Geneva as Capital of a League of Nations Consideration
The article argues Geneva could be the League of Nations capital, noting its neutrality, cosmopolitan history, and central location. It describes Genthod estates and historic scholars linked to Genevan culture, and traces Geneva’s political evolution from medieval times to its modern status near Lake Geneva with key landmarks.
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Eneva
Switzerland
League of Nations
Swiss Confederation
Geneva
League
Kingdom
All Free Peoples
Genthod
Savoy
Creux de
Wall to Hold Back River at Rangoon Burman
One of the world’s largest retaining walls has been built at Rangoon Burma to keep a river in its channel. The project is part of a treasury department experiment to model future semi tropical city structures and costs about 90000 dollars. The piece notes a whimsical view on necessity inspiring poetry.
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Geneva
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Cantons
Rudolph
Hapsburg
Duchy of
Austria
Uri
Schwyz
Unterwalden
House of Hapsburg
Switzerland
Savoy
Westphalia
Ohn Calvin
Rousseau
Lake Geneva
Rhone
Arve
Old Town
College de St
Rangoon
Burma
St. Petersburg
Fila
Uni States
Treasury Department & Model
Popular Science Monthly
Castoria: A Trusted Pediatric Remedy Since Infancy
Castoria Nees is promoted as a safe substitute for Castor Oil and paregoric soothing syrups. It claims decades of constancy in relieving wind colic and diarrhea, calming feverish symptoms, aiding digestion, and promoting natural sleep for infants and children. The ad warns against imitators and notes genuine Castoria bears the signature of Charles H. Fletcher.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Their Choice of Pleasures
A fragment titled Their Choice of Pleasures contrasts women seeking medical help with gossip. A note about a New Ship expresses anticipation for ocean voyages. Dialogue references Dorothy, a sail, and a raincoat failing in a storm, with a quip implying a profiteer.
Gold Medal Haarlem Capsules Promise Quick Kidney Relief
Advertises GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Capsules as a Dutch remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. Claims decades of use since 1696 charter, promises restoration of strength, and refunds if not satisfied. Urges purchase from druggists with box labeled GOLD DAL.
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Ment
Netherlands
Holland
Haarlem
Calculated Quarrel on the Down Platform
A pale man in a frock coat confronts a red faced fellow on a down platform seat. He jokes about compounding the price of a drink since Christ’s era totaling 15,460,284 dollars and warns the other to move. The retort mentions a threat to hit 17 times and show 42,196 stars, after dental work.
English flag blends UK and US in Manchester display
Residents in Manchester England were puzzled by a flag flying over the College of Technology. The banner mixed the British red ensign with the American Stars and Stripes in equal proportions. The designer said it aimed to symbolize the English speaking world.
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Manchester
England
College of Technology
Looks to Suit and Banks Is Broke
A Baltimore Advertiser line notes Banks is broke and looks beaten. The piece likens his state to a plate of hash satisfying hunger, framing a humorous, self depricating moment.
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Banks
Baltimore Advertiser
Parson Bagster Sermon Sparks Banter in Church
Kansas City Star reports a humorous exchange during a sermon as Parson Bagster pleads for attention while congregants bicker in dialect about waking up and recalling the preacher’s words. Sizzle responds that he wasn’t asleep, prompting further back and forth among members.
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Fuddermo
Bruddern
Sistahs
Parson Bagster
Brudder
Bradder
Kansas City Star
Spirit Willing, Flesh Weak Insomnia Cure Quip
The Boston Transcript quotes a quip about an insomnia cure. A caller jokes about being too sleepy at night to try it, highlighting a humorous exchange on sleeplessness and remedy.
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Boston Transcript
Ship Christening Saintly Ritual Caught in Debate
Article notes the christening of a vessel with a champagne bottle as a holdover from ancient blood sacrifice rituals. scholars debate the practice and its cultural echoes in modern ceremonies.
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