Referendum Would Be Straw Vote on League of Nations
The New York World argues that a national referendum on the League faces constitutional barriers since elections are state administered. Congress lacks power to order such a vote. any nationwide referendum would be a non binding straw poll with no protective ballot or remedy against fraud.
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League of Nations
United States
Congress
Prize Essay on Infant Diarrhoea and Feeding Methods
A historical piece discusses soy bean and barley gruels as milk substitutes for infants, noting varying amounts of condensed milk, the risks of diarrhoea from improper feeding, and the shift to milk powder in Britain. It outlines bacterial causes of infectious diarrhoea, cautions against home care without a physician, and describes a diagnostic test and feeding adjustments for hot weather. It also mentions preventing scurvy with fruit juice and protecting babies from flies, emphasizing breast feeding as best, followed by a Milwaukee Journal excerpt about troop transports and General Pershing's plans across the Atlantic in June.
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Atlantic
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Stuttered Ten Pounds Worth at London Sale
A humorous exchange from a LondonAnswers item shows a stammering bidder offering forty pounds for a fine horse, while the seller extols the animal’s virtues. The buyer struggles to reach fifty, highlighting wartime thrift and quick negotiating banter.
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Lost Confederate port town Hagdiad of Bagdad
The piece recalls Hagdiad a Texas founded town on the Rio Grande during the Civil War. It grew to about 25 000 inhabitants and served as a Confederate cotton port thriving on contraband goods and refugees. After the war open Atlantic ports returned trade, Bagdad declined and vanished.
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America
Rio Grande
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Bagdad
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The Real Hawaii and its American identity
An article challenges misconceptions of Hawaii showing Honolulu’s modern amenities and diverse social life. It notes a white population around 6,000 and 2,000 miles from San Francisco, emphasizing Hawaii as a very American part of the United States with limited self rule discussions.
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Good Will Ship Excites Pan American Circles
Edward N Hurley announced that the German ship Kronprinzessin Cecelia now Mount Vernon will sail on a goodwill voyage via the Panama Canal around South America stopping at major ports. About 200 prominent U S men will be invited as passengers. Plans for the excursion remain to be arranged.
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Getting Up and Moving for America and World
A concise call urging action beyond outward appearance toward larger purpose. It argues for prioritizing the present and enduring impact over immediate display, urging readers to focus on broader aims for America and the world.
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America
Color Guodness and Loss of Light in Trainmen Case
Nebraska Supreme Court holds permanent loss of sight in both eyes constitutes total loss under a benefit contract when a Brotherhood member is discharged for color blindness preventing continued train service. Kane v. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen updates ruling, citing Holcomb and Ohio appeal precedents. merporandum opinion follows Routt reversal.
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Court of Appeals of Ohio
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Kentucky Sees Blackberry Crop Brightens State Mood
Public remarks note slow peace talks, looming locusts, high sugar, and tension in Congress as influenza and dry measures loom. Amid grim stats on infant mortality and rising divorces, Kentucky looks to vast blackberry pies and cobbler as a hopeful moral uplift.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Congress
United States
Nauheim Baths Influence in Heart Disease Treatment
The Nauheim baths rely on carbonic acid gas as the primary therapeutic agent, aided by skilled physicians and regulated exercise. Dr. Baruch cites three effects: gas absorption through the skin, stimulation of respiration and heart action, and improved blood flow. Similar waters at Saratoga Springs could be adapted, with proper equipment and medical supervision, to form Nauheim-like treatment elsewhere.
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Simon Baruch
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Satan Deceives Mankind With Forbidden Fruit Tale
A reprint from the New York Sun recounts the biblical serpent’s tempting of Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit, framing the act as humanity’s fall into temptation and knowledge, with emphasis on moral consequences.
Louis Orr Decorated with Sesgon of Honor in Kel Crom Work
Hartford born etcher and painter Louis Orr receives the Sesgon of Honor for his Kel Crom contributions. Thirty three of his drawings and etchings form part of the permanent Luxemburg gallery collection. His works include The Mint Canal Ponte Neuf Paris, marking the first American etching placed in the Louvre.
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Hartford
Conn
Luxemburg Gallery
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Flu Cure Claims and Austrian Decline in 19th Century
Charles I Duncan of New York describes a Spanish influenza cure using injected toxin based on a dog’s healing instinct, claiming 24-hour cough cessation with 24 patients saved and no fatalities. The piece also argues Austria’s decline, noting Habsburg_history, Napoleon, and Bismarck’s wars reducing Austria to minor territory with failed campaigns.
