Perfidious Albion and the Ethiopian Controversy
A harsh critique of England’s colonial past and current stance on Ethiopia. The author rejects English moral pretexts for imperialism, cites the Jameson raid and Rhodes, praises Italy’s claim to civilization, and argues England should return lands taken from the Boers and Egypt and India. The piece concludes that genuine repentance would mean the return of stolen goods.
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Italy
Ethiopi
England
Ethiopia
Cards On The Table In Anglo Italian Africa Dispute
The piece frames a Europe wide contest between England and Italy. It claims Italy openly pursues Ethiopia conquest as self preservation akin to past imperial drives, while accusing England of insincerity and keeping tricks up her sleeve.
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League of Nations
Africa
Italy
Ethiopia
George Berard Shaw
England
Europe
America
France
Germany
Russia
Spain
Holland
Alaska's Golden Promise and the Air Prospecting Boom
The article highlights Alaska's vast gold potential and critiques Seward's purchase while praising Canada's airplane prospecting. It details aerial photography as a faster, efficient method to chart mineral sites, enabling explorers to locate ore veins without long treks. Rex Beach’s illustrated Cosmopolitan piece is cited as urging modern, air-supported mining.
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Alaska
Cosmopolitan
Rex Beach
Sar
Alzeka
Rex Reach
Canada
Minor Wounds and Home Emergency Care
A guide on treating minor wounds and preventing home accidents. It covers cleaning with soap and water, antiseptic use, controlling bleeding, when to apply pressure or stitches, dangers of poisons and caustics, and ensuring safe gas and electrical setups. Also stresses having medical knowledge and a stocked medicine chest for emergencies.
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Royal S. Copeland
Fragmentary moral quotes from classic authors
A garbled collage of lines from Montaigne Bacon and Pope urges reflection on truth pride and the value of inner virtue. The passage contrasts eloquence with veracity and hints at paternal guidance shaping character.
Faith as the grand wish for life and self
A reflective column urges asking for faith above money or fame. The speaker desires deeper faith in life, self, and God, and rekindling trust with a loved one to weather misgivings, restore companionship, and pursue a shared, meaningful future.
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Charlie
10 and 20 Years Ago From S A December 1 1925
A clipped news fragment recalling past events from December 1 1925 and December 7 1918 notes warnings about rail disruptions and New Year Eve practices. It mentions turkey prices at 2 cents per pound and a note on aviation corps uniform questions. San Antonio factories prepare to ring in the New Year with steam whistles and citywide cheers.
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S. A
Uguor
Brakficttion
Turkey
San Antonio
Thurber’s wit and memory haunt late New York piece
A fragmentary appreciation of James Thurber notes his rise as a popular humorist with best selling books, while detailing critics views of his playful yet piercing satire. The column invokes Thurber’s youthful memories and contrasts with other literary figures, painting a vivid portrait of a writer who blends humor with sharp social observation.
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New York
James Thurber
O- Bether
Rot
Lisle Bell
Thurber
Boyhead
Ide
Columbi
O. Tle
Thurbér
Dear Govt Worded a Diary of 1930s Domestic Political Satire
Winston Norman reports a chaotic satirical petition from a female branch of the Democratic Party. A wife dictating the “Resolutions for 1995” condemns government waste, taxes, and promises revolt while mocking marital politics and Roosevelt era conflicts. The fragment echoes mid century gendered political humor.
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Mabe
Mabel
Drew
US & A
Mr. Roosevelt
U. S
Dad
Youra Toy
W. Norman
Kony
Gye
Sunshine Shafts Bote people o make the mistake
Sunshine Shafts Bote people suffer a mistake at the Fiabe event held at the wrong location. Officials report confusion over scheduling and miscommunication affecting attendees and organizers.
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Jameson
Dom Paul
Cecil Rhodes
Haile Selassie
Egypt
India
Rick
Seward
Lincoln
Uime
Aeris
Montaigne
Han
Car+ dyle
Virtue
Bacon
Pope
Elsie Robinson
Jay
Kinx
Cal
Harry F. Rogers
Southern
B.D. Foulals
Con Teander
Aero Squadron
Aviaton
Aviation Corps
Fourth Arm
C. McIntyre
Sik
Robert Louis Stevenson
Gots
Sturt
Conrad
Breckenridge Ells
Ram
Clara Bell Walsh
Skippy
Elyal
Sealyham
Joe
Germ Wilege
Eisenach
Napole
Moscow
Johann Bach
Acrtas
Roxy
Lichow
Fine
Broadway
Gene Buel
Pennay Station
Roslyn
BeNaughe Bend
Winston Norman
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