Viscount Bryce on American Democracy and Its Strengths
The article highlights James Bryce, former U S ambassador and Viscount Bryce, as a beloved British observer of American democracy. It notes his new book Modern Democracies and his praise for U S democracy, while noting two weaknesses: justice and municipal administration. Bryce lauds rising public duty and democratic progress in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bryce
Washington
Viscount Bryce
Macmillan
United States
Farrell Calls for Maritime Conference to Stabilize Shipping
James H. Farrell of United States Steel argues America's merchant marine faces a crisis with over $3 billion in ships at stake. He urges an international maritime conference, reform of shipping laws, and reduced government intervention by the Shipping Board, recommending chartering ships to experienced operators and fewer government controls.
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America
James H. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Farrell
Mr. Farrell
Shipping Board
Hansa One
United States
India
Huying
England
Schurman Nominated as Minister to China by President Harding
Jacob Gould Schurman former Cornell president and diplomat with experience in Greece Montenegro and the Philippine commission is selected by President Harding as Minister to China. Born 1854 in Freetown Prince Edward Island he studied across Europe and held multiple advanced degrees and writings on Kantian ethics evolution and Philippine affairs.
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Jacob Gould Schurman
Cornell University
Harding
Ching
Ver Schurman
Schurman
First United States Philippine Commission
Greece
Montenegro
Freetown
Prince Edward Island
New York
London
Paris
Edinburgh
Heidelberg
Berlin
Gottingen
Italy
Philippine
America
Benson on Yap Importance Highlighted Amid Pacific Talks
The article outlines Benson stressing Yap's role in a broader peace mission focusing on naval and maritime issues. It notes a 19th century international usage theme and emphasizes centers in the Pacific region tied to strategic cooperation and economic aims.
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Wiliam
Benson
Bos
Ichiet Ad- Neen Torine
American ‘Peace Mission
Ate-Np
Naval and Maritime
Aa & Tadie Center
Oplendio Design for Horse Barn
Horse barn design showcases Gothic frame construction with a wide hay mow, twelve stalls and two box stalls. Describes carrier tracks for feed, ventilation, and adaptability for dairy use, plus notes on farm modernization and labor-saving aims.
Good Roads Revenue for Road Building From Vehicle Fees
United States Department of Agriculture figures show 1920 registration and license fees totaling $102,034,106.26 from 9,211,295 motorcars and 288,146 motorcycles across 48 states and DC. Registrations rose 22 percent from 1919, with New York alone surpassing U S car totals from 1910.
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United States Department of Agriculture
District of Columbia
Bureau of Public Roads
United States
New York
Arizona
Farmer and Good Highways Boost Rural Support
A Leslie's article argues that farmers increasingly back good roads as highways raise land values and speed delivery. It notes prior farmer skepticism about tax funds benefiting nonfarmers, but contends improved highways make farms suburbs of cities and drive strong road-building support.
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Leslie
Highway costs rise: 1620s vs 1917 construction bills
A 1620 to 1917 comparison shows road building costs doubling for every type of road, per the chief of the bureau of public roads in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The highway system bears the brunt of rail congestion, strikes, labor troubles, and material shortages.
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Bufray of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
ONE DISH DINNERS FOR BUSY DAYS AND MAIDNESS HOMES
The article presents simple one dish meals for busy homes, detailing recipes for mutton with vegetables, baked pork chops, Spanish meat dish with potatoes and tomatoes, and American Chop Suey. Each dish describes oven times, ingredients, seasonings, and serving ideas in a compact home cook style.
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Maidness
Seasonable Good Things From A Food Column
A midwestern food feature extols seasonable pleasures with prunes and berries, offering recipes for dressed beef, a simple fruit dessert, a leftovers pudding and butterscotch sauce. It adapts pantry staples into breakfast to dinner dishes and dessert ideas.
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Bryce
America’s Merchant Marine
Oplendio
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Ohio
TATA
Ancetta Paper Union
Jane ‘Taylor
Lowell
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