New York Faces World Market Leadership in Finance
Eugene Meyer Jr of the War Finance Corporation urges New York to become a worldwide market as London once did. He argues that postwar finance will favor New York, with dollar exchange replacing sterling and the city shifting from seller to importer of capital. He predicts a future of expanded manufacturing, banking, and global trade led by American capitalism.
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New York Times
Atlantic City
Eugéene Meyer, Jr
War Finance Corporation
London
New York
Meyer
China
India
Benjamin Franklin
England
United States
Mr. Meyer
Road Sport Page and Stay Young
St. Louis Globe Democrat notes on youth engagement through sports pages and a clergyman's call to read table of contents. Mentions Dr B P Hin and Dr Hill, plus reflections on presidents from Franklin D Roosevelt to Harding, highlighting workload and public accessibility.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Louisville
B. P. Hin
Southern Presbyterian Assembly
Hays
Hill
Guropa Seeks No Geld From Leake's Weekly
An illustrated tale notes European views on money mobility as gold loses value when moved. The narrator observes Americans discovering that gold is not as valuable as fluid, portable money, while Europe prizes ready transport and endless portage.
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Europe
Moneoy
New York
Portland
Tactful Go Far From the Oble State Journal
An OCR fragment from the Oble State Journal references Colonel Harvey and a broader political scene. It mentions New York City Ridermen, Comey Inland bathers, and aldermen debating steps this summer. The text is garbled with unclear names and dates.
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Oble State Journal
Vantatnt
Harvey
New York City
Comey
Lnland
Uey
Leas
Turk Women Break Old Rules Under Persian Veil Shifts
A Philadelphia Public Ledger piece notes Turkish women defy Sheik-ul-Islam’s ban on appearing on stage as war poverty and occupation alter daily life. Veils shortened, clothing brightens to navy tones, and women adopt homespun styles linked to nationalist Halide Hanum amid American social contact.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Sheik-ul-Islam
al- Hed
Halide Hanum
Constantinople College
Harvest Hope and Loss in Kansas Wheat Field
In Kansas City a poem reflects on wheat farming under blue skies. It contrasts promises of harvest with repeated failures, noting labor prayers tears and the toll of drought and hail. The speaker envisions the harvest bringer, bread for the world, and the enduring toil of farmers.
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Toll
Kansas City
Teetotalers and trouble in a Highland church collection
A Highland church seeks repairs and Sandy McNab is sent to collect subscriptions. The minister finds Sandy intoxicated, but Sandy explains he has been drinking because of the subscription drive and notes he wrote to teetotalers. The exchange highlights the difficulties of fundraising.
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Sandy McNab
Sandy
Kirking
The League Vision and the War’s Unfinished Lesson
From Commerce and Pinance, the League of Nations emerged not as Wilson’s ideal of a world body. It resembled a fragile temple rather than a robust agency for peace. The text warns rejecting it would spell ruin and calls for understanding the war’s causes.
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League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
Goers
Wilson Vindication Cited in Springfield Republican
The Springfield Republican views General Mersbi and General Popaners as Wilson era figures shaped by policy. It argues the men were creations of Wilson administration and counters muttered claims of vindication.
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Wilson
Springfield Republican
Mersbi
Popaners
Time Files in New York From the publican
It has been decided that a mere Beene shall leave the brutal old Herald building designed by Stanford White after the ancient city hall of Venice. Twenty eight years makes a building old in New York.
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New York
Publican
Tely
Brutul
Herald
Stanford White
Venice
Odd Love Drama Upends Four Anderson Couples
In Anderson Indiana four nearby couples become entangled when each partner falls for another’s spouse. Gordman Huffman and William Muncy live near their wives Loretta and Glee. Divorce actions have begun as the two couples await court outcomes and freedom to exchange mates.
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Anderson
Ind
Gordman Huffman
Loretta
William Muncy
Glee
Muncys
Canada’s Experiment With Sales Tax Gains Debate
A Commerce and Finance article portrays Canada’s sales tax as a bold, simple tax raising questions in the United States. Proponents argue it yields steady revenue and minimal burden, while critics warn about complexity and cross-border implications.
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Commerce and Finance
Canada
F. J. M. Stewart
Toronto
United States Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic City
United States
Joans
Cates
Stewart
Milk pooling plan runs hidden in New York World report
The article explains the Dairymen's League co operative contracts set base prices for standard milk delivered to factories or stations. It details Class 1 fluid milk at 4.07 cents per quart, condensed milk at 44.6 cents per quart, and related products. It notes cheese and butter pooling with Utica as the pool center and explains farmer payments by quality and distance. It also discusses city buyers shifting to league prices and the anti trust implications.
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New York World
Great Britain
New York
Uoder Dairymen’s League Co-Operative
League
Utica
York State
York
Lees
Congress
Mystery on the Hall Steamer Aboard Batavia Route
After fumigation aboard the Hall from Batavia in San Francisco harbor no dead rats were found. Alarm spread among the crew who feared the ship was sinking as lifeboats were revealed empty. News reports say Dutch or American traders faced a stagnant shipping market and prostrated commerce.
