Peace and Reform Proposals Across 8 Points
The Hearst Papers advocate a program including an English-speaking nations pact for world peace, proportional Senate representation with at least two Senators per state, prompt reapportionment legislation, separate national defense departments under a Secretary of National Defense, federal action to abolish illiteracy under a Secretary of Education, a new section of Congress in November, and a January inauguration following November elections.
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Hearst Papers
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Department of the Army
Navy
Air Forces
Secretary of National Defense
Education
Congress
United States Lines Must Build Two Sister Ships Now
The United States Lines is the only all American passenger service on the high seas but lacks two ships equal in size speed and appeal to its rivals. The article argues for immediate government support to acquire sister ships and push a national merchant marine as a matter of policy and pride. It notes prior losses turned to profits with continued expansion and warns against relying on auctions and foreign competition. It calls Congress to direct the Shipping Board to stop hesitation and secure a robust American liner service.
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United States Lines
Teviathan
United States
Congress
North Atlantic
Shipping Board
Uncle Sam
Philadelphia
Dre
Waller Teed
Carral
Lazaer
Agramonte
Cuba
Thankful men rise from obscurity to presidency
In an acceptance speech Alfred E. Smith notes the privilege of rising from obscurity to the nation’s highest office. The piece argues that wartime and upheaval propel leaders like Lenin, Ebert, and Mussolini to power, while acknowledging many Americans also rise from obscurity to fame.
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Erbert Hoover
United States
Alfred E. Smith
Lenin
Russia
Ebert
German Republic
Reichstag
Kaiser
Germany
Mussolini
Taly
Europe
Armistead Dies, Noted Texas Political Observer
George D. Armistead, a respected member of the Texas paper fraternity and a keen observer of politics, is mourned by readers of The Light and countless Texans who knew his infectious laugh and rapid efficiency in reporting events. The Light staff join in the widespread regret at his passing.
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Paper Fraternity of
Texas
Texas Politics
Mr. Armistead
Light
Mr. Armistell
George D. Armistead
Woods in Autumn by Garratt P Serviss in nature prose
The author contrasts American woodlands with European forests, praising dry, pleasant ground and open glades versus overgrown, briar choked areas. He notes wardens manage the woods for firewood use, laments less mature scenery, and recalls vivid wildlife imagery including red squirrels and gray squirrels, while observing autumnal colors and quiet forestries.
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Cuttes le Herk
Amucritane
Kurene
New England
New York
Aimereea
CSI
Inicenetione Foss. Herv., Inc
Yellow Fever by Royal 8s Copeland Md
Dr Copeland argues for the value of public access to truthful information about yellow fever and its history. He recounts 1700s Philadelphia outbreaks, Cuban experiments, and the role of mosquitoes in transmission, urging ongoing public health action and mosquito control.
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Copeland, M.D
Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan
A Montana and Arizona rancher’s career starts in New England and moves through Atlantic trade to Australia. He then returns to the United States, leveraging shipping, mining, and ranching experience across continents. The piece profiles early work paths shaping a prominent Western figure.
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Philip Nowlan
New England
Trydelphia
Montana
Artoana
Wellace and Korn
Ancania
Conn
Australia
United States
Advertising as Self Image Across Notable Figures
The passage surveys how public figures use self advertising and distinctive dress to gain attention. It cites Mark Twain, Tennison, and others, noting editors and politicians adopting flashy styles, and argues branding through appearance can boost fame even if it sways public perception.
Bonehead Brothers and the Myth of Publicity
A satirical piece warns that fame and publicity carry value even for modest men. It contrasts vanity with restraint, noting the lure of public attention and the paradox of wanting recognition without exposing personal flaws. It questions what people accept as greatness.
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Mort
View of San Francisco from Potrero Hill and beyond
A colorful, if garbled, panorama of San Francisco notes the hills, harbor, and famed landmarks seen from Potrero Hill. The piece mixes impressions of views toward Nob Hill, the Mission, and downtown, mentioning Callen Gate, Portsmouth Square, and Union Square while recalling historic figures and local lore in a period newspaper voice.
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Francisco
Hent
Athens
Jerusalem
Stoine
Naples
Tofian
San Francisco
Tome
New York
Iady
Gallen Gate
Mussian
Daz
Penka
Buena Visita
San Franciico
Lake Merced
Bes
Baere Cour
Montinnrice
San Frantisco
Callen Gate
Portsmouth Square
IOI Aeros Andlia
Redin
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By Garratt
P. Serviss
Peat
Sewapaper Feature Service, Inc
Arizona
Arctic
Dears
Mark Ox
Ordnance Department
Lanery Whitnes
Kennet Fee
Equare, Amy
Atrikera
Mmillceinen
Tsente
Mark Twain
Tennston
Atention
Daniruff
McCluré
Bonehead Brothers
Fiderda
Torl
Francistin Padres
Tehaw
Jamen Rolphard
Jimmy Dinky
Nile
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