Americanism Endures Against Europe Asian Lunacies
Voltaire’s remark about Earth as a lunatic asylum is echoed as modern Europe and Asia are branded lunatic asylums. The piece praises the United States and England as sane constitutional powers while condemning Russia, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, China, and Japan for tyranny and militarism. It lauds American democracy, the Supreme Court, and independence as protections against global chaos and radical doctrines.
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Voltaire
Earth
Europe
Asia
United States
England
Russia
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
China
Japan
United States of America
Supreme Court
Bomb Run Demonstrates Fort Tyler Vulnerability
Six Army planes dropped thirty sand bombs on the abandoned Fort Tyler from 10 000 feet in a staged exercise. Every bomb landed within 100 yards of the target with several direct hits, illustrating the potential destruction if high explosives had been used. The fort, built during the Spanish American War, cost about $300 000.
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Fort Tyler
Port Tyler
Unmerited Suffering and God in Man's Own Hands
Anita Hyland questions why innocent people suffer and argues that most human pain stems from human error and neglect. She cites plague and humankind's refusal to face reality, suggesting courage to acknowledge limits on divine will and to pursue reform.
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Anita Hyland
Anita
Titie
Suffering and human disorder in a call for harmony
A reflective 1956 piece urges use of humanity and health to achieve harmony, criticizing inaction and urging readers to be busy and proactive rather than lamenting. It attributes moral makings to God and laments societal inhumanity, urging practical action.
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Goa
Ant
King Feas, Syné, Inc
Acne Sufferers By Royal S Copeland M D
Acne vulgaris is common in adolescents and adults, caused by possible endocrine disturbance. Constipation and diet are debated factors. skin becomes greasy with pimples. Suggests tests for endocrine disturbance and glandular extracts, plus cleansing, sun, fresh air, dental checks, and balanced diet. Avoid home salves and ointments.
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Royal S. Copeland
Kant Fasend, Inc
Hugo Faces Warmer Prairie Flood Control Plan
In Hugo, residents endure dust and flood threats as two WPA approved water conservation and flood control projects advance. An earth dam plan is proposed with one site accurately located at Section 37, Range 67, while the second site lacks documented approval. Local officials worry about riprap and project scope amid drought and weed-filled plains.
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Hugo
Cole
Meg
Rottern
Huo
Hood
WPA
Washington
Bun
Tocal
Tyre
Real estate man predicts record crops in 20 years
From August 4 1928 report H Feldman voyages through North Texas Oklahoma and Missouri predicting the biggest car and cotton crops in two decades. The note reflects a 1916 mayoral proclamation spelling a half holiday to allow Anionians to attend a Red Cross picnic and Sally at New Braunfels.
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H. ©. Feldman
Texas
Okshomna
Missouri
Clinton G. Trown
New Braunfels
Dear Govt Campaign Clubs for the Postmaster General
A literal-sounding 1948 spoof letter from an unnamed campaign manager proposes creating Roosevelt era clubs to aid the re election of Postmaster General Farley. It mocks political claptrap and outlines fictional groups such as Grandfathers of the Debt and Parity Stamp Collectors of America. The writer invites Republicans to help Roosevelt by forming schemes to attract voters and keep “government jobs.”
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Winston Norman
Jan Parley
Genral
Farley
Roosevelt
Good Neighbor
Tammany
Ehecks
Eck Tytir
Timle Dren
America
Mr. Farley
Lonely Hearts Society
Democrata
Morgenthau Autograft Gatlectors
Margenthau
Wise Words Bonin backs and the beggar bargain
Fragmentary text hints at a proverb about quickness to help friends and the dangers of deceit. The lines resemble archaic language with references to biting jest and destruction by bargain, attributed to a Puller figure. The readable content is limited and unclear.
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Jack Johnson
Harlem
Bouseards
Lenox
Bovrith
Louis
Schmeling
Dohn
Johnson
Entertaining Social Scene From New York to Harlem
The piece highlights Clara Belle Wabin a tireless New York socialite famed for glamour and plans to travel to St. Louis and Chicago amid invites from Amos and Andy. It sketches Harlem decor and figures like Strangler Lewis Johnson and Eg Wynn noting theater, perfume sales and fashion, with Wynn’s resilient career and Johnson’s bold style contrasted with Louis Schmeling.
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O. Q
New York
Clara Belle Wabin
Lunda
St. Louis
Chicago
Amos
Andy
the Plaza
Oper House
Lewis
Debu
McGuffey Readers Remembered By Edwi Hugh
Through the Years by Edwi Hugh reflects on William Holmes McGuffey author of the McGuffey Readers. The piece praises McGuffey as a pioneer in universal education and notes how his graded readers shaped early American schooling, contrasting them with modern pedagogy and Winnetka style methods. It cites Huey Fullerton and lore of the era while praising McGuffey’s moral and educational influence.
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Edwi Hugh
Fullerton
Oxford
Ohio
William Helmes McGuffey
McGuffey
Anyont
Huey
Wil K
Huey Fouliertem
Indiana
Mr. Fullerton
Fullerton Twig
McDuffey
Jamies Russell Lowell
America
Brook Farm
Lowel
William Holmes McGuffey
England
Dave
Horace Manin
Ona
William Holmes McGuttey
Scholara Fing McGuitey
Asi Moderni Ag
McQuffey
Liu
McGulley
Winnetka
Carteron Washburne
ABC
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Iner
Destryen
Dido
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