Manchurian Republic praised by Japanese press
In Manchuria a new republic is celebrated in Osaka Mainichi and Tokio Nichi Nichi special editions. Japanese leaders pledge to protect Manchuria in happiness and prosperity while stressing Japan's open door policy. The write ups depict Weary Pu J and relatives at the School of Peers in Tokyo as China’s authorities are overshadowed by Japan’s influence. The piece notes tensions with China and previews potential regional conflict involving Germany and air power.
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Osaka Mainichi
Tokio Nichi Nichi
Japan
Manchuria
Pu J
China
Celebrity Socialites Parade Through Gotham Nights
A rambling column catalogs New York figures and their companions among actors, editors, and dancers. It names Frank Sullivan Corey Ford Frank Case Jesse Laskey Mayor Walker Jay O Brien George M Gahan Steve Reardon Zitgield Gene Buck and others as part of a sprawling social web while reflecting on Lambs Club life and a fading era of Broadway celebrity spectacles.
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New York
Frank Sullivan
Corey Fordare
Frank Case
Jesse Laskey
Mayor Walker
Jay O'Brien
George M. Gahan
Steve Reardon
Zitgield
Gene Buck
George Jean Nathan
Miltan Gish
Belles Iellies
Charles G. Shaw
Kent Cooper
Deac
Ayles
Renneld Wolt
Rialio
Eugene Kelcey
Irvin Cobb
Bob Davis
Bernard Gimble
Gene Tunney
Bar Carroll
al Jolson
Buddy de Syl
Grant Clarke
Bill Stage
Earl Benhem
William Gaxton
Dinty” Moore
George McManue
To Him Who Waits- Obstinagy and the Dry Law Era
A stockholders group, faithful through Prohibition, anticipates repeal and a plan to receive 700000 cases of whiskey aged in wood for fifteen years or more. Directors call the offer appropriate and equitable as a long wait nears its end.
Birds, Butterflies Help Recover Golf Balls in Odd Science
A Brooklyn jurist imagines novel uses for insects in golf, noting a chemist’s perfume saturated balls attract a butterfly cloud to locate lost shots. He suggests trained falcons could act as retrievers to recover balls, reforming the sport’s rough handling with natural aids.
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Brooklyn
Listen World Prohibition Advice From Elsie Robinson
A reader letter by Mrs Ben J urges individual integrity amid prohibition era pressures. She laments social drinking, bathtubs gin, and loud parties, arguing personal choice and self-respect over conforming to popular vice. The columnist encourages readers to live decently, choose companions, and resist copying others.
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Uncle
Les
Miss Robinson
Atel
Ben J
Marry Go Round Reflections on Why Men Marry
A humorous piece by Helen Rowland surveys motives behind marriage in 1938. It contrasts tradition, accident, societal pressure, and modern promises of comfort, noting men marry for love, convenience, status, or challenge while the era’s changes alter expectations.
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Helen Rowland
Aki
King Pees. Pym
Hearst Papers Advocate Proposes Economic Relief Plan
The proposal outlines a five billion dollar loan to curb unemployment and inject funds into circulation, a 5 percent sales tax, reductions in income taxes to finance industry, and an immediate modification of the Volstead Act to permit light wines and beer. It aims to revive industry and employment, provide government revenue, end criminal racketeering, and restore personal liberty.
Etiquette by Kathryne De Peyster on High School Dances
Dear Miss de Peyster answers questions about whether a daughter hosting a school dance should have an escort. She notes that having an escort is optional and depends on the girl, but often facilitates dance pairings as classmates’ partners join in.
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Bill Robinson
Jack Donahue
Luella Gear
Parrs
Miss de Peyster
Kine Brass Ty. Ins
San Antonio Displays First Motor Fire Engines in 1911
On July 10, 2011 San Antonio welcomed two motor drawn fire engines, capacity 600 gallons per minute, costing $4500 each, built in Elmira New York. Thousands, including about 4000 residents, visited City Hall to inspect the innovative machines after a long pre delivery wait.
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San Antonio
Elmira
New York
Une
Texan
Nnlon
Accidents to Eyes Warn of Dangers to Children
A long study by the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness notes that over two hundred children have lost or damaged eyesight due to careless handling of toys, fireworks, and tools. It urges restricting air rifles and sharp objects, warns of eye injuries from flying particles, and calls for public education and safer products.
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National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
United States
National Society For the Prevention of
Uupyright
King Poas
Ten and Twenty Years Ago From The San Antonio Light
Entries from August 24 1022 and August 24 1914 report local industrial and civic notes. United North and South OM plans enlarging wells near Luling and antive drilling, plus a city council meeting in Grackenfield park discussing funding and action.
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Edger D. Davis
Broclaw
Mass
United North and South OM Company
Luling
Davia
United Sates Rubber Company
Laking
Grackeneldge Park
Brookeneidge Park
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School of Peers
Tokio
Asia
Germany
Jetta
IEF
Henry Put
Manchurian Republic
Reasevelt
Lois Moran
Achers
The
Lambs
Miss Moran
East Fittteth Alrseb
Sealyham
Ann Pennington
Misa Pennington
Herlan ‘Dixon
Grandma
Elsie Robinson
Spaglett
Yourvell
Thore
Gil
Jia Ballyhoo
Avery
Hearst Papers Advocate
Etiquette
Kathryn DE Peyster
A. J. Goetz
Royal
Copeland, M. D
W. W. Wallinghi
District Court
William ‘Kellman
Beauty Xatpon
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