International Parliament for the Humanization of War
A historical call urging nations to convene an international parliament to curb civilian bombings and humanize warfare. The piece cites a Senate resolution condemning the bombing of civilians and Hearst’s proposal for a congress of nations with rigid rules for civilized warfare. It emphasizes urgency and universal human conscience.
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Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Congress OF Nations
American creed inspires teachers at New York convention
Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the National Education Association's New York gathering, urging teachers to keep freedom and civil liberties bright at home. He urged defending the constitution, maintaining free press, and ensuring every school teaches liberty and American responsibility for future citizens.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
National Education Association
America
Children of
Democracy versus autocracy in modern leadership debate
A 1936 essay argues the Declaration of Independence foreshadowed tensions between liberty and absolutism. It contrasts democracy’s resilience with autocratic rule, condemns revolutionary reformers who call technological progress obsolete, and praises democracy as the engine of America’s extraordinary social and economic progress anchored by Senator Bailey’s reflections.
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Arpendener
Bailey
North Carolina
Colby College
America
Skin Troubles and Psoriasis Treatments from Leeds Expert
Dr John J Ingram of Leeds discusses psoriasis causes and cures. Tar baths and ultraviolet light therapy are used, with emphasis on mental health, infections, and climate. He notes potential recurrences and advises year round UV exposure and professional care.
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John J. Ingram
Leeds
England
Ingram
Digest on parasite diagnosis and treatment in 1918 notice
Dr. Herman N Bundesen discusses how locating the parasite is essential to diagnose the disorder. He reviews drugs such as arsenic compounds and emetin, notes cautions for liver abscess cases, and emphasizes physician supervision. includes tea safety and exercise advice for calves and weight concerns. He answers reader questions on fat gain, oranges, and a TB test reaction.
Independence Day memory and India Gandhi critique
A reflective nostalgia for July 4 readings of the Declaration at Independence Hall contrasts with a broad political essay. It weighs free spirit, liberty, and duty while critiquing British Indian rule, feudal princes, and Congress debates. The piece blends personal memory with sharp cultural and political commentary.
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Independence Square
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
India
Mohandas K. Gandhi
England
Ghins
Militarism and socialism mingle in modern rhetoric
In a provocative editorial, Benjamin DeCasseres argues that militarization and socialism fuse in contemporary thought. He notes the term socializing as the process and mocks European trends where militarism inches socialism forward daily under the guise of national socialism.
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Gore
Karl Marx
Local beach safety ad sparks mixed messages
A faded public notice warns against swimming at a crowded beach blaming lifeguards for missing drownings while decrying vanity and household chores. The piece rails at fashion fads and lists laundry duties as modern necessities, reflecting dated social mores and humor.
Word missing in famous quotes puzzle page
The comic page presents a fill in the blanks or misquoted lines from classic authors like Shakespeare Keats and Tennyson with hints that readers should supply the missing words. It credits King Features Syndicate 1938 and invites readers to turn to the comic page for the answers.
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King Frew Synd., Inc
Panier
Abraham Liwaln
John
Tegnt
Longfellow
Tennyson
Emer
Lietz
King Features Syndicate
Ine
Victory in junior bathing beauty contest sparks San Pedro park
Ten to twenty years ago from L. A. Light Files notes a July 6 1928 bathing beauty contest at San Pedro Park with 60 contestants in an American Legion entertainment. J J Townsend er won the prize at 1 ½ months old. Col W B Tuttle discusses Nogalites street track removal with city officials as trolley service may continue. In 1918 police and fire departments will use public telephones for official business. Sheriff Tobin receives an heirloom sword from Michael Piggott, said to date to around 1800.
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Suly
San Pedro Park
American Legion
Brensit
J. J. Townsender
W. B. Tuttle
San Antonio Public Service Company
Nogalites Street
Busca
Falm Heights
J. ¥. Wacker
Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph Company
Tobin
John W. Tobin
Michael Piggott
North Laredo Street
Latoview Averin
Tok
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