West Point Land Purchase Seen as Emergency Bill Pivot
Editorial favoring James of Michigan proposal for 1.5 million dollars to buy 15 000 acres adjacent to West Point Military Academy. Arguments include water supply, airfield, artillery ranges and training grounds as essential, with support from Pershing and Fechet and reference to Washington’s push for a national military academy and the upcoming bicentennial.
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House Committee On Military Affairs
James
Michigan
West Point Military Academy
W. R B. Smith
West Point
Langley Field
Virginia
General Smith
Army
Pershing
Congress
Fechet
Army Air Corps
United States Military Academy
Washington
National Military Academy
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
United States
The Theater and Talkies Clash in New York Debate
In a New York review of the era, critics argue the legitimate theater is failing as talkies grow. Voices contend cinema undermines stage vitality while some praise certain films like The Green Pastures. Camerawork and star power struggle with audience tastes shifting toward sound cinema despite calls to preserve live performance.
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New York
Produceza
Legitimete
Thie Sig
Mesy Eyber
Melitulionr
George M. Cohan
Cou Plese
Andrenrea
Feeding cattle and county aid spark Texas commentary
A garbled tale from the Hondo Anvil Herald notes Harer Vanda placing 1200 head of cattle in New Brountely with county agent cooperation. The piece imagines outcomes on feed costs, weight gain, and wages, riffing on the “neatle method” amid local advertisements and a Camp County county judge question. The narrative blends cattle feeding, prices, and rural labor hints into a hypothetical view of farming business.
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Harer Vanda
New Brountely
Cooperstion Witt
Cavnty
Harry Lande
Lita
Tlarey
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland
A satirical column on marriage and gender roles discusses women's status, divorce anxieties, and shifting social norms. It contrasts aging generations, wealth, and beauty with evolving expectations, noting men chase stability while women assess value and status. The piece reflects early 20th century social commentary on love, independence, and dependence.
Lawyers and justice clash over the courthouse fate
A fragmentary anecdote centers on a judge’s critique of lawyers who chase wealth over justice. A tale recounts a beehive theft case and a husband defending a client, illustrating how legal fees may influence outcomes and moral questions about justice.
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Saya
Do You Know About Oil Wells Under Sam Antonis City
The note reports oil wells operating within the city of Sam Antonis. It highlights local energy activity and possible economic impact on the area.
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Eliy
Sam Antonis
Value of Water by R S Copeland
The article explains water’s role in body balance, digestion, and waste removal. It notes fluid needs, sources of water in foods, and the shift from old beliefs about delaying drinking with meals to modern guidance for six to eight glasses daily.
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R. S. Copeland
Sam
Mesia
Beredec. Inc
Listen World. By Elsie Robinson analysis of finding a lasting interest
The piece urges readers to stop chasing quick thrills and to develop a real interest through sustained effort. It contrasts being man minded with monkey minded, insisting success comes from what you do with an interest after you acquire it. It stresses patience, persistence, and self discipline as keys to achievement.
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United States
Alil
Derile
Secur
Bilvaningen
Urge Deportation of Undesirable Aliens
Northampton mass January 6 letter to The Light argues for deportation of immigrants who violate laws and customs. It condemns unfit arrivals and supports enforcement of the deportation law, praising efforts by the secretary of labor and President Coolidge.
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Secretary of Labor
Rlr
Coolidge Ghi
San Antonio
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