney General McReynolds and New Haven chairman Elliott. Brandeis conferred with McReynolds at the DOJ though not announced. He may become chairman. other trustees not yet chosen. two to four may be selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Souis D. Brandeis
Boston
Boston & Maine
New York, New Haven & Hartford
McReynolds
Elliott
New Haven
Brandeig
Department of Justice
Mann Favors Alaska Railroad as Logical Development
Washington Rep. Mann, Republican House leader, argued for a government owned Alaska railroad. He warned against socialist accusations used against progressive measures and called the railroad essential to Alaska's development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Territory
Washington
Mann
Republican House
Alaska
Borlan
Missouri
Unclear OCR Item From Historical Page
Fragmentary text yields no clear events or names. Summary focuses on readable fragments and notes the damaged nature of the page segment.
California Syrup of Figs Advert Twist on Laxative Use
An old ad text touts California Syrup of Figs as harmless for children and adults alike, claiming it cleanses the stomach liver and bowels. It emphasizes easy use and broad appeal with a plainly printed bottle label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Welcome Visit Sparks Cheer at Hostess Home
Mrs. Clay phoned a friend to announce a late morning call. The hostess’s daughter opened the door with a cheery greeting and the visitor said she was glad to see them, noting the prior call that the visit would be welcome.
Peele Kind Probes Aircraft Wheel Capabilities
In a terse exchange, Peele Kind asks if the aircraft have wheels and is assured they do. The dialogue highlights a brief technical point about wheel presence in the aircraft.
Brominal Remedy Ad Claims Fast Grip Cure
An old advertisement claims a single dose of Bromo Quin ine laxative products by 8 W Grove cures grip in two days. It mentions a Lobster salad treat and drinks as a lure. The snippet appears to be from a period advertisement with product branding and casual social copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Howard. Shaw
Philadelphia
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Doctor Shaw
W. Grove
When a Man Has Pull He Still Needs a Push
A concise saying notes that even individuals with influence may require external encouragement or pressure to act. It reflects on motivation and the role of others in prompting action.
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Senate Committee On Banking
Senate Committee On Agriculture
White House
Mexico
Beker
House
Democratic Party
Burleson
Michigan
Interstate Commerce Commis
Saipan
Scott
Polk Counties
Arkansas
United Mine Workers
Charles
Christ
Charles F. Aked
Et International Senown
Pasetor
Fifth “Avenue” Church of
Philadelphia Quartz Company
Chester
Mixtok Yeu
Marave Lawler
Girls’. High School
Brooklyn
Borough Park
Bourks
Aero *Club of America
Panama Exposition Grounds
San Francisco
Rex
Fink
Nantucket
Norfolk
Johnson
Chicago
Peru
Guillermo Billinghurst
Benavides
Enrique
A. Smythe Palmer
Wanstead
England
John B. Redmond
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Asquith
Downing Street
Ulster
Niquet
Belvert
Bourges
France
Bahia
Brasil
Cleveland Tax Commission
John D. Rockefeller
Maury I. Digga
Joplin
M. F. Motsinger
M. U
University of Missouri
BL A. Burnett
Columbia
George Kellershals
Audrian County
Edward Williams
Kellerhals
Toth
James
N. Bradley
Bradley
Winfield Scott
Confederacy
Sterling Price
Esse M. Kelly
Springfield
Mexico Free Public Library
L.M. Lake
Carnegie Corporaton
J. F. Llewellyn
Independence
Joseph
Chessau
Mosman
R. G. Bremner
New Jersey
Brandeis
Boston & Maine Railroad System
Ploet
Los Angeles
Waile
Chinatown
Sega
Sisia
New
York, Oe
Loedek
Bai
Ty Paouen
A.cook
6Th Street
Kansas City, Mas
Ang
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