Lincoln the supreme vindication of democracy in our time
Editorial extols Abraham Lincoln as democracy’s supreme embodiment and a model of virtue. It argues political systems derive legitimacy from their leaders, praising Lincoln’s humble origins, moral character, honesty, and resilience. It cites Theodore Roosevelt on nations needing good men and urges emulation of Lincoln’s American virtues.
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Abrham Lincoln
Asia
Europe
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Congress
Language and Politics in America amid Global Drift
A commentator argues that un-American imported ideas threaten national character. The piece links militarism in Spain, labor vocabulary, and terms like collective bargaining and strikes to a drift away from democracy. It questions fascism and communism and calls for peaceful, dignified governance.
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Spain
Mr. Lewis
Michigan
Tyranny in Communism and Fascism Refuted by Democracy
A speaker rejects both Communism and Fascism as tyranny, urging devotion to American democracy. He argues these terms are used to lure reformers, but history shows progress lies in American civilization. He calls for stopping their spread and praises citizens who resist agitators. The passage ends with a rhetorical question about the world’s direction.
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Stalin
Lenin
Mussolini
Clealy
Edith Maxwell
Virginia
South
Soviet
Russia
Hitler
Europe
Lowe-Down on Court Reform and Public Works
A critical stance on Roosevelt's Supreme Court plan warns against concentrating power in the presidency while urging careful congressional review. The piece notes stalled court reform, cites Paxton siphon damage from ice as red tape folly, and mocks Mussolini's imperial gesture. It also critiques county governance, Venice drunkenness lore, and GM ads absence, all in a wary, satirical tone.
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Paxton
Sutherland
Washington
Nebraska
Inside Glances of Washington on Court Reform and Social Change
A long, opinionated survey discusses Roosevelt’s court reform idea, past court changes, and the era’s democracy models in Europe, with remarks on social reforms, poverty in the South, and evolving political rhetoric. It cites cases in Tennessee and Virginia, notes child marriage issues, and laments strikes and domestic tensions.
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Supreme Court
Grant
Roosevelt
Europe
Scandinavian
France
Tennessee
Maryland
Weyerts By Christie Bertramson
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Thompson and son called at the William Bartling Jr. home Saturday morning. Mrs. John Tieman and John called at the Ben Buss home Thursday evening. Lavern Queer and Elda Hume were supper guests at the Otto Rahe home Saturday. Mrs. John F. Folkerts and family called at the William Bartling Jr. home Wednesday afternoon. Dale Rogers called at several homes Thursday. Mrs. John Tieman spent Thursday at the Walter Flicker home. Mrs. Pete Buss helped with work Thursday. Walter Dykman helped Pete Buss with shelling corn Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Harm Hippen and others spent Friday at Fred Bauer’s home. Pauline Ostermser spent Friday at Cecil Home. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Folkerts and family were Sidney visitors Friday. George Buss called at the Walter Flicker home Saturday morning.
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Jake Thompson
William Bartling, Jr
John Tieman
John
Ben Buss
Lavern Queer
Elda Hume
Otto Rahe
John F. Folkerts
Dale Rogers
Carl Jurgens
Fred Bauer
W. C. Haxby
Walter Dykman
Walter Flicker
Pete Buss
Harm Hippen
Theodore Folkerts
James Payne
Pauline Ostermser
Cecil
Sidney
George Buss
Local Visitors Stop by Bartling and Frerichs Homes
Mr and Mrs Carl Jurgens and daughter called at the William Bartling Jr home Saturday morning Mrs Bertha Georges and family visited the William Frerichs home Tuesday afternoon Lodge Pole callers on Friday included Mr and Mrs Walter Dykman and daughters Otto Rahe and daughters Harm Hippen Pete Buss James Payne Fred Bauer and Theodore Folkerts William Bartling Jr called at the William Bartling Jr home Wednesday afternoon.
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Carl Jurgens
William Bartling, Jr
Bertha .Orges
William Frerichs
Lodge
Walter Dykman
Otto Rahe
Harm Hippen
Pete Buss
James Payne
Fred Bauer
Theodore Folkerts
Horseshoes Hung on Castle by Royal Custom in England
Oakham castle in England is hung with horseshoes from the horses of British royalty due to a curious local tradition. The display reflects historic ties between the crown and the fortress.
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Mussolini
Italy
Oakham Castle
England
City Auditorium
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the Celegraph
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Mars
Thor
Lowe
Venice
General Motors
Terry Carpenter
Rooseveltian
Norris
Terry
Weyerts By
Christie Bertramson
Lewis Lye
Grocery Department
Coffee Hills Bros
Pikes Peak
R. E. Roche
Sidney City Council
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