Stefansson Plans New Arctic Trip to 1923 Center
Vilhjalmur Stefansson, famed explorer, intends a 1923 Arctic dash to the ice field center 850 miles from the pole. He aims to answer what lies there, noting the ice edge is receding due to the Gulf Stream and that the central point lies 800 miles beyond ships’ reach. He says proper prep eliminates danger and tropical exploration is riskier.
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North Pole
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Pole
Stefansson
Hays criticizes freedom of press rulings in Washington
Postmaster General Hays defends press freedom while granting second class mailing to The Liberator of New York, pending since Feb 11 1918, with refunds of 11277 for overpaid postage. He notes reentry applications from Call of New York and Victor Berger's Leader and warns against conspiracies to destroy government.
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Washington
Hays
Liberator
New York
Call of New York
Victor Berger
Leader
Post Office Department
Department of Justice
Blair as Internal Revenue Commissioner Upsets Prohibitionists
David H. Blair of North Carolina, confirmed by the Senate as U S commissioner of internal revenue, says he is no crusader and will enforce prohibition strictly as written. He hints at shifting enforcement toward the attorney general, prompting opposition from prohibition leaders who fear loss of control. Blair insists he will not legislate, only enforce Congress approved laws.
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David H. Blair
North Carolina
Senate
United States
Penrose
Finance Committee
Blair
Congress
Internal Revenue Office
Department of Justice
Phipps Criticizes Sheppard Towner Maternity Bill
Senator Phipps of Colorado rejects the Sheppard Towner maternity bill in a reply to Mrs. Adrianna Hungerford of Denver. He argues no evidence shows the nation lags in mother and child care and calls the measure paternalistic. He warns it would raise federal costs by creating posts for untrained appointees.
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Phipps
Colorado
Adrianna Hungerford
Denver
Colorado Women's Temperance Union
Hungerford
Sheppard- Towner
Hartridge Finds Love While Claim Holds Tie to Waffles
Stephen Hartridge, a mining engineer, enjoys Mrs. Ward’s waffles at her boarding house and befriends her daughter Mary. When Stephen locates a mining claim and must stay alone, Mary braves a rain to bring him food, sparking a romance. Stephen is later freed, revealing he located another claim as well.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Stephen Hartridge
Stephen
Mr. Hartridge
Mary
Mrs. Ward
Stephen Hartidge
Steve
Creatures With Long Snouts and Insect Communication
Insects such as the sprout fly and Scottish timber beetle show extreme snout and feeler lengths. The text proposes these features as a form of communication akin to wireless devices, with the timber beetle’s feelers acting like a wireless mast. The Mountains Change Not notes mountains’ unchanging beauty despite changing views.
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Nubia
Influence of Home Brew Sparks Town Wedding Trend
The visitor notes Crimson Gulch grows quiet as men marry and settle. Cactus Joe confirms and explains lads save money to buy yeast, cakes, and raisins rather than spend it on revelry.
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Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
Composition of Adamant Stone in Mineralogy
In modern mineralogy the term adamant has no technical meaning. It was once used to describe a stone of impenetrable hardness and now refers to substances of extreme hardness.
Scientist Claims Vision of Square Trees and Men
A scientist asserts the ability to grow square trees and envisions applying the same concept to humans. The claim, while bold, raises questions about feasibility and safety in applying geometric growth to living beings. The report notes no peer-reviewed studies or demonstrations accompanying the statement.
Dainty negligee described with pink chiffon and ribbon roses
The article details a dainty negligee in pink chiffon with full length pleats and a round neck. It notes a low ribbon girdle with rose garlands and loose side garlands, plus a mention of white gloves returning to fashion and contrasting with winter colors and sports wear.
Flowers for Hats Demand in Millinery Decoration
Flower hat decorations draw demand as field flowers inspire milliners. Colors blue black and white dominate purchases, with combinations favored by many buyers and designers.
How Women Avoid Surgical Operations
Vermont testimonial joins many who claim health restored by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after doctors advised surgery. The piece notes that many women avoid operations by using the compound, urging readers to seek the private text book for ailments peculiar to women.
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Vermont
Lydia E. Pinkham
Burlington
H.R. Sharon
Apple Tree Point Farm
Cuticura Help for Pimples and Skin Care
Pimples and blackheads can be treated by smearing Cuticura Ointment and washing with Cuticura Soap then hot water. Daily use helps keep skin clear. Also recall Cuticura Talcum for daily toilet use. The other item notes a harsh director and a smiling actor recalling old roles in Film Fun.
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Uncle Tom
Simon Legree
Bravery Tied to Perceived Cowardice in Battle
A reflective line notes that courage often rests on the belief that the foe is a coward. It adds that much noise can masquerade as music, suggesting misperception and illusion in conflict or performance.
Pollie and Mollie overhear old age cures in gossip
Pollie Dear and Mollie Love chat while shopping and discuss Alice Golightly who finds relief from ailments in a metaphorical way. Mollie hints the cure is simply aging wisdom. The piece closes with a quip on envy and gender roles.
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Pollie Dear
Mollie Love
Alice Golightly
Alice
Pollie
Mollie
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