Old Stuff: Relativity, Germ Theory, and Inventions Revisited
A Hudson Maxim speech argues no idea is new, citing 1889 relativity notes before Einstein, ancient germs knowledge in India, 1683 Leeuwenhoek observations, Hammurabi cataract laws, movable type ancient printing, Nero elevators, and early steam ship imagery, concluding nothing new under the sun.
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Einstein
Hudson Maxim
Maxim
New York
Socrates
Plato
India
Camdenn M. Coburn
Antony van Leeuwenhoek
Euphrates
Johannes Gensfleisch
Gutenberg
China
Palace of
Nero
Hecker Bros
Government spending hits new highs in August early days
The article compares August spending to 1920 levels, noting higher totals for the first half of August and July outlays. It criticizes waste and urges Dawes budget oversight to force monthly departmental statements and tighter controls before deficits grow further.
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Treasury
Uncle Sam
Bank
Treasury Department
Dawes
Congress
Dawes Urges Action Against Over Spending By Big Firms
The speaker argues big corporations abuse power and threaten taxpayer pockets. He urges citizens to write to congressmen Dawes Harding demanding an end to over spending and government protection of corporate excess. He warns department heads would be fired or faced costly penalties unless bounds are kept.
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Washington
Dawes
Harding
Future of Flying Prompts Push for National Air Authority
A ABA report urges constitutional amendment to give the national government control of air space as flying becomes common. It cites accidents and local ordinances, questions of trespass, and air use in farming, firefighting, and transport signaling a shift toward air law and policy.
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American Bar Association
Special Committee On Aviation
Chicago
Attac
Iead
California
Harry A. Carver
Troy
Ohio
Music course added by La Crosse County School of Agriculture
Ten years ago the La Crosse County School of Agriculture expanded to offer music classes under Miss Anne Aiken of Onalaska who will oversee orchestra band glee club quartet and assembly singing. A new position for women was opened with exams in La Crosse for assistant superintendent of the free employment bureau paying 450 to 70 a month.
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la Crosse
Prisoner in a Schoolyard Hold Up Sparks Sheriff Pursuit
In Armadillo County a young sheriff chases a pretty girl who robs a schoolhouse then escapes into the woods. The girl, the new school teacher, explains she needed clothes left in the trunk and insists she will go with the arresting officer to meet trustee Wayne.
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Clarissa Mackie
Armadillo County
Armadillo
Pupite
Larrabee
John Wayon
Harry Gray
Link Larrabee
Armadilla
Tie
Quic
Mart Johnnson
Ricks
Matt Joneson
Olmos
Tim
Fiat Hills
Ted RamObody
Ant
Alf Wayne
Ranen
Shu
Acrobatic Impossibilities and Funny Puzzles Feature
A page of light entertainment shows acrobatic challenges using fingers and walls. It includes a humorous Riddle section titled Nuts to Crack, with a Breathing riddle and jokes about shingles. Readers are invited to send letters to the editor.
Oh Mother Oh Mary Prepare Cheese Soufflé Lunch
Mary asks for lunch ideas and Mother suggests a cheese soufflé. The dialogue covers steps like melting butter, whisking eggs, folding in cheese and hot milk, baking in a double boiler bath, and achieving a golden brown finish in about twenty minutes.
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Mary
Lesa
Miller
Bob
Lawn mower pony capers end in kitchen surprise
Freda Alice and Teddy the Shetland pony stage a yard caper. They drag the animal into the kitchen to surprise their mother Mrs Maxwell who returns to find the pony calmly dining on toast. The children admit the prank and face earnest parental reaction. Tomorrow’s item previews Midget the Brave.
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Freda
Alice
Teddy
Alle
Peddy
Raime
Aoice
Fred
Maxwell
Wars of the Roses and a white rose peace idea
The author argues wars may seem terrible yet unavoidable, recounting his Lancastrian red rose heritage and theYork redress of a yearly white rose submission. He cites Germany and France as a model of punitive peace, then questions perpetual revenge and the cost of war, proposing a gentler end with a symbolic white rose.
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William FE. Barton
House of Lancaster
House of York
York
Ming
Lancaster
Sam
Porthiar
Ore
Portland
Germany
France
Tlon
Jages
Unclear Romance at Ranch Amid Night Talk
A fragment shows a woman recalling a wary first impression of a man she hopes will return. She smiles and laughs, fears he may be a bandit, yet feels drawn as he moves across the yard toward her. The scene hints at quiet tension and longing at a ranch at night.
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Ares
Modlure J
Campaigning Missouri Congressman Faces Economic Question
During the campaign a Missouri congressman candidate is pressed on business acumen. He responds with a brief claim that he is a good businessman and would tell voters what that means.
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Missouri
Alabama Baptists Quote on Trade Ethics Sparks Debate
A dated Alabama Baptist remark critiques quick earnings from merchants and sold goods to Jewish buyers, prompting discussion on moral business conduct and responsible commerce in religious circles.
Puzzle: Nail-priced horse riddle from Harpenot era
A man offers to sell his horse by pricing nails in its shoes. Each nail yields 9 cents for the first, then half a cent more for the next, doubling for each subsequent nail. With seven nails per shoe and four shoes, determine the horse’s price. Yesterday’s answer was the platter.
Expected One to Be Drowned Tabby and the Lost Kittens
A tabby brought Jean and her daughter Amy's kittens to play with but most were drowned, leaving one survivor. Weeks later twin brothers arrived at Jean's home, and preparations for their baptism began as a mother faced questions about keeping a child. Johnny warned and joked about the cold kitchen fire as he warmed his hands.
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Tabby
Jean
Amy
Johnny
Abe Martin recalls the design and hitching spot
An unseen refarmer drew attention today with a remark about not hitching here. The event sparked local interest and questions about field use.
How to Loosen Hard Jar Lids With Hot Water
Hold the jar under hot running water for a few moments to loosen the top. The lid should unscrew more easily once warmed.
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Fifth Avenue
Victor Building
Kansas City
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Atlanta
American Ridg
Detroit
Mich
Associated Press
Algo
B. F. Bryanton
Minnesota
Winona Mills
Gere A. Campbell
Marshall Field
Reitzel
Board of Public Works
Cameron Avenue
Ninth
Eleventh Streets
St. James Catholic Church
North la Crosse
Evans
F. i Stam
H. M
Norway
la Crosse County
Fred Imar
Imar
Fourth Street
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Sedin
Yenterday
Freddy
Acout
Heya
Comes
Moutside
Ourgau
Tan
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Carter
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St. Paul
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Burlington
Dr. Watterson
Fourth St
Linker Electric Co
Abe Martin
Ristow Motor CO
Milwaukee
Plankinton
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