Nebraska fair exhibit rails against flapperism in school display
A Lincoln paper details a Nebraska State Fair exhibit in which two girls pose on stairs with one displaying flashy clothing and cosmetics while the other is modestly dressed. The piece argues school authorities push modest attire over extreme fashion, warning that dress can distract from education and subject children to humiliation.
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Montana
Lincoln
Nebraska
Mary Ellen Wiles
Cass County
Mexico versus America on capital and civilization
Dr. Leo 8 Rowe of the Pan American Union explains that Mexico, though rich in resources and wealth produced over centuries, lacks capital to invest productively, unlike America which reinvests savings. The note contrasts two civilizations and their access to capital. The Antlers theater plans to update upholstery with seating capacity to be collectively decreased yet individually increased.
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Mexico
Leo 8. Rowe
Pan-American Union
America
Antlers
Alimony and Divorce Critique of the Alimony System
A critical essay questions alimony as a societal remedy for divorce. It argues that able-bodied women may justify ongoing support while not seeking to remain with their spouses. The piece notes a troubling mindset among some young brides and calls for reevaluating the use of alimony in divorce law.
Critique of Alimony and Divorce Practices
The author argues alimony encourages divorces and rewards independence with financial gain. They claim many women use alimony as a livelihood, and removing it would reduce divorces. conversely, some wives rely on it despite capable partners. The piece questions alimony as incompatible with equal rights and personal freedom.
Tough on dry sleuths and bootlegger wars in Montana
A rough editorial riffs on Prohibition enforcement. It imagines Congress funding a government hospital for blinded Prohibition sleuths, contemplates pensions for disabled agents, and notes heavy state costs in Montana from “evidence” that proved to be booze. It cites Cleveland agents harmed by bootleg liquor and a Kansas farmer who shot a water melon thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Stanfield
Oregon
Fair Country
Montana
Cleveland
Ohio
Air service ends stiff collar era with new roll collar
Postwar changes in U S Army uniforms bring aviation a practical reform as the air service adopts a roll collar to ease comfort for pilots. War Department earns praise for common sense and consideration amid long-standing objections to the stiff neck gear. Harry Sinclair and Wyoming lawyer figure in a separate note on heavy income taxes while crime waves debate academic theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Service
War Department
Harry Sinclair
Wyoming
Memory and memory’s selective power in daily life
The piece argues memory is not poor but selective, shaped by self interest. It contrasts a son forgetting dental visits with a recall of circus plans and a debtor remembering a debt while forgetting taxes. It notes people remember vivid or self-serving details, while mundane tasks fade.
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Willie
Jim Hag
Targanen
Sill
John Bull Seeks Trade Off on Crime and Unemployment Lessons
A MORRIS column frames a debate where a British voice proposes exchanging lessons on crime reduction for guidance on reducing unemployment. The piece contrasts national approaches and hints at policy exchange between two nations.
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John Bull
Uncle Sam
Science sayings on knowledge law and truth
A collection of aphorisms highlighting limits of expertise and the nature of truth. It argues that knowledge in one field does not confer authority in another, the distinction between a law and a law maker, and that every fact matters. It notes that ridicule can’t change truth and that truth stands without defenders.
The Shake Religion of Puget Sound Explored
A Washington report describes the Shake or Shaker faith of Puget Sound founded by John Slocum around 1881. It blends Catholic, Congregational, shamanic rites with Indian beliefs and bans alcohol and vice. The movement, aided by white converts, uses bells, chants, and dancing to heal and purify adherents.
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Washington, D. C
Northiwest
Puget Sound
T. T. Waterman
Smithsonian Institution
Afr. Waterman
Mr. Waterman
John Sinecum
John Slocum
Fife
Slocum
Puget Land
Big Skookum
Olympia
Washington
Mary
Indian Shakers and Their Religious Frenzy Described
A historical account details Shake religion among Indians, noting their health happiness and cheerful homes. It distinguishes these Shakers from the white sect, explains origins in England, celibacy, and community property. It mentions ritual dancing and past jerks during revivals.
