Automobile Tax Battle Sparks Defiant Opinion Piece
A scathing railing against the American Automobile Association defends high car taxes. The author argues the tax burden is justified, cites 1924 and projected 1925 figures from state and federal sources, and extols the automobile as a catalyst for progress while mocking reformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Automobile Association
Internal Revenue Bureau
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Public Roads
National Grange
America
Perdition
Gunn
France
Army of Amateurs Reflects on Reserve Power
The piece discusses the reserve force as a political question, noting civilians in reserves dominate and ride high but questioning whether they could match professional soldiers in an emergency. It critiques limited training and questions the overall efficiency and readiness of the reserve corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gteo
Army of Amateurs and the Reserve Idea Debated
A Mercury essay argues the reserve concept weakens the army noting Congress aimed to shrink the regular force and that citizen soldiers lack trained leadership. It cites tests, Pershing’s office plans, and the view that reserves are a skeleton force needing long training before modern combat. The piece ends with a quip about healing a one legged man bitten by a rattlesnake.
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Congress
Weeks
Burton
Ohio
Pershing
Ama
Teura
Mercury
Washington
Army of the United States
Selection of Judges and a Psychological Test
A historical discussion notes flaws in selecting judges by election or appointment and cites a University of Chicago professor proposing a psychological test. The method would measure how judges are guided by motives by presenting cases and principle lists, then testing consistency across reversed circumstances to reveal irrational biases. It suggests galvanometer measurements to track emotional tension during judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bay
University of Chicago
Taft
Templeton
Unclear historical plea on funds for workers and religion sparks controversy
Fragmentary text argues for large gifts to aid African American workers, business, and religion while discouraging pilots. It rails at Communist influence, critiques Rockefeller and Ford, and warns whites about property and labor policy, with distorted and biased rhetoric throughout.
New York Day by Day mix of politics crime and entertainment
A disjointed New York Day by Day column recounts Prohibition era crimes and trials, religious and military critique, bootlegging, court scenes in Chicago and New York, police actions against intoxication, and a vaudeville scene shift toward cinema, with urban anecdotes and social commentary. It mentions President Coolidge era debates, a Chicago bootlegger case, and the evolution of entertainment venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelse Holdem
Chicago
Seyst
Ske
Ty Bryan
Wis
Jenulogs
Bryan
Supreme Court
Baney
New York
Hank
Theo
Walter
Laorre ' R
Infoxicatad Elriguleres
Wallen
Washington Day in Review and Government Updates
Ambassador Merrick denied resignation rumors and Secretary Wilbur stated no plans to quit. Shenandoah inquiry moved to Washington and a court of inquiry ordered to probe claims tied to France's war debt. Rear Admiral Christy to continue submarine rescue work and suspend salavage ops. Henry B Dalton named referee in dispute between Shipping Board and Advet Corporation. Heyanor bank reform discussions ongoing.
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W Merrick
Ney
Ratire
Wilbur Vuld Te
Wilur
Shenandoah
Washington
Weo
Dot
Wich Marine
France
Christy Do
Mitchell
Prsident
Lesgr
HB. G. Dalton
Cleveland
Digute
the Shipping Board
Dvet Corpora
Unclear OCR fragment on state polling and messages
Fragmentary text appears as an OCR scrape from Charleston West Virginia listing polling or public notices. Key names and details are unreadable, leaving uncertain who, what, where, or when for a formal summary.
West Virginia Editors Recall Gloria Swanson Visit Stirring Martinsville
In New Martinsville West Virginia crowds pack Fourth Street Park during Gloria Swanson film work for Paramount. Locals chat in monosyllables as banners applaud Welcome Gloria and Welcome Allan Dwan while a press agent files notes for the Herald Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Mew
Martinguirts
Gloria Swanson
Ilie Whipiver
Gloria New
Hajrewéy
Shiver
Talnn
Tin
Main Street
West Vicginia
Sompahy
Gloria
Alga
Just Folks Comedy Poem From 1925 Verse by GUEST
Fragmented OCR preserves a mock dialogue where a speaker questions labor and punishment in a classroom or workshop. The blunted cadence contrasts resilience and duty with a harsh tutorial mood. The verses imply a mentor urging endurance and strength through tedious tasks.
BUG A BGOS By BUGS BAER 1825
A fragmentary satirical piece references BUGS BAER and 1825 with garbled lines about brewing, moonlight, and a brewery fire. The text appears as an OCR muddle, lacking clear events or coherent narrative or identifiable persons beyond BUGS BAER.
Fragmented voices from a noisy river of tales
The passage weaves disjointed scenes from a whistle stop world. Peter and Jumper watch a mysterious noise while Bunts and Burners discuss Prohibition era politics and beer legends. A narrator voices social sketches of West Virginia types, lawmen and moonshiners, ending on a critique of metropolitan journalism.
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CREO
Cayhar
Old Man Heck
Davisgerick
Chleneo
United States
Joan D. Rockefeller
Henry Ford
Miles Bie
John G. Shadd
Imrinda Sone Pilin
Nekra
Olarea
Tmowever
Imey
Usright
C. McIntyre
Coolidge Jearns
Dutatty
Jan
Aa Jy
Boot Wexer
Tex
Tim
Jamt
The
Vaudevile News
Pei
Vaylety
Vaudevilly Leste
Sunndmarks Pasa
Academy of Mustey
Moloch
14Th Street
August Belmont
Academy
Jenny Ljnd
Patth
Dhe McNausht
Ves
WT Beem Pub
Heyanor
Charleston
W, Va
West Virginia
Multralreet
Allan Dwan
Miss Swansen
Hilthe Park
Cork Swanson
Atnr
Tle
Jy. A
Edgar A. Guest
Bugs Baer
Tammy
Vince
United Brewers
United
Bardens
Porcet
Péter Riber
Joe
Peter
Irs
Nole
Mle
Tumper
Nad
Jemper
Bonnet
Egypt
Wayfarer
Industey
Progreseive Enowkh
Geentleman
Pater
Iran
Hell
Zard
Dane
Boewegay
Canada
Windsor
Michigan
Caatle
Schlitz
Éabe
Rinbor
Wetzel County
Swanson ‘Company
New Martigaville
Ois
Reherlite
Bill McGhes
Bill
Big McGhee
Virginia
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