Underwriting the War Rise and Washington Pact
The piece lauds the four power treaty from the Washington conference as a constructive step toward Pacific peace. It argues America cannot isolate itself, notes the league of nations critique, and frames the Root “points” and naval holiday as tools to stabilize China. It warns Europe’s turmoil and urges broader engagement to prevent future wars.
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Far East
Pacific
America
League of Nations
Europe
United States
Washington
The
Des Moines Register
Asia
China
Four Power Pacific Alliance Debate Enlivens Senate
The senate debate over the four power alliance in the Pacific promises to soothe supporters of American participation in the league. Proponents recall arguments that aided Wilson's defeat as a protest against entangling alliances. The article notes it is inconceivable the senate will re- (text cut).
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Senate
Pacific
League
Woodrow Wilson
Senate Doldrums Over Treaty Pact Amid Harding Debate
The article discusses the push to ratify a Far East peace pact amid Wilsonian dissent and Republican resistance. It warns that rushing the treaty could provoke international resentment and erode diplomatic legitimacy, while noting Democratic and Republican positions in the Senate. It predicts sharp future news as senators face an about face on the Harding proposal.
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Mr. Harding
White House
Far East
Wilson
Senate
America
Washington
Mischief in Four Power Treaty Interpretation
The Chicago Tribune criticizes the four power treaty for implying a ten year Philippines pledge under U S rule, arguing such reading alienates Filipinos and undermines future administrations. It contends strict treaty adherence would not bind the United States beyond the present government and notes distrust in Washington over the Wood Forbes report shaping policy.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Philippines
Wood- Forbes
Washington
Tribune
Islands
Pacific
Comment And Opinion Of David Lawrence On Shipping Subsidy
Des Moines Capital lauds Washington correspondent David Lawrence for grounded reporting on the merchant marine crisis and the shift toward a government subsidy. The piece cites his early warnings that subsidy bills could pass under Harding and argues a new plan would cut taxpayer costs by ending government ownership and liability.
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Washington
David Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
Lawrence
National Capital
Harding
Congress
White House
Des Moines
Here Comes the Boss and the Wise Guy
A New York Evening Post reflection contrasts workers who toil to please the boss with the “wise guy” who steals time and money. It argues true satisfaction comes from self approval and personal worth, not pay or external recognition. The boss’s presence exposes the wiser motive: serving oneself through honest effort.
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New York Evening
Ost
Personal Health Service by William Brady M D
Dr Brady answers readers on personal health and hygiene with letters due to volume requesting stamped self addressed envelopes. The column covers infantile paralysis spread and public health guidance plus Q A on nose hygiene and canker sores with practical at home remedies and cautions.
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William Brady
M. D
Dr. Brady
Life and Character Reading
This horoscope describes a strong decisive man with intuition perception and accurate judgement in life and business. Mars and Janviter give a brilliant mind quick wit and strong command of circumstances while Sagitarius grants direct speech and impatience with slower grasp of ideas. The Want Ads offer second hand furniture at economical prices.
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Mars
Janviter
Sagitarius
December 13 Thought on Pleasure and Discontent
The note reflects on pleasures and discontents as stages guiding us upward, presenting a reflective aphorism about personal growth.
Thanksgiving founded in Plymouth 1621 and Dartmouth chartered
On December 13 history marks the Plymouth colony’s first Thanksgiving under Governor Bradford in 1621 and the charter of Dartmouth College granted in 1769 establishing a prominent colonial institution.
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Bradford
Colonies
Dartmouth College
Christmas Night Feud Ends as Watchman Reunites Love
In a Melbourne house on Christmas Eve Miss Polly Samson and Nellie Melbourne prepare for a secret gathering. The watchman Mr Robinson, revealed as Jeremiah Hilton, returns with a son Tom Hilton seeking his father. Nellie helps and Polly is later courted by Tom’s father, leading to marriages and a gift of the old house.
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Nellie
Miss Samson
Polly Samson
Polly
Nellie Melbourne
Mr. Robinson
Sally Samson
Thatcher
Miss Melbourne
Mr Robinson
Mr. Hilton
Jeremiah Hilton
Tom Hilton
Hilton
Melbourne
McClure
Titus First Mortgages Offer Higher Interest Rate
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Titus First
Titus Loan & Investment Co
Iowa Ave
Muscatine
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