Proposals for National Reform and Peace Policy
The Hearst Papers Advocate outlines proposals including an English speaking peacemaking alliance, proportional Senate representation with at least two Senators per state, prompt constitutional reapportionment in the House, a unified Defense Department under a National Secretary, a strong Education Secretary to abolish literacy limits, and a November election with presidential inauguration the following January.
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United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Department of the Army
Navy
Air Forces
Secretary of National Defense
Secretary of Education
Congress
Nation Presses For Modern Merchant Marine Reform
Washington reports broad support in both parties for a permanent government‑owned merchant fleet under Senator Wesley L. Jones. The plan would modernize vessels, halt selling ships at giveaway prices, and strengthen national defense by maintaining an adequate American fleet. President Coolidge’s stance appears to have shifted toward backing replacements and modernization. Farmers Midwest and other sectors are seen as backing the bill to ensure fair rates and reliable cargo capacity.
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Washington
Wesley L. Jones
Senate Commerce Committee
Shipping Board
Senate
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Middle West
Coolidge
Eight-Hour Day Boosts Steel Industry Output
Four years after the steel industry shifted from twelve to eight hours, payroll rose but turnover fell as workers adapted to new machinery and processes. Efficiency improved and social conditions in steel communities improved. no sentiment for returning to the old system. Lessons of experience dispel earlier fears.
Plant Life Proves Five Health Rules
Article argues five essentials air water food light heat determine health, likening life to plants and criticizing modern neglect. It cites Hippocrates and urges ventilation, proper diet, ample water, light, and heating, linking natural laws to well being with practical guidance.
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Scopeland
Natuse
Snowledge
London Buildings by Garrett P Serviss View Old City Stands Firm
A reflective piece describes London’s skyline versus New York, noting the absence of towering new structures. It emphasizes London’s traditional, expansive massing, the clamor of modernization around Piccadilly, and the city’s enduring façades despite subsidence revealing fragile subsoil under St Paul’s and other landmarks.
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London
New York
Hempstead Heath
St. Paul's
St. Paul's Cathedral
Noisy Civilization by Dr Frank Crane
Dr Crane argues noise from trains planes and streetcars harms modern life. He cites a Baltimore inventor promising rubber cushioned front cars to reduce jarring and noise. Calm power is silent with sun tides and subdued speech, praising reserve over constant clamor.
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Frank Crane
Heaven
Boll
Baltimore
Lews
Nolse
Coolidge
Asan
Ani
New War Horse Combines Caterpillar and Auto Vehicle
Britain’s war office demonstrated a new war horse in Aldershot. A caterpillar tractor and automobile hybrid can run on smooth ground at high speed and switch to caterpillar tracks for rough terrain in thirty seconds. It can carry machine guns and light cannon, plowing through swamps and ditches. The article warns the next war will be fought in the air and be terrible.
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Briain
War Office
Aldershot
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