Electoral vs Popular Vote Debate on Presidential Electors
A survey of reform ideas after a presidential election discusses the mismatch between the popular and electoral votes. It notes Massachusetts and Michigan results, proposes district-based electors, and questions whether the current unit-block system should be replaced to better reflect public sentiment nationwide.
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Smith
Michigan
Hoover
Alain Hoover
North Carolina
Louisiana
Troover
House of Representatives
The Cost of Growth in American Communities
The piece argues growth brings business and prosperity but also congestion, higher living costs, and loss of privacy. It cites a US Chamber of Commerce official urging balance, warning that town existence should be justified by improving life, not simply by size.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Agaimel
Endangered Africa’s Big Game Faces Quick Extinction
A mising report from England warns that since the rifle’s invention big game in Africa is rapidly disappearing. Elephants have largely vanished in South Africa, and species such as quagga, blue buck, roan antelope, and nyala are near extinct. Government action is needed to establish refuges amid resistance from settlers and hunters.
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England
Mat
Africa
South Africa
Aftica
Expectant Mother's Health Affects Babe's Stamina
In this diet and health column Dr. Lulu Hunt Peters discusses how a mother's thoughts and disposition during pregnancy can influence a baby's stamina, stressing calm, improved mindset, and the inheritance of traits within biological limits. It also covers weaning timing, formula progressions, and feeding guidance for infants, plus notes on child nutrition and symptom explanations.
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Mrs. BE
Anniversaries and historical notes from a Hoover era digest
A compiled card of notable anniversaries and figures from US history and politics. Julius Rosenwald, linked with Sears Roebuck, lauded for philanthropy. dates include Mary Stuart, Delaware ratification, Washington’s final Congress meeting, and other biographical markers. A snapshot of past events and a note on a year ago “today” summary reference.
Abe Martin Anecdote on Postage and Hoover Visit
Abe Martin quips about saving money by trimming a postage stamp and a light bulb as the navy requests three more crushers. Granman Pash, late Saturday night, laments missing Hoover's poverty drive in our land after attempting to cross the street.
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Navy
Hoover
John F. Dille Co
Noted Virginia Author Born 62 Years Ago Today
Horoscope notes a strong personality born in Virginia, with a penetrating mind, ambition, and enterprising disposition. Possible early life success in progressive studies, but later life may face reduced satisfaction.
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Virginia
Sundown Marks Hanukkah Feast of Lights Eight-Day Holiday
The eight day Hanukkah begins at sundown honoring the purification and rededication of the Temple during the Maccabean era. It commemorates Jewish perseverance and the miracle of a single day’s oil lasting eight days.
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Tedar
Georgia Diy and Boston Meeting Roundup
Local schedule notes Diy in Georgia today and the Ney Kegland Association of Colleges meeting in Boston on the 7th and 8th, while the Greeters of America gather in Roston.
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Ruor Diy
Georgia
Ney Kegland Assochation of Colleges
Boston
Dlotel Greeters
America
Tin Roston
Police Chief Killed in South Chicago Heights
South Chicago Heights police chief Leror Gilbert was killed last night in his home while reading a newspaper. His wife Ruth Gilbert was wounded as shots were fired through a window. their 13 year old daughter was unhurt and four other children were hit by stray fire. Witnesses saw suspects flee in a sedan. Gilbert had been chief a year after seizing an alcohol shipment with four officers and turning it over to federal authorities.
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Chicago
Leror Gilbert
Chicago Heights
Cook County
Gilbert
Ruth
Gilberts
Studslay Ts
Withers
Albert
Governor Smith Not Decided On Future
Albany dispatch reports Governor Alfred E. Smith plans to live in an Albany hotel after leaving the governor’s mansion but offers no clear plan for his future. He says he has given little thought to post governorship, focusing on state affairs and weighing various rumors about possible roles with major firms and organizations.
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X. Y
Dee
Alfred E. Smith
Governor Smith
Smith
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
New York City
George F. Getz
Governor Smith Signals Exit From Politics With Ongoing Interest
Governor Smith indicates he is through with politics yet plans to maintain an interest in state and national affairs. He says no decision date is set and it will be some time before any announcement, if at all, about his future plans.
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Julius Rosenwald
Hoovers
Springfield
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Nuaterala Enterprises
Smith
Nll
Freighters Collision Near Punta Patagua Costs Crew
In a dense fog off Punta Patagua, Chile, the freighter Quinteros collided with the freighter America. The Quinteros went down within minutes. 25 crewmen and three bodies were recovered by the America, which limped toward Africa after the accident that left the Quinteros with a 39 crew. The report comes with delayed dispatches from Quique.
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Santiago
Chile
America
Punta Pa ‘ Taqua
Quique
Africa
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