Eugenists propose voting limit by mental capacity debate
Prof Harrison PR Myint of Michigan State College addresses the Eugenies Research Association. He argues for a rational attitude toward government and suggests restricting the vote to those with sound mental capacity. He cites Galton and notes class differences in political alignment. He warns the results may prove both sides flawed. He questions how to judge public issue voting. The piece analyzes the impact of education and origin on political choices.
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Harrison PR. Myint
Michigan State College
Eugenies Research Association
Jim
Galton
House of Lords
Detroit charity crisis and looming debt in 1930s quotes
A historic account notes Detroit's pledge to feed all residents during a slump led to a humanitarian surge with 17 000 homeless and 46 000 families on relief. Expenditures topped 17 million for the year while short term notes reached 52 million, signaling looming financial instability and uncertain recovery.
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Detroit
Moto
Heiana
Joans
Detroit Teagers
The Reno Tigores Mill Sees Busy Summer Rush
Applicants bustle as clerks record filings for summer work. Judges warn hearings may shrink to minutes. New York City scene shows three gasters of hand for rush. End of June may bring higher production and tension between matrimony and divorce.
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Reno Tigores
New York City
Did You Know Illustrated Question Box
Today anniversary notes mark Arkansas admission to the Union in 150. Horoscope notes list notable birthdays and a riddle with answers including George Haldeman and St Pierre Martinique.
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R. J. Scott
Arkansas
George Haldeman
St Pierre
Martinique
Shorter novels and readers’ shift in taste
A publisher notes tong novels fade in popularity as readers prefer brief works while some long epics remain beloved. The piece discusses reader attention, nostalgia for substantial tomes like The Forsyte Saga, and concerns over an overabundance of short, brisk reads.
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Europe
Sorreo
Advertising as a pillar of postwar American business recovery
A historian notes that large tobacco companies employ advertising campaigns to shape public opinion and support economic revival. He argues advertising fosters business confidence and aids strategic planning toward returning to prosperity, asserting it as a sound foundation for reconstruction.
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Didi
Daily Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon
Daily lessons explain proper usage and pronunciation with example phrases. It defines and illustrates a vocabulary word of the day, here focusing on reparation as making amends for a wrong, plus guidance on common misuses and pronunciation tips.
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W. L. Gordon
Rochester
Panama
A Problem a Day Bobby's Ages and Year
Bobby poses a riddle about his parents ages and his own age in year 127. The problem asks when Bobby will be 2h years old and includes a confusing note about a measurement of 11 feet and a light stay.
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Bobby
Crescents to Play Red Stars in Erie Tomorrow
Twenty years ago in Corry the Crescents scheduled a game with Union City Red Stars at the tall grounds for tomorrow afternoon. Craker was set to cover Crescents and Toe Sullivan to pitch. A city trespass case awarded 200 to the plaintiff, and 200 seats were reserved for Corry folks at Billy Sunday tabernacle in Erie. Captain Webb returned from San Antonio, and a drowning victim in Connecticut was linked as a relative of local residents. A horse theft on West Main street involved two men last seen near Higin, TS Austin. Various locals traveled to Pine Valley for leisure, Kinley brothers arrived from Columbus with bass, and 38 First Ward buildings were noted as built in two years. Miss Hena Freeman left for Avon NJ, and Brown of Sella displayed berries in market. Station Master Mark Gray left for Cambridge Springs.
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Crescents
Union City Red Stars
Craker
Sullivan
Midnight Sun Seen From Alaska's Northern Ports
The article notes the midnight sun can be viewed from extreme northern Alaska near Point Barrow, though the area is largely inaccessible in midsummer. Visitors typically see it from the Nome region in the Seward Peninsula as days remain longest and the sun high in the sky.
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Alaska
Point Barrow
Alakska
Nome
Seward Peninsula
Tallest Building, Power Unit, and Metric Question Set
The Empire State Building in New York City tops the list with 85 floors and a mast height of 1248 feet. The unit of power is the watt, and about 9 998 771 men died in World War I. One meter equals 39.37 inches, not 89.87.
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Tha
Answers
New Empire State Building
New York City
Eagles Open Meeting At Connellsville In Pa
About 800 delegates from across Pennsylvania attended the 20th annual Fraternal Order of Eagles convention opening in Connellsville Pa The event anticipates a parade tomorrow with $1000 in prizes for various teams State President Thomas J Rossi of Scranton presided at the opening and John J Brady of Connellsville served as master of ceremonies Also noted Rev and Mrs F A Wimner and family departed by motor to Cleveland for an overnight stay
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Connellsville
Pennsylvania
Order of Eagles
Thomas J. Rossi
Scranton
John J. Brady
Cornellsville
Peaceful mine marches spared police interference
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Pinchot and state officials pledge no interference with peaceful strikes in Pennsylvania. Sheriffs from Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties join in policy to protect peaceful assembly and travel, while police will curb violence and protest attempts to hinder peaceful marches.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Cou
Guy
Pinchot
Allegheny
Payette
Greene
Washington
Westmore
United States
Waso
Schnaeder
New York City
Rey
Royal Engagement Reported Broken in Vienna
Dispatches from Bucharest reported strong indications that Princess Teana’s engagement to Archduke Anton of Hapsburg would be broken, though later advices showed wedding preparations continuing. The engagement, once to Count Alexander Von Hochberg, was ordered broken by the Romanian government.
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United Press
Vienna
Austria
Teana
Arch
Dike
Anton of
Hapsburg
Bucharest
Romania
Tre+ana
Marie
Carol of
Matomel’s First Wife Afalioner and Polygamy Tale
A fragmented account notes Afalioner’s first wife Khadi Mahomet, described as a widow who became a polygamist after the death of her husband. The text references a lengthy period and mentions a figure named HemMUnTe and a twenty five year age stage.
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Matomel
Afalioner
Sexildr
Hemmunte
Khadi Mahomet di
Book reviews note Mills on Spanish-American War figures
Critics praise Millis for a vivid 400-page study of the Spanish-American War era highlighting Teddy Roosevelt Hanna Lodge Bryan Hearst and McKinley among others. The review discusses the book’s lively portraits of famous figures and its strengths in portraying the wartime period.
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H. Allen Smith
United Press
Wilter Millis
Moughton
Maitlin
Millis
Lecaust
Spain
Mills
Teddy Roosevelt
Marle Hanna
Henry Cabot Lodge
Willan Jennings Bryan
Hearst
Pulitzer
Ithaca College to confer degrees in music drama and physical education
Roland Ross of this city will receive a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Ithaca College for the 85th commencement to be held Monday evening June 1st. The institution, formerly Ithaca Conservatory, was renamed Ithaca College March 19 by the State University Board of Regents. The class includes about 12% graduates with Dr Albert Weager delivering the address and performances by the Westminster Choir and the Concert Band.
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Roland Ross
Ithaca College
Ithaca
Ihidea
Pithaca Conservatory
Ihate Conservatory of Music
Williams School of Expression
Tdyamatic
Albert Win. Heager
Colgate-Rochester Divinity School
Weimminster Choir
John Tinley Williamson
West
Willians
George
William
Two Youths Held in Series of Holdups
Two youths from Pittsburgh identified as Nicholas Riice and Frank Slage were arrested in Philadelphia on charges of attempted robberies and carrying concealed weapons. Police say they admitted to holdups and robberies in Pittsburgh, Chester, New York, Atlantic City, Philadelphia and Baltimore in recent months.
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Ps One
Philadelphia
Nicholas Riicie
Pittsburgh
Uiey
Chester
New York
Atlasta City
Baltimore
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