Future of movies and politics amid 1920s debate
A long, disjointed glimpse of 1920s media chatter and political analysis. The piece surveys Samuel L. Rothafel's cinematic future visions, critiques of early film art, and predictions of theater evolution. It also covers Pennsylvania primaries, the Republican Old Guard, and prohibition enforcement with remarks on leadership and lawfulness.
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Pennsylvania
Ralroads
Pepper
Old Guard
Washington
Hanna
Indiana
Republican Party
Pinchot
Haskin's Letter on Adoption and Child Welfare
Frederic J. Haskin reports on a six month New York State Charities Aid Association investigation revealing that many infants are disposed of via newspaper advertisements. The piece discusses voluntary adoption, the harms to mothers and children, and calls for protective measures and better record keeping to preserve child welfare.
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Frederic J. Haskin
New York
New York State Charities Aid Association
Lin
New York City
Association
Doubtlesa
Answers to Answers to Questions in The Mail Information Bureau
Q and A style piece lists several inquiries answered by The Mail Information Bureau. Topics include labor contracts history, Brazil coffee valorization, ages of fish at one pound, countries using wood for houses, England old age pensions, Annapolis naval exams, Wordsworth poem origin, magnifying power for pollination, and Indian uses of gourds. Contains dates, figures, and named entities such as Brazil, Chicago, Washington, Navy Department, Wordsworth, Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Department of Agriculture
Early U S women’s clubs listed from 1868 origins
The Sorosis Club of New York City, dating from 1868, was the first permanent women’s club. The New England Women’s Club formed later that year alongside Sorosis, followed by the Women’s Club of Brooklyn, Fortnightly of Chicago, Chicago Women’s Club, and the Civic Club of Philadelphia.
Dollars and Sense About Preferred Stocks by Crawford
An analysis of preferred stocks compares them to common shares and bonds, noting fixed dividends, prior rights in bankruptcy, and the risks of promotion and speculation in new firms. It explains cumulative dividends, differing value between preferred and common, and how market pricing reflects company earnings and risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Feature Syndicate
Bas Zreater
Moleys Honey and Tar Endorsed by Local User
A San Antonio resident, Harper of Navarro Street, writes that Moleys Honey and Tar is the best cough remedy. He cites his wife suffering a severe cough and night time disruption, saying Foley’s Honey and Tar quickly relieved her symptoms after a few doses.
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Harper
Navarro St
San Antonio
Texas
Moley
Aly
Foley
Noah
Flappers Fearless Gaze At The World In 1922 Verse
A verse praising the modern young woman who defies old taboos and chiding elders. It celebrates her open eyes, confident chin, and unafraid stance while acknowledging mistakes. The piece asserts this new spirit may fare as well or better than previous generations.
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NEA Service
Editor's Mail Box Warns Against Organ Removal
Letter from D Webster Groh argues against removing body organs like tonsils kidneys and appendix. He cites Babe Ruth and Caruso operations as examples and urges cures through health and natural living. He warns doctors pursue fees over healing and promotes drugless health magazines.
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Groh
Babe Ruth
Caruso
Singer
Lawi Ag
D. Webster Groh
Are You Suited For A Sales Career In Mens Wear
A 1922 Public Ledger Company piece presents self assessment questions for choosing work, suggesting a salesman in a men s wear store may succeed by building a steady clientele rather than closing single sales. It invites readers to answer traits like mental alertness tact, conscientiousness, initiative, and preference for people work, noting another occupation test to follow.
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Public Ledger Company
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