Journey Homeward: Scandinavians Leave America by Ship
The author notes a shipful of third class passengers, mainly Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish Americans, choosing to return to Scandinavia rather than stay in the United States. They describe decades in America, working as skilled laborers, farmers, and professionals, and attribute departures to disillusion with Prohibition and a perceived loss of freedom. Many express gratitude for America yet decide to return to a "free country" where they feel understood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sassnits
Germany
Sweden
Berlin
America
New York
Prussia
Scandinavia
Chicago
Ucket
Debs
Northwest
Norway
Europe
Old Country
Kinks in the Law from a Belgian case
A Belgian woman living in Mons is denied a marriage license because she cannot provide a name age or birthplace and thus has no legal existence. The article recalls Mahony the condemned man whose death was disputed when revived after a prison doctor declared him dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mons
Mahony
Gildedi
Tariff Reprisals Spark International Retaliation Fears
The New York Times editorial from Washington criticizes rush to pass tariff measures as causing surprise and pain over possible foreign reprisals. Argentina Canada and France are hinted to respond to tariffs on wool wheat and hides. The piece argues isolation is impossible and warns against exposing the US to global buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cope
Washington
Argentina
Canada
France
Congress
America
United States
Loves His Fellow Men. From the Birmingham Age-Herald
Fragmentary text reports a human interest note from the Birmingham Age-Herald about neighbors and community life. The readable lines hint at a local conscience or moral stance but lack clear events or names.
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Heralt
Remarkable Remarks Heard by the Invisible Reporter
A compilation of satirical quotes from D Annunzio Emma Goldman Ludwig Martens a councilman and local officials. The remarks include defiant statements about fighting leaving America returning to Russia and references to a new police station plus a police judge and captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D'Annunzio
Emma Goldman
America
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
Russia
Mana
Planning Commission
Council
German fleet blamed for ruin by German traders
German business leaders view the navy as betraying the fatherland and refuse to hire former naval officers, including veterans of the Battle of Jutland, as ships and markets rethink German maritime roles. A federal proposal seeks central markets for perishables and a nationwide food licensing system. A Chicago judge faced with 18 holiday black eyes planned to photograph the youths as punishment.
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Germany
Jutland
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Chicago
Patience and Time Needed to Train Racing Pigeons
The article discusses the home and training of racing pigeons, tracing their history from ancient civilizations to modern clubs. It covers training methods, conditioning, and weather considerations, noting that patient, gradual development strengthens instinct, memory, and attachment to home.
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Noah
United States
Lofta
United States Department of Agriculture
Government Poultry Farm
Beltsville
Washington Racing Pigeon Club
American Racing Pigeon Union
Washington Club
Department of Agriculture
Ita
Self-Determination of Pants Parody in Political Debate
In a Milwaukee Journal piece H. I. Phillips mocks self-government rhetoric by lampooning Philippine pants mandates. Senator Sentos proposes pants laws with jail time, while Emanuel Aguinallos and Emanuel Lodge weigh in on attire tied to governance and rights.
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H. I. Phillips
Milwaukee Journal
United States
Wilson
Congress
Philippines
Sentos
Philippine Senate
America
Board of Aldermen
Emanuel Aguinallos
Lodge
Influence a Handicap and Its Dangers for Young Workers
John R. Ryan argues in Forbes Magazine that influence is the worst handicap for a young man. It discourages self effort, causes resentment among coworkers, and leads to favoritism or stalled promotions, harming the whole organization. He warns against letters of introduction to help obtain jobs at our works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Ryan
Forbes
Boas
Owiiter Empor
Lea
Soca
Vacselves
Jelleybranks
Poe
Neighbor notices Willie’s risky window lean game
A neighbor asks about Willie after a prank in which youngsters lean out a window to see who can go the farthest. Willie replies no serious injury, noting the act was just for fun and a girl won the challenge.
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The
American Legion Weekly
Slater
Willie
Bealch Bottles Stolen from British Embassy
Six bottles of Bealch were stolen from the British embassy amid a public outcry labeled a highbally outrage by the Alvord Register.
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Alvord Register
Attack of Paralysis Clears Snow Drifts Across Region
Elton Maw and Sherman Hall hitched four horses to a big blade machine and paralyzed all the snow drifts from Decatur to Lyons. A Norfolk News line mentions a naval base location on the coast for the Pacific coast area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Maw
Sherman Hall
Decatur
Lyons
Lyons Mirror-Sun
Ford and Jews in a Kansas City sermon account
Dr C F Aked recounts Henry Ford's anti Jewish campaigns tied to his peace ship and the Dearborn Independent. He blames a Hungarian Jewess Rosika Schwimmer for Ford's bitterness, describing the expedition as a mix of crooks dupes and honest fools.
