Woodrow Wilsons Legacy Explored In Democratic Platform View
From Baltimore the Independent prints Woodrow Wilsons legacy notes for the Democratic platform at New York City. It discusses adherence to the League of Nations, the world court, tariff revision, tax cuts, religious freedom, and separation of church and state with references to Colonel House and current political stance.
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Catrley
Daly
Bundey
Povo Uence Deca
Delver
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
New York City
League of Nations
International Court of Justice
League
Piihu Root
Harding
Coolidge
United States
Mexico
Turkey
Germany
Ase
Colonel House
Democratic National Organization
International Organization For Law and Order
House
Cox
Narmany
Mab
Spelling Decline in Schools Sparks Concern
A declension in orthography troubles editors and teachers as modern teaching allegedly dilutes spelling. A middle western high school test of 100 words revealed poor performance among students, contrasting with older generations who prized spelling bees and book work. Potentially similar trends may be present in Montana high schools, reflecting broader national anxieties about word accuracy.
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Montana
Pupils Struggle with Spelling in Local School
An eighth grade sample shows 177 of 1000 graduates cannot spell simple word genius. The school average is 74 percent with no perfect scores while the top average reaches 99. The article notes concern that irregular orthography may affect future business prospects and cites a newspaper headline about George Roberts Birns.
Half Will Not Vote in 1920 and Could Decide Elections
A Washington lawyer, Simon Michelet, cites that 25 million eligible voters did not cast ballots in 1920, with 26,718,832 total votes. He warns the “stay-at-home vote” could decide the presidency again, noting low turnout reflects indifference to government and taxes. He compares U.S. turnout to Germany and urges voters to participate to shape policy.
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Eittz
Syere
Simon Michelet
Washington
Knule Nelson
Minnesota
Michelet
United States
Germany
America
Big America
The Laborers A Park Sunday Editorial
A district editorial recalls nature and labor themes amid a turbulent park scene. It discusses human and animal instincts, work, and the need for shelter, mapping a contrast between toil and the quiet resilience of life in the face of disruption. The piece reflects on social order, responsibility, and the persistence of ordinary labor.
National party conventions to set up for 1920 campaign
Washington reports on post convention tasks as Republicans and Democrats prepare for the 1920 race. Organizing committees, national chairs, and campaign offices will be established. Fundraising, publicity, and a speaker bureau drive public support and voter turnout ahead of the November election.
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Washington, D. C
Demuerals
Vomnnees
Chaiman Butler
Coolige
Coolidie
Washington
Une Smamer
Toth
New York
Chicago
Iow
Hs Poe
Congress
As National Organization
Boark
de Presse
Ant
Yah Ficily
News Ant
Fricuilly
Walter
Iff
National Committee
North Carolina Delegates Vote Amid Ballot Confusion
On the second ballot several North Carolina delegates voted for Governor Joseph M Dison of Montana causing a spectator to cheer wildly. The scene unfolded in Roanoke Virginia as reports noted the unexpected choice and reaction during the presidential balloting.
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North Carolina
Joseph M. Dison
Mowtana
Cyne Sage
Roanoke
World News
Pawnshop habits lure Lenten society women in London
London reports show many Lent-en observant women pawn jewelry and other valuables before trips. They seek nearby pawnshops for secure loans, hoping for fair handling while away from home.
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London
New Books Review The Shoreless Sea and Other Works
A long review surveys Mollie Panter-Downes The Shoreless Sea from G P Putnams Sons. It praises the novel for its youthful psychology and rare unity, notes strong characters like Terence, and predicts rising prominence for the author. It also discusses Tomas Dixons The Black Flame and Tol Crais led Klan tale The Worst Head, with judgments on style, themes, and social critique.
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Mollie Panter-Downes
New York
G. P. Puynum
Mattie Paittr-Downés
Baysie
Mere- AM
Winler
Wuntike
Arivdre
J Terence
Panter
Downes
Terence
Bliss Manter-Dawrney
Deen Turiagily
Miss Panter-Downes
Heet
London
Logish
Ralston Reads and Thinks Then Sleeps on Hoosier Farm Past
Indiana Senator Ralston, famed for reading and thinking, recalls youth on his father’s farm in the Hoosier state. He describes mules, a habit of reading Jefferson, early rising, and a daily routine between the Senate chamber and office. Food plays a simple role, with a fondness for potato skins.
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M. Ralston
Indiana
Hoosier
Sids
Ralston
Treveli
Dimies
Rilstow
Jefferson
Tie
Senate Chamber
Senate
New Basil King Series Opens The Bible Study In Magazine
Basil King writes a new series for Marper's Magazine July issue. The editors say the essays are a personal effort to read understand and believe the Bible, not disputations or didactic in tone. They aim at readers who are uncommitted or bewildered rather than fixed in opinion.
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Basil King
Marper' S Magazine
Mr. King
About Old Chester. Margaret Dell and the old Chester saga
Margaret Dell, author of New Friends in Old Chester, grew up with her uncle Benjamin Campbell after the death of her parents. She spent much of her youth in Manchester, Penn, a suburb of Allegheny, and recalls the original Old Chester and its long vanished estates once known to Mrs. Dell’s family.
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Old Chester
Margaret Dell
Marpers
Benjamin Campbell
Manchester
Penn
Allegheny
Startes
Earl of Birkenhead and his America Revisited
The Earl of Birkenhead, Frederick Smith, born poor but rising to prominence, built a vast legal practice in the north of England. He served as attorney general, earned 4200000 a year, became Lord Chancellor, and gained a peerage. Today he is a leading figure in British politics, sometimes discussed as a possible prime minister.
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Vamerica
Earl of Birkenhead
America
Little, Brown & Comepany
Frederick, Smith
England
Thea
Lora Migh
Tse
Retired RCMP official pioneered Yukon justice in harsh era
Sankatoon Sask June 20 Associated Press report notes after a 37 year Royal Canadian Mounted Police career Assistant Commissioner Wro.. nfield retired from the force. He rose from trooper in 1887 to Assistant Commissioner and governed Yukon during two critical periods. He is credited with strengthening colonial law and order during outbreaks and was known as a tough magistrate in the 23,000 strong Yukon district. In later years he oversaw military matters and held sweeping authority in the region. The piece also briefly mentions a separate incident where automible bandits attacked a street near a Pacific coast utility office, stealing about 410000 in stones and checks.
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Sankatoon
Sask
Associated Prees
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Apmrmbsiony Yheeloro A
Yukon
Via
Weonghion
Yukon Territory
Wawa
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