Proposals for a United States National Peace Plan
The Hearst Papers Advocate outlines five core reforms. Proposals include an English-speaking bloc to preserve global peace, proportional Senate representation, prompt reapportionment in the House, a unified National Defense Secretary over Army Navy and Air Forces, and federal action to erase illiteracy under a Secretary of Education with Congress elected in November and inaugurations in January.
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Hearst Papers
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Department of the Army
Navy
Air Forces
Secretary of National Defense
United States
Education
Congress
Good Sportsmanship toward Hoover from AYOR Chambers
AYOR C M Chambers a Democrat who supported Al Smith sent telegrams to Herbert Hoover congratulating him and inviting hospitality. Chambers said Hoover is the next president and all citizens should back the coming administration. The defeated candidate also sent congratulations noting the spirit of good sportsmanship.
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Oy Ayor C. M. Chambers
al Smith
Herbert Hoover
Chambers
Smith
Hoover
Election Paradox Over Electors In 1920s Dialogue
A witty wager tale notes the paradox of electoral votes. It claims voters chose electors who morally support the Republican nominees, though legally only the electors decide the presidency and vicepresidency. The San Antonio Scot wagers boldly on constitutional interpretations.
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Wat Smith
District of Columbia
United States
Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
Will Rogers
Coolidge
Hoover
Bethat Hoover
Rogers
Te Canny
San Antonio Scot
Old Fields Edna in Sicily Amid Lava Advance
A fragmented excerpt describes residents retreating before molten lava from Mount Etna. It reflects on human attachment to homeland, civilization’s resilience, and the nomadic fire as an evasion of existence as a volcanic event threatens settled fields and dwellings.
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Edna
Sicily
Rane
Germany plans bomb proof HQs and civil defense in Berlin
The German government prepares two bomb proof headquarters in Berlin for central government use and weighs protecting the civilian population from air raids in case of another war. The article notes most world powers, except the United States, are planning defenses against anticipated aerial invasion, unlike the U S which reportedly expects more time to mobilize.
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Berlin
United States
Food Products Forecast Shapes Texas Agriculture Future
A Texas Agricultural College observer in San Antonio says agriculture will remain the region’s leading industry for the next century. He notes continued growth across sectors and anticipates four major industrial expansions, including mature use of farm products to stabilize and improve markets for producers.
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Ean Kyle
Texas Agricultural and Methanical College
San Antonio
Agricuture
Plumpness and Health Discussed by Royal S Copeland
A long excerpt reviews scientific views on body weight, noting ideal weight varies by age and health. It cites Dr. Hahn of Berlin and argues thinness may aid longevity for the elderly while slightly overweight benefits stamina in youth. The piece condemns excessive dieting and urges balanced health over chasing figures.
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Iere
Marcon Halon
Berlin
Vienna
Ifzbn
Middle Axe
Hahn
Weritor
Gires
Farigue
Eax
Belug
Voice of Aurora Explains Electric Sounds of Northern Lights
Garrett P Serviss describes auroral displays in 1917 observed from the S H Dora between Torlawh and Greenland. He links the colorful curtains to electrical discharges, wireless static, and magnetic storms, noting the aurora’s height and its impact on radio and atmospheric currents.
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N. T
Torlawwh
Greenland
Ma. X
Pittsburgh
Unis Gan
Earth
Acta
Axa
the Wanderer
Schenectady
Steck
Addom
Volapuk language born as forerunner of a planned tongue
A fragment discusses Volapuk, the forerunner of Esperanto and other attempts at a universal language. It credits Johann Martin Reichard of Constance with creating a highly simplified grammar, a 14 000 word dictionary, phonetic spelling, and a world language name derived from sola world and juk meaning language, but notes little impact since its early promise.
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Johann Martin Rehleger
Constance
Baden
Volanuk
War debts and travel bans shape future policy
A fragmented editorial argues war debts burden nations and fuel conflict. It urges avoiding wars, paying debts promptly, and allowing travel with sensible safeguards rather than punitive visas and passports. The piece cites Lincoln and Keynesian implications, highlighting tariffs and national credit as key factors for peace.
Chelsea in New York's Forgotten East End
A 1922 travel sketch tours Chelsea New York recalling its hidden lanes. It notes Mayfair in Chelsea Edith Wharton and The Play of innocence, old hotels turned hospices, surviving aristocracy, private Gramercy Park, Central Park and Madison Square as night scenes. The piece observes quiet streets, dawn games, and lingering cultural memory.
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New York
London
Cheltea
Mth Avenue
Clemont Moore
Chelsea
Edith Whartee
Blill
Cheleen Colture
Dinacasia
Yuce Enterio
Central Park
Madison Square
Powerful Girl Sets Fresh Water Endurance Record
Miss Marha Hill reportedly held a continuous water endurance record for sixty one hours, described as powerful and charming. The boastful account praises the feat while hinting at future aims for a motherly role, noting the armless encouragement of bearing children.
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Marha
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Royal S. Copeland
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Will Togees
St. Honte
Gliy Hall
Wanlington
Tiesaut Parks
Potter’s Fields
Grammercy
Madicon Banare
Joseph Jefferson Whesenother
Jefferson—herice Ie
Church of the Transfiguration
Crom Bere Lester Wallack
Don Touw Fennit
Edmin Boole
Lacall
Ste Neught Spree
Misa Dill
Memphis
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