Wasting federal money through franking waste
A historical critique urges cutting federal printing and franking privileges to save taxpayer funds. It argues government pamphlets and press releases, especially from the Department of Agriculture, are largely useless to the public, mainly benefiting office holders and federal workers while increasing farmers' costs. The piece calls candidates to oppose franking to win public support.
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California
Borah Skips GOP National Convention
Senator Borah will not attend the Republican national convention, citing his firm dissent from administration policy. The outspoken Hoover-backer from the past, Borah is known for sticking to his convictions and opinions, rarely aligning with any man on every issue.
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The Fergusons Return to Texas Governorship Recalled
The Texas Ferguson saga resurfaces as Ma Ferguson campaigns again for governor amid past misconduct by her husband and a history of disqualification. A joint statement once signed Pacand Ma echoed vows to quit politics, yet the family resurfaces with a two governors for the price of one pitch, per the Texas Weekly and Philadelphia Public Ledger.
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Strong Silent Candidate Delivers Address to Lawyers
Newton D. Baker spoke to a lawyers group praising silence as value and urged no better path than following the current leadership of President Koover. The Brooklyn Eagle notes the speech contained little political reference beyond that greeting.
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Koover
Brooklyn Eagle
The Polish Corridor and Europe’s Sore Thumb
The article discusses the historic Polish corridor dividing East and West Prussia under Versailles, outlining Danzig’s turbulent history and the geopolitical tensions. It compares the region to a strip of land dividing Tennessee and Georgia, arguing the corridor fuels instability and will remain a flashpoint as various powers propagate opposing views.
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Atlanta Constitution
Patriotism and reformers clash over pacifism and national love
The Washington Post notes a debate sparked by English educator Dr William Duve Curry during a U S lecture on patriotism. It argues that true patriotism blends love for one’s people with universal peace, criticizing both radical reformers and chauvinist attitudes as distortions of genuine national loyalty.
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Washington Post
Noise Campaign Recalled In Old Los Angeles Times Reference
Fragmentary note recalls an anti noise push against a cast of wets with mention of the Los Angeles Times as a reference. The text hints at past public noise issues and media coverage without detailing events or outcomes.
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Los Angeles
Answers from a 1900s quiz page
A student test asks ten questions including George Washington's middle name and time differences between Honolulu and EST, the institution on Morningside Heights, weight measures for gold and silver, center of a title target, sail under canvass for the Constitution, Mary Pickford's age when entering films, the meaning of fils du cheik, the term for a bet loser who refuses to pay, and the proper pronunciation of Derby.
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Answers to Famous Questions From The Kingsport Times
A reader seeks concise fact answers on diverse topics. The column cites John Philip Holland as the submarine pioneer, Samar as a Philippine island, meld versus melt, Paris as the city with many newspapers, and explains ship bell time, Death Valley heat, the First Amendment, Palm Sunday 1874, glassmaking, and Florida’s name origin with brief references to sources and dates.
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Flashes of Life and Odd Broadcasts Across Regions
A bishop's dinner scene turns humorous when a radio amp flub interrupts the moment in Buffalo. OSSINING notes contrast between criminals and sons of convicts as Sing Sing Warden Lawes speaks. JOPEKA reports Governor Woodring’s campaign radio tune Let Me Call You Sweetheart. WASHINGTON discusses Senate debate cost at 13000 per minute. NEW YORK a man sings on street corners then drinks poison, likely to recover while others plan further acts.
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Woodring
New York
Donald Hooey
William A White on Wet Referendum and constitutionalism
Central Press interview with William Allen White of Emporia Gazette discusses resubmission of the eighteenth amendment. White argues for independence and a constitutionalist approach, noting the need for a clear meaning of referendum results and a majority of both voters and states. He favors a referendum only if it explicitly reflects state majorities and avoids misinterpretation.
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How to Increase Weight Boosts Body Roundness
Washington Bureau offers a detailed bulletin on gaining weight through a targeted diet and exercise plan. The guide emphasizes practical methods, not fads, and includes a coupon to request the full bulletin by mail, asking readers to remit five uncancelled U.S. stamps for return postage.
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Kingsport Times Bureau
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U. S
Receivership Suit Filed Against Warner Bros Film
A receivership suit was filed in court against Warner Bros Pictures Inc. by Harry Koplar of University City near St. Louis Missouri. The action seeks court intervention over the film company assets and pending matters related to the production entity.
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Warner Bros. Film
Diet suggestions for an expectant mother
Physicians agree that eating normally is best for the mother and baby and that “eating for two” is often unnecessary. The guide divides pregnancy into three trimesters with small, frequent meals early on, larger meals later, and emphasis on calcium and lime rich foods, sunlight, and cautious cod liver oil use.
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Clendening
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