Women delegate urges world peace crusade
Mrs. Julia Scott Vrooman, delegate to the International Council of Women, answers criticisms of the council in the New York Times. She praises the League of Nations as a workable framework for international cooperation and urges a global women's movement to press for lasting peace and the mobilization of moral and material resources.
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Julia Scott Vrooman
International Council of Women
Theew York Times
Council
League of Nations
Wickerm
Rome
Dante
America
Winter
General Federation of Women’s Slubs
Christ
Wheat prices drop spark speculation claims and politics
An editorial questions the 40 to 60 cent drop in wheat from $2 to $1.60 and $1.50, suggesting short selling and manipulation may explain the slide. It argues natural causes and prior price surges tied to political factors, notes expected government inquiry but doubts action will follow. It also laments populist pressure on farmers and critiques political rhetoric.
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Department of Agriculture
Gravi Tures
Republican Party
Look Down Not Up Warns On Turkeys And Growth
A short, fragmented essay warns against chasing distant ambitions while neglecting practical steps. It urges focusing on tangible gains like expanding a local plant to hire more workers, noting many announcements promise growth but may fall short.
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Jbome
West Virginia's renewed faith in industry and coal
The speaker urges confidence in West Virginia's recovery, noting coal, timber, limestone, salt, and farm products as vital despite governmental errors. He predicts rising land values, a coal output surge to 169,000,000 tons, and Charleston real estate gains, urging investment now while warning Germany against complacency.
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America
West Virginia
Charleston
Ford
Road Law Should Rework Condemnation for Public Roads
The West Virginia road bond program demands top legislative attention. A defect in condemnation law causes the public to pay damages even when a land parcel gains value from a road. The writer urges amending to exclude damages where no actual loss occurs, citing governor Gore and the state’s need for justice and efficiency.
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West Virginia
Road Commission
State Road Commission
Peope
Gore
Record of dugout picks and political cost contrasts
Column notes that Colonel House and Clem Shaver hold a record for picking a dugout. It argues the 1923 Democratic legislature spent less than 1928 due to economy, while criticizing voters for inconsistent judgment. Ends with a weathered tongue twister about rum and rew and a comment on crossing trains.
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Colonel House
Clem Shaver
Lorimer and Thompson Plan Chicago Comeback
The piece recalls William Lorimer the 1909 Senate figure, later found to have used corrupt means, and notes his 1912 rebuke. It says he has become a bank president, then hints he may ally with former mayor William Hale Thompson to stage a political return, warning Chicago could be beyond remedy if they win.
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Lorimer
Minois
Finois
William Lorimer
Chicago
United States Senate
Senate
Charlie Dawes
Lorimer Company
Centrol
Questions for Dean Inge and Fin de Siècle Debate
The fragment discusses debates around Dean of St Paul’s and St Mary’s influence, mentions Sir Henry Doheny and Crimwell era politics, and reflects on societal progress. The text blends questions about religion and modernity with references to money, public power, and civilization. It notes April trade balances and economic notes.
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St Mail's
New York
Caro
Turners
Intercepted Messages From May 19 193 Wear
Fragmentary OCR reads as a wartime or political cipher note about maintaining order and loyalty within an organization. The text mentions keeping a headquarters secure and ensuring the group remains a focal point, with implied instructions to preserve internal discipline and cohesion.
Modern New York Described Through Oddities and Crowds
A fragmented New York Day by Day column portrays Manhattan life with satirical vignettes of elite figures at Forty second Street and Mitch Avenue, ferryboat crowds, and the bustling mood of commuters. It notes rich club members, private salons, and the social theater of urban life while contrasting old and new era tendencies.
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Manhattan
Ghvb Amd
Rhimire
Horn
JUST FOLKS A Guest By HOCAR A GUEST THE SHOT
A rugged narrative follows Currie and Dean in a tense confrontation during a muddy chase. The tale centers on a steel resolve and a decisive moment as Currie’s second drives a crucial turn to victory with a boat and wine as symbols of the hard fought contest.
Washington Day in Washington Tributes and Trials
A muddled Washington page notes opening ceremonies for the United States Chamber of Commerce with honors for Lt Gen Nelson Mileach and a funeral attended by President Coolidge. It also covers court actions, prohibition inquiries, and scattered personal anecdotes reflecting a tumultuous news snapshot.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Nelson A. Mileach
Coolidge
T Castin B. Menne
Anania
Milicere
Hiuvuary
Naunet Beach
Mars Wert
Court Ware x
Hecrefary Wilbur
Kongtor Waren
Indiana
Couzens
Ane
Washington Scene Reflects on Potomac Drive and Newsrooms
May 12 article surveys Washington Potomac riverfront promenades and changing city life. It notes car traffic replacing horse cabs, police tolerance, and urban liberty, while critiquing editorials by George Harvey and mentioning Carl Vroeman’s new novel dedication to a world traveler.
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Washington
America
Potomac Park
Provincia
Nesta
Potomac
Washington Post
Sdames
Americana
Sore Haris
Nicholas Sturray
Merete
Columbia Antiversity
Adelph Oehe
Die
New York Times
Harevex
Butler
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