Borah Defines U S Stance On China Row
Senator Borah chairman of the foreign relations committee speaks on a Chinese crisis via dispatch to an American citizen in the troubled zone. He says the United States will not intervene and that citizens must survive within borders. He notes no policy forces US involvement and no insistence on protecting travelers.
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China
Borah
Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Montana towns protest weak firecracker ordinances
Despite Defense Day looming, numerous Montana towns highlight their weak local rules barring sale or shooting of firecrackers and pistols. Strong local voices demand stronger enforcement and updated ordinances to curb noisy and unsafe celebrations.
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Montana
Beers of Antiquity and the Four Point Four Myth
The Methodist temperance view labels Nero Noah and Alexander as conspicuous drunks, arguing early beverages were non intoxicating. The piece argues ancient beers like Beowulf era drinks and Kalevala beer were intoxicating, notes prewar American beer rarely induced intoxication, and Canadian four point four beer disappoints drinkers who expect true debauch.
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Board of Temperance of
The
Methodist Church
Noah
Nero
Alexander
Hrothgar
United States
Canada
British Columbia
States
RISKIER THAN EDITORIAL PAGE AT BILLINGS GAZETTE
The Billings Gazette faced turmoil after dropping its editorial page and publishing a hoax apology about forged items from Glendive. Editors Lee Shaw and Pete Snelson faced fallout as a forged marriage notice falsely mentioned a banker and a young woman. The paper condemns the forger as a cowardly criminal and notes readers prefer the new features yet warn against similar deception.
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Billings Gazette
Lee Shaw
Pete Snelson
the Gazette
The
Gazette
Glendive
Montana
The Muscular Knee Debate With a Spanish Painter
A Spanish painter, Senor Quadres, argues that muscular knees in flappers reflect more exercise and better contour. American flappers, he says, kneel less and thus have less developed knees. Readers speculate the remarks spoof or provoke argument, noting strong opinions on knee aesthetics and fitness.
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Senor Quadres
Quadras
Best Editorial on Boasting and Supremacy
A Baltimore Sun editorial argues that offense comes not from superiority itself but from equals who claim superiority. Boastful individuals trespass when they imply they are above others, while triumphs by admired figures invite admiration. The piece contrasts pride in achievement with flaunting decency and wealth, showing social reaction hinges on perceived equality.
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Tke Ft
Berkeley Springs Bath The Glamour of Old Virginia Resort
The Haskin Letter from Washington recounts Berkeley Springs in its colonial heyday as a fashionable spa town. It notes Lord Fairfax ownership, Washington’s early surveying, and the springs drawing aristocracy, writers, and Martha Washington, with stories of fashion, duels, and social life.
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Washington, D. C
Berkeley Springs
Bath
Anne Ae
George Washington
Merrie
England
America
Beaton
Richmond
Berkeley
Virginia
Lord Fairfax
Continental Congress
Berkeley Springs a fading spa to a modern society playground
The narrative recalls Berkeley Springs through 19th and 20th century highs and declines with hotels for 500 guests, grand mansions, and battle of Berkeley ownership. It notes a once fashionable resort, bath houses, and a revival led by a promoter aiming to reclaim status as Americas premier society retreat. Herbert Quick, author of Vanderimarks Folly, lived there.
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Berkeley Springs
America
David Hunter Strother
Porte Crayon
Washington Irving
Berkeley
Virginia
West Virginia
Old Washington Hotel
Bath House
Herbert Quick
Vandermark’s
Rebuff of Edge in New Jersey Governor Nominating Fight
The piece reports Senator Edge of New Jersey backing ex Attorney General McCraw for governor, denoting a bid for party boss control. It highlights Senator Whitney’s primary win as a crushing setback for Edge, with implications of K K K and Anti-Saloon League influence and the prospect of electing Democrat A Harry Moore amid the party divisions.
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Edge
New Jersey
General McCraw
Silzer
Whitney
Anti-Saloon League
McCraw
A. Harry Moore
Mr. Whitney
Pipe Marathon Victory Sparks Paris Club Contest
A Paris club hosted a pipe smoking marathon won by a man who kept his pipe alight for 51 minutes. The event did not set a record as a prior competition saw a Briton smoke for 1 hour 31 minutes. In Los Angeles, researchers report raspberries the size of blackberries can be grown in California, tracing to Andes varieties.
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Paris
Los Angeles
Andes Mountains
California
Improvement in commerce seen
New York and Washington report steadier summer trade with stronger activity than a year ago. Steel in Pittsburgh at 60 percent capacity vs 43 last year. good crops and steady prices hint at a broad revival. Rail freight shows ongoing demand and rising car loadings. copper and steel demand firm, sugar tariffs steady, farmers optimistic about crops. Bond markets rise on oil issues and government debt easing. call money stable amid low disturbances. European loans loom, Berlin to issue 15 million in bonds as part of fresh financing.
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New York
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Jor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwest
Teapot Dome Naval Ail Reserve
Suhigir
United States
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Wall Street
New York City
Sinclair Court
van Swearingens
Northwestern
Berlin
Speyer and Company
Answers to Questions from Washington Information Bureau
A compilation of Q and A items from the Helena Independent Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin. Questions cover city layouts, plant import rules, juries, golf, ancient fish hooks, the English throne, Honduras troubles, wording about dying from disease, and church flags.
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Free Information Bureau
Washington
the Inquirer
Helena
United States
Laramie
Wyoming Territory
Prestivick
Mesopotamia
England
House of Lords
Honduras
Carias
Bonilla
Arias
Congress
Copez Gutierrez
Cutierrez
Coolidge
Sumner Wells
Baker
Prohibition Chief Shakes Philadelphia Force
The Baltimore Sun reports that John A. Foster the new prohibition director in Philadelphia requested 14 agents resign for lax duty and efficiency. A Philadelphia dispatch adds 12 more resignations bringing the total to 26 with 28 still targeted for charges.
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John A. Foster
Prohibition
Philadelphia
Foster
Baltimore Sun
Market shows lighter offerings totaling 59 million
The week's offerings total about 59 million, down from roughly 86 million in the prior week. The July 1 reinvestment demand is expected to draw several sizable new issues into the market.
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Newepa
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