Thoughts for the Yout expands into a broad political statement
The Cumberland Times prints a lengthy piece from the Republican Publicity Association via Jonathan Bourne Jr. arguing against the League of Nations and the covenant, claiming it would surrender U S sovereignty to foreign councils. The column critiques liberty under foreign control, warns against entangled treaties, and condemns global governance while reflecting on constitutional rights and practical observations about temperance and public behavior.
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Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Washington
League of Nation
League
United States
Council of European and
Foreign Council
League Council
Council
Assembly
Prohibition Question: Is 234 Percent Beer Intoxicating?
The prohibition contest centers on whether 234 percent beer or light wine can be considered intoxicating. The Department of Justice awaits a court ruling, with judges likely to face the issue once decided.
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Department of Justice
Pill
World geography class end marks shift in learning era
The massive geography course ending after five years has shaped a vast student wave from two million Americans to half a billion people from Australia and New Zealand. It linked Europeans with Africans Indians and Asians, expanding world views beyond parochial roots and fueling future social and economic development. The piece foresees global mingling across continents and hopes for a postwar sense of human solidarity guiding mankind’s progress.
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Constantinople
Jerusalem
Asia Minor
Syria
Europe
Alaska
Australia
New Zealand
Africa
Murdjie
India
Archangel
Arctic Ocean
Vladivostok
Pac
Siberia
North Sea
Switzerland
Italy
Adriatic
Macedonia
Mesopotamia
Avia
South Africa
Russia
Oeedsi
Nas
Germany Voices Mixed Postwar Public Sentiment
Article notes diverse Berlin newspaper reactions to a signed treaty. Tageblatt favors cautious recovery, Deutsche Zeitung denounces print bravado, Freiheit and Vorwaerts oppose slander, and Taegliche Rundschau calls for decisive despot-led productivity. Overall, signs point to renewed work versus ongoing conflict.
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Germany
Freiheit and
Vorwaerts
Lokal Anzeiger
Slamor
Taeglisché Rundschau
Weltpolitik
Expert Opinion Cost of Building Materials in Atlantic City
Baltimore News notes a convention of real estate men in Atlantic City concluded that high building costs will persist. Builders are advised not to wait for lower prices as demand remains strong and housing shortages exist in the United States. The consensus urges proactive investing to gain from current conditions.
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Prom
Baltimore News
Atlantic City
Europe
United States
Franklin’s plea for divine guidance at the Constitutional Convention
In a remark from the Constitutional Convention of 1787, Benjamin Franklin urged daily prayers for Heaven’s assistance. He warned that human wisdom alone risks failure, citing past republics and the fragility of governance, and urged invoking the Father of Lights to illuminate deliberations.
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Manufacturers Record
Baltimore
Benjamin
Franklin
Europe
Searce
Father of Lights
Aiea
of Babel
Peace Conference omits religious services despite calls for prayer
The Manufacturers Record notes the Paris peace delegates held no religious services or prayers, a striking departure from wartime appeals to Divine aid. Critics argue the omission reflects a view that leaders are sufficient unto themselves, raising questions about religion’s role in shaping a world league of nations.
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Paris
Germany
France
God
Natchez
Miss
League of Nations
Peace Congress
Emiliza Lon
Heaven
Novalis
President Wilson Signals End of Liquor Ban
The article reports President Wilson indicating, via a public telegram released by Secretary Tumulty, that after demobilization he will lift the ban on wines and beers. He cites the Attorney General as saying he has no legal power to act immediately.
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Wilson
Postwar liquor policy and local resolve in Grafton
A discussion underscores Congress inaction on repeal of 1818 liquor laws as constitutional prohibition nears. Community aims at cooperation to resist liquor, while a court orders a year in prison for a dope dealer after testimony of selling morphine to several women from Clarksburg and locals in Grafton seeking the drug.
Victory Celebration Demonstrates Coordinated Community Effort
The Gratton event over three days including the Fourth of July ran with clocklike precision. Organizers and committees deserve credit for meticulous planning and hard work that culminated in a successful, well funded celebration with unmatched display and civic cooperation.
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Gratton
Speeral
Fight Picture Censored by Ohio Board of Censors
In Columbus on July 7 Maurice Hague head of Ohio Board of Moving Picture Censors rejected Willard Dempsey fight pictures taken at Toledo ringside. Board member Mrs Murray Miller hinted she may also reject while C G Williams remained noncommittal. Hague said the footage shows human butchery unfit for view by boys and girls.
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Columbus
Ohio
Toledo
Maurice
Hague
Ohio Board of Moving Picture Censors
Murray Miller
TAPER ESCAPES In Latrobe Street drug case
Sandy Taper the well known colored shan of Lower Latrobe Street faced trial after indictment for selling dope in the city. The jury was waved on motion by the defendant and the case was submitted to the court at Hikins. John G. St. Clair defended, while District Attorney Stuart W. Walker and Assistant DA Campbell of Martinsburg led the prosecution.
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Sandy Taper
Latrobe Street
United States
Hikins
John G. St. Clair
Stuart W. Walker
Campbell
Martinsburg
City council notes private firms built most war material
The Shoffield Island city council states private firms produced about 70 percent of Britain’s war materials, underscoring civilian industry’s key role in sustaining the war effort.
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Shoffield Island
Great Britain
Counci
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