Airplane versus battleship sparks congressional clash
The debate over aviation and dreadnoughts pits Mitchell and Sims against naval leaders. Senators and the army air service face a costly choice between upgrading fleets and building more planes while Pershing lauds aviation as auxiliary. The question remains: is the battleship obsolete or still essential?
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House
Senate
Army
Navy
William Mitchell
Army Air Service
Mill Our
Frace
Admiral Sims
Aviation Corps
Bot Services
fThey
iGeneral Hugh Drumm
General Pershing
Secretary of War
Hale
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Opportunity to serve on incinerator and garbage study
James B. Madison leads a committee examining the town incinerator and waste management. The text frames service as both a chance to do real work and gain renown, contrasting spectacular acts with practical civic duty. The opportunity emphasizes assessing what creates garbage and how to improve disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 8
Madison
City Deed Debate Demands Bold Fair Inquiry
Citizens press for a thorough wind-up investigation into city prices and incinerator service. The public seeks unvarnished truth, accountability, and fair reporting from the committee. The call emphasizes courage and fairness to expose charges affecting the city and prevent slander.
Lawmakers Admit Tax System Too Complex
The piece critiques Congress for heavy taxes and overbearing statutes. It cites Representatives Albert Johnson and John N Garner confessing their tax returns are only 30 percent legal due to complexity. It questions lawmakers’ ability to understand their own laws and speculates on signs and confusions in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Albert Johnson
Washington
Johnson
John N. Garner
Texas
Brava
Al Smith as Democratic Hope and National Viability
The piece argues Governor Al Smith of New York is popular locally yet cannot win the presidency. It notes Republican dominance nationally, the need for a candidate who carries the south and west, and Smith’s Catholic faith and Protestant-leaning regions as obstacles. It likens the political maneuvering to a game of foot-ball versus bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Smith
New York
United States
New Jersey
South
Smith
Democratic Party
Hitvedt
Telakro
Think Tanks and Carburetors Weigh In on Times Ahead
Judge Gary and Charlie Schwab, noted business readers, proclaim better times are near. The piece argues they, like some economists, have previously forecast good times based on wishful thinking rather than fact. It notes current signs from employment, merchants, and manufacturers as grounds for cautious optimism.
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Gary
Charlie Schwab
Wall Street
Charlie
Advertising as public relations for electric transport
Lucius 5. Storrs of the American Electric Railway association urges newspaper advertising as the key public relations link for transportation firms. He argues advertising must pair with good service and honest dealing, and that all news should be shared promptly. The public deserves full information from utilities, and progress has been made but not enough.
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Lucius
Storrs
American Electric Railway Association
United States
New York Day by Day Split 1995 MeNugant Ayndiinte
A fragmented historical excerpt discusses New York social life in 1925, highlighting stage figures and performances. It notes Michael Aplow, Twepelt Seyffert, and General Isaac Sherwood, with references to Broadway venues and hotel developments. The piece resembles a society column with scattered names, events, and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington News Rambles and Art Gallery Visit
A long newspaper fragment mentions Washington happenings with references to the diocese and local events. It also describes a Sunday visit to the Corcoran Gallery for a National Academy of Design exhibition, noting about 4,000 attendees and a generally appreciative crowd despite varying familiarity with the art.
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Corcoran
Erie
Riflemnée
Bits of State History from Ghia County’s Early Days
E and Meredith summarize early Ghia County events from 1777 including landholder meetings on January 16 and court oaths for David Shepherd and others. They note expansion of court roles, a May 18 building of a court house, and later historic developments following Martha War era military oversight.
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Ghia County
Tyee
Tyhin McColloch
Kaldite County Court
David Shepherd
Sine Hedre
Wiliam Scott
Dames Sidwell
Equnty Court
Mit—Cuure
Ning Cantelad
Vinc Ensinna
Amd
Weveral
Onstables
Erect & Court House
Thoma
Newherry
County Gut
Ap Vayner
Wheeling
Dohn Gooding
Just Folks Copsrisht 1925 by B A Gueat
A fragmentary excerpt presents a humorous debate on romance and refinement in a domestic comedy. The dialogue centers on a younger sister and her elder brother guiding her path, with themes of propriety and social expectations.
