Topics of the Times Commentary Toasts and Teasers
The column muses on diplomats versus talkers and notes a 1925 meeting of Daughters of Football Survivors. It weighs hypnotic insight and remarks on railroads learning to manage growth and decline with arithmetic-like shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Football Survivors
Kansas reports 2 000 babies short this year
Kansas agriculture report shows birth figures missing by about two thousand for the year while all other crops rise to or near average levels. The data highlights a birth shortfall amid generally steady farm outputs across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Normal Man Faces Hard Struggle Beyond Fight for Life
A regular man confronts his toughest test as he strives to avoid jail while fighting for his life. The piece outlines resilience, legal peril, and the fight to maintain freedom amid medical crisis.
Uncle Sam Faces New Challenges After Domination
As the United States enjoys supremacy across land, sea, and air, commentators ponder the next frontier for American leadership and the evolving global role in defense diplomacy technology and alliance building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Hair grays earlier in men by eight years study hints
A study suggests men lose hair and turn gray eight years earlier than women. Possible forgotten birthdays may skew the aging figures and influence interpretations of results.
It Would Be Unfair to Blame Hookworm for Laziness
A column argues that laziness stems from shiftlessness rather than hookworm. The author contends not all idleness is caused by parasites and implies cultural or personal factors play a larger role.
Texas Man Names Twins Cook and Peary
A Texas man has named his twins Cook and Peary. When they grow up they may argue over who discovered the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Cook
Peary
The Day Planes and Balloons Gain Peace Value
The article foresees aeroplanes and dirigible balloons gaining commercial value in peacetime, alongside their strategic wartime uses. It outlines a future where air transport and lighter‑than‑air craft serve civilian and military needs.
Americans Drawn to Games of Chance and Prizes
The passage notes Americans feel uniquely pulled toward games of chance including land drawings turkey raffles and bridge whist tournaments where small prizes like a nutcracker or a souvenir spoon entice participation.
Moon crater quarrel sparks astronomer dispute
A clash among astronomers over crater identifications and a resurfaced feud between two poets escalates to threats of a duel after accusations about an unnamed woman's alleged serpent tongue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
18 year old girl throws 209 foot baseball record
In a contest under a Western newspaper, an 18 year old girl defeated male rivals by hurling a baseball more than 209 feet, showcasing surprising strength and skill.
Texas town passes local option license but bans saloons
Under the local option law a Texas town voted for a license but prohibitionists secured all licenses allowed and then refused to open any saloons. The passage notes a proverb about the wisdom of the serpent being applied in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Mood Shifting Dress Ad Sparks Debate on Fashion
A dressmaker ad suggests women wear a dress for every mood from depressed to gay. It warns loud attire may trigger uncontrollable exultance, implying frequent wardrobe changes. The piece contrasts with male fashion of minimal trimming and ready to wear.
Poor Woman’s Tiny Boxes Big SMA Building Gift
Boston mobilizes half a million dollars for a YM C A building by popular subscription. A financially strapped woman, who earns by selling twine boxes door to door, sends seven boxes with a note. At auction the boxes fetch 132 dollars, surpassing many donations from wealthier supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Young Men’s Christian Association
Deserter Rate Reported by Adjutant General Ainsworth
The Adjutant General of the Army reports 4 998 deserters for the year, 4.97 percent of the force, up 0.88 percent from the prior year. Causes cited include abolition of the canteen, garrison monotony, heavier duties, and easier civilian work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General of the Army
Ainsworth
Civilife
Soldier morale and monotony in peacetime Army life
The piece argues desertions and discontent among enlisted men stem from monotony in garrison life. It suggests restoring the canteen would face opposition, and notes that improved wages and opportunities may not curb disaffection. It contends War Department should find ways to reduce monotony to boost satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dull
War Department
Banks and Colleges Clash Over Business Training in America
A banker criticizes colleges for not preparing students for business life while J G Cannon cites a lack of practical training in colleges. He argues campuses should move toward modern business needs, yet foreign observers say American college graduates already elevate U S commerce through broad educational foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Teachers’ Association
J. G. Cannon
Wall Street
America
Embarrassing Popularity of Father Mathew Revealed in Galway
A Galway episode in a new book shows Father Mathew asleep in a priest’s house with a bay window scene attracting a crowd of onlookers. The reverend, embarrassed, lingered under blankets while townspeople pressed their noses to the glass seeking a glimpse. Three hours pass before the host orders the crowd away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Mathew
Edward Gilliat
Galway
Mary
Danny
Agra
Pat
Debt and a two-pence debtors chance at The Lindens
A narrator recounts a tense bus ride in which he seeks help from a stranger, then pursues a social premiere at The Lindens. He pretends to repay a debt while attempting to meet Miss Denison, the household figure at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Lindens
Denison
Gilbert Braithwaite
Meeting by the Sea a Parlor Maid Reveals Author
A narrator pursues Joyce a Lindens parlor maid who is really author Joyce Lester. They meet by Littlebourne cliffs after months of effort and a private investigator, revealing Joyce’s true identity and their romance. Joyce confesses she is Arthur Lester, and they unite with the narrator pledging support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlebourne
Joyce
Arthur Lester
Lindens
E. Newton Bungey
Monasteries and Forts Highlight Bhutan in New Book
Claude White notes Bhutan’s picture perfect forts and secluded monasteries in Sikkim and Bhutan. He describes monasteries founded by Buddha disciples in remote spots and details the sacred Paro Taktsang monastery perched above a 1 000 foot gorge accessed by a rock carved path and a prayer flag line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude White
Sikkim
Bhutan
Royal Geographical Society
Buddha
Paratak-tsang
Guru Padma Sambawah
London Sphere
People who think twice before they speak
A reflective adage notes that cautious speech avoids harm and boosts reputation, suggesting restraint builds character and credibility for speakers, listeners, and public figures alike.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Times
the Lindéns
London
Paro-Tak-Tsang