A Queer Situation in England’s Tory Government
A commentary on Baldwin’s Britain, noting subsidy of coal firms to avert miners’ strikes and the shift toward socialistic policy. The piece questions where subsidies end, the risk of nationalizing industries, and potential moves toward protective tariffs or food-price control, while praising Tory pragmatism and England’s problem solving.
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England
MacDonald
Ramsey
Baldwin
Labor Party
John Bull
Modern Cinderella Tale Draws Public Interest
The article recounts Mary Louise’s sudden windfall from a millionaire benefactor, including lavish gifts and dresses, revealing her parents’ improved finances from checks and the emotional impact of a brief, fairy tale lifestyle. The narrative compares her experience to a fairy tale ending, noting the gifts must end and the prince’s visit did not lead to a true marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise
Advertising Lessons and Political Winds in 1920s News
An editorial discusses Lord and Thomas advertising tactics, stressing reader-centric ads and expert agency help. It notes The Sentinel’s rise, Democratic gains after 1924, a large pro Republican propaganda push, and warns Republicans face Senate losses while Democrats push real issues and oppose centralization.
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Senate
New York
Roosevelts stance on term limits and farm economics
The piece recalls Roosevelt stating he would not seek a third term, then notes Coolidge has not spoken about one. It cites farm demographics, averaging 160 acres per farm, families of four to five, and incomes under 650 dollars yearly. It argues farmers must gain higher prices or see costs drop, as protected markets clash with free trading.
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Cinderella
Mary Louise Spas
Edward
Sunshine Browning
Sunshine
Browning
Louise
Roosevelt
Coolidge
Lawmakers Demand More Laws With Trade Offs
A speaker argued for more laws but tied the move to mandatory repeals of ten existing statutes for each new law enacted. The stance underscored a push for stronger regulation while addressing concerns over regulatory bloat and legal complexity.
Copeland warns Democrats must unite beyond factions
Senator Royal S Copeland in Kansas City urged that the Democratic Party must abandon regional and sectarian splits and embrace a unified program for the people. He urged loyalty to party committees and conventions and to focus on improving conditions for men and women, warning against internal dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal S. Copeland
Kansas City
Public Auction Reveals $50,000 Filly Breaks Records
A one year old filly, offspring of a famed racehorse, sold at public auction for $50,000 breaking sales records by more than $21,000. The piece links breeding value to future earnings, notes potential $100,000 progeny, and blends scattered topics from war notes to finance and social issues, reflecting a fractured 1930s era newspaper fragment.
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Bumen Leings
Former Pastor to Address Lions at Weekly Luncheon
The Lions club meets today with Chaplain Major Wi. Man T. Wills of St. John's Episcopal Church as speaker. Tisdale of the state health department stands in for President Shepherd. Members are asked to bring a wrapped item worth about 110 dollars for auction run by Mc Helninger.
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Wi. Man T. Wills
Amvntan
St. John's Episcopal Church
TLG
Heintner
Lions Club Today
Tisdale
State Health Department
H. F. Shepherd
Intercepted Messages from 1925 Trade Group
A garbled 1925 note from Georges Wolfe seeking coal and bureau access. It mentions the Interstate Commerce Commission and a request to join the bureau. Signed by Georges Wolfe, secretary of the Winding Gun Smokeseen Con Operators Association, Becky, West Virginia.
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George
Inforstate Commerce Commission
Georges Wolfe
Becky
W. Va
Bridge Pazon Me Strange Man Who Held Thirteen Diamonds
A cryptic note describes a man who reportedly held 13 diamonds and warned others with sly onlook, while a voice urges decisive action to “bip Tom” off the reel. The fragment suggests a dramatic street exchange or bid near a game table.
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Bioeet
Chicago
New York Portraits and City Scenes of 1925
A vivid New York panorama mixed with social observations and urban curiosities. The piece sketches Times Square style life, luxury hotels, fashion, and street scenes, noting vanity, fashion, and the city’s grappling with modernity. It also contrasts opulence with stark income figures, citing average wages and repeating wealth gaps.
Parade by Ku Klux Klan Stirs Washington Sight
In Washington on August 10 the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan staged a parade, attracting rapid news coverage but little direct incident. The event drew unusual street activity from Pennsylvania Avenue as observers noted the stark, cold spectacle and the public display of liberty within a democratic framework.
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Washington
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Unmasked parade astonishes crowd with vast turnout
Herbert Pfabler describes a lengthy procession where participants were human, not statues in white. The three hour march drew an immense crowd, estimates reaching about twenty five thousand, highlighting youth among the marchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eltiuen
Just Folks by Edgar A Guest excerpt on vaudeville memories
A nostalgic poem describes past vaudeville days at Pointe Aux Burquen where children once watched for a penny and now prices rise. The speaker recalls performers, the Shuberts, and playful backstage scenes with blankets, flannel trousers, and the audience’s delighted reactions. The verse laments changing times and diminishment of simple amusements.
Public Life and Western Frontier Ties of Senator Kendrick
A feature profile by William K. Hutchinson explores Senator John Kendrick’s tie to the West, tracing a cattle drive at age eighteen from Texas into Wyoming that sparked his love of the western zone. The piece notes his vast 105,000 acre ranch spanning Wyoming to Montana, his absence from Washington on vacations, and the senator’s plan to end his days there, underscoring how it shaped his public career and identity. It also includes miscellaneous observations from a parade and references to congressional figures and events in Washington.
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Editara
John AL Kendrick
Texas
Wyoming
John] R. Kentick
Wrel
Gince
Kendrick
Wyomin i
Montana
Columbia
Washington
Nenrdriek
Editors clash over Thomas Paine in evolution debate
A Gazette communications letter rebukes F Arlington Smith for misnaming Thomas Paine and miscasting his views on religion and liberty. The writer defends Paine as a foe of tyranny, notes Paine’s belief in a single God, and contrasts Paine with modern fundamentalism while urging readers to study Paine’s works.
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F. Arlington Smith
Ton Payne
Bob Ingermnll
Payne
Thomas Payne
George 3Rd
England
Thome Paine
Taft
Gentienen
Jackana
Mr. Smith
Thomas Paine
Paine
Washington
United States
Vantey
Apartment Tree In The Green Forest Tale Of Wildlife Neighbors
In a Green Forest apartment tree four families coexist. Drummer the Woodpecker and his four young nesters, Mr. and Mrs. Whitefoot the Wood Mice, Mrs. Tinay the Pigs, and Spooky the Breech Owl occupy adjacent hollow units. The Woodpeckers and mice differ in schedules, rarely meeting, while Spooky discovers the others only after moving in. Copyright 1925 Burgess.
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Green Forest
Veter Rabule
Tinay
Timmys
Timmy
Wasp
Thamy
Nony
Sone
Spooky
Oase
Ascha
Drummer
Woodpecker
T. Ww. Burgess
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