Hearst papers advocate plan list for national reforms
The Hearst papers outline a broad platform including friendship with nations, entangling alliances prohibition of weak Senate representation, separate military departments under a National Defense Secretary, vigorous federal action to abolish illiteracy, a January installation of President and Congress, a national sales tax to reduce other levies, a 13 month calendar with Saturday holidays, a Nicaragua Canal project for commerce and defense, and acquiring the French and English West Indies as debt settlement.
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George Washington
United States
Senate
Army
Nicaragua Canal
Hearst Papers
English West Indies
Power trust blocks speech on true cost of power
A Chicago magnate Samuel Insull attempted to censor a speech by American Ambassador Frederick Sackett at a world power conference. Sackett refused to delete a paragraph stating the sale price is fifteen times the production cost. Insull’s effort failed but the power trust continues to deliver power at high costs.
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Power Trust
Samuel Insull
Chicago
Berlin
Frederick M. Sackett
Insul
Mr. Sackett
Sackett
Power
Louisville Gas Company
Louisville Lighting Company
Sam
Canadian Tariff Retaliation Harms American Farmers
Canada has imposed a retaliatory tariff on U S farm products in response to an American tariff. Potatoes now face 75 cents per 100 pounds, lamb 7 cents per pound, butter 30 to 60 cents per pound, and wheat 42 cents per bushel. The piece mocks the tariff as a stick-up on farmers and cites abrupt price changes.
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Canada
New Map of Europe and World City Names Change
A travel feature notes many cities have altered names for summer abroad. Examples include Aachen for Aix la Chapelle, Beograd for Belgrade, Istambul for Constantinople, Praha for Prague, Helsinski for Helsinki, Karlovy Vary for Karlsbad, Waszawa for Warsaw, Bitalj for Monastir, and Magellanes for Punta Arenas. It also discusses Peking becoming Piping or Peping, and New York written as N Yawk.
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London
Paris
Aix-la-Chapelle
Aachen
Belgrade
Beograd
Constantinople
Istambul
Prague
Praha
Helsingfors
Helsinski
Karlsbad
Karlovy Vary
Warsaw
Waszawa
Monastir
China
Peking
Punca Arenas
Chile
Magellanes
Artificial Cows Revolution in Wool Industry Predicted
The British Research Association for woolen and worsted industries forecasts a science driven shift in sheep and cattle, claiming skin samples nourished in chemicals can yield wool year after year. Artificial cattle may follow, while a drugstore cowboy seems poised for a comeback.
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British Research Association For
Association
Listen World by Elsie Robinson on rebellion against fate
An early 20th century exhortation urges readers to resist resignation and societal ills. It frames human struggle as an inner rebellion against divine apathy, arguing people can overcome disease, slavery, and ignorance by choosing action and faith in personal power. The piece cites historical reforms and calls for breaking passivity to pursue fuller life.
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Adon
Goll
Wade
Mendelian Genetics and the Rise of Modern Heredity
A retrospective on Mendel's inheritance theory and its slow acceptance, detailing early observers like Bateson, the shift toward genetics, and the consolidation of germ plasm concepts. It notes Mendel's units, chromosome localization, and the 1900 rediscovery driving vast scientific change.
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Mendel
G. Welle
Justa Viveter Geeres Py Wels
School Teachers Tee Living Ideas By Royal B Copel And
A historical feature describes a Ford-backed model school for boys aged 1 to 17 in Sudbury Magy. It blends theory with work by teaching farming, cooking, laundry, cleaning, clothing care, and self care. Students grind meal, grow crops, raise poultry, run a kitchen, and learn health and budgeting through a fixed diet program.
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Royal
Copel
M. D
Seasier
Boss
Spon
Henry Ford
Sudbury
Cangfellow
Rizhl
Bay Barsa
Tae Hoya Learm
Hasen Grint
Menapaper
Beriice, Inc
An Exotic Ocean Voyage and Its Colorful Passengers
A lively account of a shipboard scene on a grand voyage features a cast of vivid characters. A flamboyant art dealer, a French maid named Fifi, a mysterious American wife incognito, dancing twins, a persistent lone critic, and a bevy of social types fill the salon and decks. The narrative mixes gossip, flirtation, and the era’s mood as telephoning ships, coupon clipping editors, and a mood of high society mingle with crime plot snippets and theatrical dreams.
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Belmont
Fifi
Tao
Londu
Alwayn
Eajon
Fuewieh
What Makes Picture Good Art Says Laura Knight
A critical look at a Laura Knight painting shows stillness and restraint create power. The ballet dancer rests as a dressmaker works, yet the image feels alive with intention. The piece prompts thoughts on talent, propriety, and the role of art in society.
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Laura Knight
Flere
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