Shorthand and the Classics in a Reporter’s Path
Frederic Ireland, official debates reporter, recounts his unorthodox route to mastery. He trained in medicine, surgery, and law to outpace experts, then later studied Latin and Greek finding they would have clarified scientific terms earlier. He argues the classics offer practical value for modern scholarship and professional readiness.
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Frederic Ireland
House of Representatives
Ireland
Supreme Court
The
Atlantic Monthly
Ratify the treaty ends war dislocations and holds peace
The article argues that global economic readjustment hinges on completing peace with Germany and Europe. It warns continued uncertainty will unsettle markets and produce unrest. It notes the United States must return to normal tasks at home and abroad before global recovery, with railroad and industrial shares dipping while Liberty Bonds stay firm amid labor pressure.
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Europe
Germany
United States
South America
British search for capable English ambassador to Washington
The article notes the British government seeks a skilled Englishman to serve as ambassador to Washington amid varying costs of living and diplomatic considerations.
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Washington
Spending as Usual Amid Starving Conditions
A Baltimore Sun editorial questions why amid shortages and rising costs people keep spending on entertainment and candy while pay remains low. It argues many fear bankruptcy or personal austerity unless the economy returns to normal, noting widespread consumer persistence despite hardship.
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Baltimore Sun
Banking Habit and the Value of Deposits
The piece extols modern banking as democratic and universal. It argues deposits create credit and trust between depositor and bank, urges consulting bankers before risky investments, and claims bank customers and homeowners resist Bolshevik and socialist agitation, endorsing financial prudence and confidence.
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America
John D
Debate on Youth as Judges at Leicester Convention
The National Council of Women of Great Britain and Ireland weighs arguments for younger judges at its Leicester convention. It argues that old judges may lack perception of women and children. One case noted had an eight year old girl cross examined for 80 minutes before seven magistrates with combined age of 500 years.
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National Council of Women of
Prohibition and Tobacco Campaigns Contrast on Social Impact
Prohibition argued strong drink caused wife beating, while nicotine advocates face difficulty crediting tobacco with similar social ills. The piece notes widespread belief that weed fosters tolerance, complicating moral arguments about substances and behavior.
Market Mixed as Bulls Absorb Selling Pressure
John Donnellan & Co. notes general selling weakness in Kansas hogs and ruins but reports unexpected market strength, with cash and futures recovering. Bearish sentiment persisted yet shorts and hedges supported a late upturn, while provisions opened soft then rebounded. Officials see no sustained bullish cue and recommend awaiting further recoveries before resuming shorts.
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Gorn
Kansas
Lucei
Shorts
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs in Children
Mrs. Flint of Route 4 New Philadelphia Ohio reports her little girl recovered from a severe tickling cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The remedy, praised as soothing for colds croup and whooping coughs, is sold everywhere.
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