Peace and reform proposals in Hearst editorial page
The Hearst editorials urge an alliance of English-speaking nations to preserve world peace and promote it globally. They call for proportional Senate representation, prompt reapportionment in the House, and a unified defense department under a Secretary of National Defense. They also seek federal action to abolish illiteracy, election of Congress in November, and presidential inauguration the following January.
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One Way to Find Out People's Stance on Prohibition
Senator Borah urges a national referendum to determine whether the United States wants strict enforcement of the Volstead act or its repeal. He argues parties cannot credibly voice the public will, and local authorities hesitate without a clear national mandate. The piece endorses Borah backing a referendum as decisive proof of public opinion.
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Man seeks longer prison term in state prison
A man sentenced to eighteen months in the county jail for robbery asked the court to change to two years in the state prison where he might face opportunities for reform. A prisoner in a California courtroom notes that prisons are rarely equipped to educate inmates into useful citizens, yet sees no reason why they cannot be.
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China
Stars in Youth and Age By Garrett P 5erviss
Astronomer and writer Garrett P 5erviss explains that the two stars forming the Dipper pointers are moving apart due to proper motion, but changes are imperceptible to the eye over a lifetime. He contrasts youth’s certainty with age’s growing accuracy, noting science reveals vast cosmic motion while constellations are transient patterns.
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Life in Open Air Health by Royals Copeland M D 1927
Health column extols open air living in the South and sunlit outdoor activity as a boost to vitality. It urges daily sun exposure, outdoor walking, proper footwear, and seasonal fruits and flowers while contrasting winter scenery with warm months.
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Worthless Hair and Heirs in a Millionaire's Mind
A McClure Syndicate piece muses on leaving riches and odd keepsakes to heirs. It cites a Hungarian singing society allegedly owning a lock of Beethoven’s hair bought for ten thousand dollars. The writer urges saving personal belongings, old clothes, and even letters, as future value may surprise. It ends by recalling Browning and Shelley and hints at fame’s unpredictable grip on memory.
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German goose step endures in Berlin parade
A sensitive view notes that despite Wilhelm II being gone, German military symbolism persists. The Stahlhelm march in Berlin shows the goose step alive with a tempered stiff knee and firm will. The piece argues Europe avoids new war, cites Allied sacrifice, and recalls diverse leaders at critical battle moments.
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Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan
An official's career path from an office boy in a coffee firm to secretary of a major electrical company is traced. He starts in New York with Hard & Rand, shifts to real estate, studies law, serves Barber, Watson & Gihbones, then joins I Campbell Teffery, becomes managing clerk, partners with Teffery, and later becomes attorney for Western Electric, leading to his secretary role at the Graysbar Electric Company. N R Weame is noted.
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Mystery of the Juntya letters author remains unsolved
The article discusses the long standing mystery of who wrote the celebrated Juntya letters published anonymously in the London Public Advertiser from January 21, 1760, to January 2, 1772. Despite many conjectures, the author’s identity remains uncertain and debated among scholars.
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