Republican platform criticized for empty promises on government waste
A critical editorial argues the Republican platform offers vague vows to cut public spending while Congress already raises taxes and funds many independent offices. It condemns wasteful commissions and failing efforts to curb costs, calling the party’s stance a hollow vote-seeking pose.
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House of Congress
Republican Convention
Congressional Directory
Veterans’ Administration
Commission of Fine Arts
Federal Radio Commission
Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission
Personnel Classification Board
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National Board For
Senate Chamber
Voto
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France
America
Republican Party
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Uncommon Sense From John Blake on Prosperity and Hope
The essay argues productivity and intelligence remain high despite fears of disaster. It cites past depressions, finance gambling, and cyclical hardships, urging cheer and resilience. It notes earth’s abundance, human progress, and the contagious power of optimism to counter gloom.
Great minds clash over cures for business mood
The piece contrasts views from Henry Ford, Joseph Lee, William Green, and Hoover on economic cures. It notes Henry Ford's endless production cycle, Lee's call for more play, the five day week proposal, and Coolidge’s cooperative stance. It hints at varied remedies amid a boom bust cycle described as a perpetual chase.
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Henry Ford
Joseph Lee
National Recreation Association
Willam Greer
American Federation of Labor
Hoover
Coolidge
Fine
Laughs From Life by Wilbur L. Jones
The barber shop proprietor Wilbur L. Jones expresses support for women’s vanity and equality in appearance and social opportunity. He champions shared duties and partnership while resisting gendered lament over feminization in literature and public life.
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Wilbur L. Jones
Her Lover Detective Husband Nabs Nighttime Plot
A witty scene features a woman claiming her husband is a detective and cannot be surprised, while a friend mulls over her new fur as the conversation veers toward secrecy and more.
Fragmented Office Memo Jokes and Personal Notes
A handwritten jumble shows jokes about work, a bid for a job, golf chatter, and comments on advertising, shipping, and a split headache. Intermixed are asides about Miss Perkins, correspondence, and a nod to political news involving William Jennings Bryan’s daughter in a Florida primary.
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Jones & Co
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Miss Perkins
Robert Hage
the Bell Syndicate, Inc
William Jennings Bryan
Florida
Democrats Push Debt Policy At Lauzanne Talks
Democratic leaders in Chicago press a platform pledge to full payment of Allied debts with no moratoriums while signaling a tough stance against cancellation. They argue European statesmen monitor American politics and the Senate balance, and warn that Hoover could use a debt stance to push armament limits and gallery public sentiment.
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Chicago
United States
Lauzanne
Calvin Coolidge
Senate
Europe
Borah
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Colorado
Washington
Utah
New York
South Dakota
Connecticut
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Congress
France
Urticaria Facts and Skin Reaction Details
Dr Lago Galdston of the New York Academy discusses urticaria or hives, its definition, how it affects skin and small blood vessels, potential involvement of respiratory and GI tracts, and possible brain effects. Acute cases are linked to external factors and treated with cold and soothing baths, with systemic care for widespread skin involvement. France’s high armament spending is noted as a contrasting point.
Hambone's Meditations by J. P. Alley
Hambone's Meditations presents humorous rural lore from J. P. Alley with pithy verse and folksy observations. The column features rural dialect, social commentary, and light satire reflecting small town life and values.
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Hambone’s Meditations
J. P. Alley
Clara Bow Returns to Screen from Rancho Clarita
Clara Bow plans a July return to film Call Her Savage at Rancho Clarita near the California Nevada line. She and Rex Bell enjoy ranch life to regain health, with Clara proving athletic and versatile in riding, driving, mending fences, and cooking.
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Hollywood
Clara Bow
Rancho Clarita
Clara
Rex Bell
Red-Head
Brooklyn
Beverly Hills
Rex
Local notes from June 23 1917 community visit entries
R Downes returned from Ruston on business. Mrs Cann and daughter home from Canton Arkansas. W T Godwin of Bunkie visiting the Godwins. Mrs Stone of Alexandria visiting daughter Mrs Faulk. Leon McHenry hosts Dunning of Crystal Springs Mississippi. Mrs McHenry's sister Mrs Mitchell visiting Oak Ridge. Young Matron Embroidery club hosted by Mrs Hobson. Mrs Blanks and sons back from Jackson. Mrs Sholars visiting Memphis and Peoria for extended stay. Mrs Smith returns from trip to Washington Boston Atlantic City. Platinum melting point stated as 500 degrees higher than steel.
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R. Downes
Ruston
Ferdinand Cann
Canton
Ark
W. T. Godwin
Bunkie
C. H. Godwin
Guy Stone
Alexandria
L. B. Faulk
Leon McHenry
Mr. Dunning
Crystal Springs
McHenry
William Mitchell
West Side
Oak Ridge
A. B. Hobson
H. H. Blanks and Sons
Jackson
Isa
D. M. Sholars
Memphis
Tenn
Percy Sholars
Peoria
Ill
Tom Sholars
W. L. Smith
Washington
Boston
Atlantic City
Radio Network Schedule and Programs Broadcast
A detailed coast to coast radio grid lists morning to late evening time slots across East, Midwest, Northwest and Canadian regions. The schedules include music groups, dramas, talk shows, and orchestras with station groupings and program repeats across CBS and WEAF networks.
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Scissored Editorial Urges Railroads to Back Memphis
An unsigned Memphis Commercial Appeal editorial extols the railroad system as vital to Memphis wealth and identity. It notes thousands of railway workers, a million dollar monthly payroll, and calls for broader local patronage to sustain jobs, commerce, and the city’s status.
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Memphis
Appeal
War era values and modern global trade quotes compiled
A collection of quotations from Dr. C. H. Mayo Ramsay MacDonald Judge James M. Proctor Howard Scott Alfred E. Smith Charlie Chaplin and Gene Fowler reflecting on war costs, trade policy, social systems and morality in entertainment and journalism eras.
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Ramsay MacDonald
Barbs on Headlines and Political Quips From 1930s Nebraskan Page
A column string mocks political figures Roosevelt Walker case and economic ideas. It notes Cleveland parking fines cut to 30 cents, stamps worth thousands, and general public cynicism about party platforms. The piece satirizes national politics and daily life in a light, partisan voice.
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Cleveland
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