Peace and defense reforms outlined by Hearst papers
The excerpt outlines proposals for international peace among English-speaking nations, a constitutional reapportionment for the House, creation of a National Defense Secretary overseeing Army Navy and Air Forces, federal steps to curb literacy, and the timing of congressional elections with presidential inauguration set for January.
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Hearst Papers
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House of Representatives
Department of the Army of the Navy
Air Forces
United
Secretary of National Defense
United States
Secretary of Education
Purpose of Cruisers and naval trade control
The piece argues cruisers keep the seas open and cripple enemy trade in war. Lord Wester Wemyss cites the navy’s core role as suppressing sea-borne supplies, affecting the enemy’s ability to resist. It notes Britain’s aim to cut the enemy’s jugular trade and stresses the need for a strong American cruiser power.
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Lord Wester Wemyss
Dardanelles
House of Lords
Britain
Cities Must Run Like the Devil to Stay Ahead
Merle Thorpe in The Nation's Business argues that private business and cities alike must move swiftly to maintain position. He compares urban growth to a parade, requiring coordinated effort, pooled energies, and organized groups to attract industries and people.
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San Francisco club labels architect not an artist
A cultured San Francisco club rules an architect is not an artist and cannot serve on the art committee. The dispute contrasts public beauty in streets with ugly shop-window paintings, while the dictionary backs the club’s stance, noting architects are designers and builders.
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San Francisco
Exporting Autos Shape U S Auto Industry Growth
The text notes a rapid expansion of automobile exports in the United States, predicting a strong growth sector. It highlights that current export levels rival earlier total production and anticipates ongoing development to meet demand as worn-out vehicles are replaced.
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United States
Attom
Gossips, Politics, and Johnston Tangle Hearts and Worries
A cryptic 19th century note depicts a governor denouncing gossips as a source of trouble and suggests steering clear of politics to avoid them. It mentions a figure named Johnston of Oklahoma amid the murky remarks.
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Ges Iing Johnston
Oklahoma
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Cause of Sore Throat Says Royal S Copeland M D
Doctor Royal S Copeland explains sore throat origins in cold season, linking constipation and poor living to illness. He describes tonsillitis and pharyngitis symptoms, fever, and possible diphtheria risk, urging bowel relief, gargles, dental checks, and laboratory culture if needed.
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Royal S. Copeland
M. D. Conyright
Feetura Service, Inc
Tere
Lightning Ball Described by Noted Scientist Serviss
Scientist Garrett P. Serviss reports on ball lightning, recounting a vivid Michigan incident where a six to eight inch glowing sphere entered a room, split, scattered debris, and pierced a wall before vanishing through an external hole, provoking cautious awe about this rare phenomenon.
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Garrett P. Serviss
Heleniog
Keitlen
B. OR. Taskaweki
United States Weather Bureau
Wumpier
Trebor
Alpeng
Mich
Lashowill
Reason for Pig's Tail By Dr Frank Crane
An excerpted reader letter defends the pig tail on practical and comical grounds. The 82 year old writer, a butcher and farmer, argues the tail shows health, aids in beauty, and helps pigs at fairs and in market, noting curls signal felicity and lack of curl signals trouble.
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Reason For
Frank Crane
Carl
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Not True Yet But It Will Be Some Day Farm Picture
A Labor magazine cover shows a Washington farmer on Capitol steps, titled Right on the Job. The piece laments lack of true farmer unity across regions and sectors, noting Capper and the Farm Bloc push for coordinated action while farmers remain divided and unable to unite for common goals.
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Labor
Washington, D. C
Washington
John Baer
North Dakota
Arthur Capper
Kansas
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