I Am Not Tully Marshall. I Am Not Rudy Vallee
A first person reminiscence describes a day of mistaken identity in New York. The narrator endures a string of lookalike mix ups in public places from the Gruphor building to Lord and Taylor, meeting strangers who mistake him for actors and celebrities, and ending with a humorous run of near-identifications and misread signals, all while pondering his resemblance to various figures and the odd social consequences.
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New York
Arlee
Tully Marshall
Tal Gort
Grrer
Orsar
Amy
Oscar Shaw
Lovia Wothelm
Jobo Astrymore
Mees
Weber
Nogales
Hearst Papers list proposed constitutional reforms
The Hearst Papers Advocate outlines a series of reforms including honest friendship with nations, proportional Senate representation, separated defense departments under a National Defense Secretary, federal action to abolish illiteracy, inauguration in January, a federal sales tax, a thirteen month calendar with four week months, the Nicaragua Canal, acquisition of the French and English West Indies, selective immigration and deportation of undesirables, and full publicity for income taxes.
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George Washington
United States Senate
Army
Nicaragua Canal
Hearst Papers
English West Indies
United States
Two Fronts This Week Showcases War Films Contrast
A San Antonio double feature ponders war through The Dawn Patrol and All Quiet on the Western Front. Viewers compare allied and German perspectives, noting audience reactions and the growing public push for world peace and mutual understanding amid ongoing global tension.
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San Antonio
Bull Ran
Boston
United States
Gold Bricks by Air and Dr Lee De Forest at Snopal Meeting
Dr. Lee De Forest, pioneer inventor, urges protest at radio broadcasting evils. He warns the fienace of greed drives toward government regulation. He cites fake fortune telling hoaxes and high pressure radio sales as modern medicine show-like ruses invading American homes.
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Lee DE Forest
Institute of Radio Engineers
Galahadat
Mrs. Knoll of Valparaiso Divorces and Reunites Seven Times
Mrs. William Knoll of Valparaiso Indiana has divorced and remarried the same husband seven times in nine ty¢gats. She now says she is through with William Knoll and expects a final decree. A self described scientist and fact finder she applied engineering logic to love.
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William Knoll
Valparaiso
Ind
Wiliam Knoll
Knoll
Willam Knell
Elin
Exercising Baby By Royal Copeland
An article argues that babies need exercise from infancy, with gentle handling to prevent injury. It compares infant movement to animals, urges loose clothing for freedom, and notes early muscular development as the child grows. It warns against overhandling and stresses balanced care and gentleness.
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Holy Air
Ces
Fea
Serva Ince
Evolutionary Mutations Debated Across Species and Time
A 1920 article discusses mutation rates, natural selection, and the impact of breeding on evolution. It argues most observed mutations are neutral or weak, cites experiments on crops and animals, and questions the idea that domestication accelerates variation. The piece notes fossil records showing gradual, steady evolution and examines inherited versus acquired traits with historical caution.
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Switzerland
Youre always caring about self and happiness, says Robinsion
The speaker argues against self forgetfulness, noting a faint creature within can detach from thought but none can fully erase self. He reflects on land, drought, rain, and the deep bond with his ranch, its crops, animals, and the wider arid world, declaring a good year depends on shared life.
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Garth
Fragmented reflections on self and fate from an early 20th century excerpt
A fragmented, philosophical prose piece from 1930 speaks of collective misfortune and universal forces. It contemplates identity, happiness, and the shared clay of humanity, urging focus on self perception amid drought and struggle.
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Weil
Sensible Clothes For Freedom In Fashion
Ten American girls with common sense pose at Les Louquet a fashionable watering place on the English Channel to illustrate sensible clothes for freedom of action in golf and other games. They seek sunshine and presiding style, and with these costumes gain ease and grace while looking well.
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Les Louquet
Nyench
English Channel
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Tamarraw
G. Wella
Tullan Voxky
George PF. Wells
Isi ‘Rozinson
Ban
Antante
Neven Focmerstore
Theda
America
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