Pittman and the desert to Washington power moves
The piece profiles Senator Key Pittman of Nevada, tracing his rise from Alaska mining roots to the U.S. Senate, his stance against Japan and support for silver, and his leadership in foreign relations. It recalls his early career, associations, and influence on trade policy amid President Roosevelt era shifts.
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Tex Rickard
Ole Elliott
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Mississippi
Tennessee
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Dawson
Jack London
Rex Beach
Mothers Shun Back Seat in Modern Life
Mothers who raised daughters with care feel sidelined as the daughters become adults. The article urges self-reflection from mothers, asking pointed questions about upbringing, appearance, and pride to uncover reasons their daughters may have grown distant or ungrateful.
Character Made Her Beautiful and Unfashionable Nonsense
A fashion and grooming guide extols slip etiquette and shoe care, urging no visible slips, neat hems, ventilated shoes, and deodorized feet. It then celebrates Jenny’s charm and poise, arguing that inner worth and humor trump mere looks in winning a good husband.
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Arst
Jenny
Bill
Hel Syndicate
WNU
Peter Declares Love in Christ's Service
A Bible lesson on Johns gospel study centered on Peter’s love for Jesus. It stresses true devotion over mere knowledge, urging believers to follow Christ with practical love through feeding the flock, catching the unconverted, and living and dying for Him.
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Christ
J. C. Ryle
Lord
Jesus
Peter J
God
John Wesley
Slip covers and fringe sewing by Ruth Wyeth Spears
Dear Mrs Spears offers sketches and guidance on applying fringe to slip covers and edge finishes. Plain covers can match draperies or rugs, with housefresh tips for curtains lampshades and ottomans. Books priced at 25 cents each include step by step instructions and a free patchwork quilt leaflet.
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Mrs. Spears
Spears
Desplaines St
Chicago
Safe Winter Driving Chains Urged By Police And AAA
Police officials and safety engineers warn motorists to use chains in winter weather after a National Safety Council finding that November and December account for a large share of annual traffic deaths. AAA testing shows chains on rear wheels cut stopping distance by 45.8 percent and by 66.8 percent with chains on all four wheels, underscoring safety benefits amid snow and ice.
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National Safety Council
United States
American Automobile Association
AAA
Hard Work and System Drive Real Success
A short reflection on effort as the core of achievement. It states that nine tenths of success comes from plain daily hard work, and that talent alone cannot spare one from hard work. It adds that combined with method and system, hard work yields remarkable results and even miracles.
Circle Alaska Heats Homes With Hot Springs
In Circle Alaska the Yukon river mining camp sits near half a degree below the Arctic Circle with winter temperatures from 0 to 50 degrees below zero. Yet residents stay warm as toast thanks to Circle hot springs. Virtually every structure in the town is heated by natural hot water.
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Yukon River
Circle
Alaska
Arctic Circle
Circle Hot Springs
Acknowledging Faults and Moral Insight
A concise reflection notes that recognizing a fault is wiser than avoiding error, attributed to Cardinal de Retz. It frames fault acknowledgment as a greater virtue and practical discipline.
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Cardinal de Retz
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