Third Party Prospects in a National Crisis
The piece argues that in a major crisis no third party can capture a decisive majority, citing 1912 and the practical need to align with either Republicans or Democrats. It notes Hoover’s reluctance to pledge allegiance, the convergence of party platforms on many issues, and the suggests the real choice rests on which party handles policies more wisely.
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Hoover
Republica Party
Democrat
Botion
League of Natigua
Fairy Tales of Science and Space Claims
Fragmentary notes describe Professor Grocer of the Smithsonian Institute predicting a breakthrough that may reveal much about the earth’s remote air envelope while Mr Marconi suggests possible interplanetary messages from distant planets.
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Grocer
Smithsonian Imstitute
Mr. Marconi
Flood of science marvels in newspapers misshapen by hype
The article argues that sensational science stories flood Sunday magazines due to readers craving exciting topics and the era’s appetite for marvels. It notes some claims like Goddard rockets and Marconi messages may be exaggerated, yet substantial scientific advances are likely in the coming decades despite sensational framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Goddard
Mr. Marconi
Lincoln parish oil operators praised in Monroe News-Star writeup
The Monroe News-Star on the fifth grants a splendid writeup to Lincoln parish oil operators, with Rustin Daily Leader expressing gratitude for the favorable coverage.
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Monroe News-Star
Lincoln Parish
Rustin Daily Leader
Monroe Leaders Plan 500000 City Improvement on DeSiard Street
Monroe businessmen back a bold $500000 program to widen DeSiard Street by moving frontages 30 feet back and adding a 20 foot alley, with 30 foot rear ground acquisitions and partial building reconstructions. The plan also paves streets and upgrades water and light systems as Ouachita National Bank prepares a new 10 story building. The project would be funded by voluntary property assessments and loans for those unable to finance their share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
DeSiard
W. G. Kirkpatrick
Ouachita National Bank
New Orleans
Work and rewards through honest labor
Napoleon Hill extols wholesome work as the world’s true wealth. He argues labor fuels industry, builds progress, and sustains happiness while idleness causes misery. A life succeeds when one loves the work and pursues it with passion.
Work and Duty Across a Wealthy Life
A 1920 essay warns that earning and wealth cannot replace labor. It argues children doomed to idleness inherit trouble, as fate and nature enforce duties like work and payment for indulgence. The piece cautions against dodging responsibility and emphasizes lasting penalties.
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Nature
Hill
Lincoln Memorial Dedication Planned for September
Washington prepares for a nationwide tribute with leading men invited to the September dedication of the Lincoln Memorial now nearing completion. The project began in 1867, with renewed momentum in 1911 and 1914 when Taft laid the first stone. The monument features a 192 foot height, 188 by 118 foot base, a Doric colonnade of 36 columns, a central Lincoln statue, and bronze inscriptions of Gettysburg Address. Colorado-Yule marble forms the exterior, designed by Henry Bacon with Daniel C. French influence.
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Lincoln
Washington
D. C
Lincoln Memorial
Lincol Memorial Association
Congress
Congress of
National Capital
Poetemac Pak
William Howard Taft
America
Eres
Henry Bacon
Daniel C. French
This Date in History highlights key events
Chronology of events from 1807 to 1910s including war declaration with England, births in violin and art, civic roles, Salvation Army landing, inventor deaths, a murder conviction, and a shift in Senate rules with Lincoln statue noting.
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Rossia
England
Copenhagen
Jean Delphin Alard
Paris
Conventions Open Across States for Trade Groups
Conventions opening today include the Memphies Trisiete Retail Shoe Dealers Association, Lions Falls five States Furniture Dealers Association, Kansas City Missouri Egg and Poultry Shippers Association, St Joseph Missouri Master Plumbers Association, French Lick Indiana Mediana Sanitary and Water Supply Association, and Richmond Indiana Indians State Plumb.
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Memphies-Trisiete Retail Shoe Dealers’ Association
Lions Falls
Five States
Furniture Dealers’ Associaon
Kansas City
Missouri Egg and Poultry Shippers’ Association
St. Joseph, \o
Missouri
French Lick
Birthdays of Celebrated Men
Oliver Wendell Holmes oldest Supreme Court justice born in Boston 79 years ago today. General Bramwell Booth world head of the Salvation Army born at Halifax England 6 years ago today. Iva Nelson Morris United States Minister to Sweden born in Chicago 45 years ago today likely transferred to Switzerland. J Hampton Moore former congressman now mayor of Philadelphia born at Woodbury New Jersey 56 years ago today.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Supreme Court of the United States
Boston
Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Halifax
England
Iva Nelson Morris
United States
Sweden
Switzerland
Chicago
J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphun
Woodbury
N. J
Aging Justice Holmen Begins Eighth Decade on Court
Historical notice notes Oliver Wendell Holmen the oldest justice of the U S Supreme Court entering upon his eightieth year today. Maine municipal elections are held in Bangor and major cities. The Prince of Wales departs from Portsmouth for Australia and New Zealand. A Vatican consistory is held in Rome for nomination of pope and canonization preliminaries for Joan of Arc. The government asks the Supreme Court to dismiss the Rhode Island suit challenging the federal prohibition amendment's constitutionality today.
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Bangor
Maine
H. Rk. BH
Prince of Wates
Portemouth
England
Austraia
New Zealand
Soret
Reme
Blehope
Joan of Arr
Rhode Islet
Supreme Court of the United States
One VYeer Aen Today United States Arbitration Treaties
United States allowed five year extension to some arbitration treaties with Spain and Holland. Herr Rica, President of the State Council, was elected President of the State of Württemberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Holland
Herr Rica
State Council
Wurttemberg
Three Years Lease on 156 Acres near Mer Bouge Lea
A rough notice offers a three year lease of 156 acres near Mer Bouge Lea at 42 per acre. The land is described as rich pasture tacd with fencing needed. If fenced, yields may improve. rent is quoted for the current year with a deduction for fencing costs from last year’s rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer Bouge
Lea
Notice to Contractors and Builders for Huttig’s Latin Dread Air Work
A terse notice solicits bids for timely construction work at Porter City with Centre Savings Bank Duliding referenced. The readable fragment names a contractor set and a contact phone in a general notice format.
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Huttig
Porter City Legber Company
Duliding
Bonds Liver Pills Claim Health Cleansing Power
A garbled ad claims Bonds Liver Pills will cleanse the body of disease and congestion. It asserts rapid relief from aches and assorted ailments, promising thorough purification and renewed vitality.
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Philadelphia
Atlantic
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New York City
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Minneapolis
Catherine Ginc
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Lincol
Jules Guerin
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Artint
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Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
West Monroe Branch
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B.shiikey
Citizens National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Monroe,la
Peters Furniture Company
Undertakers
Em Isimers
Cailéreny
Metalie Berka
Otisi
Reatiet
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