Army Exposition Uses Historic Battlefields in Jersey
A New York development company staged a modern war exhibition on the White Plains battlefield in New Jersey using the regular army. Soldiers demonstrated contemporary devices while salesmen unloaded advertising sets on a patriotic crowd. An investigation is expected as officers note the event leveraged military aid for private gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
West Chester County
New Jersey
Alexander Hamilton
Irsure
Lord Howe
New York
Nat
Amy
Army
World watches as Australia reports on U S prohibition
An Australian letter critiques American prohibition coverage as biased propaganda and notes global fascination with the U S experiment. It argues the press distorts reality, portrays only the vulgar rich and divorce-seekers, and urges resolution to settle the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
United States
Henry Ford
Australia
Child Labor in Tobacco Curing Barns Draws Outraged Debate
A Washington Child Labor Department report exposes eight to sixteen year olds working in curing barns in tobacco districts. Workers suffer health decline and skin irritation from odors, threatening education and long term welfare. The piece criticizes states opposing the Child Labor Amendment and questions democracy versus dictatorship while contrasting European trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Child Labor Department
Washington
United States
Yesterdays Anniversaries and Notable Births
A garbled digest lists historical anniversaries and obituaries including Princess Mathilde Bonaparte born Trieste 180?-. William H. S09 born Chester, N H L Sned Cleveland Dec 8 1890. Alfred H. Belo born Salonica died Apr 19 1901. Edgar D. Crumpacher congressman born in a tribal region died Valparaiso May 19 180. Doris Wells inventor died Patterson N J 1901. Also notes the Porto Rican tariff law upheld by US Supreme Court. Lady Somerset retires as British Women's Temperance president. Methodist Conference votes to lift ban on theatres and dancing. bombings in Sofia three readers hanged. Chief Justice Teft’s brothers born Cincinnati. Joseph C. Grew born Boston. Dustin mim actor born Miami Beach 30 years ago. Frank Bennett novelist born in Philadelphia. Winifred Muirs educator born in Richmond Ark. references to Western Canada Fuel Association and various state historical and professional bodies.
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Edgar D. Crumpacher
Valparaiso
Ind
Doris Wells
Paterson
N. J
Supreme Court of the
United State
Lady Hen Somerset
British Women’s Temperace Association
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sofia
Gon Road
Bulgaria
AY Sthdays
Janier
Washington
Boston
Dustin Mim
Mptom Beach
Ybold Bennett
Fidwin Miurs
Richmond, Ark
Untitled Publicity Seeker At Tack Blames Marsh Swallow
A cryptic 19th century style remark targets a publicity seeker and the accused marshal over a violent incident. The speaker suggests Mrs. Henry Wood might avenge a serenade incident and warns friends not to provoke. A farmer is noted in the final line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biblois
Marsh Swallow
Henry Wood
Thirty years since a major St Louis tornado record
A historical note recalls a devastating St Louis tornado thirty years ago. The report also mentions the Presbyterian Church general assembly session in Baltimore and various political and social events across the United States and Europe, including a Paris parliament topic and a New York luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
United States
Baltamore
Northern Baptist Convention
Washington
Coolidge
Whie House
Freuch
Sweden
New York
Ericsson
James Older
Australia
Lodz
Uni
Detroit
Harding
Iowa
S. Wallace Deimpsex
Greer Lakes St. Lawrence Waterway
Amateur theatricals drive interest in lodge groups
A marginal figure touts organizing amateur theatricals to boost lodge and club engagement. He claims his act is as good as professional, despite self-doubt and a boastful tone about his stage skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Studicate, Inc
Poems Love The Shaw by Richart Wearr Stoddard
Poem fragment laments forgotten poets and urges revival of American lyric voices including Stoddard and Dickinson. Critique contrasts enduring art with fleeting contemporary fads as the sky is likened to a drinking cup pouring wine of air and inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Richart
