Proposals for Peace and Reform in the United States
A call outlining aims to unite English-speaking nations for world peace, promote proportional Senate representation, reapportion House seats, create a unified National Defense Department, abolish illiteracy under a National Education Secretary, and schedule congressional elections in November with presidential inauguration in January.
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Hearst Papers
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Department of the Army
Navy
Air Forces
United S
Secretary of National Defense
United States
Education
San Antonio Hosts American Legion Convention Duty and Discomfort
An editorial urges San Antonio to welcome the American Legion convention with flexible traffic restrictions and host duties. It argues visitors will spend liberally, boosting the local economy, and urges residents to endure temporary inconveniences for the benefit of all. The piece cites Omaha as a model for handling large conventions.
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American Legion
Omaha
Nebraska
San Antonio
San Antonian
Declining Voter Turnout Across States Cited
An analysis notes growing nonvoting as election fatigue rises in many states. It highlights late registration deadlines, permanent or repealed laws, and naturalization hurdles. The Portland inquiry links complex rules to a shrinking eligible electorate and a minority controlling outcomes. Maine’s last election shows turnout lagging 1924.
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Indiana
Portland
Ore
Maine
Wile Party
Postage Stamps By Dr Frank Crane
Dr Frank Crane offers a humorous parable on postage stamps as a metaphor for perseverance. The piece urges learning from mistakes, enduring hardships, and continuing effort despite setbacks, citing famous quotes and a final challenge to keep fighting even in darkness.
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Dr Frank Crane
Man the Climber by Garrett P Serviss
An analysis arguing that human arms evolved from forelimbs used for climbing. The article outlines a quadruped ancestor shifting to arboreal life, arms adapting for grasping, throwing, and tool use, and a transformation leading to upright walking and mastery of Earth. It cites views on evolution and compatibility with divine creation.
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Anil
Thia
Tan
Himhe
Their First Jobs by Philip Nowlan
A garbled historical note traces the early career of Philip Nowlan, detailing a path from private secretary roles to Washington reporting, treasury secretary ship, and leadership positions in the United Shoe Machinery Company and Coolidge Family Association.
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Philip Nowlan
Wan
The
Treasury
Whowt
United Shoe Machinery Company
le Bar
Coolidge
A. Coolidge
The Neurasthenia That Ails The Victim And Family
A fragmented discussion on neurasthenia and hypochondria, detailing debility of nerves and mind, symptoms such as headaches and appetite loss, and the social burden on the patient and relatives. It notes overwork, emotional strain, phobias, and the need for careful care and doctor involvement.
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Neurasthenia
Keri
Sittin
Fepr
Ncrawi
Corre
San Francisco Heritage Through a Dreamlike Vision
A chaotic fragment paints San Francisco and Berkeley with lush gardens and ornate streets. It contrasts sunny coastal charm with crowded city life, praising architecture, lighthouses, and a waterfront allure while noting fog, hustle, and lingering nostalgia. The piece weaves cultural observations with a reverent tone toward California’s Pacific cityscape.
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San Prancisco
Finnuscan
Berkeley
del Moule
America
California
Axy
Rosiles
Brancisco
Miksings
New York
Clini
Teach
Nan Francisco
Cheerful Swede Lundborg Defies Arctic Peril and Bravery
The world learned of Lundborg's bold rescue of General Nobile in the Arctic. After landing on dangerous ice and saving Nobile, he tried another landing, wrecked his plane, and was buried in the ice awaiting rescue. The piece lauds the Swede's calm courage and links it to historic Swedish resolve.
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Sis
Eethoven
Ting
Voisie
McClure Newenaper Byndteatr
Lundborg
General Nobile
Nobile
Arctic
Zaindborg
Ife
Charles
Poland
Russia
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Jessans
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Wikiwood
Tex
Minnert
Tepublican Nations
Royal
Copeland
Artaml
Jeel
Tei
Montgomery Streets
We Hartford
Pinestreet
Nenla
W. C. Fields
Mansy
San Francisco
Sears
Mr. Werlin
Captain Lundborg
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