Open Letter to President Coolidge on Prohibition and Votes
Brain Lessing argues for policy shifts in a satirical open letter to President Coolidge. The piece urges ruling changes on Prohibition, wartime debts, farm aid, and industry support, highlighting the power of citizens’ votes and the difficulty of pleasing everyone. It mocks broad policy handouts while stressing political realities.
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Brain
President Coolidge
Army
Navy
Vermont
Kaneas
Wheels of Agriculture and Roads Link to Prosperity
The piece argues that good roads boost farmers markets and local cash income. It contrasts stable industry with farming's instability and urges hard-surfacing Ouachita parish highways to support a thriving agricultural economy and regional well being.
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Twin Cities
Ouachita
Changing Religion and the Call to Perpetual Morality
A critique of liberal clergy pushing for easy marriage reforms and new wedlock schemes. The piece argues religion must follow divine law, not secular whims, and warns that radical marital restructuring weakens church prestige. It favors addressing divorce injustices without altering core moral and spiritual needs.
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Aler
The Ideal Governor for Louisiana
A plain spoken practical man is urged as the ideal governor for Louisiana to restore business conditions and lead rapid development. The candidate should command confidence from residents and outside investors, earn respect nationwide, and steer reconstruction and resource growth.
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Lowisiana
Louisiana
Big Job Health and Sanitation Work in Flooded Areas
Health and sanitation crews tackle flooded sections with strong effort. Local authorities receive support from expert teams, aiding refugee encampment relief. The efficiency of this work affects thousands of residents and national welfare during the ongoing crisis.
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Red Cross
Lindbergh and the tests of true sportsmanship
W C McGeehan argues victory tests true sportsmanship, praising Charles Lindbergh for remaining gracious and Magnificent in triumph. The essay contrasts youthful wisdom with diplomat cynicism, lauding Lindbergh’s bear and perspective as he soars to fame.
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W. C. McGeehan
New York Herald-Tribune
In Europe Daughters Seek Dukes and Lords for Lovers
A 1927 King Features piece humorously critiques high society marriage and mating desires as mothers take daughters to Europe. It jokes about divorces trips for five francs and suitors, noting the fantasy of noble titles versus everyday finances.
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Europe
For Better Health By Frank B Walker M D Detroit
Frank B Walker M D urges moderation in eating and proper food choices. He lists healthy foods like ripe fruits vegetables fish poultry and meats while warning against decayed or spoiled fare and excessive sweets fats or meals. He notes digestion proceeds automatically but faults in habits or injury can cause serious conditions requiring expert diagnosis.
Battle over Monroe commission bill in Louisiana Senate
In Baton Rouge on June 17 1912 a 22 to 15 vote defeated G W Smiths motion to reconsider amendments to the Farrot Hood measures. The Senate refused to advance the Bryant bill for Monroe to a commission form of government unless Forsythe was allowed to finish his term. The body preserved Forsythes term while opponents hold a remaining hope that Smith will reconsider and revive the fight.
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Baton Rouge
G. W. Smith
Farrot
Hood
Dorsythe
Senate
Monroe
Forsythe
Friends of
George W. Smith
Favrot
Orleans
General Assembly
Friends
Corporations Committee
Leon Smith
Caddo
Monroe Commission
Shreveport
Bryant
Lindbergh as Winged Messenger of Youth and Sport
The essay admires Lindbergh as a modern Hermes figure and compares his lone flight to Prometheus bringing fire. It praises youth’s clear vision and steadfast sportsmanship while questioning whether such values will reshape broad society. It also notes the public’s awe at his calculated gamble and ultimate achievement.
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Lindbergh
United States
France
Herms
Kissing Hill
Olympus
Young Lindbergh
Nungesser
Coli
Prometheus
Hermes
The Good Nimrod and the Golden Rule of Sport
Dr Alexander Cairns extols a humane hunter, praising restraint over reckless slaughter. He contrasts excessive killing with mercy, conservation, and shared meals, noting the decline of passenger pigeons and fish in markets. The piece frames ethical hunting as faithful living and daily bread.
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Nimrod
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Birthdays of notable figures marked across provinces and states
Hon Thomas A Crerar born in Molesworth Ontario 51 years ago today. Mrs William Jennings Bryan born Perry Alabama 66 years ago today. Thomas W Nadal Drury College Springfield Missouri born Milroy Indiana 52 years ago today. Archie D Sanders congressman Genesee New York born 70 years ago today. Tommy Burns former heavyweight champion born Canada 46 years ago today. The Hindustani word pajamas means leg clothing.
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Thomas A. Crerar
Molesworth
Ont
William Jennings Bryan
Perry
Thomas W. Nadal
Drury College
Springfield
Milroy
Ind
Archie D. Sanders
New Yor
Genesee County
Ne Y
Tommy Burns
Canada
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the Yew eeTas Publishing Company
BE. Faulk
Lee Hawkins
J. W. Worthington
National
E. Katz
New York
40Th Street
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Detroit
General Motors
Kansas City
Waldheim
San Francisco
Mississippi
American Woollen Company
South Dakota
Illinois
Alabama
Maine
New Mexico
Waite
King
Medbury
Prince of Wales
Paris
Frank B. Walker
M. D
Detroit, Mich
Gorgas Memorial Institute
Dr Alexander Cairns
Isaac Walton
Alexander Cairns
Kohler
Kohler Electric
Aaron B. Dupuy
Kohler Factory
Weaks Supply Company
Fairview
M. Gregg & McKenzie, Inc
Harrison St
Tri-State Transit Co.—West
Ruston
el Dorado
Interurban Transportation Co.—South
Alexandria
South Grand
R. J. Walker
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