Eliminating the middleman in government and cinema
A historical column surveys moves to cut middlemen in politics as Pennsylvania names Grundy to the U.S. Senate, following Utah and Connecticut trends. It contrasts lobbyists with direct action, notes Smoot and the Anti-Saloon League, and recounts Charlie Chaplin’s rise under Sennett’s hiring quirks and trial by neglect. It closes praising railways and their vigilant workers across America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Joseph R. Grundy
United States Senate
Vare
Utah
Reed Smoot
Senate
Connecticut
New England
Grundy
Mr. Grundy
Grady
Senator Grundy
Anti-Saloon League
Charles Spences Chaplin Comedy
A brief note from Harry Carr in Smart Set highlights Charles Spences Chaplin as a notable figure in comedy. The piece underscores Chaplin’s influence and distinctive style shaping early 20th century humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Carr
Charles Spences Chaplin
Safer Than At Home Medal Goes To Union Pacific
Mrs. E. H. Harriman honors safety progress in rail travel, awarding the Union Pacific the yearly medal for leading in promoting safe transportation. Among 159 railroads, 121 ran all of 1928 without a passenger fatality, a stark contrast to safer days half a century ago when many avoided train travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Harriman
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Jesus the Perfect Man analysis and reflections
A Memphis article extols Jesus as unique in history as preacher philosopher and reformer. It contrasts him with Plato Marcus Aurelius Confucius Buddha Mohammed Aquinas and More, arguing Jesus offers timeless ethics property as life and soul value and renders other systems weak. It asserts Jesus taught character over wealth and that his sermon on the Mount remains flawless after two thousand years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Jesus
Plato
Marcus Aurelious
Buddha
India
Mohammed
Thomas Aquinas
Franks of
Assisi
Thomas A. Kempis
Sir Thomas More
Lord Bacon
Napoleon
Czar
Kaiser
Milss
Marx
George
Christendom
Local Social Preparations Highlighted by School House Activity
Esther Bruns and Carolyn Volkman spent Wednesday night making boxes for the school house social. Herman Filorke called on Frank Rogers Thursday afternoon. Lavern Bauer visited the school Thursday while his parents shopped in Sidney. Hadda Hadden is helping Frank Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kahler
Rogers
Sidney
Charles Darrah
Herman Bruns
Carl Busboom
Kahler
Lodge Pole
Distritt
Esther Bruns
Carolyn Volkman
Herman Filorke
Frank Rogers
Lavern Bauer
Frahm of Chappell Dines With W C Haxbys and Cream
Dining with Mr and Mrs W C Haxby Frahm of Chappell enjoyed Sunday dinner with cream. Call 6 F2 Meehans Dairy for milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frahm of
Chappell
Mrs. W. C Haxby
Meehans Dairy
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Helena
Sennett
Charlie
Chaplin
America
Hollywood
Spokane Spokesman-Review
Jesus, the Perfect
Man
Donald Hadden
Elmer Jayne
Otto Rahe
Hadda Hadden
W. C. Haxby’s
Bessie
Elsie
Delmare
Gahart Thurow
Dora Hitchcock
Lisco
Raymond Busboom
Scottsbluff
Carl Brown
Harold
Weverts News
Frank Rog
Grabill
Sidney Shoe Hospital
Frank Waite
Mgr
Uptegrove
E. L. Uptegrove
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