Outlawing War and the League of Nations Debate
The piece surveys Senator Borahs stance against American entry into the League of Nations while endorsing outlawing war. It discusses enforcement ideas, a world court, and one step at a time approaches to global peace. It notes EU views urging official U.S. participation and emphasizes American influence in reconstruction and safeguarding capital through active involvement.
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Bornh
League of Nations
Borah
Borsh
Owen Dic. Yount
Dawes Plain
World Court
Mr. Young
Europe
United States
Houghton
Manchester Guardian
England
Guardian
Alanson
Loughton
Kellowe
Atlantic
America
Bryan Doctrine Versus Free Thought in Scopes Case
In critique of Mr Bryan's stance on school funding and teaching, the author argues the case against Professor Scopes centers on control of education by payers versus scientists. Bryan is labeled an undiluted reactionary, advocating payers dictating thought and speech, threatening democracy and parliamentary equality.
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Tityan
Scopes
Tennessee
Bryan
Brayn
Radical gains in New South Wales election near Labor win
In New South Wales the Labor Party held power with 45 seats to 43 for rivals, nearly losing to radicals who failed to win seats. The piece notes radicals criticize Labor as conservative and capitalistic, and mentions farm purchases requiring settlers to show 4000 to 7000 dollars before talks. It also references comments on political money and foreign tensions.
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New South Wales
Labor Party
Canada to appoint minister to represent nation in Washington
The Prince Rupert News reports Canada will deal directly with the United States by appointing a minister to Washington. The step marks a move toward Canadian nationality, reducing dependence on Britain for strictly Canadian affairs. The arrangement aims to handle bilateral questions as a self governing neighbor to the United States.
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Prince Rupert News
Canada
Washington
Downing Street
United Staes
Ma Ferguson Addresses Houston Ad Club
Sensible Ma Ferguson of Texas spoke at a Houston advertising club last week. She argued that a successful woman blends traditional femininity with business drive and warned against feminists who try to become mannish, saying women should seize opportunities while men maintain their own ways.
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San Fraciscos Bulletin
Knight of Romance in Rider Haggard’s Legacy
A Cincinnati Enquirer notice recalls H Rider Haggard as a knight of romance whose African settings and action filled novels like She Allan Quatermain and King Solomon’s Mines captivated readers. It praises his clean fiction free of psychoanalysis politics or sex themes and notes his yearly output until his death.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
H. Rider Hageard
Knight
Romance
Allan Quatermain
Sir Rider
King Solomon's Mines
Cyprus Becomes a British Colony Despite Greek Majority
The piece argues Cyprus, constantly treated as a colony in practice since the war, is now formally a British possession. It questions the rationale for ruling a Greek-majority island, noting past pledges to France and the Syrian coast considerations, and criticizes changes to its constitution as insufficient justification for occupying what is seen as Cypriot rights.
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Manchester
Guardian
Cyprus
Disraeli
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
France
Asia Minor
Alexandretta
Greece
Ionian Islands
Italy
Dodecanese
Dawes skips Cabinet as Coolidge gains relief
The Ohio State Journal notes President Coolidge’s relief after General Dawes chose not to attend Cabinet meetings, implying continued stability in the administration and Dawes’ absence brings comfort to the White House.
Mascot Proposal for Diana by Democratic Party
Port Angeles News reports a playful suggestion to appoint Diana as a Democratic Party mascot as Madison Square Garden is razed and a new perch is sought, reflecting local humor about political branding and venue changes.
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Madison Square Garden
Diana
Port Angeles
Balloon fashion and old style sleeves in sight
The fragment cites Sworrie Knickers and Bo expressing disdain for a girl who wears an injured afr. It recalls an observations by the oldest inhabitant about balloon pants and notes that balloon sleeves once looked silly too.
Lost Desire For Poop And Appetite In Old Time Ruckus
A fragmented clip describes a rowdy roadhouse scene with a sheik character and feisty parents. It mocks gossip columns and old maid tropes, mixing provocative lines with comic banter about appetite and escape back to solid ground.
Learned From Experience Discretion and Truth in A Pa Quote
A father teaches a son that discretion means knowing when to tell the truth to avoid trouble, as Clavenes reflects on speaking honestly to avoid facing consequences from Hail Columbia. The exchange centers on family guidance and the cost of candor.
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Columbia
Fragmented Local Quip on Corset Use and Fashion
A fragmented read recounts odd remarks about corsets, fashion items, and personal habits. The text mentions humorous comments, a hammering hair brush, and slang phrases referencing past trends. No clear event or sources emerge from the garbled lines.
