Coolidge West trip fuels unexpected political stir
New Castle News notes President Coolidge toured the Middle West for a speaking engagement at the Norwegian immigrants centennial. Citizens cheered as Governor Christianson praised him, marking the strongest reception yet in a region long seen as radical. The piece argues the journey, though not political, aided the Coolidge administration by highlighting its achievements in the Midwest.
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Coolidge
West
Middle West
Minnesota
Christianson
Calvin Coolidge
Menace of Centralization and Federal Powers
Harvard historian William G. Abbott warns that the essential American political character rests on a balance between federal authority and states. He criticizes increasing Washington bureaucracy and the drift toward more federal laws and jobholders, cautions against change in principle, and recalls Washington’s advice to resist innovations that weaken the constitutional energy of the system.
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William G. Abbott
Harvard
Washington
Abbou
Centralization fears and truck traffic critique in Erie Times
Professor Abbott warns that U S power rests in forty eight states and central Washington risks revolution. Erie Times discusses highway damage from over loaded trucks, calls for regulated truck traffic or higher license fees to fund road repairs. Also critiques reformers and hints at social observations with aphorisms on education and memory.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York State
Erie Times
Anniversaries Highlight Military Action and Assassination
Entries recount 1780 Lincolnton clash where North Carolina Whigs led by Col Francis Locke attacked Tory camp. 1884 China railroads sanctioned by government. 1884 Mary Lee mine fire entombs miners near Birmingham. 1900 German minister to China Baron von Ketteler assassinated in Pekin. 1923 President Harding and party depart Washington for Alaska.
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Francis Locke
Lincolnton
China
Birmingham
Ala
Baron von Ketteler
Pekin
Harding
Washington
Alaska
Ambitious Babs Ruths Seek Price Quotations in Window
A compact, period oriented note urges the ambitious Babs Ruths to check present price quotations on plate in window glass rather than striking a homer after the moment, emphasizing timely actions over reactions.
Old Home Weeks and News From a Quirky Column
A collage of humorous lines and anecdotes from a small town column touches on trains and time, with remarks on wages and weather. It quips about crossing streets near autos, jokes about marriage debts, and recalls Paul Revere and field reports. It notes Harry Goad sending plants by post and comedy on fashion. The piece mixes social satire and light local gossip.
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Harry M. Goad
Hnon Valley
Astor
Fragmented Opinion Pieces on Prohibition and Social Grievances
A jumble of satirical lines covers prohibition, politics, fashion, marriage, and weather. It cites Hindenburg, Coolidge, and public amusements, with quips on hair length and gender roles. The piece mirrors a bustling, opinionated mockery of contemporary figures and social norms.
Peace today and the world’s dangers
AWTACK BRISBANE laments global strife and imperial tensions from China to North Africa. Ford warns big business to heed Sherman act limits while urging fair wages and quality products for prosperity amid rising anti European sentiment and local scandals. Dorothy Perkins, 17, is convicted of manslaughter, with judges and mothers hoping to curb violence against young women.
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Ghet
Yan
Ford
Coolidge
Bible Thought For Today Wings Like Eagles
Biblical reflection highlights patience in faith with a promise of renewed strength. The passage echoes endurance and uplift through reliance on the Lord, framing daily life as a steady ascent rather than a sprint.
Empire Education Shift Cites Coolidge Order
Fragmented note cites President Coolidge urging universities to teach lying and discipline as a model for empire building. The author suggests extending the policy to West Point and mocks student laziness while praising Oxford and Cambridge as benchmarks for American schools.
Over the Fence Is Out In Frank Crane Editorial
The piece likens life to a game with rules that must be followed to avoid getting “out.” It cites baseballs crossing the fence, health boundaries, and moral conduct, warning against cheating and indulgence in dope or alcohol. Babe Ruth and Dée Cook are referenced in examples of rule-breaking and consequences.
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Murat
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Nature
Marcus Aurelius
Yeielon
Dée Cook
North Pole
McClura
Synidieace
Sermons By Ker Roy D Smith Beginning Again and Pride
A fragmented column critiques successful men who cling to wealth and ignore misfortune. It questions pride in riches over character, praising those who aid youth and avoid eroding others’ hard-won needs. It ends with a sharp view of governance and moral principle.
Texas and the Nations Pride Mocked in Los Angeles
A Houston Camel Rider at the Shrine Convention in Los Angeles boasted of Texas greatness. He claimed Texans would outdo others, comparing Texas to a giant, and joked that if all cattle were one sandwich, the Pacific would only moisten the top slice. The crowd heard claims of Texas leading the Union in cattle and cotton production.
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Reron Munesen
Texas
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Chin
Fhidsan Bay
Hik
Amazon
Pampas
Argentina
Canrlegn
Thar
Shrine
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Timex
Lane Star
California
Lines on the Death of a Mother by Edgar A. Guest
A tender obituary poem laments a mother’s death, recalling her care and teachings. The verses express grief, promise to honor her memory, and trust that God knows best as loved ones mourn and seek comfort. The piece preserves a personal, devotional tone characteristic of Guest.
One Year Ago Two Japanese Assassinated San Pedro
A fragmentary court record recounts witness testimony in a murder case involving Willie Smallpox and a defendant charged with an earlier slaughter. The dialogue shows questions about mental state, crowd behavior, and legal insanity. The jury indicates the defendant was physically present at the crime but legally insane, resulting in dismissal of the case.
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Xow
Dacter
Willie Smallpax
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