Shully Kelly Down State Appropriations Debate
Des Moines faces a coming legislative session with Edward Saunders and Senator Breckenridge urged to push for restraint on state appropriations. The piece warns against propagandists, calls for cuts to salaries, and emphasizes protecting public health and education while criticizing special interests seeking higher funding.
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Presertative Sanaders
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Revridge
Breckenridge
Des Moines
Saunders
Breakenridge
Generous James Bodure Educational Benefactors
Generous donors are praised for large endowments toward education in North Carolina and beyond. James B. Duke reportedly offers substantial funds for a university in North Carolina, rivaling major gifts from Eastman and Rockefeller, while other benefactors like Harvard and Johns Hopkins receive acknowledgment for their legacies.
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James B. Duke
North Carolina
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John O. Rockefeller
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Jonsarés
Just Four A Suggestion for Judge Davidson
A reader proposes a public test for intoxicated drivers, suggesting the judge try a eye closing and single foot stance before sentencing the next offender. A physician notes very few can perform the test sober, implying it would aid judgment in court.
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Beneft
Davidson
London
Puzzle craze gains tongue in cheek appeal
The new puzzle craze may have some educational value but busy people who have no prospect of increased incomes can well afford to forget about it.
Educational costs and mental training in early 20th century cities
The article lists per capita public school costs by city such as Buffalo 116.60 and Detroit 402.89, notes regional cost differences, and urges local tax committees to review school expenditures and curricula. It praises Notre Dame–Stanford football for mental acuity, argues for prioritizing mental and moral development over sheer physical strength, and mentions figures like W. J. Bryan and President Coolidge in cultural notes.
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Buffalo
Winberg
Eek
Detroit
San Francisco
New York
Chicago
Minneapols
Philadelphia
Nashville
Incer
Southern
South Pacific
Bostow York
Delta
Chicagsu
Nnrmal
Notre Dame
Stanford
Pasadena
California
Rockna
The Drives Continue Against Charitable Appeals
The piece argues that many fundraising drives are driven by financial gain rather than genuine charity. It notes fatigue among the public, questions the need for ongoing campaigns, and counters anti Philippine propaganda by citing the Woods Forbes commission on Filipino capability.
Daily Tribune notes five hour Lowell allegies network
The Daily Tribune reports anticipation for a five hour Lowell allegies route from Chicago to Winnipeg via the twin cities, aiming for rapid service to St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, Brownsville, Mexico City, Guatemala City, San Salvador, Managua, San Jose and Panama. It criticizes the postal department for not planning Winnipeg to New Orleans earlier and questions its willingness to provide novel, useful services.
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Daily Tribune
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Twin Cities
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Memphis
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Brownsville
Mexico City
Guatemala
City
San Salvador
Managua
San Jose
Panama
Aow Urbeins
New York
San Francisco
Post Ofice Department
Prohibition Era Ties and Political Opinions Stir Debate
A historical note cites the Association Against Prohibition decrying high Pomnmery Dee champagne prices at 115 per pint, driving drinkers to cheap hootch. It reports figures like Henry Ford and John D. Rockefeller as benchmarks for affording such prices, while political figures such as J. Pierpont Morgan and John W. Davis are discussed in relation to Coolidge era policies. The piece mentions Ramsay MacDonald touring Bermuda and hints at democratic ideals, and comments on Chicago crime and the administration's stance on naval expansion.
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Association Against Prohibition
United States
Henry Ford
John D. Rockefeller
Author of Seven Ages Dies in Pocahontas County
John Stussell, aged 61 or 62, died at his home in Pocahontas County. Born in the Lizard neighborhood in 1861, he lived in Colorado Springs and San Francisco before settling. His work The Seven Ages drew sharp comment from the Pacahonlus Democrat, asserting a bold blend of science and theology. Miss Allison Gowans left for Aurelis to teach after holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs James Gowans.
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John Stussell
Pocahontas County
Lizard
Colorado Springs
San Francisco
Pacahonlus Democrat
Allison Gowans
Aurelis
James Gowans
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