War less attractive draft idea debated by American Legion
The American Legion Weekly argues for a universal draft act to include labor and capital in future wars. It says the measure could preserve peace by making war less appealing and notes anti war groups have been consulted. The piece contrasts wartime patriotism with postwar disillusion and honors veterans who suffered in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Congress
American Legion Weekly
Legion
United States
France
Landers
Wilbur
Progressive call to end privilege in party struggle
A mass of thinking men and women described as Progressives urged the party to end privilege and rally independents against current leaders. The piece lauds civil service merit in postmaster appointments and honors Martin Glynn for his diverse public service, noting his journalism career and role in Irish diplomacy. It ends remarking on Ban Johnson's former baseball salary as a closing quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Wilson
Martin H. Glynn
New York
Albany Times- Union
Woodrow Wilson
Lieva George
de Valery
Timid Soul and Odd Gifts on Christmas List
Fragmented OCR style list shows quirky items and names like Joe, Kate, and Brother Joe. Mentions rare parchment, a jeweled shaving mug, and a bridge scare pap. The text reads like a playful holiday catalog with scattered proper nouns and odd phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evie
Maus
Kate
Brother Joe
Ccausin Maagen
Ralston Warns Democrats Against Local Bosses
The piece surveys Senator Ralston’s Chicago speech urging the Democratic Party to reject local boss control and uphold its traditional principles. It contrasts international alliance fears with calls for the League of Nations and cautions against Anglo French military entente as a threat to world peace and the League. It notes Hiram Bingham’s rise and questions party fate tied to leadership struggles and public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston
Senator Ralston
Indiana Society
Chicago
Democratic Party
Halston
Europe
League of Nations
League
Germany
Great Britain
Hungary
Italy
Spain
London
Africa
Near East
Far East
Austin Chamberlain
Alexander
Christian Brotherhood of States
United States
Diary of a Modern Samuel Pepys in New York 1924
The diary recounts a May 1924 day in New York with Merle Crowell editor and William Bordino actor. The writer visits shops lights street lamps and a theater district with friends before a high priced dinner at a private apartment arranged as a trap. The piece shifts to vivid anecdotes about theater, publishers, and a medicineman tale, ending with notes on vaudeville and entertainment figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Lee
New York
Mee
Samual Pepys
Merle Crowell
Tor
Grest Art Galeries
William Bordino
Joe King
Eesward
New
RUGS BAER'S FESTIVE MISREADS AND MISGIVINGS
An absurd Christmas column mocks overblown gift desires and social vanity. It lampoons expectations, gift myths, and mistaken generosity through fragmented, garbled text featuring playful asides about Santa Claus diamonds and awkward presents.
Woman Wins 10000 in Staircase Injury Case
CHICAGO jury awards Fanny Meyer ten thousand dollars for injuries after banisters failed at her former home in May. Meyer sued Bertram Vine, a wealthy real estate owner, for damages. Judge WW N Genmii presided in Superior Court. The case centers on a fall down the stairs caused by a faulty banister. The decision reflects a substantial damages award in a personal injury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aire
Fanny
Meyer
WW. N. Genmii
Cour
Bertram N. Vine
Ston
Sto,ny
Peter Rabbit and the Otters Snow Coasting Tale
Peter watches Little Joe Otter and family sliding down a snowy brook bank and swimming back to repeat the fun. He hesitates to join as the Otters splash and race, admiring their playful thrill while staying safely distant by the Laughing Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rabbit
Labghini
Joe
Little Jo
Peter
Little Joe
Otter
Mitte
Pater
Jon
Mortins
Velor
Dad
Boreas
Oxen Ploughing Twelve Yokes Noted in Biblical Echoes
In a Scribner's Magazine excerpt a missionary reflects on an I Kings episode where twelve yokes of oxen plough a field. He muses how modern settings still echo Bible scenes as missionaries observe ancient labor patterns in distant lands.
Sex Determination Seen Possible Within Fifty Years
London reports Professor Juin Waxles, English expert, predicts that by fifty years scientists may determine the sex of a fetus in utero. He believes couples could choose whether a child will be male or female, based on recent medical advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Juin Waxles
Fouuns Warried
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Charleston Gazette
Jonday
Virginia
Melly
Mhateons
Pouloftice
Chattenton
John ‘Bull Granda
I. Syncone
Ban Johnson
Toxhall
Judea
Alchristians
Othe Bearl
Nedl FM
Vetial
Wille
Fientge
Apuylt
Cie
Phes Rathier Uleapy
Nash Shun
Beth Lire
Soanen
Aur Waly
Posse Vn
Stlore
AD Herrens
Vlaag Witte
Abe Tran
Die Cowie
Mitkas
Vrand
Whitehaiy
Airis
Spi
Toachem
Rauther
Christinis Jeffers
de Teduy
Air
Wan Weld
Elanna
Pada
Jordy
Eles
Adurpee
West Tile Street
Nee -York Guy
Ole An
UEC
Sudan
Tang
Tad Re, Rioeey
Yee
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
Anget
Metuehon
de Segurdta
Lia Alener
Angele
Howard
Miattrien Iamager
Aroun
Varnagel
Perther
Levy
Neal O'Hara
Willy
Pawalé
Lowverd
Gener Dines
Cewnery
Eveeyisi
Daan
Yeldane
Baer
Everstinds
Woolforth
Santa Claus
Vritigs
Oscar
Tim
Swemver
Wiss Weurl Olltes
Washington
St. Louis
Kenses Clix
At. Joseph
Spencer
Missouri
Post Office
Keates
City
St. Joseph
Marie
Press Publishing
Burgess
Borg Rar
Wile
Ha Dine
Jon Oren
Jolm UK
Little
Joe Otter
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