Mr Davis and the League of Nations Grave Blunder
The Democratic candidate John W. Davis argues against the League of Nations, warning that joining would entangle the United States in European politics and threaten American welfare. He asserts Europe’s diverging interests, risks to sovereignty, and potential impacts on immigration, trade, the Panama Canal, and the Pacific coast, urging readers to weigh national interests over international obligations.
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League of Nations
Democratic Party
John W. Davis
League
America
Europe
Wilson
Cox
Geneva
United States
Great Britain
Greece
Italy
Japan
International Court
Pacific
Asia
Panama Canal
Nicaragua
Philippines
International Labor Office
The United States and the World League Question
A speaker argues that the United States must stand alone in world trade shipping wealth democracy and industry. He cites a seven million 1920 vote against the league and warns future votes will reflect the public verdict already rendered. He insists opponents misunderstand historic policy and national destiny.
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Path of a diplomat: early schooling to ambassador
The article traces a diplomat's career from Eton and Harvard education to a progression through key posts. Starting as third secretary in Paris, he becomes secretary in Constantinople, then Tokyo, Cairo, Rome, and finally Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Selador, ambassador to Romania, Peter A. Juy in his name.
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Eton
England
Harvard
Legation
Paris
Constantinople
Tokio
United States
Cairo
Rome
Selador, Ther
Romania
Peter A. Juy
Wayside Wisdom by S E Kiser
A reflective verse tracing a family legacy of drinking, from a grandfather’s demijohn to contemporary changes in social attitudes. It contrasts old tavern norms with modern rituals, noting the shift from public drinking to discreet, sanctioned indulgence and the lasting pull of alcohol in culture. The poem observes faded tavern scenes, the rise of private bottles, and a social shift toward acceptance of drinking as a display of prowess.
Daily Good Deed Encourages Support For Out Of Work Man
A brief plea urges readers to consider the unemployed man and his family, noting a day’s work could ease their hardship and provide essential relief.
U S Bleachers and Washington's Baseball Upset
The piece, written in a satirical voice, jokes that the Republican administration has shifted toward Democratic baseball views. It lampoons Congress and the Senate as ineffectual on policy while likening political actors to players and umpires. It cites Coolidge, Dawes, La Follette, Bryan, and Walter Johnson with sport metaphors.
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Walter Johnson
Walter
Washington
Bill Bryan
Causes of Sore Throat by Senator Royal Copeland
Physician and senator Royal Copeland explains sore throat causes from throat anatomy to factors like mouth breathing voice strain and environmental irritants. He links inflamed pharyngeal follicles to pain and notes onset over several days with worse symptoms at night then gradual improvement.
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Royal S. Copeland
United States
New York
New Souie City
Newspaper
Festure Service, Inc
Prevention of Disease by Garrett P Serviss
In his remarks on typhoid prevention Sir David Bruce emphasizes hygiene and clean water as the primary defense, with inoculation offered as a secondary measure when hygienic conditions fail. He cites wartime examples showing lower deaths with inoculation and explains how antibodies form to defend against future infections.
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British Association
Ganade
David Bruce
Sir David Bruce
Turning Toward Hopeful Futures In Mundy Style
A 1924 feature word puzzle promotes optimistic thinking about the future. It asks if readers view their health and finances as hopeful or hopeless, urging a cheerful attitude to counteract fear and disease, and suggesting mindset shapes outcomes.
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