Blinks and Jinks Admit Shifting Opinions in Arguments
In a candid aside, Blinks says he often sticks to his views but concedes he retreats during disputes with his wife. Jinks agrees, noting he usually backs his stance unless confronted by his spouse, when he concedes.
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Jinks
Silk stockings blamed for thick ankles in debate
British medical men blame silk stockings for thick ankles yet observers note many thick ankles existed before silk hosiery. The writer suspects cotton hosiery propaganda and predicts women will continue wearing them despite claims.
The Flapper Fashion Debate And Modern Manners
A satirical city column mocks changing gender norms as signals of modern life improve or worsen. It jokes about ties, fathers cussing about children, and women adopting masculine wigs. The piece lampoons flapper culture, knickers, and women’s reactions to heat and cold with pointed humor.
Daily Sentence Sermon The man who feels important sel dom ever is
A brief reflection notes that a person who feels important rarely remains humble, suggesting vanity diminishes with time. The piece offers a concise moral about self-importance and perception.
Names in News Club G. P. T. wonders about Ruth Spick
The club queries whether Ruth Spick of Avalon Pennsylvania is the same as Ruth Spick of Spick and Span. Meanwhile W. Oke of Los Angeles sues his wife for divorce in a separate note.
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Club G. PT
Ruth Spick
Avalon
Penn
Spick
Spick and Span
W. Oke
Los Angeles
Dr W E Mulholland Returns to Open Rental Office
Dr W E Mulholland reopens a rental office above First National Bank in Indy. The Empire advertises old papers for sale, signaling a local business and paper sale event in the community.
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First National Bank
Ndy
Empire
Final proof on homestead entry WS878 filed in Alaska
Department of the Interior announces final proof testimony on the homestead entry WS878 for forest List 8-10 in Il BE Survey No. 160 New Series 1474 by Harry A. Pryde and witnesses Rose Matley and William T. Douglas all of Juneau Alaska. If no protest is filed at the Anchorage Land Office by August 15 1925 final proof will be accepted and final certificate issued. First published May 13 1925 last publication July 13 1925.
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Department OF the Interior
United States Land Office
Anchorage
Alaska
Harry A. Pryde
Rose Matley
William T. Douglas
Juneau
Practice makes perfect in faded fashions and rumors
The text mocks social norms about courtship and attire, noting how girls adapt to changing outfits and how wives are stereotyped. It playfully derides cynicism about marriage and claims about behavior during courting and kissing.
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Second and Main Streets
Jock
Griemsch
weaLer
Douglas, Treadwell
Thane
Maraner
Associated Press
New York Yankees
Ma” Ferguson
Knight of Romance
BY Sam Hill
Ananias Club
Lad
New York
Weil Hive
Clavenes
Per
Discretion
Mike
San,y Bill
Tom Deming
W. E. Mulhollan
J. Lindley Green
Sheet Metal Works
W. C. Jensen
Winter & Fond Building
Japanese Toy.shop
H. B. Makino
Front Street
P. D
Drs. Kaser & Freeburger
Goldstein
Charles P. Jenne
Valentine Bldg
A. W. Stewart
Seward
DeVighne Malony
W. J. Pigg
Dr. H. Vance
Geo L. Barton
D. C
Messerschmidt Apta
I. L. Goddard
Helene W. L. Albrecht
J. M. Giovanetti
Mary Young
B. M. Behrends Bank
Gastineau Channel
ELKS
G. F.freeburger
John A. Davis
Freemasonry
Odd Fellows' Hall
Walter B. Heisel
Bes
Odd Fellows’ Hall
J. H. Hart
Noble
Silver Row ‘Lodge NO
Iday
Hrand
P. Brevik
Perseverance Rebekah Lodge NO. 2A
C.C
F. Hall
At & PP
M. Mary Bayard
N. G. Alphonsine Carter
Mount Juneau
Gold Fellows' Hall
Wallis & George
Chas. I. Naghil
Order of the Eastern Star
I. C. O. F. Hall
Mary Weston
Worthy
Fanny L. Robinson
Knights OF Columbus
Seghers
Council Chambers
Fifth Street
Hector McLean
G. K. H. J. Turner
American Legion
Alford John Bradford
Harry Sperling
J. Hy Kart
LOYAL
Order OF Moose Juneau Lodge
Moose Stall
George Jorgenson
R. H. Steven
Women OF Mooseheart Legion
Moose Hall
Catherine Helian
American Legion Regular
City Hall
EB. M. Polley
M. C. Ducey
Pioneers OF
Moose Ifall
Edna Radonich
Agnes Griggs
Capital Dye Works
C. Melcner
Main Street
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