Proposals for national reform and peace in a united states
The editorial outlines a program for English speaking nations to preserve world peace and calls for major reforms. It argues for proportional representation in the Senate with at least two seats per state, prompt reapportionment in the House, a unified National Defense Secretary over Army Navy and Air Force, federal steps to end illiteracy, and election and inauguration timing.
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Hearst Papers
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Department of the Army
Nevy
Air Forces
United
Secretary of National Defense
America Upholding Monroe Doctrine in Central America
Opinion argues U S intervention under the Monroe Doctrine is to protect American lives and property amid oil and mineral investments in Central America. It contends past presidents used force to defend order and warns against British or other powers pressing claims, framing Marines as deterred by safeguarding both lives and the doctrine.
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Mexico
Latin
Heiti
San Domingo
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Hemis
United States
England
Oreover
Pelli
Work Ethic Revered In Longtime Yarn Mill Worker
Dispatches recall William Patterson of Ireland who for 68 years never missed a day at Mills despite illness. The piece contrasts past dedication with modern indifference and stresses that steady effort, care, and reliability form the backbone of any enterprise, regardless of role.
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Treland
William Patterson
Ame
William
Our Groping Way to Death by the Electric Chair
A harsh meditation on science and civilization as the electric chair and life support clash with a newborn baby named George Smith in Chicago. The piece laments oxygen tanks blood transfusions and long shifts of firefighters as science moves life and death. It condemns the death penalty and medical interventions as human progress.
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George Smith
Chicago
M Kh. Kot Sryder
Mrz
Haby
George
Eating Habits and Health Provals by Dr Copeland
Dr Copeland argues indigestion stems from personal eating habits. He warns against chronic Miapepsia, urges moderation in meals, balanced foods, and proper hydration. He links digestion to ulcer risk and stresses healthier routines for longevity.
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Copeland, M.D
Speed of Light By GARRETT P. SERVISS
A reader questions whether telescope power can reveal real-time events from distant stars and whether light’s travel time makes us see past states. Serviss explains that magnification changes perception not distance, and a star’s light age remains tied to travel time.
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Speed of Light By
Garrett P. Serviss
New York
Ory
Ney
Aztronomera
Calendar Reform: 13 Month Week Plan Backed By Firms
A 13 month 28 day calendar proposal backed by 1000 firms and endorsed by the United States Chamber of Commerce would place every date on a fixed weekday. George Eastman and colleagues envision a leap month Sol between July and February, with New Year’s Day on Sunday after 1028, and a global ratification process via national committees.
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George Eastman
Bart Nia Karak Company
United States Chamber of Commerce
League of Nations
Ita Autcora
Une
Eastman
America
WoClure
Arndi¢His
Tunney in Washington A Prizefighter Who Looks Like a Professor
President Coolidge remarked Gene Tunney did not look like a prizefighter when he visited the White House. The heavyweight champion, praised for his early Marine service and rise to wealth, now tells boys that true success comes from getting up after being knocked down in life and in the ring.
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Coolidge
Tunney
White House
Washington
Gene Tunney
John L. Sullivan
Tom Sharkey
Bob Tittshamons
Jack Dempsey
France
Louis Levy
Tunnay
Fate
Alwass
Able Corporation
Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan
The article recalls a business leader's career path from Wells, Fargo Co to secretary, then vice president and manager of American Founder Co, later president of Pullman Company, highlighting how early roles shape eventual success. The narrative centers on a Chicago-based executive and his ascent through major companies.
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Wells, French & Co
Fort Wayne
Tim
American Founder Company
Maskell & Barker Gat Company
Pull
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