Registration Law Seen as Safeguard for Honest Ballots
The Times urges passage of a Indiana registration law to curb polling fraud. It commends the League of Women Voters for consulting scholars rather than politicians and warns that past measures opened doors to fraud. It argues lawmakers will judge the measure by its stance against crooked voting.
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Woman in the Cabinet? Hert for Interior Post Debated
The piece weighs a push by some Republicans for Mrs. Alvin T. Hert of Kentucky as secretary of the interior in the Hoover cabinet. It questions her qualifications, notes the era's focus on natural resources and power, and cites past Interior Secretaries tied to scandals as a caution.
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The Marvels of Bone Structure Revealed by Nature
David Dietz explains bone anatomy from hollow long bones to ossification. He details marrow, periosteum, Haversian systems, joints with synovial membranes and fluids, ligaments, and the delicate nature of bone injuries.
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The Threat to City Manager Government in Indiana Legislature
The piece warns lawmakers may repeal the city manager form, citing Indianapolis’s strong heavy vote for Dailey and Hoover as motive. It recalls a prior law change aimed at blocking local control and notes past political battles. It urges vigilance to preserve the adopted system.
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Women in Legislatures and Ford Optimism Highlight Year
The piece notes 145 women hold seats in 38 states with Connecticut leading in female legislators, and counts terms gained. It then shifts to Henry Ford's optimistic outlook for the new year, predicting higher production and a payroll surge amid rising demand.
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Abdominal Pains in Children Demand Early Diagnosis
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses the difficulty of diagnosing severe abdominal pain in infants and children. He outlines appendicitis as the common emergency and notes how atypical presentations, self treatment with castor oil, and abdominal issues from bowel obstructions complicate early identification, stressing the life saved by prompt scientific diagnosis.
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Newspaper Opinion Excerpts on Histories and Life in 1929
A columnist quotes Mussolini on school histories and praises American patriotism while lampooning Harvard Observatory claims about the universe. Snippets mock Soviet anti Christmas campaigns, Senate races, and 1929 prosperity optimism. The piece ends noting Tom Mix facing court over alimony.
Controversy Over Sin Denial Ends In Pardon Debate
In a sharp editorial tone the piece mocks the idea that there is no sin, citing the Tea Party movement and cries from Boston as well as Governor Small of Illinois who recently pardoned five murderers, reflecting a clash over moral standards and justice.
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Common Bridge Errors And How To Correct Them
A bridge article describes using the hold up to exhaust East of spades. Declarer should defer the ace of spades to the third round then run diamonds clubs and hearts in order to make seven tricks and prevent the lead from returning to the strong hand.
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Daily Thought Quote Reflects Moral Connection
A compact quotation links spiritual discipline to human connection with a reference to I Corinthians 4 21 and Simms describing a mysterious presence named OVE as the soul’s link to humanity.
Prisoner of Zenda actor questions and history notes
Question about who played Rudolph Rassendyll in The Prisoner of Zenda is Lewis Stone. The piece also notes events such as the Riffian war ending in 1926, the Weimar Republic founding in 1919, and universal suffrage age 20.
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The Christian Ministry in America Critique
The author argues organized evangelical churches have limited impact on prohibition and world peace while newspapers shape ethical standards. He contrasts ministers with journalists, praising press independence and noting ministers face harsher scrutiny and slower adaptation. He cites Henry Ward Beecher and Dr. Crane to illustrate tensions between faith and public writing.
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