Prohibition Question Divides Democratic Leaders
Chairman Raskob's questionnaire seeks donor opinions on whether the party should back a national referendum on amending the eighteenth amendment. Critics warn the move is politically motivated and overweights money, while supporters praise open discussion. Southern senators mock the process as already under fire.
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Raskob
Democratic National Comittee
Democratic Campaign Fund
National Committee
Democratic Party
No Competition in Philippines in Senate Propaganda Swamp
An 1920s letter argues against Philippine sugar and cocoanut oil competition, urging a Senate inquiry into propaganda funded by sugar interests. It claims Philippine products do not affect U S sugar prices and that cocoanut oil and dairy narratives are similarly misleading. Calvin Coolidge is cited on broader economic responsibilities while warning that farmers have been misled.
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Senate
Philippine Islands
Philippines
United States
Cuba
Philippine
Calvin Coolidge
Congress
Trails in Texas Election Night Vision and Old Friends
Fragmentary reminiscence notes Trails recalling past meetings with Dick Kielorg and Harry Wurzbach amid Texas politics. The piece hints at Trails voting for Tom Smiley for county judge while mentioning Republican Democrats and local figures in a rambling, nostalgic style.
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Bice Clayberg
Mcerg
Tris Dick Kceberg
Tlarry Worzhech
Harry
Aera Lainy
Traibe
Tarey Worgiantt
Crain
Wan
Ge Gealmer
Feteliya
Vikod Taree
Dick Kielorg
By By HARRY WILLIAMS on Daria and O Henry’s Austin daya
The piece recounts Harry Williams recalling Daria and O Henry's Austin days, noting Irvin Cobb’s 1921 visit and a narrow escape. It mentions Cobb’s New York misadventure, a failed talent hunt, and a skeptical view of publishers seeking new reporters. It ends with a call to nurture ambitious youth and preserve local talent.
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Irvin Cobb
Cobb
Dean
Ole Kaiptuck
Paducah
New York
Levin
Dlay Kentucks
Stonday
Kenny
Naina
Andy
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland
A satirical piece on modern marriage from Helen Rowland explores weddings as social performances. The text likens marriage to a ceremonial trap, detailing the bride and groom theatrics, invitations, attire, and expectations while hinting at underlying power shifts and social pressures.
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Helen Rowland
Food Habits By Royal 5 Copeland
Article discusses the role of bulk foods and bran in digestion, arguing refined diets harm bowel health. It notes vegetables and bran provide cellulose, minerals, and vitamins, with bran aiding iron absorption. warns against overuse by very young children and those with intestinal issues.
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North America
Iran
Skt
Newapsper Feature Service, Inc
New Yorks Best Dressed Man Debated Across City
A chaotic survey lists many prominent figures from politics cinema and fashion as contenders for New Yorks best dressed man. Names like Adolph Menjou Gene Markey Clark Gable and Jean Jatou appear amid fashion plates and social buzz from Broadway to Park Avenue with references to editors publishers bankers and club figures shaping the era’s style pecking order.
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New York
Park
Viena
Broadway
Walkee Woul
Isaac Alnrcosson Wight
Laois
Earl Bonham
Harry Silvey
Mollywood
Gene Markey
Adolph Menjou
Willian Waines
Clark Gable
Jack Mulhall
Robert Montgomery
Toe
Cinrimaland
Orbiters
Glorig Swansons Examarquid
Jack Bughanga
War Medigter
Lehr
Prince of
Wailea
Jean Jatou
Iuggell Patterson
Otto Katn
Connie Nast
Swanson
Beau Brummel
George Dea Xaluan
Charles G
Listen World Six Hour Day Prompted by Labor Letter
A reader letter argues for a six hour workday and questions how it would affect women workers in homes and factories. The writer notes many housewives and domestic workers endure long hours with low pay and poor treatment while men gain shorter days. Located in Los Angeles and dated 1921.
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Ton
Jiarny
American Federation of Sobar
Femalea
Nuipper Howe
Factory Earkers
Houyuwork
Siven
Maldu
10 and 20 Years Ago From The San Antonio Light
A garbled San Antonio Light reprint notes veterans decorated by Marshal Roch in World War I and anticipated city events. It mentions a fish hatchery proposal, local officials, and planned public actions tied to an October ordinance and street improvement plans.
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The
San Antonio
Kix-termice
Onuers
Marshal Roch
Wateh
Atung
Marshal Dock
Weilherslag
Plant Anneuness
Belug
Lonminai
Tay Tanbert
San Tedro Mark
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Ramax
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Ney
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Ewhoopitty
Mernes
Tom Smiley
Ebe
Tom
Texaw
Harry Wurzbach
Wright Jotaroy
Mack Chambers
Twit
Rob Davin
Trvin Cobb
Tom Hogg
Harry Williams
Daria
bin Astors
O. Henry
Davis
Evers
Aman
Altash
Heroming Varnter
Ler
Ile
Pola
Waka
Rome
Hime
Apwanse
Jay
Kings Fees
Hynd., Inc
Royal 5
Copeland
Conanifloe
Taitar Mzavciation
Badyboo Tin
Privniely
Leeseenterests
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Fifth Avenue
Wallatreet
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Tima
J. B. McFeny
Flos Gibbons
Péndernn
Fitat Enyes
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Jess
Piela
McNaughl Gen, Inc
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Los Angeles
Ives
Fea
Fynds
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Fagle Puan
An Tirig
Toseph Doncan
Wort Samfoustan
Kage
Lowe Hall
Nex
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