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New York
Volurtert Hospital
Allied Medical Resoviations of America
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We Are Getting On Librarian in the Chicago Tribune
A librarian in Chicago reviews recent science paper titles signaling steady progress. The listed papers touch on cockroach wax glands opossum development a domestic cat kidney absence and fish anatomy plus tadpole cell relations to vital dyes.
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Chicago Tribune
Foreign Loans Attract Substantial Oversubscription
A notable over-subscription occurred for the Swedish government 6 percent loan of 5.1 million dollars. Backed by a strong group of bankers, widely advertised, and with appealing terms, the issue drew strong public investor interest.
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New York Sun
Hog Island War Epic Is Test for Postwar Shipbuilding
The New York Tribune calls Hog Island the era’s greatest shipyard, capable of 60 ships at once, built in winter mud without thaw. It questions whether such standardization works for peacetime demand and if buyers will accept uniform ships, else the $6 million plant may be dismantled after 16 percent.
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America
Decimal or Dowen Would Change Collapse to Ten Collars
Commerce and finance debate a shift from dozen to ten for packing and selling collars. Advocates say ten simplifies pricing per item and reduces division work, while trade generally resists. Calculators prefer unit prices. a decimal system would require retooling marketing and production, though some rubber firms have adopted it.
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H.C. Lo
Surplus Yarn Plan Proposed by War Dept Officials
Washington reports officials of the surplus property division plan to place the wool, tote and yarn branch of the quartermaster corps in charge of surplus yarn silos. Under the proposal, yarn will be sold by auction in the same way that government owned wool is sold.
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Hoston Transcript
Washington
War Department
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Goat census curiosity sparks light humor nationwide
The Christian Science Monitor notes a long standing joke around goats as figures of humor, while experts push for serious study. The piece hints at goats appearing in the next U S census and mentions George H M Roberts Lancon and a food broker in a retro, satirical light.
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Christian Science Monitor
United States
No More 70 Cent Wheat
An analysis of wheat pricing compares wartime government goals and farmer pay to current realities. It weighs labor, land, fertilizer costs, and taxes to show how 70 cent yields gave way to prices near two dollars, arguing postwar conditions make those days impossible again.
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Davenport
Saturday Evening Post
America
Worms May Cause Colds and Lung Infections in Children
A discovery on ordinary round worms shows young worms hatch eggs, travel from intestines to liver and lungs, then return to the throat to be swallowed again. Yoshida and others confirm development timing. lungs may show pneumonia or hemorrhage in some animals. Remedies cited include chenopodium and santonin as treatments.
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Stewart
Ransom and Foerster
Yoshida
Turn of the Wheel Reflects U.S. Meat Consumption Shift
In a Louisville Courier-Journal reflection the author notes a shift from universal meat availability for laborers to a modern idea that meat thrice daily is a luxury for the wealthy, highlighting rising class divides in dietary norms. The piece contrasts past abundance with current expectations among salaried and professional Americans.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
America
Ms Aeee
Quirky Gaps and Jokes From Old News Snippets
A collage of humorous exchanges and brief notes from various papers. Jests about divorce, finances, moss, and a Turkish armistice dinner glow with period flavor, while a juror recalls a guilty verdict and unemployment woes color the clipping.
Arizona to take control of motor line transport
The Los Angeles Times reports a new era in transportation as Arizona will have the state corporation commission assume full charge of passenger and freight highway lines under railroad-like rules. Established lines gain protection from transient entrants while rates require prior commission permission.
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Arizona
State Corporation Commission
Commission
They Couldn't Help It From the New York Globe
Two friends meet after an airplane raid in the Strand. One asks about damage. the other replies fully and grimly describing a fatal blast that blows a mother and father from their home. Neighbors note it is the first time the couple have left their house together in years.
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Strand
Picking a Flag From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
The article discusses national flags as republics replace monarchies. It cites Portugal and Germany as examples and weighs color schemes red white blue green black yellow. It notes Belgium’s objection to red yellow black and suggests exploring colors not used in any flag such as purple lavender mauve and cerise to avoid clashes.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Portugal
Germany
Belgium
Italy
Mexico
Farm Help in South Dakota and Price Claims
Farmers denounce a statement by J W Holmes that farmers offer 5 to 4 dollars per day for help as a misstatement. They assert South Dakota farmers will secure labor locally and oppose outside poaching of workers. The letter cautions against sensational charges and defends farm labor practices.
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Tribune
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J. W. Holmes
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