Yap settlement drums up hope for easing Washington talks
The Yap question appears settled between the United States and Japan with Hughes and Shidehara agreeing on a plan to be drafted for approval by other powers tied to the Versailles treaty and Pacific interests. The move could ease armament limits at the Washington conference and keep the peace by addressing key Far East issues.
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Sador Shide
Hughes
Rabashara
United States
Japan
Washington
Bnt
Harding
Pacific
Far East
Mght
Supreme Council
Hughes-Shidehara
Generst Cosa Ei
United
Uy Ne” Ford
Rain Making as Scientific Pursuit in Dry Spells
A historical note on artificial rain makers during droughts, recounting public appeals for rewards to induce rainfall. It discusses the rise and decline of professional rain makers and the belief that science may soon reveal practical methods. The piece mentions ongoing experiments by scientists, signaling a shift toward controlled precipitation research.
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Texas
Watts Green
Rainmaking dreams across arid lands and law trials
An essay traces rainmaking as a potential future tool for irrigation and warfare, noting ammonia-based methods remain costly while envisioning broader large scale or selective rainfall. The piece also debates Judge Landis, urging focus on concrete actions over personal vilification and suggesting a potential exit from public roles if their example tempts misuse.
Criticism of Landis ABA Resolution Over Private Emoluments
The article laments the American Bar Association resolution condemning Judge Landis for accepting private emoluments while serving as a federal judge. It argues the debate exposes public distrust and urges focus on broader integrity rather than sensational accusations. It notes the difficulty of judging temptations faced by high officials.
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Landis
American Bar Association
House of Representatives
Judicial Sui
Lundis
Belson
Crimboa Miling Budge
Chicago
Impreselan
People Who Kid Themselves Reflect on Public Deceptions
A critical essay argues grownups often “kid” themselves, especially in politics and business, highlighting the practice of requesting resignations as a symbolic, hollow act. It cites the San Antonio postmaster case, Governor Neff and a tax official, and criticizes feigned voluntariness, urging clearer accountability and authentic action.
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San Antonio
Lis
Min
Aspalol
Neff
Jones
Fragmented wartime romance tale in a small town
A sprawling wartime melodrama centers on Lubiy and Tod amid a close community. Mean Newton, Lila, and Brant face entanglements, marriage rumors, and a dramatic twist as Tod and Lila’s engagement unravels and Rodan Beomley returns with consequences. The narrative weaves love, duty, and social pressures through a tense Bad War era community, ending with a hinted reconciliation and personal resolve.
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Choy
Newton
Teddy Hungariey
Wits
Hodi
Lila ‘Thomas
Trun
Statue Dedication Amid Mixed Public Ceremony
A late 19th century account describes a statue dedication with attendees from multiple groups. The ceremony featured a parade and speeches marking the unveiling, while local leaders highlighted civic pride and community values.
Memorial ceremony honors martyr in Cole's Hill visit
Hundreds of members of local Lodges from New Fogludd and éleesvhave gathered for a ceremony honoring a martyr. The event featured a processional route along the village streets and a towering black memorial column. A gift exchange from other societies was noted as part of the observance, with promises to erect a related monument on Cole's Hill.
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Linpsoyell
Ted Mon
New Fogludd
Cole
Harnessing Sea Tide Plan Proposed by Engineers
A Paris group proposes a tidal power project in the Mont Saint Michel bay costing 190000 dollars. It envisions thirteen arrays of coffers with turbines and rotors to generate up to 6 billion kilowatts annually. Public Works officials coordinate to test hydraulic force on the coast.
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Paris
Sep. S.A
Mont Seint Michel
Amerigda
Sengaville
Publi Works
Pinisteyo
Bright colored umbrellas replace dull streets in New York
In New York the rise of bright umbrellas as a fashion statement is noted as crowds expect rain to clash with sunny attire. The piece observes a shift from black to purple brown orange and blue parasols among worktime girls and pedestrians, signaling a cheerful resistance to dull weather.
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New York
Sept. S
Pright Huyd
Andrellas
Sudenon Ag
Tose
Sally Wiorth
Faye
Afghan Pact Ratified Amid Turbulent Riga Debates
Fragmentary report states Afghanistan ratifies a Bolshevik backed pact in Riga amid disputes over rights and borders. The document references Afghan Twenty and neighboring committees, with unclear details on signatories and enforcement.
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Riga
Hosta News Age
Fadia
Where to Go Majeslie in Apsicaly pose
Fragmented text lists names and places such as Wallwe Stwid Dizgers and Burne Fongne Parke Henson Wlo clavik Thurnston Norn. Content is garbled with no clear event or outcome to summarize.
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Majeslie
Dizgers
Reyal
Panine Burne Fongne Parke Henson
A Laugh or Two and a Swarm of Odd Tales
A collage of clipped dialogues and vignettes features a plumber, a telephony clerk, and a series of comic misadventures in London. Characters chase leaks, cabbies push fast rides, and a tailor plots a striking sign while a professor misses a lecture due to a delayed train.
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London
Furiowy
Bis
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