Truth versus sensationalism in modern newspapers
The piece laments conflicting Washington dispatches and claims the public craves thrills over plain facts. It argues editors and reporters chase reader demand, sacrificing truth and veracity for sensational content, leaving readers confused and split on trust.
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Modern notions and city thoughts on labor and war
A column criticizes modernity and greed in industry, argues leaders should lead not drive, and suggests captains of industry owe salary cuts to ease labor demands. It references Paris newspapers calling for seizure of Germany’s Ruhr basin as a reckless potential act and warns such moves lack justice and reason.
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Unsightly billboards prompt Carmen Oklahoma ordinance
A Carmen Headlight editor Frank A Salter led a move to curb billboards in Carmen Oklahoma. The council passed an ordinance banning signs larger than six by eight feet or within six hundred feet of any building. The piece also comments on Paris fashion and business ethics in a compact, opinionated column.
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Adam’s Apple Debate and Marriage License List
Readers weigh in on whether Adam peeled the forbidden apple while a brisk roll of marriage licenses showcases local couples. The column blends a tongue in cheek discussion with a civic register of recently issued licenses.
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Jury Duty Debate Highlights Gender and Law
Opinion mocks forced female jurors and criticizes coverage of Einstein references. argues professionals determine juror impact and warns against sensational journalism shaping public perception.
When a Woman Sets Out to Make a Name for Herself
A concise wry observation notes that a woman seeking fame often ends up letting a preacher confirm it, suggesting irony about reputation and validation from religious authority.
Office Angel Calls Graft When Other Fellow Gets It
A humorous remark portrays an office angel arguing that favoritism equals graft when another person receives a benefit the speaker did not. The quip captures office politics and entitlement language in brisk dialogue.
Silence on graft scandal shrouds professional baseball
A quiet period in professional baseball yields little public chatter about graft allegations. No new names or charges have emerged, and officials offer scant comment as investigations appear stalled.
Life on the River: Paddle Your Own Canoe
A brief aphorism urging self-reliance with a sharp contrast claim that others may fail while one stays afloat. The saying emphasizes personal effort over dependence and warns of others' misfortune.
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