Education Bill Seen as Key Test for Coolidge Era Pledge
The editorial urges the current administration to seize the chance to fulfill the 1924 Republican pledge by establishing a Cabinet level Department of Education. It cites Coolidge’s support for unifying education agencies and argues a new secretary would lead national efforts against illiteracy and elevate education to cabinet status. It emphasizes acting swiftly to appoint the most capable education secretary and enact the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Calvin Coolidge
Department of Education
Secretary of Education
Coolidge
Senate
Capper
Kansas
House
Reed S
New York
Union
Adinistration
Beauty and Economy End Flood Plan Debate in San Antonio
Mayor Chambers affirmed a flood prevention plan while vowing the San Antonio River will remain beautiful. He rejected a cement and mud riverfront, favoring flowers and grass to protect aesthetics and reassure taxpayers.
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San Antonio
Chanthers
Chambers
Slow Course at Riverside Park Delayed by Drainage Issues
San Antonio residents recall a municipal bond pledge for a nine hole Riverside golf course delayed as drainage problems halt construction. Low drainage bid of 5600 rejected as too high and 11000 course bid filed by September 9 refused for same reason. Officials praised for guarding public funds yet the project seems less active than larger, self supporting ventures. Hope remains that city admins will give it proper attention.
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San
Diary of a Broadway Benefit and the Exchange of Scams
The diary notes a trip to Grand Central and a stool counter, then a misdirected search for Hayes. It covers a New York theatrical benefit criticized as a racket, with Eddie Cantor, Mayor Walker, and John Philip Sousa amid gossip about performers. It ends with a harsh stricture on a New York columnist and copyright notice.
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Grand Central
New York
Gallipolia
Ohio
Alma
New Hayes
Eddie Cantor
Periot
Mayor Walker
Erry Herbliold
Beccy Holsman
Zip
Bray
Sheen
Wathera
The
Wub
McNaught
Advice to a restless youth from Bruce and Elsie Robinson
A reader asks how to cope with college aftermath and lingering restlessness. Bruce urges embracing the energy of youth as a vital asset, arguing that life begins after education and that restlessness signals growth. The letters emphasize action, curiosity, and staying engaged as the path to meaningful living.
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Bruce
Bie
Elsie Robinson
Mac
Hymners
Cate
Restless Youth by Elsie Robinson
Essay urging restless youth to embrace rebellion as a path to greatness. It cites Socrates, Joan of Arc, Lincoln, and Christ as examples, arguing that perseverance, curiosity, and motion through adversity yield life’s most valuable rewards. It extols hope, constant striving, and personal ambition despite costs.
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PLC
Socrates
Joan of Arc
Lincoln
Crist
API
Cain
Theoseir
Bruce
Use of Electricity in Modern Surgery by Dr Roy Copeland
A physician praises electric therapy for skin growths and certain lesions, noting painless treatment that dries out tissue and promotes healing. The article argues fear of surgery keeps patients from care, urging timely medical evaluation for malignant conditions and other growths.
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ROYAL
Copeland
M. D
New Titt
Berroer
New Task
Giz
Paul Hoeber
New York
Electoikermie Biethoda
George A. Wieth
Doctora Wiike
Dan
St Ie
Future Wars and the Military Arms Race Fears
The piece surveys Herbert Kaufman Courtiany and Herbert Kaine on Britain’s pacification of Pajenting and the royal air corps. It argues that mobility and rapid attack trump infantry, predicting medicated trial by combat and elite air fleets as war’s future. It cites Alexander, Garvan, and fears of chemical warfare devastating cities and civilization, warning that treaties won’t stop escalating armaments.
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Great Britain
Royal Flying Corps
Mobilsty
Alexander
Jean
Promine
Aalt River
Mars Dae
Borgi
Manhiattan
America
Europe
Mr. Garvan
Crtlaer
Teagues and Covranante
Dornier X Giant Plane Demonstrates German Ingenuity
A German engineer Dr Dornier unveils a gigantic flying craft with 12 engines of 600 horsepower and three decks, claimed as the largest airplane in the world. The piece extols German capability and cautions America to prepare amid wartime tensions and chemical warfare concerns.
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Dr. Dornier
Earth
Germany
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Courtiany
Wae
Daily Mirror
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Chemical Corps
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