Party fragmentation and the new third party wave in 1920s politics
An editorial surveys the splintering of the socialist movement after World War I, noting the emergence of Farmers Labour, American, and single tax tickets from Chicago, plus offshoots like Communist and proletarian groups. It tracks the size and shape of party realignments, including Prohibitionists and Progressives, and ponders Republican and Democrat dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer-Laborite
Washington
Chicago
Socialist Party
Eugene Debs
Farmer-Labor
Harding
Committee of 48
Farmer-Laborites
American” Party
American” Party, Which Is Running ex-Gov. Ferguson
Texas
Socialist Party of
Michigan
Mr. Watkins
Cox
Louisiana
Socialist-Labor Party
Campaign Orators and Publicity Tricks From Street Life
A stream of jumbled quips and ad hoc advice on campaigning, appearances, and public perception. It riffs on photo opportunities, street patrols, and crowd appeal, with jokes about Babe Ruth, Leavenworth, and various everyday scenes.
Guess This The Picture Proverb Puzzle
The fragment hints at a proverb about getting and scene mending, inviting the reader to guess the saying. A bee themed clue suggests a playful, visual puzzle likely from a page of quick brain teasers aimed at readers seeking entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aamiveen
Shift in school aims from memory drills to broader human education
The article notes a move away from formal discipline teaching math and Latin to strengthen frail faculties, toward enriching students' lives. It emphasizes curiosity, broad perspectives, and social skills through music, domestic science, manual training, nature study, and social sciences.
Taxation Theories and Thrift in Government Policy
The piece weighs various tax ideas from indirect duties to wealth and production taxes and suggests reducing taxation through governmental thrift. It notes a commission will study employer worker relations in Italy and mentions higher wages and possible profit sharing for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Industrial Safety Aims Through Compensation Reform
The text argues compensation for industrial accidents is a means to prevent injuries. It notes that such compensation drives employers to install safety devices and improve conditions while ensuring coverage for losses. It cites Louis Bartlett on an ideal accident board with clear rules and summary procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Accident Board
Louis Bartlett
The Wise Father and a Childs Report Card
A father ignores low marks and praises only the best on a child's report card. He emphasizes excellence to shift the focus from avoiding failure to striving for top achievement, encouraging genuine study and progress.
Mexico President Obregon to Visit Dallas Fair
The newly elected Mexican president plans a visit to the United States crossing the Rio Grande to attend a state fair in Dallas Texas. The trip aims to show goodwill and renew friendly relations with the American people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Obregon
Rio Grande
Dallas
Texas
Soul swamping and health in a moral sermon
Dr Jas S Vance argues against relocating to unhealthy towns for wealth. He warns a swampy atmosphere harms body and soul, citing Lot's wife and Sodom as cautionary examples. He urges choosing moral health over physical gain when considering a move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sodom
Bodom
Patriotism, ignorance, and plain speech in public life
Doctor Crane remarks on a patriotic meeting where most heard little, yet all clapped to slogans. He argues ignorance unites people, jargon persuades, and plain speech reveals true understanding, explaining why jargon sells and rational debate falters.
Editor Letters on street car management and cat license fees
The Star prints readers urging a non political street car manager to run the system and questioning city funds. Another reader accuses enforcement laxity on cat license taxes and asks for publicity to compel enforcement. The letters include quoted snippets and dialogue from Miss Ketcham and Miss Blunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Star Reader
Beattle
T Am
Everettt
Rue
Keogh Plots Art Scam in Coralio Presidential Shadow
Billy Keogh and artist Carolus White scheme to paint the Anchurian president, using Coralio and glamorous disguise. The plan aims for a ten thousand dollar payoff as the duo courts fame, power, and a lucrative portrait contract amid a dictator’s pomp and temptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keogh
United Sates of America
Corallo
Atwood
Anchuria
Teogh
Losuda
Jim
Washington
Napoleon
Council of Nations
Lomda
St. Jol
Losada
Alexander the Great
Europe
Billy Keogh
Coralio
Karlsefin
New York
Carolus White
10Th St
New York City
Billy Keogat
White
Coralie
Tropica
Weert
Billy
Paris
Italy
Newport
Anchoria
Hotel de Los Estranjeros
Coralco
Senor White
Bradstreet
Victoria
Casa Morena
Corker
Julius Caesar
Lucifer
Chauncey Depew
Danish Institute Opens Course On Efficient Fuel Burning
The Danish technological institute has started a course teaching practical methods to burn different fuels in various stoves with the greatest economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danish Technological Institute
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Newspaper Enterprise Aa and
United Prese Bervica
Seattle Star
Everett True
Ter
Plato
Newsboy
Babe Ruth
Mayor MacSwiney
Leavenworth
Stork
Paul Peterson
Davenport
Mary
Cornell
Jas. S. Vance
the Star Today
Ieen
Lot
Frank Crane
Miss Ketcham
Doubleday, Page & Co
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Coney Island
Elijah
Hoyt
Boston
Pike St
Res Optical CO
Sexton Bros
Third Avenue
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