A Lesson From Lincoln on Perseverance and Courage
The article cites Lincoln's repeated defeats before eventual fame to urge readers not to quit amid unemployment and adversity. It argues we cannot be Lincolns but can imitate his persistence, showing courage when facing business setbacks and starting anew with little capital.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Tinois
Congress
United State Land Office
United States Senate
Douglas
France
Flanders
Borah Press Comment Tough on Republican Convention
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Segator Borah’s plan to announce his role at the Republican National Convention next month. It labels him a persistent objector whose constructive deeds are scarce and who is always against the incumbent administration.
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Segator Borah
Borah
Cincinnati Enquirer
Unhappy Congressmen Amid Protest Rainstorm
The Los Angeles Times notes Congress faces harsh criticism from voters and the public, pushing lawmakers toward reforms. It argues average representatives lack bold public backing to rise as steadfast statesmen, sheltering under a storm of protests and demands.
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Congress
Everage
Los Angeles Times
Franks Scandal Drives Public Outcry Over Free Mail
Detroit News urges outrage at franking abuses by Congress members. It cites a 250 million dollar shortfall in payments by the Post Office Department and questions how many of 33 million free mailings were unsolicited, unappreciated, or wasted. A Michigan Congressman mailed his photo with a warning about private use but no stamp. The piece flags higher postal rates and calls for Congress to disclose the scale of useless franking during the campaign year.
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Post Office Department
Melway
Conwr
Michigan
Congress
Detroit
News
Platform Demand From Baker Echoes Chicago Toast
Newton D. Baker, possible Democratic nominee, urged Democrats in Chicago to adopt a platform eight words or fewer that is bold, truthful, and constructive, aimed at curing the evils plaguing the country. The remark notes platforms often fail to be memorable even for their writers.
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Newton D. Baker
Chicago
Tayeka
Silence and Statecraft in Hoover Garner Debate
An editorial contrasts Garner and other Democrats' objections to Hoover's statements with the need for steady guidance. It argues silence would aid partisan campaigns but asserts Hoover has spoken, unlike Coolidge, and that Congress faces a disruptive era that could have befell even a ebullient president.
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John N. Garner
House
Hoover
Garner
Coolidge
Presiden Coolidge
Garner’s Post Offices Proposal Criticized as Waste
The Chicago Tribune denounces Speaker Garner's push for 5000 new federal post offices costing over a billion dollars. It argues most towns will not need them, savings in rent are offset by interest costs, and the plan amounts to national fiscal extravagance. The piece questions the wisdom of the public works scheme and urges skepticism about the benefits.
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Garner
Galva
Winnetka
Sit
Chicago Tribune
Wigton Bureau
Nandline
Mud Slinging and Idle Hills Campaign Gossip
A conservative estimate claims the mudslinging from a campaign swirls through idle hills, gathering into fountains of criticism. The fragmentary note hints at political strife and public perception shaping the race.
Definitions Addendum Scrutinizes Congressional Earnings
A fragment notes a critic arguing Congressman earnings and family payments from the government show disparity. The passage, from an Aichi son Globe style source, hints at broader local debate on public funds and official pay.
High Cost of Pork and Naval Pork Barrel Spending
The piece argues that while hog prices fall, political pork barrel spending on navy yards persists. It cites a House committee report unable to cut superfluous coastal naval provisions this session and notes potential revenue loss of about 5 million dollars if such expenditures were abandoned. The tone is critical of Congress and fiscal policy.
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House
Congress
Couty
Banssa
Questions Answered Service Opens for Inquiries
Readers are invited to write Frederick M. Kirby Question Editor Kingsport Times Bureau 1322 New York Avenue Washington DC enclosing two cents for reply Medical and legal advice cannot be given extended research not offered Unsigned requests cannot be answered All letters confidential and welcome for any factual inquiries.
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Frederick M. Kirby
Kingsport Times Bureau
New York Avenue
Washington, D. C
Quick Historical Q&A from a 1920s Newspaper
A rapid fire Q A style feature answers common trivia about New Jersey population proximity to Newark City Hall and a variety of historical, political, and cultural inquiries. It addresses war majorities in Congress, Treasure Island fiction, first U S car sale, world nonrefuelling record for airplanes, Lindbergh senior, pro tempore meaning, constitutional amendments, Hiram Johnson nominations, operating costs of electric radios, biblical verse, Yankee term origins, and free silver coinage, reflecting era questions and concise responses.
