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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1924
Page
6
Legislative session ends with Republicans blocking action on World Court and tax reform. The era ends with criticism of leadership and a weary nation awaiting a fresh start after a uneventful, divided Congress.
The article notes Peggy Hopkins Joyce attracts universal interest with another romance. She confesses a sudden infatuation with Swedish nobleman Count Gosta Morner linked to a toothpaste firm. Joyce hints she would marry a poor man next time, though Morner appears wealthy with title and estate.
Former congressman Frank Mondell, once praised by Theodore Roosevelt, is named permanent chairman of the Republican national convention in Cleveland. His selection signals a reactionary tone, aiming to deter progressive influence and preserve existing GOP control as the party prepares to convene in Ohio.
Major Martin retires as commander of the round the world flight of American airplanes. His plan to join Magellans on their Europe homeward route is abandoned to honor the three groups continuing the journey now in China. The withdrawal is seen as fair sportsmanship as each Intrepid flight moves farther from home yet closer to base amid Alaska misfortune.
The article notes a pioneering air voyage where the crew perseveres despite a motor failure and the trio may split up if fortunes of flying demand. It asserts the sun cannot stop the voyage, yet unforeseen accidents could end the journey in a remote corner, while claiming history has shown the West and East meeting, challenging Kipling’s forecast.
A renowned naturalist recalls an Mexico hillside encounter with an old shepherd who befriended wolves snakes and eagles. The piece muses that loving nature fosters trust with wildlife and urges a deeper affection for creation beyond fear and tradition.
A historical reflection argues shoppers are often unreasonable and business should share blame for mistakes. It contends courtesy is essential in commerce and that customers owe civility to clerks and store staff as much as workers owe courtesy to buyers. It warns against assuming the world centers on individual benefit and urges mutual consideration.
Obituary notes John C Freund publisher and editor of Musical America a force in American music publishing and advocacy for English opera. He championed operas in English and librettos drawn from American life and left a lasting debt for advancing musical development in the United States.
New York June 7. The Edison company reports 1 095 841 incandescent lamps on Broadway as millions are spent to keep the White Way bright. Nightly crowds scan for dead lamps. signs cost up to 3 000 a week and a theater revue pays 1 000 weekly. The piece recalls Broadway’s first grand sign, a chariot atop the Normandie, and portrays Avenue A’s dim cafes, a drifting girl, and the metropolis as a cruel mask that tests the human spirit.
The essay argues happiness comes to those who possess three keys: industry energy and ability. Natural talent matters but without hard work and steady effort none reach the upper chambers. Many overlook these keys preferring windows to doors, but with discipline and effort average ability can still unlock most rooms.
A collage of quips from papers notes fashion, politics, and social topics. Snakeskin sandals appear with milady, open covenants cited alongside Teapot Dome, and reflections on public life from diverse outlets.
Poem excerpt by Edgar A. Guest from 1924 about a farmer boy bound by pasture bars. The speaker vows to counsel the visually limited lad, urging him to dream beyond fences and seek distant glory.
Editors across major papers analyze Senator LaFollette's constituent letter as positioning him for a presidential run, possibly as a lone candidate or a new party. Reactions range from cautious support to warnings of third party obstacles and implications for both major parties.
Heywood Broun reports on Dorothy Dix guidance in the New York Evening Post that urges strict marital fidelity. A reader asks if a wife should always submit to her husband and Dix counsels contentment and focusing on the husband’s goodness to keep a marriage intact.
A Milwaukee Journal column critiques hastily published fiction and film trends dubbed pot boilers. It argues such works lack art and truth, citing Gopher Prairie style, flapper slang, and Sheik era acting, and warns against advice that worsens home life, contrasting Dorothy Dix and social expectations with calls for genuine readable books.
Canton editor argues the Jo immigration bill endorses exclusion of Japanese migrants, warning that assimilation is unlikely and labor competition would depress American workers. He cites foreign quotas, government stance, and public demonstrations, urging sustained restrictions to protect national prosperity.
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