Hearst Papers propose postwar world program
A list from Hearst papers outlines nine policy ideas including equal status for English speaking peoples to preserve peace, proportional Senate representation, unified defense under a Secretary of National Defense, abolition of illiteracy, January inaugurations, a federal sales tax, a thirteen month calendar with Saturdays as holidays, Nicaragua Canal construction, and acquiring the French and English West Indies as debt settlement.
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Air Forces
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Secretary of National Defense
Education
Congress
Januay
Nicaragua Canal
Hearst Papers
English West Indies
Contemptible Investigation of Shearer and Lobbyists
A partisan tirade denounces the Senate Geneva inquiry into Shearer as contemptible and ridiculous. It argues Washington lobbyists corrupt Congress, urges a homeward focus on capitol ante rooms, and demands a vigorous, sincere probe to restore public trust and a government truly representative of citizens.
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Senate
Little Mr. Shearer
Geneva
Washington
Capitol
White House
Shearer
Congress
Hall of Congress
Senate Committee
Hughes
Borah
Exercise Builds Reserve of Strength by Royal Copeland
An article by Royal Copeland, M D, urges training the heart through moderate, regular exercise to strengthen heart muscles and meet life’s emergencies. It warns against overexertion, notes the heart is a muscle needing workouts like others, and advises tailored activity for those with weak hearts under medical guidance. It highlights that many workers benefit from brisk daily exercise to improve health and longevity.
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Royal $. Copeland
New York
Vostaps
Asta
Yale
Guy Work Wal
Fragmented wedding quips from a vintage columns note
A garbled writer’s riff on marriages and social roles from a Stars and Stripes page. The piece mocks common stereotypes, with jokes about brides, grooms, and domestic life, including references to a cook, janitor, and a president. The text is partial and hard to parse, yet hints at social commentary of the era.
The Three A Cure by Herbert Kaufman
A critique of egalitarian reforms arguing against suppressing competition. The writer denounces attempts to equalize outcomes by dismantling incentives and removing leadership structures. Emphasizes enterprise, education, and informed democracy to curb ignorance and preserve progress.
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Herbert Kaufman
Penthouse Parties and Urban Fantasies in Roaring City
A column riffs on elite penthouses as the era’s flamboyant status symbol, noting marble mansions and private elevators above Park Madison Fifth avenues. It contrasts past modest bungalows with extravagant digs, warns of boisterous nights and police scrutiny, and hints at social tensions amid nightlife excess.
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High Myers
Henry L. Doherty
State Street
Percy Rocsefeller
Lower Broadway
Earl Carroll
Seventh Avenas
Park
Madison
Fifth
Melton
Alcholic
Bisteria
Archibalts
Jonse Indien
Confiding and Self Preservation in Stressful Times
A cautionary reflection on sharing weaknesses during crises. The piece argues confidences invite manipulation and erosion of standing, urging readers to mask vulnerability. It warns that revealing weakness lowers respect and invites mockery, urging restraint and disciplined privacy.
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Yas
Don’t Tip Em Offt by Elsie Robinson
An advice column urges readers to take responsibility for their actions. It stresses life goes on despite hardship and warns against relying on others to think for you. The piece emphasizes self-reliance and personal judgment over social expectations.
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Elsie Robinson
Fean Syn
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