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New Jersey
Newark
Congress
Germany
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson
United States
Protany
Wes Col. Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hiram Joh Noson
Galifornia
Progressive Party
New England
North
Europe
Clay Court Net Tourney Opens Memphis June 6
Seventy three of the country’s leading tennis players gathered in Memphis to begin the national clay court championship. The opening day featured twenty nine first round matches across five University City club courts with many players known to tennis followers and several promising contenders set to compete. Harry Wellford is listed among the morning matchups.
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Memphis
University City
Harry
Wellford
Answers to tan questions from the newspaper page
The reader is prompted to turn to page 5 for the answers after shedding the tent. The questions cover topics including Washington hair color in early Tite, location of King Ranch, Lake Pontchartrain state, Dutch Harbor island chain, Portugal’s present government, a Louisiana reconstruction era lieutenant governor, number of U.S. federal districts, Central Park city, Indian Office Commissioner, and Civil Service Commissioners count.
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George Washington
Lake Pontchartrain
Dutch Harbor
Portugal
Louisiana
U. S
Central Park
The
Indian Office
U. S. Civil Service
Regional tennis card features Memphis players in key matchups
Memphis rivals face Frank Fitt and James Bell in opening bouts while Birmingham and Atlanta contestants step into singles draws. New Orleans seed Di Sutter and New York’s Ekeley Bell clash with Hastings and Wellford as Chicago seeding leads off. Additional stars Wilbur Coen and Lefty Bryant blot the lineup with possible tomorrow finishes.
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Memphis
Frank Fittman
Greenville
Miss
Frank Andrews
Birmingham
Buchant
Louisville
James Bell
Fopeka
Burtz Bowlware
Tampa
Lewis’ Enlow
Atlanta
Arnold Simon
Ramsey Potts
Ernest Koslan
New York
di Sutter
New Orleans
Emil Hastings
Tulsa
Ekeley Bell
Alexander Wellford
Lett
Chicago
Yesterday's Stars Highlight Late Season Plays
AP lists Eric McNair of Athletics-Led Bombardment with a double and two singles. Joe Vosmik of Indians-Clouted Tiger pitching with a double and three singles. Paul Derringer and Jerome Dean of Cardinals pitched twice against Cincinnati, contributing to two 2 run victories. Johnny Frederick of Dodgers accounted for three runs with a home run and another hit, while Shires of Braves drove in the winning run with a double in the tenth.
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Associated Press
Eric McNair
Athletics
Senator
Joe Vosmik
Indians
Tiger
Paul Derringer
Jerome Dean
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Johnny Frederick
Dodgers
Riis
Att Shires
Braves
Poison Ivy: The Worst Mid-Summer Pest Tale
Historical note on poison ivy’s danger and identification in summer woods. Describes three leaflets of poison ivy, poison sumac as a bush, and the adhesive skin reaction. Mentions remedies including alcohol, kerosene, ether, ferro sulfate, and benzoyl peroxide, with caution on effectiveness and duration of eruption.
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John Smith
Senator Barbour’s stance mirrors Hoover on economy and taxes
Senator W Warren Barbour of New Jersey backs immediate budget balance and higher taxes, endorses a sales tax for manufacturers, and aligns with Hoover on much of the economic program. He argues prohibition worsens revenue loss and cites rising crime and divorces linked to alcohol as proof, while acknowledging relief from prohibition would not instantly solve the debt issue.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, DC
W. Warren Barbour
New Jersey
Dwight W. Morrow
Congress
America
Capitol Hill
Barbour
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Hoover
Jersey
White House
Senator Barbour
Treasury
Census Bureau
Isis
Yankees Batter Hit Sixteen Runs Against Braves
Against the Braves Babe Ruta led a Yankees barrage with sixteenth homer and two singles, driving in three runs in a high scoring clash. Red Sox matchup looms as the Yankees extend their hot streak.
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Braves
Babe Ruta
Yankees
Red
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