Fog of war and Asia at the Washington conference
The piece argues powerful forces cloud the Washington conference over Asia and China. It urges focus on a single goal, first Asia policy, then naval arms reduction, and warns against distractions like land armament that delay reconstruction and peace. It calls for clear agreement and removal of fear to advance international matters.
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Washington
Asia
China
United States
England
Japan
Far East
Pacific
Europe
Coming Back and the Parable of Renewal
A reader letter argues a man past 40 can recover from hard times through work and persistence. The note recounts leaving a city job for farming, paying for a country home, and building modest but lasting income, ending with reflections on resilience and social humor.
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Auburn
Letters to Editor The Star on World Convergence and Supremacy
A reader ponders a vast global shift in affairs, asking if human progress hinges on a hidden guiding hand. He envisions Anglo Saxon leadership and a hopeful future from the ongoing conference among nations about peaceful neighborliness and unity despite darkness and doubt.
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the Star
England
United States
W. H. Scott
Editor Pleads for Better Playfields in City
Letter from Tom Nourse of 4147 46th Ave urges repair of muddy playfields. He cites Lincoln Park unusable after rain and a holey Hiawatha field with 4000 spectators. calls for quick work to improve conditions for local players and fans.
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Lincoln Park
Hiawatha
Tom Nourse
46Th Ave
Civic Pride and Cleanliness Echo in City Streets
A letter writer rails at the lack of waste receptacles while recounting a bag of books and a 16 pound bag used for trash. He notices banana peels orange peels broken glass and apple cores as he walks Fourth Avenue from Fourth and Madison to Union and laments civic cleanliness gaps.
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the Star
City County
Fourth
Madison St
James
Fourth Ave
James St
Seventh
Union
Ford Agency
Fourth and
Thompson
Oppsite
Elks’ Club
Autoisia
Northern Life Co
Man and Machine by Dr Barton Emphasizes Genius Over Tools
A historical talk contrasts Liebig’s breakthrough work with primitive lab setups and argues that future discoveries depend on imagination and initiative, not wealth or modern equipment. The speaker celebrates small innovations and civic pride in progress.
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Germany
Munich
Giewen
Keven
Pinex Cough Syrup Ad Claims Fast Relief
An advertisement touts Pinex cough syrup as the fastest remedy for coughs and bronchitis. It explains making a home mixture with 2 ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup or substitutes, promising full family use and a money back guarantee from Pinex in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Wayne
Ind
New Improved Gillette Captures Men’s Attention
A Christmas message highlights the New Improved Gillette as a standout men’s grooming article. It claims a 75% shaving improvement and notes many men have already told friends about its benefits.
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Soa-Ka Sze
Ford
Janesville
Wisconsin
Camden M. Cobuin
Allegheny College
Penn State
Pennsylvania
State
Penn
Andy Smith
Jimmy Junk
Keystone State
Erie
Delaware
Gorrie
Yomn
Helen Emma Maring
Tom
John
Willaam FE. Barton
Eerterday
Chermiet
America
Justus von Liebig
Liebig
Giessen
Great Britain
Gillette Safety Razor CO
Boston
U.S. A
Bostonian
Baneh
Wade
Razor
Oashic
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