Keeping cool with figures in an Independent office
The Independent recaps a week of humorous math from public and political sources. Figures from the state examiner on city finances spark debate about Barker’s supposed shortfall while prohibition funding and Bolshevik counts are debunked as entertaining but unreliable. A county crew versus contract cost comparison highlights significant savings under contract work, cautioning that results vary by officials and scope. Bishop Cannon jokes about stock buying on the installment plan, labeling it margin buying.
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State Examiner
Barker
Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Pickett
National Industrial Conference Board
National Republic
Republican National Committee
United States
E. W. Scripps
Ing
Hennepin County
Mary Garden Predicts Talking Movies End Grand Opera
Mary Garden says talkies will finish grand opera by presenting it in French or Italian. If all grand opera is done in these languages, talkies will greatly please opera fans by making performances more accessible and enjoyable.
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Mary Garden
Miss E. E
Thedea
John F. Dille Co
Political Management and County Costs Exposed in Minnesota
In Hennepin county Minnesota the cost accounting tabulation of county work reveals the burden of political management. It links to a broader critique of graft exposure in Minneapolis and argues that efficient cost accounting would reveal avoidable wastes across state and national governments.
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Hennepin County
Minnesota
Minneapolis
What’s Lowman’s Defense in Prohibition Killings
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Lowman defends customs and city agents against killings, saying a officer’s shot in the Virkkula case had a perfect defense. Doran warns agents that the Jones law could spur firearm use to stop violators, while Lowman later allows shooting to prevent a felony, prompting questions about the defense’s rationale.
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Lowman
Hag
Doran
Rutgers Senior Seeks Honeymoon Funds Wins Five Awards
A Rutgers College senior, chasing money for his honeymoon, wins five annual seniors awards. A humorous tale of youthful ambition and impulsive schemes surfaces as locals recount his bold plan. The piece hints at campus antics and the lengths students go to fund personal plans.
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Rutgers College
Mexican Church Peace Endorsed as Basis for Union
Editorial hails the peace accord in Mexico as a fair settlement easing church state tensions. It notes Vatican and Mexican bishops accept separation of church and state, allows clergy to register priests, and permits religious instruction within church limits. Ambassador Moreau is credited. US policy toward non intervention is praised.
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Mexico
Vatican
United States
Ruiz
Gil
Moreau
Amercan
Morton
Sentence Sermons for the Reverend Hoy Smith D by Pastor Gimpaon
A Mingespolia church sermon collection presents brief maxims about the Bible’s value. It frames the Great Book as a window for the soul and a steadfast friend, noting it demands reader greatness and may wait generations for vindication.
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Hoy
Smith
Gimpaon M. E
Mingespolia
Stimulus from British Labour Victory Boosts U S Trade Hopes
Washington observers forecast a rise in American exports and factory activity as Britain’s Labour Party returns to power. They expect mass production, consolidation of big firms, and public works to create jobs, though disarmament may curb some wartime industries.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Labor Party
Great Britain
England
Liberal Party
David Llgud George
I Ae
Tabnr Party
Standard Oil Trust
America
Clyde
Gréz
Britain
Flighty Folklore In Village Parson Tale
A village elder reproaches a female church member for drink. She mocks his pious urging to flee temptation and remarks the elder has flown. The exchange blends humor with local dialect as the elder defends his feigned virtue.
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Sarah
Jamie Broon
Denver Man Falls to Death From Equitable Building
Wells R E a 4 year former Western Union credit manager suffered a breakdown and vanished last night. His body was found on the second floor court of the Equitable building, the watch stopping at 8 o'clock. Police say death by own action is suspected. Wells was missing and unmarried, having taken a leave of absence six months earlier.
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Denver
R. E
Wells
Western Union Telegraph Company
Felt
Equitable
Personal Health Service By WILLIAM BRADY M D
Dr Brady answers readers on health questions in a column style feature. He discusses plumbing regulations and sanitary standards, quackery in cancer offers, dietary notes on buttermilk and soap use, and practical tips for weight gain and physical activity.
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William Brady, M. D
Brady
Lettara
Wiliam Brady
Answers to Questions From the Washington information bureau
A compressed Q and A page presents questions and answers on topics from aviation and cinema to climate and music. It features Frederic J. Haskins of the Helena Independent Information Bureau answering inquiries, with varied items on beauty pageants, pool sizes, beet sugar factories, women in aviation, reservoir evaporation, Mediterranean climate, and music history.
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Frederic J. Haskis
Washington Information Bureau
Helena
Lady Heath
Stimson
Eleanor Smith
Str Airplane Company
Long Island
Amelia Earhart
Aviation ‘Department of A
Mediterrancan
Mediterranean
California
Arecito
B.S
J. D
International Bible
Edison
Texas
Orange
El.Paso
Salles
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Bishop Cannon
Methodist Church
Indianapolis
Lite Gee Gee
University of Chicano
The
Washington Daily News
Ther
Sur
Haskin
By Frederic J. Haskin
Pischine Hinevriche
Pleasantile N
Willer Rolland Wellinbarger
Mina Olga Isabelle Imperatori
Conaga
Dad
Town Board of Health
Health Board
Plumbers
Elmer Harris
Newark
Harris
Uilar
E. H
AcIn
New York City
Galveston
Goldarbieter
M. C
Marshall Field
Chicago
Maxin
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