Ladies' Aid Societies Prove Civic Boosters in Communities
A South Dakota editor's wife defends Ladies' Aid societies, praising their steady, small-scale fundraising and persistent community service. She argues men seek grand schemes while women quietly drive repairs, lighting, and public projects, joking that boosters must laugh at them but the work continues. Col Durston predicts soon published Dempsey calf photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Aid Societies
Tne
South Dakota
The
Independent
Ladies’ Aid Society
Barney
Nature
Haivest
Algellon Mackwood
Sir Oliver Lodge
Pilus
Parner
SB. Thirst
Harper and Brathfee
New York
Fascist agitation sparks American concerns in print
An Italian fascist influence story emerges as Mussolini’s regime gains attention in Europe. An interviewer asks Sam Semprevivo about forming fascisti groups in the United States claiming to foster Italian-American character, while critics warn of foreign agitators seeking money and trouble for America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zxelian
Sam
Mussolini
Fascisti
Italy
United States
Sam Semprevivo
New York
America
Sempra
Semprevivo
Europe
Moon Dollar Joy Ride Junket Sparks Panama Canal Rumors
A group of congressmen and friends reportedly returned from a Panama Canal junket with trunks full of untaxed alcohol and cigars, evading duties. East Coast reports stirred talk but produced little action, while officials urged stricter Volstead Act compliance ahead of another planned trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
United States
East
Lehigh? Le mammoth Leviathan trial trip amid tax fears
The article reports on a proposed six day cruise for 600 guests aboard the Leviathan, organized by Chairman Lasker of the Shipping Board, allegedly at taxpayers’ expense. Estimates place the cost between 200 000 and 1 000 000 dollars while critics call the trip a vanity voyage and wasteful use of public money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lasker
Shipping Board
Leviathan
Guba
Newport News
Boston
Newport
Cuba
Volstead
Ms. Lasker
New York Prohibition Repeal Sparks Constitutional Debate
The editorial argues Governor Smith preserved the Constitution amid New York’s repeal of the state prohibition law. It notes federal enforcement remains, clears claims of rebellion, and praises Smith’s analysis while warning against treason charges. The piece also highlights broader enforcement by federal agents and the evolving political landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Pape
Montana
Smith
New York
Harding
Pope
Lusk
United States
Drys
Building boom threatens collapse in nationwide survey
A May report warns a five‑billion dollar construction program for the year may flop. New York, Houston, and other cities report halted projects and rising costs, with officials urging delay of nonessential work until fall. The American Construction Council cites inflation pressures and bidding wars as causes and urges broader public notice to prevent a burst in prices and futures speculation.
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Washington, Bb
Hien
New York City
Huston
New York
Suimmer
Ute
American Construction Council
Hal Mens
Causes and costs behind the building boom collapse
Frederic 2 Haskin reports rising construction costs since 1914 cited by the commerce department, listing percent increases through 1922 and a jump in the current year. The piece notes widespread blame games over who or what bears responsibility for high costs, from speculative builders to material dealers, contractors, and organized labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Te Peaic
Blane
Building costs and wages spark ongoing boom debate
The article argues that material costs drive construction prices more than wages, with contracts and labor shortages shaping a continuing boom. It notes that as material costs decline, construction rises, while current wage pressures and contractor profits keep prices high and threaten the boom. It also cites regional meetings and a proposed Indian war pageant planned in California.
Barney and Dick Drift to Alaska in a Violent Tale
Barney Wilhard and Dick Carew flee false accusations to America, drift across Alaska, uncover a gold cache, and face murder, storms, and peril. Love for Ethel ends tragically, while Barney and Dick prove resourceful, fearless, and loyal as they navigate crime, danger, and philosophical quests amid a sensational adventure.
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Barney Wilhard
Fis
Ela
Dick Carew
England
America
Alaska
Barney
Ethel Winfred
Eagayrd
Ated Fortes
Dane Hall
Muse Hall
Harney
Answers to Questions from the United States Department of Agriculture
A long reader Q and A column covers topics from venomous vipers and Syria to the design of the half dollar, the origin of Go West Go West slogan, and the ampere names. It includes facts about water infiltration after rain, classical versus archaic Latin, Mississippi River bridges, and the cost of electric signage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thebes
St Louis
Waulsz J. C
Syria
M. PL. Via
Georgia
Tuckey
France
Alenpo
Masonite
Damascus
Grea
Lebanon
Birgely Mohammedan
United State
America
Abe
Greeley
Ande
Marie Ampere
Bride fears roughneck friend’s influence on groom
A garbled local note describes a bride worried about her groom’s roughfriend, then years pass and it seems they cannot escape each other. The piece mentions Fratechs and a "high-gsraq camera" while praising a snapshat finish and a post picture, with Lo Parden’s referenced as the send-off.
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Ford
By Morris
Merell
Tiderga Methew
Great Falls
Owl
Dempsey
Col. Durston
Butte West
Deanpsey
Seattle
Fotire
Jira
Sheley
Adame
Haskin
By Frederic 2. Haskin
Michael F. Colleran
Huilding Trades Counesl
Hatie
Wien
Prak Pt
Babor
Nemselves
San Francisco
Agana
Oast Aa Cotorada
Los Angeles
Institute For Tuberculaeis
Warkera
Intitute For Public Health
California State Board of Health
University of California
Joe Angelée
Gloria Gould
Weiresees
Meare A
Oridgeport
Conn
Tires
Frederick Jaskin
A.asheington
Bureau Cannet
Inquirer
Public Health Service
Volta Borean
Wrigley
Putnam Buildings
Expres
Rj A
American-Raileay Express Company
Mississippi
N.S
Mississinpi River
Cairo
St. Taal
Minn
St. Pawl
Ohio
Pridges
Memphis
Tenn
Parchen
Lo Parden
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