Stoddard
Ike Emily
Dickinson
Lanier
Father Tabb
Pleld
Guiney
Theodore Roosevelt Jr and the 1920s political future prospects
Theodore Roosevelt Jr weighs a run for New York governor amid speculation he may succeed Governor Smith. The article notes his World War I service, Harvard background, and work in finance and law, plus his involvement in the American Legion and early political activity alongside his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Bun
Yorah
Toosersci
Goernor Suth
Roosevel
Dover
Rha
Smith
Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelt
Chaumont
Phing
Wall Street
Montcomery, Clotherr & Trler
Bankers and Brokers
Philadelphia
New York
Amercan Legion
Charmans
Harding
Frankin D. Roosevelt
Navy
Nighttime Radio Concert Lineup Across Stations
A fragmented schedule lists various radio programs and concert broadcasts across stations including KDKA WEAF WGY WLW and KYW. It mentions orchestras such as the U S marine band and the Little Symphony, with times around 6 to 10 PM and prices cited for dinner concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AML
Central
Kadaka
Kdka Little Sympho Weaf
Silvertown Cord Orchestra
Wwgy
WIZ
U. S. Marine Band
WRC
WLW
KDA
Pittsburgs
Kdka Little Mphony
Post Studio
KYW
Chicago
Pinner
WATU
Columbus
Ohio
Wiight
Grand Theater
Syracuse Univer
Radio Network Evening Music Schedule Across Cities
A garbled ledger of radio stations WBAL to WIOA listing multiple concert, dinner, and orchestral programs with varied times. Tokens mention Detroit Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus and Buffalo, with ensembles, organ recitals, and vocal showcases among the scattered entries.
Farhier O M Wades Through Wartime Farm Lore
A fragmentary notice surveys leaders and groups around the Haveen farm scale. It hints at wartime farm life and the roles of local figures in agricultural organization, with an emphasis on quiet, practical progress amid broader upheaval.
Unprecedented House vote on Haugen farm relief bill
The House passed the Haugen farm relief bill 212 to 167 amid subdued reactions. Leaders warned the outcome is not decisive as the Senate may modify the measure, with further steps including possible conference committee actions and the Jardine cooperative wording pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teifaugen
ALGY
Maddun
Iingles
Twans Meumbers
Peusthani
Michigan
Ieee
Gooding
Idano
Senate
Euate
Vaich
Jardine Cooperative
Udrhetmg Bth
House and Senate clash over conference report
Text notes the House may reject or accept the conference committee report. It comments on procedural momentum and the likely Senate support pattern, with regional representation shaping approval chances.
Trade union figures and wage outlook in Great Britain
The Masons and Plasterers' International Union lists about 31 000 locals with a total membership near 74 096. A report notes average weekly labor earnings in Great Britain around $8 and mentions prior periods before the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Eoanst
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Chronicle-Telegram
Bureex
Second Street
Loraim
Bymz
Etyris
Leraig
Obio
EL Ward, Inc
Europe
Mussolini
Sampson
Aeete
Rer Baar
Winnipeg
Man
Western Canada Fuel Association
Ayer
Orleans
the Millers’ Arc
Sociation of America
Conneaut
Pai
Federation of Pennsylania
Helena, Mont
Montana State Historical Society
Catholic Order of Forester
Brooklyn
Hospital Association
Ssachusetts
En Pee
Lemden
Lions Clubs of
Arnold Bennett
Mr. Bennett
North Stafforéstire
England
Droceevni
WBAL
Haltiamore
Aid
Dioner
WAL
Fort Worth
Tex
Ponsder Sasaphore
WBZ
Pittsburgl
WEAF
WCX
Allen
Puffalo
X.Y
Uin
Bram
Wieas
Louissine
Couvert
Pontac
Mich
Ide
Mesanity Entertai
Jean Colette
WJZ
Cinders
Wcots Marine
WEADL
WGY
Chihasa
Cornell
Goséen
Ouro
Athinte Cis
Orche
WSB
Tianta
Gaian Fertammoent
Birt
Cacinnati
WTAM
Cleveland
Ohi
Hollenden Hotel Arenestra
NU Orchestea Propopular Cour Abs
Farhier O. M
Washington D Co
House
Cody
Canada
Lillian W. Barnes Sor
Supler Loan Iursi’s
Count Willingden
Lord Byng
Lady Willington
Lepper Motor CO
Broad Street
Rothgers Motor Sales Co
Wellington
Grafton
Obie
Fin
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