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A Charleston Gazette share from December speaks to lessons of World War I. It argues a League of Nations might have prevented global conflict by clarifying nations' stances and curbing reckless leaders, even if not guaranteeing peace alone. The piece references France, power balance, and the cost of misperception.
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France
Hari Kari
League of Nations
League
Council of the League
Nonpartisan Revenue Bill Sparks Partisan Debate
The debate over the revenue bill shows ten Democrats and ten Republicans opposing, signaling a rare cross party agreement on tax relief. Advocates argue tax reductions will revive business, while others warn amendments risk bloating relief, yet the house presses ahead with the committee settled plan. A judge’s citizenship question is criticized here as misplaced, stressing the need for a lawful framework over individual agreement or dissent.
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Fed
Khown
House of Representatives
House
Congress
Neal Proue
Senate
Inheritance Taxes and Policy Debates Split Congress
A broad analysis of federal and state inheritance taxes outlines three tax areas, with emphasis on relief for income taxes and simplification. It notes House approval to cut the maximum inheritance levy from 40 to 20 percent, public sentiment favoring change, and potential Senate resistance. The piece contrasts regional attitudes, discusses double taxation concerns, and cites political commentary on leadership and historic war causation. It also includes commentary on Lord Grey’s book and reflections on war responsibility and governance.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
South
Boston
Fragmented 1953 plea for Mitchell and U S policy
A long, garbled 1953 OCR fragment argues for Mitchell as president and critiques presidential power, calling for the United States to prove greatness by not faltering before world powers. It mentions Senator Swanson, Annapolis, and U S charitable federations.
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Florida
Bryan Mark
Huondaas Eberitt
Ore
Wistensie
General Mitchetl
Aviator
Minrida
Tyane
Smik Fretiens Uy
Mitchell Cam
Kampen Tribune and
Ater
Mace Mitchell
Aregard
Cteifs
Mitchell
Mitchell Wind
Swanson
United States
George Washington
Europe
United
Worl
Congress
Supreme Court of
United Sles
Fragmented Bug A Boos Column Snippet
A garbled OCR fragment recounts Bug Baer humor and wartime banter with scattered phrases about Wwe dining Tinhsed Met and Spaniel American qwar. Mentions Hopson Cap war, medals, and a crp inet night reflecting a misread, with unclear names and events.
New York Day by Day Night Mishmash of City Life
A fragmentary diary style piece recalls New York scenes from a broad mix of sources. It mentions Grand Central, Broadway, and The Ports theatre with social details, a coal market passage, street vendors, and seaside reflections on urban life. Names like Josephine Drake and Elizabethan era references appear amid shifting vignettes.
United States Mint Strives for Higher Craft than British
The article compares mint craftsmanship, noting the U S mint’s machinery is good but not as refined as Britain’s Tower Hill facility. It claims copper coins produced quickly while silver coins demand greater skill, with U S designs said to be clearer than peers.
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United States
Tower HI
Lovnson
Mary Calns
Just Folks Quietly Reflects on Christmas Morning Moments
The piece muses on small daily rituals and acts of kindness around Christmas and workday routines. It weaves images of necktie adjustments, whispered words, and quiet observations of family life, highlighting simple human connections and festive anticipation in ordinary morning moments.
Break O Day Beavers Outwit Bob Cat Yowler
Yowler the Bob Cat stalks Paddy the Beaver family at the Green Meadow dam plan foiled as the beavers drag logs to a distant pond. Yowler hides on a rock, waiting through the night while Paddy and kin work, hoping to snatch a meal unseen in the shadows.
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Towler the
Bob Cat
Paddy the Beaver
Yowrr
Ails Dam
Yonwler
Brady
Fowler
Eaddy
Marines Hard Hit By Economy Amid Cuts At Base
The Marine Corps reports funding reductions with the Sixth Regiment disbanded and other units trimmed. Major General Lejeune urges Congress for funds for a permanent Quantico base in Virginia as personnel endure temporary housing. The year sees limited expeditionary duty and continued Haitian gendarmerie operations to maintain peace.
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Washington, D. C
Dee
United States Marine Corps
John A. Lejeune
France
Lejeune
Corps Bitentimes
Congress
Quantano
Virginia
Tempeary
China
Ee Beeh
Calamity Jane and Mounties Feature in Northwest Tales
A Daily News Letter piece from Minneapolis dated December 20 recounts varied Northwest stories. Captain Richard B. Field defends white law in Eskimo areas and notes Canadian citizens joining the U S Mounted Police. He discusses patrol life, photo shows with girls, and misissued uniforms in films. The Upper Mississippi River region is praised for nature access, while remarks praise conservation. Calamity Jane is reassessed by C W MacKallow, portraying her as a strong yet kind figure from cattle days. A humorous note describes a cat named Peter reacting to a radio canary concert.
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Minneapolis
Royal Canadian Mounted Polics
Royal Mounted
Richard B. Field
Northwest
Feld
United States
Upper
Mississippi
William T. Cox
Upper Mississippi
Banka
Miles City
Brontana
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific
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