A New Constitution Debate Prompts Citizen Question
The Indianapolis Times discusses the origin and purpose of constitutions, arguing they should empower local self government. It criticizes current interpretations that curb individual rights and notes voters will elect delegates to a constitutional convention to draft a new charter. The piece urges belief in self government and outlines upcoming steps toward a revised constitution.
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Supreme Court
Dale
Economic realism urged to end wallow in optimism
The piece argues Washington’s upbeat business forecasts have failed to steady markets. It credits renewed realism with a plan to address readjustment and stresses America’s strong assets like raw materials, a large domestic market, and ample credit to restore prosperity. It also critiques judicial injunctions as potential tyranny and lauds the ACLU’s campaign against abuses.
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Washington
Hoover
Wall Street
Chicago
Ess
Making War a Sin by Liberal Clergy and War Critics
The piece discusses Rev Peter Ainslee and Rev Dr Joseph Newton Fort urging churches to outlaw or abolish war. It contrasts viewing war as a crime versus a sin, urging church leaders to oppose war with moral and public opinion actions while grounding the stance in modern knowledge.
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Mars
Peter Ainslee
Hood
Joseph Newton Fort
City Temple
London
Church
Mr. Page
Benedict
Yahweh
Mar
Fragments on law, ego, and a royal return
A burst of opinion critiques law enforcement bias and ego in public life. The piece reflects on a Northern case and a Texas scandal, cites Admiral Takarabe and Amaterasu, and recounts Lincoln's humor and humility. It ends with Romania's Queen Marie and lingering promises of a visit.
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Ixie
Atlanta
Texas
Supreme Court
Scientific labor raids threaten education system
Dr. Harrison E. Howe calls for a scheme where industry and universities share top research staff to protect technical education. He warns raids on college faculties deplete future talent, urges retainers, fellowships, and part time training to keep skilled personnel in academia and industry. He notes strong demand for PhD researchers and outlines funding and career models to balance needs.
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Harrison E. Howe
American Chemical Society
Howe
R. Howe
Pennsylvanias Founder William Penn and His Treaty with Indians
In June 23, 1863 style narrative William Penn founder of Pennsylvania sailed from England to establish a free virtuous state. He obtained land from the king to settle Quakers and others and laid out Philadelphia. He then signed a treaty with the Indians at Shakamaxon to ensure peace for settlers.
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William Penn
Pennsylvania
England
Shakamaxon
Penn
America
Philadelphia
New Colony
Milk pasteurization urged against undulant fever risk
Dr Morris Fishbein notes undulant fever germs found in milk despite pasteurization standards. Certification schemes fail to fully protect pasteurized and raw milk supplies. A Detroit study of 230 samples from five dairies found 4.3 percent contained living germs, with up to eight germs per cubic centimeter.
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D. E. Hasley
Detroit
Dirty Politics and Prohibition in American Elections
The column argues that political fights are often sham and cites Dwight W. Morrow, Hoover, and Roosevelt. It praises Morrow’s stand on prohibition, questions Roosevelt’s strategy, and favors James Wadsworth if repeal becomes central. The writer contemplates a future bid with a candid, forthright platform, joking about running as a socialist.
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America
Morrow
Hoover
Drys
Dwight W. Morrow
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
James Wadsworth
Wadsworth
Anti- Saloon League
Letters on tariffs poverty and labor solidarity
William Allen White’s tariff proposal spurs a reader to urge taxing imports by production time rather than wage. A Columbus Indiana correspondent asks voters to judge all aspirants, while another writer from World War I era questions hunger despite plenty and laments unemployment and social neglect in the letter titled Daily Thought Woe to the frown of pita.
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Bourbon
Hapsburg
Felix Frankfurter
American Civil Liberties Union
Charles I
England
Times
William Allen White
Knights of Labor
Samuel Gompers
How Well Do You Know Your Bible Five Questions A Day
A brief quiz presents five familiar Bible questions with quick answers. The reader is invited to test knowledge on meanings, genealogies, proverbs, and key verses.
Hoover Only He Can Clear Up Tariff Turmoil
M. E. Tracy argues President Hoover must use his flexible tariff powers to reform the Smoot Hawley bill. He urges appointing an open nonpartisan commission to reassess rates, calm markets, and restore confidence amid domestic and international concern.
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President Hoover
United States
Mellon
Lamont
Hoover
Tariff Commission
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