Wholesale Hanging Diatribe Targets Prohibition Figures
A Chicago speech by Mrs. T. F. Johnson of the Parent-Teachers’ Association calls for silencing anti temperance voices through metaphorical wholesale hanging. The piece names several political and academic figures, including governors, judges, and university presidents, and ends with a sharp note on ongoing prohibition debates.
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Bishan Joseph
Cannon, Jr
T. F. Johnson
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Chicago
Johnson
Albert Cable Ritchie
Maryland
Crusaders
Andrew Mell Lon
Clark
New Jersey
Montana
Wellington D. Rankin
L. A. Foot
Sherman Smith
Connie Eckhardt
Lester H. Loble
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia
Joseph Sherwood Ames
Johns Hopkins
Butler
Ames
Bausch
Jimmie Walker
New York
Tony Cermak
Jimmy
Parent-Teachers
The Home Building Scheme Debate
The article presents two sides of a plan to place government credit at the public’s disposal for home building. It argues that while more homes could be created and work generated, overbuilding already exists with many signs of renting and selling. It warns that arbitrary construction to create jobs is economically foolish and notes prohibition as a cautionary comparison.
Self-Hypnotism in Auto Accidents Theory
A writer in an automobile journal argues many crashes come from driver self-hypnotism. He cites cases where a driver’s eyes are open and attention fixed on steering yet a collision occurs head on with an oncoming car. The piece notes a mysterious loss of alertness during motion.
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Automobile
Cer
Dangerous Drivers And The Call For Road Courtesy
The piece catalogs common dangerous driving habits from motorists who ignore rules and courtesy. It lists offenders such as the idling car left in a busy street, fast turns after a single horn blast, blocking by a crossing cop, passing a trolley, slow speeds on busy country roads, crowding to force another car to brake, and passengers signaling unpredictably. It argues for universal adherence to basic road rules for public safety and ends with a biblical warning to political orators about misleading speech.
Soviet Leaders Expect War If Ideals Fail
The Soviet leadership plans for possible conflict while presenting a disciplined, militarized state. They argue Russia’s economy remains weak but the red army prioritizes leadership, with industrial and civil life integrated into a military plan. They view France, Poland, and Romania with suspicion and warn another Sarajevo could spark a broader European war.
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Batte
Europe
Red Army
Russia
France
Poland
Rumania
Sarajevo
Stalin
Trotzky
London economist urges English investors into American securities
A prominent London economist predicts an amazing opportunity for English funds to buy U S securities. He argues values could rise as much as 300 percent in a few years with strong yields. London newspapers foresee English capital shifting to the United States, though the forecast is debatable.
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London
United States
Georgiaphy
England
Cliver
Ammrira
Mexico
Folivia
Peru
Intelligence Test Editorial From The Baltimore Sun
A bulleted set of quirky daily intelligence challenges tests reading comprehension and practical skills. The piece playfully asks readers to identify correct sentences, follow instructions, and solve simple tasks such as adjusting a mower blade and outlining routes to a house, all framed as a test of attention and common sense.
The Case for International Silver Standards
Washington columnist examines how silver prices are set in the world market amid a push for monetary reform. He explains London as the center of pricing, the role of gold as the true standard, and how demand from India and the Orient influences silver flows through New York, Shanghai, Bombay, and London.
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Washington, DC
Laucanne
Switzerland
United States
France
London
Vic Ontira
China
Peru
India
Donaon
Bombay
New York
San Francisco
Expct
Shangwai
Estate of the Younger Doheny 18 Quite Large
In Los Angeles the estate of the late Edward Wy Doheny is appraised at 14 503 910 dollars and was petitioned to probate. The widow Lucy Stilth Doheny Batton, who remarried, seeks authorization to pay a promissory note claim of 290 dollars. The estate will be divided among Mrs Batton and her children. Doheny died in February 1929.
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Los Angeles
Ehildren Doheny
Millcy Levy Faces Democratic Convention Test in Louisiana
Senator Millcy Long faces a pivotal moment at the Louisiana Democratic convention as Capt. John J. Ewink and Miss Cladye Breazeale lead delegates claiming the party regalia. Ewing was named the Democratic national committeeman in Long’s pineoith. Miss Treaztato named the venue committee woman in Shreveport.
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Millcy
Long
Louldiana
John J. Ewink
Mise Cladye Breazeale
Ewing
Shroveport
Wontan
Lomldana
Answers to Questions in the American newspaper readers poll
A reader service offers questions and answers on science and history. Frederic J. Haskin explains limits on height hearing, window screen blocking, newspaper attitudes to Prohibition, and various trivia about places people and events including Harry Houdini, Arizona crater formation, Porto Rico roads, and notable Lincoln era bridesmaids.
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Frederic J. Ukekin
Arc Newspaner
Frederic J. Haskin
Herein
Independent Information Bureau
Washington, D.C
Health Advice on Adult Exercise and Civic Decay
A health column argues adults should pursue practical exercises without overstrain. It cites Franklin era political decay and calls for a renewed American vitality through modest activities like swimming, skating, camping, rolling, and gardening while avoiding excessive strain.
Whabbington Amendment Passed for Tribal Expences Bill
The house today agreed to senate a amendment to Une Leavitt-Isll providing the expansion of 56,200 of tribal Candy for expenses for the Arrow Indian Tribal Council and sent the bill to the president. Although 0 percent of Vranen's population is managed an agriculture hire, production in vast stagnant Lor pfemand.
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Whabbington
House Today
Senate
Une Leavitt
Isll
T Harrow Indian Tribal Council
Vranen
Sattichant
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Ink
Bank of England
Doheny
State Nursery Co
Mann
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Adi
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Masenw
Paris
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Arizona
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Porto Mica
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Aviles
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Slater
Lincoln
Stansta
AL Theodietor
Dorothy
Parla Beal
Royto-parn Sania
Mlonse
Othin
Colorado
MME
Per - Hells
Connie Pike
Roca Severn
Hye
Your Daily Health Service
Monte Tatha Eater
Journal of the American Medleal Assertation
Tracin
Abe Menithr Magazine
Franttin
Han
Congress
Congress la Impalant
Saris
Crie
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Iha Abdonien
Tenaarvins
Eredie
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