Shorthand and the Classics Argue for Practical Language Study
Frederic Ireland, longtime official reporter of debates in the house, recounts his learning path. He studied medicine and law to master nomenclature and courtroom practice, then Latin and Greek, realizing ten years were wasted without early classics. He argues publicly for practical utility of classical languages.
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Frederic Ireland
House of Representatives
Ireland
Supreme Court
The
Atlantic Monthly
Ratification of the peace treaty and world recovery
The article argues that durable global recovery depends on quick Germany peace and a stable postwar order. It warns that uncertain relations threaten commerce, credits, and reform as the United States negotiates its role between war and peace amid labor tensions and market declines.
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Europe
Germany
United States
South America
British search for capable English ambassador to Washington
The article argues the cost of living varies greatly and suggests the British government aims to appoint a capable Englishman as ambassador to Washington to manage relations.
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Washington
Spending as Usual in Hard Times
The Baltimore Sun questions consumer behavior during hardship asking why amusements remain crowded while many starve and why basic goods and wages persist. The piece notes people spend to avoid shock and hope for a return to normal, warning that without relief many will deny themselves or face bankruptcy.
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Baltimore Sun
Banking Habit as Cornerstone of American Finance
The article extols modern banking as a democratic practice common to rich and poor. It argues deposits create credit and personal ties with banks, urges consulting bankers before risky investments, and claims banking builds self confidence. It warns that bank depositors and homeowners resist Bolshevik and socialist agitation, preserving America's safety.
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America
John D
500 YEARS AGAINST 8 YEARS IN JUDICIAL DISCUSSION
The National Council of Women in Leicester debates age in judging. Advocates argue young men suit judgeship while seasoned elders may misread women and children. A girl of eight was cross examined for 80 minutes before seven magistrates aged collectively about 500 years.
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National Council of Women of
Prohibition Debate Ties Drink to Violent Behavior
The piece notes how proponents linked strong drink to wife beating, while challenging the idea that tobacco or marijuana foster tolerance. It contrasts public beliefs about nicotine and cannabis with the moral panic surrounding alcohol.
Market recovers after weak start despite bearish tones
General trading opened weak amid weak hogs and Kansas decline but recovered with strong late session buying. Bears faced cover as short sellers and hedgers bought to protect cash positions, with oats and provisions showing mixed signals and cash values dipping then rebounding.
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Gorn
Kansas
Lucei
Shorts
Foley’s Homey and Tar Cures Coughs in Children
Mrs. Flint of Route 4 New Philadelphia Ohio reports that Foley's Honey and Tar relieved her child's tickling cough after many remedies failed. The note asserts the mixture soothes and heals colds, croup, and whooping cough and is sold everywhere.
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