Wisdom of a Referendum on War and Conscriptions
The piece argues that declaring war or funding of war without a referendum betrays democracy. It cites William Jennings Bryan and 1924 platform advocates for a war referendum, naming Frank D. Roosevelt and others. It endorses a constitutional amendment for instant consultation with the people before foreign ventures, barring invasion.
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America
William Jennings Bryan
John Drinkwater
Carl Laemmle
Daeramle
Bryan
France
England
New York City
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Nance Garner
Cordell Hull
James A. Farley
Key Pittman
Nevada
Pittman
Rivers
Butler
Alanson Houghton
Frank B. Kellogg
Fresh Air and Atmospheric Pressure Affect Health
The article explains the importance of fresh air for bodily health and the role of atmospheric pressure. It notes many overlook air needs, defines atmospheric pressure around 16 pounds per square inch, and mentions effects of pressure changes in activities like mountain climbing and flight.
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Ife
Medical insights on altitude effects by Copeland MD
The article discusses pressure changes and bodily adjustment at high altitude. It notes gradual ascent limits to the body's adaptation and mentions pilots using oxygen to counteract effects. Copeland provides measurements and rationale for how the body responds during rapid flight.
Wartime theater plans and flight disruptions noted in local history items
A 1028 entry notes Hariintale residents opening a new neighborhood theater to be run as Victor's Herrandale Theatre with Rose of the Golden West starring Mary Astor. It also records Hildebrand avenue extension plans into Brackenridge park and a street-right of way agreement across Incarnate Word property. A 1918 note mentions weather causing a return to ground operations at Kelly Field and San Antonio’s soldiers benefiting from Sinideage books as passports to army theaters with 60 000 copies sold in Texas, including 10 000 for San Antonio.
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Hariintale
Victor
Beinng
Mary Astor
Gilbert Roland
Hildebrand
San Antonio
George Ct. Holméreen
Texas
Clymang
Once Over New York Walter Chrysler Jr. A dashing bachelor
Walter Chrysler Jr. a town prize young bachelor with a taste for arts book-binding and collecting. He resides Fifth Avenue in a refined apartment hosting select culinary triumphs. He travels to Europe hobnobbing with kings and presidents and attends exclusive teas guarded by plainclothes guards. His social circle favors luxury adornments and grand dressing like the Frank Crowninshields.
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New York
Walter Chrysler Jr
Fifth. Avenue
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Euerope
King Carol of
Ailmania
Miklas
Austria
Keiser Wilhelm
Doorn
Chrysler
Chry
Fife
Notes on silent film era marriages and evenings in San Monica
The text surveys faded stars Mae Moreh and Zouls Lee Arms as enduring married figures amid a world of transient liaisons. It recalls Betsey Brice Barron’s bedridden decline after a car crash and Joyous Brice Barron, a striking daughter, slowly regaining mobility. The piece sketches genteel Murray Hill life with aging residents clinging to windowed frames and allowances.
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Mae ‘Moreh
Zouls Lee Arms
Migs Marsh
Fays
Sanita Monica
Brice Barrons
Betsey
Glimpses of a Tattered NYC Social Scene in 1920s reminiscence
A fragmented reminiscence by C. O. McIntyre recalling old New York tenants and a vanished era of elegant lodging on West Sixty Seventh Street. The piece recalls a lonely life at windows, a famed host, a red plush gown, and guests including a poet and a star-boarder, with casual references to drinking and cultural tastes of the time.
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Rupert Hughes
New York
West Pitty
Henry Gays
West Pittyseventh
World Beauties and the Drift from Pure Looks
An unsigned column muses on German attempts to regulate young women, the primacy of heredity and era over beauty, and the shift from celebrated beauties to talent and personality. It recalls Lily Langtry, Emma Lady Hamilton, and modern actresses, noting beauty's rise as a mass industry and the focus on athletic prowess and poise over static glamour.
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Germany
Heidi
Tani
Helen Hayes
Katherine Cornell
Lynn Fontaine
Beatrice Lille
Hole
Wallis Simpee
Buk
Lillian Russell
Lillian
Emma
Lady Hamilton
Romney
Tim
Breckamtth
Amy Lyon
Ness
Lord Nelson
Vets Moved From Cornfield Quieted by Radio Play
A fragmented note describes veterans being moved from a cornfield after a radio figure named Lie Mian and his wife, who restricts his nights outings, figure in the local chatter.
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Lie Mian
Hin
Service as Self and Shame in Charity
A reflective piece questions motives behind aid and philanthropy. It contrasts self praise with disinterested service, noting how gratitude is elusive yet the act can reveal ego. The author laments patronizing attitudes while recognizing moments of genuine decency and responsibility toward the less fortunate.
Each Man Grows By His Own Experience
Elsie Robinson reflects on how aiding others can turn to meddling and control. She argues people should help willingly without demanding repayment or domination and notes that true progress comes from allowing others to learn through their own experiences.
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King Fess. Syné., Inc
Questioned General Knowledge Quiz Poses Odd Queries
A spoof quiz presents mixed questions about history geography and literature with references to fictional dates and improbable events. It mocks obscure phrasing and tests reading accuracy while listing varied topics and improbable claims.
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Prt
Hon ‘Blige
Perreion Supe
Youstey
Royal
Copeland, M.D
Leadville
Solo
L$. A. Light Files
Kelly Field
Windsor
Frank Crowninshields
Murray Hill
C. O. McIntyre
Bugs Baer
Theodore Dreiser
Baer
Dreiser
Ty McNaught
By Edwin C. Hill
Gong
Lily Laugtry
Edward
London
Mrs. Simpson
Buckingham Palace
Aha
Dave
Maxine Elliott
Jessie McDermott
Rockland
Maine
Ninon de Seneclos
Mary Anderson
Cleo de Merade
Lota Montez
Teputs
Beauty
King Fees’ Syn. Inc
Bob Wees
God
Elsie Robinson
Dante
Boston
Mass
Berlin
Garmagny
Dora
Bogrand
Dublin
Ireland
Teck Jong
Absolom
Eun
Abraham
Yokohama
East Songhtede
Romé
Naples
Cliah
Soman
Torhieddon
King Festatus Syndicate
Seeye Eatae
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