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Mr. Waterman
England
United States
Kentucky
Tennessee
National Capital News Briefs Highlight Global and Military Ties
Improvement in the Nicaraguan political situation is reported to the state department. The MacMillan Arctic expedition explores southern Greenland Norse ruins. The exclusion of Sakitavala receives President Coolidge’s backing. Acting Secretary of War Davis to testify before the president's air board. Treasury receives results of a French debt study from the economics institute. Veiled charges against Major General W M H Hart, quartermaster general, filed by predecessor Major General H J Rogers.
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State Department
Greenland
Sakitavala
Briti Ie
Coolidge
Davis
Air Board
Treasury
Institute of Economics
Law
W. MH. Hart
H. J. Rogers
Prohibition Debate From Church Education Report
The Federal Council of Churches reports that public doubt about liquor laws persists amid weak enforcement. It calls for decisive religious and educational action, noting polls show mixed views, with labor hostile to prohibition and some editors supportive, while statewide trends vary and momentum may be shifting.
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Washington
Associated Press
Federal Council of Churches
Massachusetts
Citizens
Fort Ethan Alien
Gene
New York City
Political speculation over 1928 presidential race
The Missourian notes commentary that Al Smith may not meet the presidency, while Coolidge could further shape the field before 1928. The item reflects editorials on national politics and potential candidates.
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al Smith
Coolidge
The
Missourian
Favor Merger East Las Vegas Conference Votes Union
In Las Vegas New Mexico the Methodist Episcopal conference of New Mexico voted to unify with the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Delegates approved sixteen to three with seventeen laymen voting for unification. The conference also unanimously passed an amendment allowing laymen admission to the general conference.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Associated Press
Methodist Episcopal Conference of
New Mexico
Methodist Episcopal Church South
General Conference
Butler to end tenure as director of public safety
General Butler says he will wind up his job as director of public safety with a roar and plans to have a big time before the windup in January. He expects reassignment to San Diego, Calif, and says he will be perfectly satisfied with the Marine Corps order from Major General Lejeune.
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Philadelphia
Associated Press
Butler
Sto
Lejune
Marine
San Diego
Calif
Answers to Questions from the Washington Information Bureau
The Helena Independent presents a Q and A feature from the Washington Information Bureau answering reader queries. Topics include seal hunting limits, safe weight loss rates, sea coal, the Order of the Eastern Star, the tree of heaven, removing oily marble stains, an Indian Catholic priest, heavy metals, the southernmost city, and distinctions between tint and shade.
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Washington Information Bureau
Bureau
Helena
Alaskan
Congress
Pribilof Islands
Public Health Service
London
Order of the Eastern Star
United States
Michigan
Coldwater No. I
HH. A
Forest Service
T. Co A
Negahnquet
Pottawatomie
America
Woman Scientist Documents New Race in Siberia
Leningrad reports Madame R. T. P. Mitusova, a Russian Academy of Sciences collaborator, spent 12 months with a newly identified people in western Siberia. The Neshen, totaling about 600 in five clans, call themselves men. Neighboring Samayeds call them Pyan-Ha-Sovo. Distinct language, dark hair and complexion set them apart from Samoyeds. B. N. Gorodkov notes no civilized contact before 1923, based on a Russian Academy expedition to the River Pura.
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Leningrad
Associated Press
R. TP. Mitusova
Russian Academy of Scrvices
Arctic
Siberia
B. N. Gorodkov
Russian Academy of Sciences
Pura
Light men elect as Albuquerque figure leads Rocky Mountain division
Glenwood Springs Colo Sept 18 AP Arthur Prager of Albuquerque New Mexico was named top figure in the Rocky Mountain division of the National Electric association at a recent meeting. P. Bacon Cape and E. F. Wye were noted in leadership roles as first vice president and president amid a busy session that elected a slate for the division leadership.
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Glenwood Springs
Colo
Asociated Press
Arthur Prager
Albuquerque
N. Ma
Wes
Rocky Mourthe National Electricion
Yesterfliers
P. Wye
Bacon
Cape
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