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Hall
Batavia
San Francisco
The Base Hit Column in Everyday Life
The Columbus Dispatch essay urges people to praise others for good deeds like a base hit. It compares social praise to baseball, noting that acclaim motivates, while errors draw only modest groans. The piece argues happiness rises when honest praise is given.
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Columbus Dispatch
Going Down From the Houston Post
A patient undergoes a laryngoscope examination with a doctor remarking on how far the instrument can reach. The patient, noting a hole in her stocking, asks to begin after stating she had little time to mend it.
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Houston Post
Rockefeller and railroads spark public ownership debate
Arthur Brisbane argues private railroad ownership harms workers and the public, cites wartime German rail success, warns of rising rates after peace, and advocates a better system. He links societal balance to animal population dynamics and rail policy, urging rational public ownership and sane aviation safety.
I would die of homesickness for my home country
Mia denole Hendrickson of Water ville Pa speaks of loving America over Sweden and choosing U S citizenship over inheritance abroad. The piece praises patriotism and allegiance to the flag, urging respect for national symbols.
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United States
Sweden
Mia
Denole Hendrickson
Waterville
America
Jonnie Hendricksone
Miss Lolita Armour Plans Wedding as War-Era Views Rise
The piece notes Miss Lolita Armour daughter of J Ogden Armour will wed on the 16th. It mentions her views on bridal extravagance and a left over fabric dress idea for the honeymoon. It also recalls Armour’s wartime service in a women’s training camp for home front tasks. At Stratford on Avon residents react to concerns that Shakespeare Memorial Theatre may be used as a movie house when not hosting Shakespeare plays.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Wilson
Harding
Toronto
Canadian Manufacturers' Association
Lolita Armour
J. Ogden Armour
Armour
Rene
Letter to an American on Versailles and US policy
Andre Lichtenberger discusses France US relations after M Viviant's visit. He argues the United States loves justice and will not sign a flawed treaty, blaming US refusal for Europe’s weakened guarantees and calling for indemnity or alternative compensation for France. He urges frank dialogue and notes America remains France's friend despite disagreements.
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Andre Lichtenberger
L'Opir
America
France
Varius
United States
Vermailies
Europe
Versailles
Germany
Wilson
League of Nations
League
Hughes
Mr. Wilson
Acta
Mind cures and health habits clash in a double barreled view
The piece argues that spiritual and mind cure systems split into faith and practical health habits. It notes the value of mind cures while stressing lasting health comes from daily habits, philosophy of life, posture, breathing, walking, and sane sleep practices, citing Dr. Butler. It critiques inconsistent theories and highlights the need for a coherent approach to well being.
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Urea
George F. Butler
Dr. Watler
Dr. Butler
Butler
Resting Through Nighttime with Gentle Self-Subdual Advice
A guidance note advises that if sleep delays you should not fear it and teaches submitting to rest without conscious thought. It promotes calm acceptance, reducing anxiety when wakeful at night and suggests avoiding forcing thoughts during sleepless periods.
Subsidized Transportation in City Roads and Rail Tax Disparity
In a June Forum piece Edward G. Riggs of the New Haven railroad argues trucks burden public roads more than railways. He notes the five ton truck damages roads in one trip, while railroads pay taxes but receive less roadway support, suggesting a freight road tax system or dedicated road funding.
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Edward G. Riggs
New Haven Railroad
Freighle
Aiges
Amdt
Mobile
Rallrowia
March to Forgive and the Richmond Times MMepatch tale
A fragment from a Richmond Times feature recalls a troubled marriage where a husband, after returning home, asks his wife what she said. He evasively admits an old friend asked about her appearance, and she declares she told him her eyes were brown.
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Richmond Times
New Hoplite Relief Report Shows Millions Aided
In five years of the Nese East Relief, about 40 thousand contributed by at least four million Americans aided famine relief in Asia Minor. The effort saved many from death and provided wheat and aid to those in need.
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Asia Minor
Young Woman Rumors After Ball Dress Mischief
A fragment notes a young woman who dressed for a ball and, in the mirror, joked and seemed to wander in thought. The passage reflects a cautious, rumor-laden mood from the Hostan Transcript era.
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Hostan Transcript
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Minneapolis Tribune
Frankie’. Lane
John H. Finley
Gome
Gome Into the Habit of Running To the Month Scomn
Guropa
Leake
William C. Cornwell
Mr. Cates
Hut
Cieewe
Great Central Railway
Whdah
St. Dunstan's
WDAY
Arthur Brisbane
Mile
Lennen
Fin
Italy
Spain
Newton
Columbus
Koroleusko
Elijah
Lucifer
John J. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Ricketts
Sunshine Valley
West Virginia
West
Farmera
Alwage
Milwaukee
Hiratford
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