Landon Defends American Way Of Life In West Middlesex Speech
Governor Alf Landon rejects miracles and urges Americans to embrace the American Way of Progress. He argues true progress comes from the people, not leaders, and warns against self styled saviors. Landon calls for courage, intelligence, and renewal of American freedom and opportunity.
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Alf Landon
West Middlesex
America
Mr. Landon
Landau
Landon
United States
Coura A
The Dollar Is Not the Only Thing in Life
A reflective editorial argues money has value but warns against worshiping wealth. It cites Shakespeare, Holmes, and biblical thought, urging readers to earn honestly and quickly, then invest in meaningful, spiritual living before money dominates life.
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Australia
Lovers Lanes Of The Past And Pressers’ Tricks
The piece recalls Petticoat Lane and Lover’s Lane memories in New York and old midwestern streets, contrasts with city life, and reflects on romance and social norms. It notes how couples seek privacy in busy urban spaces and shares anecdotes about gestures, proposals, and the theater of newspaper life. It discusses Hearst Roy Howard Northcliffe and typographic craft shaping headlines and layout.
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New York
Kansas City
Jos
Eugene Field
Furniiuring
W. R. Hearst
Roy Howard
Lord Northcliffe
EB. W. Scripps
Dementia Praecox: Advances in Treatment Highlighted
A 1955 article outlines dementia praecox as a form of insanity with loss of intellect and will, often beginning between 15 and 25. It notes difficulties in early detection, common symptoms like headaches and restlessness, and stresses hygienic care and supervised internal medication under physician guidance.
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Deland
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Kine Feast
Pueblo Tax Districts Debate Fairgrounds Spending
A New York Sun critique notes Pueblo county residents paid roughly $90,000 in income tax in 1034 yet Colorado state fairgrounds receive substantial Roosevelt admin funding. The piece questions the share Pueblo can sustain and the federal burden for ongoing upkeep as grants reach $310,370 for the fairgrounds and $2,253,006 countywide.
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Pueblo County
Colorado
Pueblo
Colorado State Fairgrounds
Roosevelt
Wnege Fairgrounds
Colorado State Fair- Grounds
Publo County
New York Run
Ten and Twenty Years Ago From the Files
A compilation highlights past San Antonio events with notes on water company ownership plans at the city’s municipal level and proposed rate cuts, a UTSA Junior College affiliation discussion, a strike-prep note for railroad workers, a fire chiefs convention in Providence, and General Funston defending long place marches as essential soldier training reflecting early 20th century military conditions.
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John W. Tobin
Tren
Plana
University of Texas At San Antonio
Junior Chamber- of -Commerce
Ggatest
Long Place
Funston
Illnois
Wisconsin
Words of Wisdom on Failure and Wisdom Through Loss
A compact, period tone reflection on failure teaching wisdom. It pairs quotes about marriage, leadership, and learning from mistakes with remarks on restraint and courage. The fragmentary prose also notes that captains and wheels symbolize guidance amid adversity.
Listen World Listen World By Elsie Robinson
A reader contrasts old and new family life and parental authority. She argues modern youth reject implicit obedience, questioning if parents’ judgments still outpace their children’s world. The piece reflects on changing times, home as a social center, and the loss of the old fashioned family circle.
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Wing
Davish
Hitle
Rome
Cirele
Tlye
Chimpanzee Mother Boo Boo and Child Jubilee at London Zoo
A London Zoo scene shows Boo Boo the chimpanzee mother taking back a candy stocking from Jubilee her young. The piece notes evolving opinions, contrasts baby and mother facial expressions, and questions whether evolution favors progressive refinement in apes as it does in humans.
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