Roosevelt plans new charter for managed industry reform
President Roosevelt outlined a new charter for intelligently directed industry and urged government enforcement of trade practices. He argued for social regulation over laissez faire, balancing production with demand, improving labor standards, preventing overproduction, and curbing child labor. The Chamber of Commerce shifted to support regulation as a path to fair wages and reduced waste.
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Henry J. Harriman
Boston
Longevity Tales From Peiping and a Century Mindset
From Peiping comes a report of Li Chung-yun of Szechwan who died aged 197, though Chinese authorities claim 255. Official records note a 150th birthday celebration in 1828. He reportedly lived with his 24th wife and credited inner calm for long life. Comparing wisdom, the piece cites Muldoon on internal conflict and urges Greek philosophy’s calm amid modern life’s speed.
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Peiping
Li Chung-yun
Szechwan
Nash
Associated Press
Department of Education
Changlu University
Wu Pei-Fu
Penning
William Muldoon
Olympus
Alivaya
New York Diary Notes on Pomp, People and a Brassy Night
A brisk, humorous diary entry from New York covers social whirl and celebrity sightings. The narrator recalls Will Rogers and Grover Whalen amid moonlit Madison Square, autograph seekers, and cocktail chatter. He critiques Irving Berlin and muses on aging joy, with a cameo from Margret and Chauncey Depew as a playful postcard of the era.
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New York
Pepys
Verne’ Porter
Virginia
Will Rogers
Tg Khie Pler
Win Larkin
Will Hamilton
Isaac Marcossons
Kemond O'Bries
Ron Kirkpatrick
Lois Lang
Madison Square
Listen World a column on decline of American men by Elsie Robinson
Elsie Robinson laments what she views as a decline in American manhood. She argues 36s era men have become weak and frivolous, condemning luncheon crowds, politicians, bankers, and entertainers for promoting a feminized culture. She recalls past labor, proposes a return to rugged, industrious male ideals, and mocks contemporary patriotic displays.
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Brock
America
Catching Diseases By Royal 5 Copeland M D
Recent reports from the heart of the Javeer cities indicate the prevalence of several communicable childhood diseases. Measles, German measles, scarlet fever and chickenpox lead to eruptions and fever. Measles is highly contagious and spreads via contact or contaminated clothing. Scarlet fever shows a sore throat, vomiting and fever with a peeling rash. Chickenpox appears in crops with vesicles and crusts, mild in most cases. Proper rest, nutrition, and care are advised while isolating affected children.
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Javeer
Honerjoh
Fentorer Rit
I Remember When by Charles Davie recollects a depot fire
Charles Davie recalls about 35 years ago when the Southern Pacific depot, a long frame structure on North Salinas Street, burned. Tobin, brother of the mayor, was fire chief and on the roof directing efforts when a firefighter accidentally showered him with water, prompting the quip to redirect the stream.
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Charles Davie
Salinas Street
Southern Pacific
Austin
Sherman
BI Tobin
Ato
Iai W. Tobin
Vester
Cnief
Tobin
Etiquette Sitting Room Problem Advice Column
Dear Miss de Peyster offers guidance on managing a spacious sitting room with a front door and staircase opening into it. The note discusses greeting guests, how hosts should acknowledge courtesy, and whether guests or residents should pause to greet before moving to other rooms, with suggestions to handle introductions gracefully.
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Miss de Peyster
Engagement Announcement Question From Miss De Peyster
A Knoxville correspondent writes to Katheryn de Peyster asking whether to announce an engagement now or wait until marriage next December. The writer notes many girls display rings publicly after engagement and seeks guidance on proper announcement timing.
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Miss de Peyster
al Jean
Naew Aen
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland explores love’s gendered view
The column argues men misinterpret love while women frame it as a deeper, warmer bond. It suggests love is more spiritual and demanding for women, who read flirtation through emotion, whereas men confuse attraction with fleeting curiosity.
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Helen Rowland
10 and 20 Years Ago San Antonio Light Tiles May 15 1925
A San Antonio Light feature recalls 1925 events. Mexican laborers refuse to be ferried to Michigan by train amid a labor dispute. San Antonio lunch club leaders seed a Basar county safety council at the St Anthony Hotel. Arthur Burnett is elected president.
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Arthur Burnatt
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