World Amity Tied to Human Nature Says Willoughby Dickinson
Sir Willoughby Dickinson of England told the American council of world alliance that disarmament alone cannot end war and that the League of Nations and World Court are only as effective as human nature allows. He urged addressing the root cause in a Christian movement to change attitudes toward peace and readiness.
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League of Nations Society
American Council of World Alliance For International Friendship Through Churches
Buffalo
N. Y
League of Nations
World Court
Alliance
Organization
Sir Willoughby
League
America
United States
Sir Willoughby Dickinson
England
Open Those Windows for a Sleeping Porch Trend
The piece argues for sleeping porches or rooms with extensive window space to improve rest and recovery. It notes rising use of outdoor sleeping areas in America as night air is valued for oxygen and vitality and urges Europeans to adopt open window practices for peace and prosperity.
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America
San Antonio
New World
Old World
Europe
Water Cure Sentenced Woman to 25 Glasses Daily
A Solomonic judge ordered a woman to drink 25 glasses of water each day for 30 days after arresting her for the forty seventh time for intoxication. Critics note the punishment may be ineffective against a habitual drinker and compare it to harsher, feverish bed rest with attendants and ice rattled at the bedside.
Wayside Wisdom by S. E. Riser car troubles tale
A humorous verse recounts a car that balks and resists starting as neighbors and friends try fixes. Despite tinkering from Smith Hubbell Thorpe Jones and a skilled mechanic, the car remains stubborn, returning 40 parts with no use and leaving the narrator amused and skeptical.
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Smith
Hubbell
Thorpe
Jones
Ye Towne Gossip on Corruption and War Tax Burdens
The speaker decries pickpockets and political stalls in town life. He cites police corruption and wartime taxes as ongoing burdens. He suggests parties seek income from crowds and questions public trust amid campaign chatter.
Some Sap and Salt Scribbles on Honesty and Life
A fragmented 1924 Premier Syndicated piece notes honesty comes naturally to a man though it may crack in private. It jokes about relationships, love, manicuring, and poker with remarks on curiosity and jealousy at the keyhole, and mocks college boys who avoid cigarettes as eccentric.
The Bridge Upon Which Another May Cross
A call to personal duty urges readers to assist in emergencies and support others when they falter. The piece extols the joy of filling broken threads and being the steady bridge for someone else's safety and success. Consright International Fea Service.
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Consright
International Fea
Service
Steamer Baskets By Bugs Baer
A humorous reminiscence about steamer baskets as gifts for a voyage to Europe. Friends load aboard with trunks and baskets, all pink ribbon handles and perishable fruit, while the passenger endures seasickness and endless snack prompts as they bid farewell.
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Baer
Europe
Nasal Obstructions By Royal S Copeland M D
Nasal obstructions arise from swelling of the nasal mucous membrane driven by blood vessel dilation from emotion cold or irritants. In chronic cases electro-cautery or a simple surgical procedure provides relief.
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Royal S. Copeland
M. D
United States
New York
New York City
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Homes Not Houses A Guide To Real Living
The article argues that grand houses and museum quality antiques do not make a home. True home building comes from love and happiness between spouses, choosing items with personal meaning, and valuing contentment and hope over ostentation. The real treasure is the love shared by partners rather than wealth or display.
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Ludwig
Bavaria
Prict
Grand Rapids
Chippendale
Sheraton
Adam
Benvenuto Cellini
New Ideas in Education Emphasize Mass Athletic Training
The article argues that junior high schools should require regular physical training for all students and not just cultivate star athletes. It urges parents and teachers to balance mind and body, claiming a tough physique underpins mental and moral reliability.
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Kansas City
Kansas
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