Proposals from Hearst papers on reform and defense
A summary of policy ideas advocated by Hearst papers including proportional Senate representation, separate military departments under a National Defense Secretary, federal action to end illiteracy, a post election January start for President and Congress, a national sales tax to cut other taxes, a thirteen month calendar, Nicaragua Canal, acquisition of West Indies, selective immigration, deportation of undesirables, and full income tax publicity.
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George Washington
United States
Senate
Army
Nicaragua Canal
Hearst Papers
English West Indies
Privilege for Gangster’s Wife Sparks Editorial Question
The piece discusses Jack “Legs” Diamond being wounded and his wife being escorted to his side by police with sirens. It questions whether such courtesy would be shown to spouses of ordinary professionals and argues for a shift in official attitudes toward gangsters, noting Chicago’s revival of a vagrant law to hold criminals.
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Jack
Legs
Tom
Harry
Chicago
Break of Day Noise and the Machine Age
The piece argues that modern city life thrives on noise and activity, called the nossy age. It notes that noise impairs efficiency, yet people rely on machines to think for them. It cites a campaign to suppress noise as progress in mastering a machine driven environment.
Free city clinic offers plastic surgery to poor in New York
Robert L. Ripley notes a New York free clinic removing facial blemishes for the needy. Last spring 65 patients had facial changes and 275 applied for help with burns scars cleft palates bare lips or malformed noses. The program, once derided, is now seen as valuable to reduce handicaps and inferiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Ripley
The
Light
United States
New York
Baseball in Japan prompts police to curb street play
The Tokyo police ban street baseball as boys monopolize streets, directing play to public playgrounds. The game remains popular with adults, raising questions about a Japanese Casey at the Bat.
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Japan
Tokyo
Verson
Casey
Perils of the Old Family Album at Yorktown fair
Humorous reminiscence about an antique family album shown at the Yorktown fair. Describes moustaches, derby hats, brush-brush fashion, painted river scenes, and a bygone era. Includes anecdotes of local figures, old justice William Fly, and a note on a Longhorn Haynes family reunion at 431 Van Ness Street in October.
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Harry Williams
Perils
Yorktown
Watts
Yorklawn
Yorktown Fair Makers
St. Louises
Uie Crivagca
Old Home Pike
Uere
William
John Wesley Hamlin
Ian
Huntaville
Justice Flyxzid
Judge Fly
Haredin Ielteva
Violet Allee Haynes
Longhorn
Indiana
Jock Crowseyed
McAlps
Listen World
Elsie Robinson discusses American youth and attitudes toward life. The piece critiques over seriousness and fear of appearing foolish, urging a balanced approach with enjoyment and humor while avoiding reckless grasping. It reflects a 20th century voice on youthful optimism versus grown up restraint.
Dare to Grow Up and Take on Life’s Great Adventure
A 1920s motivational note urges embracing serious life and personal growth. It contrasts youth’s avoidance with adults’ willingness to risk, sacrifice, and pursue noble dreams, urging readers to treat themselves seriously and live with dignity, courage, and purposeful action.
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Tia
Loere Moderns
Komie
Kelp Out and Drive In Publicity Gaffe At City Emporium
A downtown storefront features two bold phrases, Kelp Out and Drive In, exposing a quirky display that critics say reflects mixed messages about Americanism and public perception. Local readers debate the odd marketing and its implications.
Rumor of a New York social revolution and decline
Rumors grow that a supreme effort aims to inject a hint of frankness into New York’s fragile social order. The piece critiques the fading Horgeshoa Circle at the Metropolitan Opera, the withdrawal of social elite to European spas, and the rise of a cafe society. It notes shifts in deference, wealth display, and the emergence of a new social tier linked to Vincent Astor’s son.
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Frank
New York
Horgeshoa
Metropolitan Opera
Thal
Cafe Society
Cheeria
Audi
Gold Coast
Erlore
Contegal
Vincent Astor
Powerful Lloyd George photo highlights wavering British resolve
A British newspaper prints a striking picture of David Lloyd George, noting his shorter wartime hair and calling him a singular powerful figure amid France. The piece hints readers might rely on his proven value after the war as Britain stabilizes finances and war fatigue eases.
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David Lloyd George
Britain
San Antonio
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Town Bank
Dust
Tre Allen
Taree
Tony
Bill
Bill Jones
Elie
Texas
Traily
Pinchingley
Traile
Sem Platt
Jack Burdett
Texas Rangers
Ava
Faoun Egbleman
Alascega
J.T. Gusnes
Gurnee
Dos
Hine
W. QO. Mertin
Poweralla Tc
Guynen
Elsie Robinson
Tadas
1. W. Marner
University of Tesax Nivel
LeClair
San Vedro
Ripley
Mistretoe
Summit
Main Avenue High School
Tandon
York
Columniat Mead
Frazier
Lloyd George
Harol Scherwitz
Warold
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