Byrd Seeks Unknown Arctic Land Between Ellesmere and Alaska
Lieutenant Commander Richard Byrd, after his North Pole flight from Kings Bay Spitzbergen to Teller Alaska, believes unseen land lies between Ellesmere Island Axel Heiberg Island and Alaska. He plans another Pole flight next year and aims to fly over the South Pole later, arguing aviation will aid transportation.
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Teller Alaska
Richard BE. Byrd
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Axel Heiberg Island
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North Pole
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Arctic Circle
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Pinchot Attacks Light Wine Calls in Temperance Debate
The speaker at the General Federation of Women's Clubs workshop is criticized for advocating a return to hard liquor. He is challenged to name a reputable American in favor of reviving the saloon. The piece labels liquor as dangerous and cites temperance fears fueling calls for moderation and opposing fanaticism.
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Ifford Pinchot
General Federation of Women’s
Tempe
Costly ego and war lessons from global conflict
The piece argues that wars, costly and futile, reveal egotism in nations. It cites World War costs, Britain’s strike expenses, and postwar debt strains on France and Germany. Arbitration before disputes could prevent such losses, saving billions and easing industry burdens. War’s price is paid by all, with peace treaties attempting balance.
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Great Britain
France
Germany
Human Element in Race Surpasses Machines at Indy
The account emphasizes the human aspect over the cars in the Indianapolis race. At 200 mph, drivers and engines dominate the event, described as more about skill and nerve than mechanical performance, likening it to a modern civilization test beyond a simple car contest.
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Indianapolis Track
Be temperate in all things in exercise
A New York City health feature argues against extreme fitness fads and early morning radio workouts. Dr. Charles A M Wharton of the University of Pennsylvania warns that overindulgence in athletics harms youth, with middle aged adults also at risk. Moderate, regular activity is urged for safety and longevity.
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Charles AM. Wharton
University of Pennsylvania
Wharton
Patriotism and the conscience of nation love
Column argues patriotism should unite rather than provoke division. It warns against chauvinism and self righteousness, urging self control and tolerance while loving country more than any other. © 1924 Famous Features Syndicate.
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Famous Features Syndicate
Jnet
Police Activity and Civic Role of Policing in 1828
W E Jacobs, a Los Angeles traffic officer, lauds police work as more than crime fighting. He describes officers as caregivers who rescue people, aid women and children, prevent accidents, and even save lives, arguing for greater respect and understanding of their broader duties.
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W. E. Jacobs
Los Angeles
Mary
Figures of Speech and Noting the Weight of Law
A diary style editorial argues the phrase pay attention to anise and curtain mocks focusing on trivialities while essential legal matters are neglected. The writer uses metaphor to urge prioritizing weightier issues in public discourse.
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Anise
Cummin
Orient
Spenner
Frannre
Public figures and public service theme in midwestern era prose
A narrative piece defends public service, praising a city helper and police as the line between good and ill. It extols respect for authorities, notes perpetual conflict with societal predation, and urges community support for those who aid strangers.
Glittering criminal careers fade when law acts
The article notes Gerald Chapman and Richard Reese Whittemore are punished for their crimes, with Chapman hanged and Whittemore convicted in Maryland. It adds the Kremers face a forty year sentence, illustrating that swift, relentless justice strips away the romantic gloss from criminal life.
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Gerald Chapman
Chapman
Richard Reese Whittemore
Whittemore
Candy Kid
Bufalo
Kraemers
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