Suffrage Support Split Over Hughes and Party Lines
Editorial argues for efficiency in government and support for Hughes and the Anthony amendment. It contrasts Republican pragmatism with Democratic loyalty to constitutionalism, notes National Woman's Party backing Hughes, and mentions local Quincy organizers and voters favoring national suffrage. It also references the New Hampshire meeting point for the border commission and villa-related tensions.
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Hughes
Republican National
Wilson
Republican Party
Lincoln
National Woman's Party
Miss Grant
National Suffrage Association
Woman's Party
Quincy
George Bass
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Farm Credits Measure Draws Mixed Local Interest
Secretary McAdoo toured the East to promote farm credit legislation but Concord New Hampshire speakers forewarned ample local credit at low federal rates. In Illinois and other states farmers show little demand for government credits, except in poorer areas. The Adams County Good Road league met with strong turnout as President Oscar Arntzen urged business support.
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McAdoo
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Illinois
Adams County Good Road League
Quincy
Oscar Arntzen
How to Talk Well by H A Bruce
A guide on improving conversation through broad reading and sympathetic insight. The author argues that wide interests and knowledge, along with understanding others, transform timid speakers into engaging talkers. Reading newspapers daily, books of essays, history, science, and poetry builds confidence and conversational ease. He warns learned men without human warmth may lecture rather than converse, stressing study of people as individuals and in groups to gain real rapport.
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Harlow
Middle West
Iteam
Danish lands clash over island demand waning
Chicago Herald notes that the Danish stance on island acquisitions shows little concern for a future drop in demand, suggesting activity may slow in a year or so. The item hints at shifting appetite for small offshore parcels and reflects regional views on property trends.
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Chicago Herald
Rail unions and managers ready for strike warns major papers
New York World notes the public could face a railroad strike if desired with unions and managers ready. The president is singled out as the only honest obstacle, drawing denouncing attacks as a picket. Peoria Journal accuses a party of seeking a slush fund to influence an election. Kansas City Journal notes railroads refusing arbitration would have prompted harsher condemnation, amid a year of high labor voting. Chicago Tribune observes Wilson's shift to national defense after large demonstrations demanding protection.
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New York
United States
Kansas City Journal
Vessel Designed to Save Submarines
An innovative salvage vessel built for the Spanish government has been launched at Zaandam. The double screw steam ship spans twenty meters in breadth, with two six by six meter hull sections joined by an eight meter gap. It features 650 ton hoists, 1000 ton test capacity, four repair workshops, a torpedo head hold, and a submerged fire-safe design.
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Zaandam
Netherlands
Does Sloan's Liniment Help Rheumatism
Questioning its effectiveness the ad urges readers to try Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism neuralgia backache soreness and stiffness. It claims 25 cent bottles provide warm soothing relief and encourages purchase at any drug store.
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Sloan
Peter Follows Skunk’s Advice in Animal Tale
Peter Rabbit overhears Jimmy Skunk’s advice and packs his plan to find Rattles the Kingfisher near water. He suspects Rattles feeds young near the Smiling Pool and watches from hiding as the kingfisher returns with a minnow, hinting at a home nearby.
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Peter
Jimmy Skunk
Peter Rabbit
Jimmy
Rattles
Smiling Pool
Grandfather Frog
Grandfather Freeg
Our School S Vacatior by Paul
Our School s Vacatior story relays a playful, imperfectly scanned tale about last week of vacation. It mentions children preparing for school, plans to run away to Darkest Arieka, Fatty Bellowes with a new glass-sided lunch box, and parents rushing kids to buy shoes and clothes before school restarts. The tone mimics a local school column with humorous misspellings and casual observations.
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Blinky’ Hamond
Thoase
Bob Haynes
Andy Anderson
X Brigham
Thare
Thay
Eaven
Arieka
Torp Stebbins
Torp
Alexander
Andy
Fatty
Fatty Bellowes
Emery
Reddy
Peter and Rattles at Laughing Brook
A boy named Peter watches Rattles the fox take fish to his children by the Laughing Brook. He plans to learn Rattles secret by hiding along the bank and following the fox. The tale contrasts with adults who grumble about hard times yet reject job offers.
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Rattles
Peter
Robin
Laughing Brook
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