Senator Wheeler Critiques Soviet Russia In Letter
Senator Wheeler reports to Mayor Mitchell that Soviet Russia lacks free press and free speech. He describes peasants as ignorant about government and notes censorship of newspapers and letters. He asserts the red army is well equipped and that opposition has no outlet for expression, painting a bleak view of Soviet life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Russia
B. K. Wheeler
Harry Mitchell
Great Falls
Tinssin
United States
Red Army
Soviet
Inc
Bill Dunn
Tenine
Trotzky
Europe
Moscow
Petrograd
United
Mitchell
Railroads and Progress Highlight National Growth
The piece notes James J. Hill's warning that U S railroads must spend about a billion dollars yearly to match growth. For 1928 they near 1.1 million in new facilities and press intensified cooperation to maximize service from existing lines. It cites W G Showalter praising railroads as the nation’s lifeblood and trade artery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
James J. Hill
United States
National Geographic Magazine
W. d. Showalter
Railroads as lifeline of daily life in early era
Fragment discusses the railroads as crucial to daily living supplying food, clothing, furniture, and winter produce from Florida to California and seafood from Chesapeake Bay. Mentions ships colliding off Norfolk and a vessel sinking with 4300 tons aboard, and a pledge by LC and Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
California
Chesapeake Bay
New Foundland
Alaska
Norfolk
Jones
Preserving History in Films and Government Records
A proposal to preserve pivotal American events on film gains support from patriotic societies and some Congress members. With non inflammable film, film records could replace or augment eyewitness accounts, offering durable, accurate visual histories of events like independence signing and major military capitulations. Congress may authorize expenditures next session to fund pictorial records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Leesk Appomatos
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Congress
Conypares
Hearst backs Merford as Tess weighs Hon support
In a murky political note, Hearst aligns with Merford while Tess considers Hon with Whe Ku Klas and Willie pressing for a strong stance against Kk. reactions signal a tense power clash within local factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hearst
Merford
Tess
Hon
Willie
Shieks and fair play amid Bozeman Chronicle clash
A muddled note discusses Brother Steveris of the Bozeman Chronicle protesting over fair play for Shiek Valentina. It mentions Livings ton and a failed train descent, with loose references to JL, Senator Wiedler, and tariff talk. The piece hints at political and press tensions in a chaotic, era-tinged scene.
Minnesota Senate Race Seen In Broad Radical Conservative Fight
The Philadelphia Record previews a Minnesota primary battle after Senator Nelson's death. It traces radicals led by La Follette and Shipstead against conservative forces backed by Governor Floyd B. Olson, with hints of a broader 1934 contest and La Follette’s potential to shape the field.
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Minnesota
Senate
Kense Nelson
Congress
LaFayette
Shipstead
la Follette Shipstead
Kellogg
Harding
West
Nelson
Nolso
Jarah Aall Odeser Prova
Prous
Aman
Shinstead
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Pee More
Ti LaFollette
Standardization push in U S industry urges unified specs
Washington report notes the vast public and private purchases in the United States, totaling billions annually, suffer waste from uncoordinated specifications. Dr. G Agnew highlights progress by the American Engineering Standards Committee and national bodies across many countries advancing global standardization for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
United States
National Association of Purchasing Ageuts
G. Agnew
American Engineering Standards Committee
Tualustriad
Air
Agnew
United
Tech Differens Scutmes
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
France
Germany
Great Britain
Rolland
Hungary
Thaly
Japan
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
British Engineering Standards Association
T le
Hic
Americaty Institute of Electrical Engineers
American Society of Civil Engineers
Amnerican Tribute of Mining Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society For Testing Materials
Federal
Bureau of Standards
American Laboratory
United States Bureau of Standards
Zurich
Switner
Merely Habit by Berton Braley
Poem about perseverance and finishing what one starts driven by a stubborn resolve. The speaker vows to continue despite doubts, seeking completion and insight at the end of the effort. Copyright 1923 NEA Service Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berton Braley
NEA Service, Inc
Quip laden column on marriage, weather, and politics
A compiled column mocks marriage choices and social trends while noting picnic weather tips and a political clash around Elmer Hall. It cites local figures and a Glasgow Democrat editorial urging a Democratic administration amid Republican tensions.
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Elmer Hall
Raycather
Eline
Shelby
Hall
Coury Central Committee
Hliner
Glasgow
Questions and answers on science and daily life topics
A compendium of Q and A covering aeronautics speed measurement pigeons glass scratches telescope sizes immigrant treatment at Ellis Island labor turnover Luxembourg status and other curiosities. It blends practical how tos with brief explanations, citing officials and observatories, plus light humor and anecdotes from period sources.
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J. B. GA
Naval Observatory
Wilson Observatory
Dominican Observatory
Lord Rosse
Ellis
Luxemberg
WLM
Luxeriaie
Grand Duchy
Chars Lotte
Alma i
Department of Agriculture
New York
Chicago
New York City
Unite States
Germany
France
Great Britain
Daugerre
Robert Hunt
Tintype
pScott Archer
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Wiedler
America
Weil
Haeding
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Philadelphia Record
Laocoon
By Morris
George Aleth
Haskin
By Frederic 3. Hasken
Brent Group
Amerese Society
Society of Autonative Gincers
Ikave
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Angarahnys
Dee
Persis
Tve
Cincinnati Enquirer, of Industry
Pficu
Antos
Wen
Angel
Phevmain
Taegh
Geo Fat
Simmer
Jielene Independent Information Bureau
Frederick d. Tipsein
Wahington
Yorkey
Shere New York Tribune
Matley
Matty
Pathfinder
J Pitt
Bill
Ja Bey
Fey
Boston Transcript
Clarence
Reyilied
Isa
Cincinnati
Ote
Treland
Yerkes Obrerved
Nipasurt
Antais
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