Davis speech at Geneva masks words with music
Washington dispatch notes that the Geneva Davis speech is likely to be interpreted through music rather than words, as European propaganda seeks to frame U S isolation. The piece criticizes the term isolation as a European propaganda construct and urges rejecting League of Nations membership while maintaining open relations with all nations.
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Richard Washburn
Washington, D. C
Davis
Geneva
League of Nations
France
Great Britain
Kitty
Thor's Vitamin Compound Promises Rapid Health Boosts
An advertisement touts a new vitamin compound named Thor that allegedly strengthens the weak and red blood, offering rapid improvements in strength and flesh. It markets itself as superior to lengthy traditional treatments, promising noticeable results in days.
Thors Vitamin Compound Promises Quick Health Boost
A 19th century style claim touts Thors Vitamin Compound containing yeast iron and copper to purify the blood, energize the body, aid digestion and improve complexions. It asserts rapid results in days, with refund guarantees and availability at San Antonio drugstores and other outlets.
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Cigyer
Cambina- Hou
Uhinney Wei
Siu
Thor
San Antonio
Roosevelt and Geneva speech spark debate over neutrality and consult rule
The piece critiques a Geneva Davis administration stance, arguing it risks entanglement with Europe and questions when the United States should consult. It warns of political fallout, containment of arms shipments, and the danger of backdoor league entry while urging clear limits and steadfast neutrality.
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Kingdom of
Volabla
Washington
Roosevelt Assurance
League
Roosevelt
United States
Kill Itch Germs Quick Use for Skin Relief
An old style ad copy promotes external skin treatment claiming fast relief for itching and rashes. It mentions ingredients like zinc oxide and menthol, with emphasis on quick soothing action and broad skin benefits. The language is garbled but centers on a topical antiseptic product.
Britain Sees New U S Foreign Policy Agenda
London press reacts to Geneva offer by Ambassador Davis, arguing the Roosevelt policy signals a shift from neutrality and free seas to a security pact. Editorials warn of abandonment of traditional isolation and possible sanctions, trade embargoes, and altered American stance.
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London
Bate Hull
Washington
Roosevelt
Norman H. Davis
Geneva
America
Davis
Paris Press Lets Davis Pact Speech Fade From View
Paris papers largely ignore Ambassador Norman H. Davis in Geneva as he outlines a potential consultative pact. Concord notes that even Roosevelt’s guarantee accord may be undermined by Congress, while other papers condemn the U S for not pledging aid in wartime.
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Paris
Quai ‘d'Orsay
Norman H. Davis
Geneva
America
United States
Concord Tints
Davis
Roosevelt
Congress
Chinese Railway Row Continues In Manchurian Dispatch
Moscow dispatches report ongoing obstructionist acts by Japanese and Manchukuo officials hindering the Chinese Eastern railway. Despite Russia offering to sell the ford to Japan, controversy over the railway remains unsettled as of May 24.
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Moscow
Russia
Ford
Japan
Manchukug
Pennsylvania Adds to Hunting Areas
Pennsylvania expands state owned hunting territory by acquiring 4885 acres in Lycoming Bedford and Cambridge counties. The land opens to sportsmen and supports abundant deer bear grouse rabbits and other game with excellent fishing reported in the area.
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Tarrisburg
Pennsylvania
Lycoming
Bedford
Cambridge
Treasury receipts and expenditures for May reported
Treasury receipts for May 22 were 5 829 720 51 dollars and expenditures 13 855 790 77, leaving a balance of 379 568 791 04. Customs duties for 22 days of May totaled 15 261 343 35 dollars.
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Washington
D. C
Treasury
Peru Agrees to Arbitrate Leticia Border Dispute
Geneva reports Peru accepts the League of Nations plan to settle the Peru Colombia border dispute over Leticia. The plan requires evacuation of seized land and placing the area under a league commission, with Colombia already accepting the program two weeks earlier. In East Texas, oil production is capped at 826,895 barrels daily across 10,030 wells, an average of 8246 barrels per well per day.
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Geneva
Peru
League of Nations
Colombia
Letiela
League Commission
Austin
Texas
State House
Constipated Scalp Hair Health Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Kyank's Hair Root Oil to treat scalp constipation. It claims clogged hair tubes hinder growth and that massaging the scalp for one minute daily with the oil dissolves deposits, cleanses dead skin, and keeps hair tubes open. It urges readers to ask for Terante's Hair Root Oil at drug counters.
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Kyank
Terante
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