New League Trick Draws Attack on Senate Treaty Power
A tract argues that internationalists aided by the Carnegie foundation seek to bypass treaty ratification by Congress through a joint resolution to admit the United States to the League of Nations. It warns that this would circumvent constitutional safeguards and drag the nation into foreign wars, calling for swift action to curb such influence and even confiscate foundation funds.
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America
League At Nations
League
League Court
Carnegie Foundation
United States
United States Senate
Senate
James P. Pope
Idaho
Texas
Hawaii
Carnegie Endowments
Democracy as flexible self correcting system of government
A speaker argues that democracy remains an adaptable, self correcting framework unlike fascism socialism or communism. He asserts democracy avoids rigid uniformity and autocratic power, thrives with educated citizens, and supports progress through flexible governance amid depressions and social change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Raymond Moses
Philippine Rubber Industry Seen Shifting Amid Markets
A historical note recalls Philippine rubber production from 1926 peak exports of 225 tons, decline to zero by 1922, then a 1934 rebound with 245 tons, rising to 450 thousand tons by 1984, and forecasts of renewed growth. It reflects resource abundance, imperial pressures, and debates over stable governance and foreign influence in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine
Phils Wintel
Empyema Risks From Simple Colds Warns Medical Note
A medical note warns that untreated colds can lead to empyema with chest pus, fever swings, and possible pneumonia. It stresses early detection, chest X ray, needle aspiration, and possible surgery, advising prompt care to prevent deep pockets of pus and safeguard others. The piece cites Dr Sty Ringe Fees Synd.
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Celand
M. D
Why Heat Softens and Hardens Substances in Atoms
A 1935 article explains how heat changes molecular grip in steel rubber and water. It describes atoms with nuclei and orbiting electrons, how increasing temperature reduces inter-molecular attraction, and why substances transition from hard to soft to liquid or gas. It notes absolute zero as a state of perfect rigidity.
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Hiram Percy Maxim
Eas
Hudder
Thas
Wilverss
King Ferd
Rynd
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland reflects on marriage and romance
The piece surveys shifting marriage dynamics from courtship to domestic life, noting evolving expectations, female independence, and the complexities of long term partnership. It juxtaposes romantic ideals with practical realities, highlighting changing roles and how couples navigate love, loyalty, and everyday life.
Ten and Twenty Years Ago in San Antonio Light Clippings
From the files of the San Antonio Light a 1925 note recalls a men’s association session at Mrs. Bertha Morris’s home, honors high student averages, a display championship award, police mental and physical tests modeled after service rules, and the Texas Aero Club forming a permanent organization with B. Weakley elected president.
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San Antonio Light
Tune Sr
Men’s Association
Bertha Morris
Sons
Duree
Cass
Texas Aero Club
Hanbar
Comperer
B. Weakley
Stars and Stripes Magician Mixes Up Bunny Trick
A garbled local note reports a magic act where a magician intended a rabbit but produced a chicken. The confusion sparked chatter about the show and audience reaction, with no further official details available.
Upstairs East Side Estates Stir Quiet World
An article surveys Vincent Astor at ground-floor offices on West Twenty-sixth Street, noting his control of a vast real estate fortune and the long-time staff. It moves to Frank Huse’s Singapore hotel stake, his planned retirement, and a satire on writers and celebrities featured in Broadway lore. The piece ends with a reader’s jibe about the famous “stew rang” and a quip about a caller waiting.
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New York
Manhattan
Vincent Astor
Jacob Astor
West Twenty-sixth Street
Baltimore
Vineet Astor
Matty
Astor
Keeno Province
Frank Huce
America
Raffles Hotel
Singapore
Ian
Dear Govt Hon Mr Tekes Dam Dept Wash D
A rambling letter mocks federal relief programs and New Deal figures while joking about spending PWA funds on pyramids Egypt and political history. The writer cites Moses, Roosevelt, and Tugwell in a satirical, rambling critique attributed to Norman Cony.
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Tekes
Dam
Wash
PWA
Congress
Egypt
Bible ‘Times
Life
Imine
Moses
New Hampshire
Mr. Roosevelt
Bhamid Works Administration
Govt
Egipt
Tokes
Tugwell
Exiph & T
Norman
Cony
King Beas. Synd., Inc
Confession of envy and the struggle toward virtue
Elsia Robinson lists virtues and vices in a blunt self interview arguing that all humans harbor “apes” of laziness and crime. The piece urges embracing bravery and industriousness while recognizing the universal inner conflict shaping civilization.
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Jêon
King W Pas, Gynd
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Philippines
United Sales
Tielig
Prassard
Harding
Cok
Rap
With Apers
Wilbore
Royal S.C
Helen Rowland
Nicbons
Per
sDea Nice
Vee
Gins
Bath
Karl Fe
Flint
Aman
Han
Malley
A. W. Herbst
Matt Markersleh
Pavonal Sandaw
Jesso Inlet
Sms
Irvin Cobb
Paducah
Edgar Lee Masters
Spoon Blyver
Bank Center
Minny
Kintyre
Sinclair Lewis
Maryaville
Homer Cocy
Hines
Burton Holmes
Rudy Vallee
Boo
al Jolson
Faul Whiteman
Broadway
Fred Niblo
Cinte
U Ie
Enid Bennett
Lakeport
Calif
Nis
Tven
Watterson Rothacker
Triunfo
Winnue Sheehan
Wat Hays
Bob Wagers
Elsia Robinson
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