Finland Moves Toward Limited Alcohol Reform
Finland, after twelve years of nationwide prohibition, faces failure of enforcement with open defiance and smuggling. A government-commissioned report backs beer up to 3.2 percent and wine up to 12 percent with supervision by a state-run company and optional local bans.
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United States
Finland
Wickersham” Committee
Imnish Commission
Versham
Anderson
Virginia
Wickersham Commission
Congress
Texas Trails excerpt reveals odd town vignettes and local talk
The fragment narrates curious, humorous snippets from a Texas town page. Characters include Dan Davis and Dock Millcan amid stray notes on earthquakes, train robberies, and local meetings. The piece mixes gossip with scattered weathered anecdotes and community chatter.
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Peitus
Tettus
Texas
Yoast
Tig
Dan Davis
Cam
Sal Toriher
Millivan
Heeville
Vore Old Dock
Listen WI By Elsie Robi Admire Yet Warns Against Al Capone
A fragmentary monologue reflects on American values, admitting mixed feelings toward Al Capone while arguing society’s weakness and shifting desires. The speaker contemplates decency, happiness, and allegiance to the country amid historical references.
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Ureprac
al Capone
Boweeve
Kcita
Cnr
Travka
The Lost Element Hunts Through Cosmos in Incomplete Tale
The article parodies early chemistry history noting Dr Amfendelecf and Professor Papish discovering a final missing element labeled Flement 85. It mocks debates on what constitutes matter with quotes from Einstein Jeans Millikan about space and mystery still surrounding physical science.
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Amfendelecf
Hailio
Papish
Einstein
Jeans
Millikan
Respectable Age Etchings Barred by U S Customs
A US customs ban targets etchings by Whistler and Anders Zorn described as subversive to American morals. The piece argues the works show ladies minimally clad, a sign of prudish enforcement, noting the nude depictions were considered hygienic and harmless in private woodland settings.
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Whistler
Anders Zorn
United States
Drought Spelling Clash Across Agencies and Time
The Weather Bureau defines drought as a prolonged lack of rainfall injuring flora and fauna and draining water supplies, while Agriculture clings to the old spelling drouth. Historical printers followed Simplified Spelling, yielding terms like sithe sulfate sumac and toll omelet engulph wagon wageon.
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Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Drouth
T. R’s
Empire State Building Opens Amid Mixed Reception
The New York Times reports on the Empire State Building’s debut amid public skepticism and ridicule. Despite a muddy start, promoters forecast strong revenue from sightseers and gradual tenant uptake as the skyline drama unfolds.
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York
New York
Empire Building
Warready
Fies
Marry-Go-Round by Helen Rowland
A reflective piece on love and gender roles contrasts women's lifelong search for love with men viewing love as a pastime or distraction. The essay argues societal expectations push women toward serious pursuits while men treat love as a fleeting interest unless it underpins grand ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rowland
Year 1921 San Antonio Light excerpt on elections and markets
The article reviews 20 years ago notes from the San Antonio Light, including details on a local manager of a machine company, convention notes, and market conditions. It mentions barometer readings, trade activity, and expectations for the coming week, with references to presidential politics and county elections.
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San Antonio
Yembel
Wie
Anchine Company
Bexar
John A. Iketor
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