Hearst Papers outline radical reform agenda
The Hearst papers list a bold plan including equal status for English-speaking peoples, proportional Senate representation, unified national defense, abolition of illiteracy, January inauguration, a federal sales tax, a thirteen month calendar, a Nicaragua Canal, and acquisition of the West Indies as debt settlement.
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United States Senate
Army and Navy
Air Forces
United Under
Secretary of National Defense
Education
United States
Congress
Nicaragua Canal
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English West Indies
Compromising The School System In San Antonio Debate
Rumors say opponents of a 4,250,000 school funding issue now seek a compromise after earlier calls for a 2,500,000 cap. Critics blame dictatorial opposition for blocking concessions, while supporters insist on presenting the full figure to taxpayers for vote. The piece notes tension over school needs and city credit for projects.
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San Antonio
Leadership by Decisive Will The Value of Firm Governance
A historical reflection on leaders who project strength through clear decisions. It contrasts hesitant, wavering will with decisive action, arguing that even with occasional mistakes, resolute leadership earns follower confidence while indecision undermines authority. The text cites Mussolini as a cautionary comparison between socialist and autocratic paths. It stresses the danger of vacillation in guiding a country or organization.
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Bettito Mussolini
Mussolini
Italy
Crystallized Charity in San Antonio Volunteers Blood
San Antonians offered their own life sustaining blood for charity with little publicity. The spontaneous response followed a story in the paper, showing broad public spirit and belief in the essential goodness of man. Some may not be called, but the act maintains faith in human kindness.
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Ately San An
San Antonio
Victis
San Antonians
Metropolitan Loneliness and Wealthy Companions in New York
New York life reveals a scene where lonely widowers hire younger women for companionship, paying up to 230,000 yearly, with arrangements described as strictly commercial. A campus speakeasy north of Park Avenue offers clandestine socializing with student-era ambiance, tables, cigars, and risqué songs, while affluent men escort talented young women to public events without intent of marriage.
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New York
June Bort
Ellerly
Gazabo
Squire Fex
Fifth Avenue
Hach
Obsolete Charts Warn of Shifting Paths and New Strategies
A reflective piece argues that stagnant methods doom progress and urges updating calculations, plans, and practices. It warns that ignoring advances in science, medicine, engineering, and law leads to failure as markets and technology evolve, demanding renewed focus on useful fundamentals and timely adaptation.
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Magulac Wrere
Eeker
Nandin
Josi
Indus
Lee
Mendera
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Shape of Earth by Garrett P Serviss
The article explains why heavenly bodies, including Earth, form spheres due to gravity. It discusses equilibrium, rigidity, and how mass distribution and rotation influence an approximate spheroidal shape, noting meteoric iron and asteroids show irregular forms when gravity is weaker.
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Shape OF Earth
Garrett P, Serviss
Hatearth
Earth
William Bowie
Adword Confusion Clutters Local Notice Board
A partial and garbled advertisement text appears on a local notice page. The readable fragments reference a cow, a sale or event date, a person named Mimer Main and Phane eugelt, and an advocate. The legible bits suggest a promotional or classified ad that is unclear and appears malformed.
President Health and Exercise Advice From a Medical Officer
A speaker discusses the president's health and the importance of regular exercise. The doctor praises the president's physician and notes the value of monitoring heart and lung health during vigorous activity. He warns against overindulgence and stresses fitness for daily life amid public scrutiny.
Call Money Rates and Mrs de Angelo in Picture
An observational caption discusses worry in crime and finance, noting fears of bootleggers and prohibitionists, and the risky world of stock gambling. The narration centers on Mrs. de Angelo shown in the accompanying image, who seems unaffected by these concerns.
Survey illustration by Hela Hall and Irene Hickok Nelem
A note on the pictured illustration from the Survey section credits Hela Hall and Irene Hickok Nelem. The caption hints at how some people show resolve when faced with hard tasks rather than harming others. The passage emphasizes personal restraint over wrongdoing.
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Hela Hall
Irene Hickok Nelem
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