Republicans Face Triple Alliance Threat in Washington
The Star argues for nonpartisan elections to block a three-way Republican primary split that could let a triple alliance candidate win the governor race. It warns current GOP leaders to embrace nonpartisanship to preserve majority rule and control in final elections.
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Triple Alliance
Duncan
North Dakota
Seattle
Olympia
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Star
Marcus Aurelius pointers echo through ages with costed navy
The column recalls a second century Marcus Aurelius Antonius urging simplicity and self restraint. It notes early guidance on labor, reason, justice, and self government. The piece ends by noting England plans to spend 84 million pounds on its navy next year.
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Marcus Aurelius Antonius
Rome
Marcus
England
Who Gets It Defending the farmer in profiteering claims
Senator Capper argues producers lose share in the food chain as wheat moves from field to table. He cites a four and a half bushel per barrel calculation where the farmer receives about 8.37 dollars while miller baker and city consumer gain large margins. Capper accuses speculators of controlling prices and harming both consumer and producer.
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Hs Woodpile
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Capper
Astor calls liquor ban self-denial not prohibition
Lady Astor argues that the American anti liquor pledge reflects self-denial by the people, not an autocratic prohibition. She contrasts democracy where voters shape policy with autocratic regimes that issue verboten signs.
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Lady Astor
America
We’ll Say So: A Patchwork of Humorous Observations
A lighthearted, fragmented verse set mocks nature’s quirks and social banter. It relays snippets about Freda MacMouser, Edward N Hurley, Squire Abner Harpington, robbers, Easter bonnets, Woodrow Wilson, income tax, Hog Island, illicit booze, and the Four Lear Clover Ladies club, with playful jabs and topical references.
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Edward N. Hurley
Squire Abner Harpington
Sale of Waste War Material Realizes Large Sum
Since the salvage division organized in the United States in April 1918 more than 13 million dollars have been realized from the sale of waste war material.
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United States
Smallpox vaccination urged to curb epidemic scourge
The piece argues that compulsory vaccination is the only effective defense against smallpox, outlining its historical burden and the ineffectiveness of sanitation alone. It warns against anti vaccinationists while noting widespread vaccine benefits and the ongoing risk, especially where vaccination is neglected.
Spook Stuff by Dr Prank Crane Exalts Skepticism
In a critique of spiritualism the essay declares the modern surge in spiritism as baseless and dangerous. It cites Stead Doyle Lodge Maeterlinck and others, dismissing ouija boards and messages as harmful illusions that erode reason and incite madness. It warns even strong minds against the seductive pull of occultism.
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W. T. Stead
A. Conan Doyle
Sir Oliver Lodge
M. Maeterlinck
Endor
Sir W. Barrett
Family physician can perform a thorough physical exam
A family physician should be able to provide a thorough physical examination and determine the need for further tests. The doctor may, for example, order blood work or other evaluations based on findings from the physical.
Cow on the loose stirs Chicago suburb chaos
Indians' cow roams Newark Street for 24 hours as police reserves make three failed captures. The animal broke free after a fourth lasso attempt and was last seen leaving town.
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Chicago
Newark St
Bossy
Football sold for $2125 at England charity match
A football used in a boxing day charity match sold for 2125 dollars. The auction came amid a report on 1919 US confectionery exports rising tenfold to 12,305,000 dollars, with imports totaling over 196,000 dollars.
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England
Laintion
United States
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