Tariff Debate Shapes Next Congress and Farm Policy
The piece notes possible shifts in relief for agriculture tied to tariff policy. It cites Illinois Republicans passing a resolution seeking relief from the Fordney McCumber act as evidence of current political pressure. It argues Coolidge and his party back high tariffs and warns against presuming congress turnover before clear assurances emerge.
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Ilinois
Congress
Coolidge
Caillaux's Genius Chicago's Bandit War
Chicago banks and Cook County announce a 2550 dollar bounty for each dead bandit to deter crime and defend lives and property. The plan pairs with police shoot to kill policy, placing marksmen near banks and aiming to end rampant banditry in the city.
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Chicago
Cook County
Illinois
Prediction of Democratic gains in next election
The article notes Representative William A. Oldfield, head of the Democratic campaign committee, predicts a Democratic majority in both chambers. It discusses issues like tariffs and the FTC, party unity, and the potential for a Republican fall in 1927. It also surveys French finance minister Caillaux’s bold steps to refinance France’s debt and stabilize the franc amid inflation concerns.
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William A. Oldfield
Democrats
Senate
House
Representative Oldfield
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Oldfield
Federal Trade Commission
Middle West
West
Caillaux
United States
France
Germany
Austria
The Seventh Commandment Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
The note cites Exodus chapter twenty verse fourteen defining the Seventh Commandment against adultery. It presents the biblical mandate as a concise ethical directive within the Ten Commandments.
Gyping the motorist warns against fake auto associations
The American Automobile Association warns motorists about fake groups that imitate the AAA and sell services or contracts then abandon subscribers. Fraudulent outfits have been reported across Ohio Indiana Illinois Missouri Nebraska and Iowa. The AAA president urges consumers to verify legitimacy before joining and praises legitimate associations that provide real support to motorists.
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American Automobile Association
Ohio
Indiana
Mllinois
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Thomas P. Henry
Henry
Association War on Fakers Under AAA Command
Associations have built up and it is against these fakers that the American Automobile Association is waging its war.
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American Automobile Association
Humor as safety valve highlights public appetite for laughter
A collage of observations on humor and society notes Will Rogers and Charlie Chaplin as proof that laughter sustains culture. It cites uses of humor in politics, advertising, media, and entertainment and touches on Prohibition, the Klan parade, and other era topics with a reflective closing Thought for Today.
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Will Rogers
Charlie Chaplin
Gare
Coolidge
Washington
New York Letter on Cafes and City Folly
New Yorker OO McIntyre muses on Cafe de la Paix closing and the city’s dining elite. He notes pretentious dress codes, shifting tastes, and visitors who ignore formalities, alongside lightints about Flo Ziegfeld and curious habits.
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New York
Tony
Ciro’s
Cafe de Paris
Broadway
Just Folks by Edgar A Guest
A compact moral verse on honesty and guilt. The poem warns that ill gained prizes bring lasting pain and self-deception, urging integrity over crowd praise. It emphasizes conscience over success and ends with a call to pride in one’s own character.
Jests and Jingles by Jay Eight
A column of jokes and quips about fashion prices humor and social scenes. Items poke fun at hair styles bathing suits and a light note on summer plans and public life with playful wordplay and cartoons.
Trum... the Next Door Neighbor Sings on Senate Filibuster
This column riff humorously on spelling Tennessee, evolution debates, bed smoking, music parity, and heat humidity. It also notes a brief Next Door Neighbor gag about women entering the senate and potential filibuster fights.
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Senate
Worst Story Heard Today by Rex Beach and Rex’s Fishing Tale
Will Rogers mocks fishing yarns and stories told by Rex Beach. He recalls a fishing contest with Jock McTavis and two English friends, noting Beach’s reputation and a jab at outdoor adventures.
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Will Rogers
Rex Beach
Klondike
Rex
Bill Hyde
Jock McTavis
Jock
Jack
Stavanger Cathedral Restored as Diocesan Seat
Stavanger Cathedral in Norway, built around 1125 by Englishman Remala of Winchester, was officially restored as a diocesan cathedral a fortnight ago after 250 years without a bishop. King Haakon and Norway’s prime minister attended.
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Stavanger
Norway
Remala of Winchester
Haakon
Along the Way by Helen Welshimer
A reflective verse vignette by Helen Welshimer touches daily life from dishes and office hours to blooming flowers and memories. The poem contrasts neighborly and stranger encounters with the dusk and violet light, noting tasks like papers and mending as the day ends.
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Helen Welshimer
Uncommon Sense on Draining Dream to Earned Success
Joan Blake argues that dreaming of wealth fame or success is useless without planning and steady effort. She notes that substantial success comes from doing work well and avoiding debt, while fame depends on merit or chance, not mere aspiration.
Save Eugene Field House And Thrift Vehicle In State Review
The piece urges saving Eugene Field’s former home at 634 South Broadway in St Louis as a sentiment for posterity. It also notes building and loan associations’ growth, assets of $4.766 billion, 8.5 million shareholders, and status as safer than banks, boosting national thrift and home buying.
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Eugene Field
St. Louis
South Broadway
Gene
Atlantic City Union
New Jersey
United States League of Building and Loan Associations
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Big Day Shake Up From Prohibition Enforcement Plan
Opinion digest notes mixed reactions as the new Volstead enforcement plan, dividing the country into 22 districts, goes into effect next month. Papers praise efforts to curb bootlegging and improve efficiency while cautioning on public sentiment and feasibility, with support for Assistant Secretary Andrews and calls for stricter ethics.
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New York Evening Post
Pittsburgh Gazette Times
Washington Star
San Francisco Bulletin
Springfield
Mass
Fort Worth
Andrews
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Tampa Times
Christian Science Menitor
Jersey City Journal
New Jersey
Columbus Dispatch
Andrewsen
Short Pickings Reflecting newspaper wit and whim
A collage of quips and light commentary from multiple papers. Items mock crime coverage, press tone, poetry, and gender stereotypes while noting public figures and events with humorous commentary. The blend captures period newspaper voice and editorial jabs.
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