The Day in Washington On Taxation and Morale Boosts
Secretary Hoover calls for stronger national morale and increased taxes including automobile tax. A cotton ran of 1226.00 is noted with agriculture department involvement. Various named officials and departments are listed in a garbled report reflecting congressional committee activity and Navy personnel appointments.
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Hoover
Department of Agriculture
Caplan John Iranian
Hwuls Durer
Esychertem
Break O Day Stories From Burgess on a Winter Sunbath
Peter Rabbit meets Mr Garter Snake who explains how snakes sense with a slender tongue and why he plans sunbaths to endure winter. The tale blends playful dialogue with nature lessons as Peter contemplates his own winter plans and a curious winter home for a serpent.
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Peter Rabbit
Peter
de Hare
Garter Snake
Garter
Hy Pena
Mr. Garter Snake
Kieven
Tim Kolar
Usher Risele
Mr Garter
Mr. Uarusr
Pater
Gertler
Mr. Garter Snutte
Golf and social rounds at White Sulphur Springs gathering
Oct 26 report from White Sulphur Springs details a day of Indian summer with golfers and socialites at the Grounbrler colony. Attendees include Herbert EL Gath WF Watters Ernest G Howes W. Forbes of Boston. Mrs Deanard Cooke and Margot Wick. George C Dempsey Ariel Dempsey. Cecil, Frank Salter. Huntington Wixon. Mrs Wilson. Mrs Paul Payton and others. Readers note the casino, luncheon, and casual tours around the lake as part of a society event season.
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India
Herbert EL Gath
Wf, Watters
Ernest G. Howes Ih
W. Forbes
Boston
Golf Coursa
Lincheon
Deanard Cooke
Tse Margot Wick
Lernoun
George C.dempsey
Ariel Dempsey
Ruston
Mise Ide Dowling
Soledo
Hubert W. Page
PAIN
Miers
Hoteh- Kiss
Mortiner IL Fuller
T. Gs Morrell
Ingester
Orhers
MB Moiterolf
Montvinir
Geil
New York
Kates
Maui
Salter
Witherbes
Martha Smevirt Bewers
Aruer Ender
Plate
Huntington Wixon
Mrs Wilson
Isurdpe
Hor Springe
Mra
Charles H. Thorint
den Corey Muderin
Limelicon
Orler
Irene Paine
Benton
Ang
Cosgswell
Paul Payton
Ben Banker
Gene Brinn
Wyndelphia
Cane Wicker
John W. Irise
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Hague
Salinka
Hernie Aryayr
Bers
le Rumis
Grue
Ky Curty
Miyor Hagie
New
Ter
Demerath
Vrithy
Curtis
Dewey
Ernie
Magne
Geramuiae
Dermis Oy
Chey Gut Couk
Maron Hague
Deuiutdtic
Nawdiersegy
Quyttor Demenstrariog
Kindef
Ruinimar
hUlldis
Queens
Borousas
Greater
Angeles
York
Sargeleur
Addina
Axel
Novestbork
Ordy
Tapiel
Hegde
Mars
Fred
Martia
Aus
Hely Slam
Curkiah Warnes
Mengsetertes
Lyon
Uves
Pasha
Newsamar
Rommahor
Bixsten
Ten Monts Bopouind
Jeti
Rayon
Avelfielal Sili
Mointyre
de Whine
Saleem
Trewend
Guy Imi Elie
Phony
Shri Aeverehs Pwan Beuk
Towoule
Omikie
Pune
Broadway
Dondeanis
Loenton
London
Michac
Debonnalta
McNaught
Michael Aplow
Charleatania
Twepelt Seyffert
Rewly Seyffert
Charleston
Mr. Seyffert
America
Isaac BR. Sherwood
Trier
Mis
Horace
Poe Tamas Park
Fenin
Sherwood
Harry Wardman
Annapalis Lo Ibrenke
Mutchinson
Temput
Hutchingen
Seeis
Herbert Pfahler
D. C
Anenasioua
Avon Bay
Uatas
Ohana
Antihog
Tron
Uolldee
Toy Taleboy Co Binlag
Will Perhans
E. &. Meredith
SNELL
BCE
Janie Boalisen
Wash
Rueree
Copsrisht
B.A. Gueat
Edgar A. Guest
Hentia
Adnan
Vor Iy
Jefferson Payed, the
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Hing UN the
Spinut
Thornton W. Burgess
Mr. Garter Roake
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