County board attacked for abolishing key services
The Geneva County Reaper condemns commissioners plan to abolish the county health unit, child welfare department, and farm and home demonstration agents. It argues such cuts harm public health, education, and agricultural progress, urging residents to oppose the move and defend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manava
Child Welfare Department
Farm and Home Demonstration Agents Department
Geneva County Reaper
Houston
Coubls
Bern
Mauston
Geneva
Fragmented Cry on War Debt and Allied Financing
A damaged, garbled wartime column questions allied support and U S funding of France and Britain, mentioning tariffs on railroads, rents and trench costs, and the idea of a postwar loan or aid ending with a call to protect friendship despite the conflict. The piece weaves through disjointed phrases about payments, mortgages, and international alliances.
Laughter As A Yardstick In Intelligence
A Rutger extension professor argues laughter shows intelligence. The more genuine the laugh at one’s own missteps and public folly, the higher the mental age. Readers recall laughing at themselves, realizing the joke lies in self awareness rather than mockery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyle
Carl G. Gaum
Rutgere Extension Division
Dollar Dependency and Federal Reserve Stabilization
The text argues that unstable dollar flows disrupt trade and cause cycles of price volatility and unemployment. It credits former Governor Strong with stabilizing prices via bond purchases and urges the Federal Reserve to gain courage and broaden powers to control inflation and deflation through interest rates and monetary measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Federal Reserve Bank
Strong
Peders Reserve
Froher
Federal Reserve
the Economist
Inconsistent Governance Weighs on Public Trust
Fragmented text reveals political turmoil and financial concerns centered on appropriations and governance. Mentions figures, debt, and wartime era rhetoric, with scattered references to individuals and events. The piece hints at public discontent and fiscal debate shaping policy.
Fragmented 20 Years Ago Dothan Local Notes Cantata Plays
A garbled reminiscence from twenty years ago in Dothan mentions a cantata at Foster Blecet Methouse church a Sunday run by Boy Montgomery and other scattered names and events including local business visits and a social club activity while several fragmented references to people and places hint at community life without clear details.
Registered Reserves of Ameren Seen as Political Force
A reader describes the Registered Reserves of America founded by Mr C C Peacock of New Brockton and critiques their aims. The piece notes about 16 members, some strong opinions, speeches by ex Governor Catis of Florida and Judge J A Carnley, and compares the group to other national bodies. The author argues the Reserves may become a national power before the next election while warning of bureaucratic growth and lobbying influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Peacock
New Brockton
Buterpelee
America
Mr. Peacock
Catis
Florida
J. A. Carnley
Enterprisa
Old Grange
American Federation of Labor
American Légion
Rational Capitol
New York Letter Highlights Arts, People, and Odd Facts
Herbert P reports on Philip Barry turning down a movie contract over early studio calls, notes the French Institute's 20000 volume library and lecture frequency, observes Manhattan views from Brooklyn, and mentions figures like Penny in Fa. Umate, Marjorie Gateton, Williem Boyd, Job F. Curry, and Lou Straus in anecdotes about New York society and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philip Barry
Wright
Ben Bis Ting
Beablts
Barry
Wonta
United States
Tere
St. Andrews
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Aquarium
Brooklynitex
al Stith
Low Holtz
Wtocks
Baniamine Gigli
Frenco Gloggetti
Anon Pennington
Penny
Umate Elreles
Heey
Marjorie Gateton
Williem
Boyd
Maude Adame
Peter Pan
Villian
Sry
Boland
Detroit
Job F. Curry
Tammany Boss
County Fermanagh
Ireland
H. P. Pall
High Society
Pelis
Legion of Honor
Preach
Tlive
Lou Straus
Smith
Washington Tax Fight Puts DC Residents On Edge
William Gaines reports Washington residents oppose new federal taxes amid a House push to cut the federal contribution to the District budget. Debates on income and auto taxes reflect Washington’s unique status and lack of representation, provoking strong opposition from locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Congress
District of Columbia
Tit and Bald Mapes
Michigan
Fragmented note on Georgia Deine and reopening discussion
An unclear fragment discusses Georgia Deine and a reopened debate about a group leaving the old SCUBLEY era to escape Geb. The text is garbled with missing names and dates, yielding no verifiable details or definite event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Scubley
Excerpted Thoughts on Dickens and Love in Holiday Spirit
A reflective prose piece surveys Christmas mood amid World War I era gloom. It cites Chesterton, Dickens, and a Yale professor to frame a philosophy: love as the universe’s motive energy, and happiness amplified by imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert K. Chesterton
Elmer Gantry
Dickens
Charles Dickens
Scrooge
Health column on bovine tuberculosis and neck glands
Dr Lago Goldston explains how pasteurization reduced bovine tuberculosis in humans and details neck gland tuberculosis in children. The piece notes transmission from unpasteurized milk, the typical age range 18 months to 7 years, and describes swelling progression and symptom patterns.
Tales to Parents by Alice Judson Peale
Advice for parents on guiding children without harsh punishment. Explains that forbidding rules can heighten mischief and offers strategies to build trust, understanding, and a positive relationship. Includes an example of redirecting a child's curiosity with a safe alternative and notes about addressing guilt and underlying motives.
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TALES
Alice Judson Peale
Baby
Ren
Mame
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Dothan
Mallz
William Shedore Wall Ee
Manauer “Hill
Cartier
Telephones Advertising
Clécalayion
Boelery Tapartment
Wawa
Edhorial Dey
Francesc
Chicago
Carde
Associated Pre
Tee Roseciniad Freie
Nga
Thomas Detterson
France
Therese
Zamsian
Japan
Chine Ameyde
Yernal Strong
Dr. Fisher
Mellon
Rae
Sas
Wet Financial and
Pat Merion
Foster Blecet Methouse Churea
W. M MacDonald
Exterprise
Ta Business
Dantus
Mr Anc
Moses
Neseas
Bietkentee Et Finckard
Ambru-legion Organisation
Elke Club
Westil Bane
Ameren
Rambling Reubee
Methodist Board of Temperance and Morals
Anti-Yaloon League
Association Against Prohibition
Learia
Collows
Sagan
Workington
Herbert P
William Gaines
Rongress
Ebresden
Congo
Capytal
CONST
Ant
Scottie McKenzie Frasier
Grarg Noll Crowell
Nana
William Lyon Phelps
Yale Universeity
E. P.dutton and Company
Christ
Aos
Phelips
Lago Goldston
Tuberculosis
Tee
Eo Hed
Rey Wo
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