Parasites in the community debate at West Point
The piece critiques so called parasites in society and urges compulsory education to curb depredations. It argues many do little for community betterment yet reap benefits, while some push public schemes for private gain. The author targets public agencies and business groups alike as exploiting common efforts.
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Statesville
Fayeétteypie
Worthy
Ong Pre
Manes
Con Nelice
United
Baraniten
Avéry
Chambers of Commerce
Fragmented notes on urban life and wartime era events
A garbled report sketches daily scenes from a city: a driver named Jose at Broadway, crowded streets, a horse overturning a wagon, water shortages, and workers striking. It mentions a new balcony theater pricing at fifty cents, a man with a glass eye, and talk of postwar luxuries and locker keys amid a curious mix of names and fragments.
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Montagua
Risa
JoseRy
Miqne
Jose“Qontro
Broadway
Woolworth
Onde
Trafic
Wien
Oysters and others mix in a quirky US clipping
A collage of verse and bits on oysters and politics, noting how oysters are described as a merry, immobile dish with various preparations. It shifts to remarks on prohibition, police, and wartime civic manners, including parade behavior and flag respect, reflecting a 1920s-30s newspaper voice.
Reckless Driving Warns From Court Docket
Readers are warned that reckless driving floods court dockets and brings heavy fines. Despite daily cautions daily, drivers speed on country roads endangering life and limb. Fire alarm noise is exploited by speed maniacs, risking collisions, lawsuits, injuries, or death. The law of compensation will catch up with the reckless driver.
Movement to Find and Foster Gifted Youth in Boston
A new voluntary alliance in Boston gathers educational notables including the U.S. Commissioner of Education to reclaim and develop high‑ability youths prematurely in industry. The aim is equal opportunity training to unlock natural capacity, aiding gifted children from poverty to achieve broader societal contribution.
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United States Commissioner of Education
Boston
Induser Ia
Fellius
Noor
Org Tienanizas
Poiret predicts Paris fashion loss to tariff and prohibition
Paris designer Paul Poiret argues a 90 percent duty on imported feminine garments will drive Paris fashion from America and that prohibition of beauty in dress follows liquor bans. He notes hoop skirts are impractical in modern America and jokes about prohibition humor growing tiresome.
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Paul Poiret
America
Poiret
Paris
M. Potret
Potter
Hack to the Old Mother: Belvin Maynard Remembered
Raleigh obituary honors Belvin W. Maynard born in Sampson County. The Flying Parson served in World War I aviation and died pursuing air conquest. Neighbors recall his simple life, family devotion, and NC pride in a hometown tribute.
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Hack
Raleigh News and Observer
Sampson County
Wake Forest
Byron
Maynard
Boyhoood
North Carolina
American Friends Aid Poussia Seeks Clothing for Russia
Editor Enterprise: The American Friends Service Committee appeals for clothing for Russia as harsh winter arrives. It notes a harvest failure across Europe, with 60 percent may go hungry and many bare of clothing. Requests include sheets blankets and children's hospital outfits, uncut fabric for garments, thread and needles, and serviceable second hand clothing six months worn, cleaned before sending. Interested donors call 2425, Mrs. Th. A. White, High Point, Sept 11.
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American Friends Aid
Cailare
Toussia
Aussia
Volunteer chorus artist paints sign atop Columbus Circle
A theater manager recruits Elsa Alavos from the chorus to paint a sign high above the street after a pro sign painter failed to show. She descends a ladder from a float to the scaffold, working while crowds cheer below. The piece reflects urban spectacle and church-themed entertainments in Manhattan. An automobile church is noted as a novelty, with a man in church dress acting as chauffeur in a car bearing a blue Pennsylvanian plate. The article also highlights a melodrama at Breadhurst and the dangers faced by rescuers of would-be suicides, who receive little gratitude from victims or the public.
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Columbus Circle
Elsa Alavos
Manhattan
Pennsylvania
Owensboro School Building Awarded to UK Firm
Owensboro Kentucky awarded last week to J I D Smith & Co of Chrisman for a $250000 school building. Owenshore Plumbing Heating Co secured the heating and ventilation contract totaling about $35000. A bond issue of $300000 was approved to pay for the project. Building will be three stories, 234 by 236 feet with 23 classrooms and multiple facilities. work to begin soon.
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Owenshoro
Owensboro
J. ID. Smith & Co
Chrisman
Tiel Owenshore -Phimbing *& Heating Co
Plana
RP Mussander
Chicago
Tooma
Guta
Kojima Island for sale amid tax woes in Japan
Aug 17 TOKIO By Mailij The Island of Kojima between Vrins Isl and Bonins is up for sale. It has seven eight miles in circumference and two villages of farmers and fishers who rely on sweet potatoes. Tax burdens strain the village assembly and the sale price is set at 120000 yen plus 3600 yen for rights. Nearby Rishima island with 405 residents reportedly seeks to buy as well.
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Kojima
Snie
Tokio
Mailij
Vrins Island
Bonins
Niles
Ag.acway
Io Sen
Rishima
Sejing
Navy Day Proposal Receives Roosevelt Backing
Washington reports a Navy League plan to set a Navy Day on the last Friday in October to educate the public about the navy’s past, present, and future. Acting Secretary Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt express strong support, urging inland states to learn the navy’s role and its civilian ties and noting the program’s national value.
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Washington
Navy League
Roosevelt
R. J. Kelly
League
Killy
Col. Roosevelt
Navy League of the United States
Armaniini
Lo Co
Navy
the Red Cross
Knights ‘of Columbus
Jewish Welfare Board
Navy Relief
Younr
Iday
Keluby
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington, D.c
Mr. Kalley
Plans for rebuilding Chambers Hall at Davidson College
Ten tentative plans for rebuilding historic Chambers hall, burned on the Davidson campus last year, were announced by Dr. Wed. Martin, president of Davidson. The new hall will be larger, better equipped, and built around the preserved Dorian pillars. It will comprise three buildings named Central, North, and South, with four stories and over 20 classrooms and 209 offices for teachers, preserving the hall’s role as the center of college life.
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Charlotte
Chambers Hall
Davidson College
Wed. Martin
Davidson
United States
Sons of Davidson
Martin
Opening of Jamiet Schools in Hamlet City
Jamiet Hamlet city schools opened Thursday with total enrollment 822, 26 short of last year’s peak. Officials expect about 900 students by November. High school enrollment is 179, down from last year.
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Jamiet
Tamlet
Hamlet
Last Yar
Police Chiefs Converge On International Police Plan
Sept 12 police chiefs from the United States Europe and South America meet at the Waldorf Astoria to discuss forming an international police system. The aim is a universal check on a war spawned criminal class and to explore shared registration for automobiles and joint routes gallery while acknowledging legal limits. Mayor Hylan opens and Commissioner Enright delivers the keynote.
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New York
United States
Europe
South America
Enright
New’ York
John AL Harriss
London
Liverpool
Paris
Brussels
Vienna
Rome
Berlin
McKay
S. Gallery
Waldorf-Astoria
Hylan
Episcopal bishops discuss divorce at Portland session
In Portland Oregon the house of bishops and house of delegates opened a joint session. Morning business centered on mission committee reports. The divorce and remarriage proposal by Bishop Brent dominated discussions, seen by many as strengthening the church stance on divorce.
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Portland
Ore
House of Bishops
House of Delegates
Brent
Fragmented line about photography in film discussion
A fragmented note discusses how talking pictures and phonographs overlap, mentioning photography and phonography in the same sentence. The readable text hints at a parallel between talking films and sound recording, but details are incomplete.
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