Third party talk and pro poise swirl around Chicago rally
Evidently neither LaFollette nor Henry Ford favor the attempted amalgamation of political wildcats in Chicago last week. They push for a third party to fit the great and good, while affirming the value of distinct ism. The piece notes ongoing nominations, warnings about prohibition politics, and the unsettled mood as election season approaches.
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LaFollette
Henry Ford
Chicago
Mexico
Americanize or Leave: The Immigrant’s Path to American Spirit
A historical notice proclaims that true freedom comes from embracing American ideals, mottoes and civic duties. It argues that coming to America builds belonging through active Americanism, respect for the Constitution, and lawful conduct, while criticizing passive defiance and shortcuts.
Editorial Courtesy Visit to Rolfe Arrow Office
Don Sinclair and his two sons visited Bruce at The Rolfe Arrow in Rolfe Iowa on Friday. They toured the newspaper office praised as well equipped and observed Barney at work on a keyboard typewriter then described the process of turning ideas into a final “real Americanism” image.
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Don Sinclair
Robert
Thomas
Rolfe
Rolfe Arrow
Bruce
Iowa
Barney
J. R. Martin
Pocahontas
W C T U and Sugar Rations Stir Campaign Wit
The piece mocks the W C T U and the push to moral reform while lampooning sugar exports and political fundraising etiquette. It quips about Mrs. Harding wearing frayed gloves and jokes that public appearances by wives could spark feminine fireworks during the campaign.
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John Barleycorn
United States
Europe
Harding
England's Gleaning Bell Still Rings in Rural Parishes
The old harvest bell marks gleaming times in some rural parishes near London. It rings at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to signal when gleaning may begin and must end, with each gleaner family paying one penny to the bell ringer.
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England
London
Birds That Dig Puffins Burrow Deep For Home Nests
The puffin, a compact bird under a foot tall with a strong beak, digs holes up to four feet deep for shelter. Capturing one requires digging. the bird bites and claws, making the task arduous. Puffins persist at remote rookeries where other wildfowl decline.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Broad Arrow Mark Used on Crown Property
The broad arrow marks all British government stores as public property and to deface them is a felony. Possession of marked goods leads to forfeiture and penalties. The mark dates from Henry, viscount of Sydney, and was first placed on military stores. It also denotes survey measurement points in the ordnance survey.
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Henry
Viscount of Sydney
Earl of Romney
British Ordnance Survey
Tactless Man and Miss Gidday Dialogue
A humorously sharp exchange calls age and manners into question as Miss Gidday teases a man about being forty five, while the Boston Transcript critiques wealth and European exchange in a wry social observation. The piece ends with a quip on political planks overloading readers.
Inquiring Minds Probe Mental Health Myths
A fragmented editorial calls for broad discussion on mental health, urging readers from all backgrounds to examine myths and assumptions. It emphasizes thoughtful inquiry over stigma and suggests public dialogue and education as remedies.
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Reveille
J. J. Bruce
J. H. Lighter
Marion Bruce
Independent
Home Territory
Cox
McAdieu
Baltic
Bosphorus
Poland
Vladivostock
League of Nations
Senate
Little Evangeline
the State Savings Bank
Pola
eLine
C. M. Webb
Rolfe, Iowa
Rexall Store
Rolfs and Reoy
America
F. C. Thomas Company
Universak
Rolfe Auto CO
Ford
Keystone Steel
W.C. Shull
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