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C. F. Akeid
First Congregational Church
Henry Ford
Henry
Ford
The
Dearborn Independent
Dr. Aked
Adame Rosika Schwimmer
Ake
Ronika Schwimmer
Ristka Schwimmer
Aked
New York
Rosika Schwimmer
Longer Skirts Boost Industry Say Anonymous Letter
A reader using signature J argues longer women’s skirts would improve the textile industry amid large cotton crops and idle looms. The letter notes Britain’s approach and questions how much fabric could be absorbed by added fabric in America’s textile centers.
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Ellis County
Toxma
Banner Cotton County
America
Women of America
Hair loss claims filed by Sinn Fenners victims
In several Trinh districts young women who had their hair cut by Sinn Fenners claim malicious injury and seek compensation. Reported payouts range from £300 to £600 per claimant.
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Trinh
Sinn Fenners
Government economy in air as solar forecasts loom
A Topeka State Journal correspondent argues Washington talks on economy amount to hot air. The piece notes that long range weather forecasts may become possible in a few years thanks to solar observations, per the assistant director of a Canadian observatory.
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Topeka State Journal
Washington
A Observatory
Tisene
Inheritance Link to Blue Sclerae and Brittle Bones
A historical note traces a hereditary pattern of blue sclerae brittle bones and deafness within families. It cites Ammon Hives Herod Wakewise Rostovk Hartman and Bronson studies with multiple generations and percentages, noting progressive signs and a Knight's move inheritance pattern.
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Roehl
Ammon
Amelio Hives
Herod
Eddowes
Rostovk and
Hartman
Bronson
Bateson
Napoleon and the enduring siren of power in history
A fragment reflecting on Napoleon bonaparte as a dominant personality whose unrestrained directness and lack of religious or moral constraint shaped his era. The passage contrasts him with Marat TalleyRand Moreau Hoch and Alexander, arguing that scale alone does not explain fascination.
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Napoleon
H. G. Wells
Marat
Talley
Rand
Moreau
Czar Alexander
Europe
Exemption Claims Sparked by Incomplete Records
The Thornton Enterprise quotes the London Mail noting a claim of exemption from accounting for sins due to not keeping books. The piece reveals a secret of engagement shared with three of the author’s confidants, underscoring distrust in record keeping.
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Thornton Enterprise
London Mail
Last Phase in Patchy Pieced Newsflash From Plymouth
A fragmented Wall Street Journal style clipping mentions a librarian in Plymouth and a murky education path veering toward danger. References to Houston and a pensive sweetheart partner appear broken. The excerpt hints at broader Eastern Europe tensions and warnings about fatherless households amid betel warnings.
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Wall Street Journal
Plymouth Jal
Case for the Treaty in Baruch Book Review
Bernd M Baruch a former War Industries Board chair and reparations commission member argues the Versailles treaty was a hard but necessary compromise. He supports the reparations mechanism as flexible and warns that ideal justice could not prevail amid war fatigue and partisan politics.
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Bernd M. Boruch
Harper & Brothers
Fevce
War Industries Board
Commission On
Baruch
John Maynard Keynes
Paria
Tarea
Mr. Ruch
Amfrkcuss
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Senate
Godless Covenant Debate Draws Clergy and Senator Harding
In the Springfield Republic, comment focuses on President Harding s critique of the League of Nations covenant. Prof Frederick Lincoln Anderson argues the issue is not the name of God but the covenant s Christian character and aim. Clergy push for peace, disarmament, and a world of constructive service. Harding s remark stirs Christian readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Newton Theologics Seminary
Boston Herald
God
Harding
Meager meal funds aid European starving children
The article contrasts sparse stew and bread served to feed relief efforts with a lavish banquet in New York where donors contributed millions. It notes total funds raised reaching tens of millions across events, while critics question efficiency and the use of money to aid Europe.
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Boston Transcript
New York
Hoover
yAmaney Council
Han No
Osasus
Amarion
Where Is The $5 000 000 0007 Sixty Years Ago
Fragmented account from the Des Moses Register reflecting on editorials about Indy skating and women’s rights. It critiques female athletic display and labor politics with satirical asides on transportation, unions, and the economy, mentioning railroads and public opinion.
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Des Moses Register
North Down
Editure
Harpers Holiday Pictorial
Giele
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Jerry O'Connor
Maed
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Bill
Smith
Mexico
Joe
L'Envol
Jon
Boston Post
Detroit Motor News
Venice
Lam
Draft Board
Houston
Sweetheart
Krop
Betel Warnee
Omaha World-Herald
Belgium
Paris
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