God banned from Soviet libraries sparks a broad warning
A satirical column denounces a decree by Madame Krupsky banning books deemed contrary to Leninism in Soviet schools and libraries. The piece mocks the ban and predicts widespread noncompliance as the Bolshevik regime strains under pressure from an organized populace.
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Russia
Madame Krupsky
Tolstoy
Andryev
Ivan Vurgeniev
Dostoynski
Tooley Street
Sia
Communist Party
Convention set for Cleveland signals Coolidge renomination
Observers predict Calvin Coolidge will be renominated on the first ballot at the Cleveland convention with Lowden as running mate. The platform is crafted by Hughes and Melton with East business influence, while Wendell hints at a weak field and continuing Republican intraparty maneuvering.
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United States
Cleveland
Coolidge
Lowden
Illinois
Plank
Hughes
Secuary Melton
East
Byron Representative
Congress
Ontmour Great Western Conference
Wendell
Wyoming
Butter
Butler
Biltamense Cotton Mills
Massachusetts
Mondell
Kendrick
Abc
Lea Epi
Stein
Ten Glee Clubs Planned for Cleveland Tonight Poem
A fragmented reflection notes plans for ten glee clubs in Cleveland. The author jibes about public longing for fuller life while hinting at a quiet Potomac setting and a lighter, playful mood. The piece blends satire with local arts culture and casual social commentary.
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Cleveland
Potomac
Help the Children In Charleston Street Appeal
An editorial notes inequality and public charity in Charleston. It describes private and public aid roles and promotes a street solicitation today for Union Mission's shelter and recreation program at Venable Park aiding children and some adults. The piece urges contributions as a civic duty and recalls the widow's mite example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Union Mission
Venable Park
Deteriorating Landscape Versus Billboards In Daily Life
A columnist rails against billboard proliferation along routes from Charleston to Huntington, arguing ads ruin scenery and travel mood. The piece cites exaggerated ad clichés from toothpaste, hosiery, and clothing campaigns, then shifts to diverse notes on politics and culture including a Missouri prison drug test, Bryan at the New York convention, and fleeting reflections on fashion and fame.
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Charleston
Huntington
Teays
Coles Phillips
Missouri
The Fun Shop Mystery and Vivid Vintage Tales
A collage of humorous and historical snippets blends playful banter with aging newspaper lore. Fragmentary scenes include cheeky lines about horses and neighbors, a theatrical knockabout comic moment, and a nostalgic reference to a 19th century period style. The piece nods to old journalism and social chatter.
Fragmented OCR shows threats and crude threats over jewelry theft
The unreadable OCR text describes threats and crude braggadocio about stealing or injuring a person over jewelry. It mentions rings and watches as targets and includes violent undertones. Names, dates, or clear events are not established in readable form.
New York Nightfall Through Broken Hearted Lights
A 1924 McNaught Syndicate piece chronicles Manhattan’s illuminated avenues and the fading glamour of Avenue A. The narrator observes electric signs, crowded sidewalks, and a woman of Avenue A returning from hardship to a quieter life, reflecting on the city’s harsh allure and resilience.
Egypt tomb gossip and the digging in Tut’s time
A rambling column critiques treasure hunting in Egypt and Egyptology fanfare. It compares ancient pharaohs like Tutankhamun with modern curiosity, jokes about artifacts and personal commentary on graveyard digs, and touches on Britain’s King George and contemporary public figures.
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Hing Tut
Wong
Tut
Africa
George Washington
Mt. Vernon
George
Martha
Tun
King George
Jo Follette
Wisconsin
King Tut
Egypt
Mat
Lways
Heer
World’s Window columns on guns Europe and war talk
A long spread of opinion pieces critiques gun culture across nations, notes sensational headlines about shootings, and surveys politicians like Mussolini and leaders in Europe. It laments violence, praises calm professional work in crisis, and touches antisemitism and Austrian-Czech tensions amid postwar unrest.
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United States
Europe
Packad I
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Mother Earth
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