Stupidity of War Explained by Desertion in China
A wartime reflection argues that war is absurd as two armies kill men with no personal grudge. It cites October 18 in China when generals Ho and Lu secretly fled to Japan, causing fighting armies to halt and mingle in peace. The piece notes wartime frictions and marriages across combatant lines, urging defense without pacifism.
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China
Soos
Marshal Ho
Japan
M . Walker
Episcopal Mission
Shanghai
America
Councils of the Nations
Nebraska road map to show highway changes and warning signs
The secretary of the department of public works will issue a new Nebraska road map within weeks. The American Association of Highway Officials recommends future road markers to warn drivers, with four shapes: octagonal stop for railway crossings and danger, diamond for caution curves or bad roads, and square for school houses and crossroads.
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Nebraska
Department Ofublic Works
American Association of Highway Officials
Compulsory Auto Insurance Favored By Real Point Editor
Reedaburg Wisconsin Times editor Bert Walters urges compulsory automobile liability insurance. He argues that those who hire others to cover damages should not escape responsibility and predicts the policy will pass despite opposition.
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Bert Walters
Reedaburg
Wisconsin, Times
USDA finds typical produce weighs several pounds
The United States Department of Agriculture notes common produce items require multiple pounds to reach certain quantities. Estimates include six pounds of various items per unit and ten pounds of others, indicating overall weight guidance for household needs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Missouri editor notes dancer excels by kicking for success
A Missouri editor observes that one dancer achieves success solely through kicking. He portrays the individual as a football fan who has never seen the team win by more than a goal, hinting at limited scope beyond kicking.
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Missouri
Anserts
Prohibition Debate Notes Economics of Enforcement
A fragment cites that opposition to prohibition rests on costs and enforcement expenses. The garbled text hints at fiscal impact and administrative burden as a point of contention in early debates.
Reconstruction Progress After War in France Reaches Milestones
Authorities report about 80 percent of houses destroyed during World War I rebuilt by July and similar restoration in canals trenches factories. Population in devastated areas nears prewar levels as reconstruction accelerates with government and private aid.
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Washington
France
Department of Commerce
Newlywed Dugan Targeted as Paper Wad Incident
A crowd dispute in Dunkirk Indiana drew gunfire when a revolver was pointed at Mr and Mrs Gali Dugan amid objections to a bell ringing party. A paper wad volley followed, with chaos noted and no further injuries reported.
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Dunkirk
Ind
Gali Dugan
Dugan
Minus False Teeth He Plays Best Man in Midnight Wedding
Cottonwood Falls Kansas Cupid is depicted as a pro at weddings arriving at midnight to wed a couple at Rev Folles home. Walter Hassan of Strong City drove them in a bathrobe and slippers and was asked to witness the ceremony, ultimately consenting to stand as best man.
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Cottonwood Falls
Kan
Walter Hassan
Strong City
Hassan
BE. R. Folles
Cupié
Moria
Abbe Links Sunspots to Global Turmoil and Earthquakes
The Abbe maintains that solar magnetic activity or sunspots trigger wars and collective madness on earth. He claims to have predicted every major earthquake in 22 years, asserting cosmic influences shape subconscious minds and spark brainstorms, earthquakes, and climate shifts. When sunspots fade, he says world peace and progress return and great inventions arise.
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Earth
Clegry
Restoring Ancient Temple At Java Buddhist Site
A Buddhist temple of Boro-Budur im Java is undergoing restoration and preservation by the Dutch government. The temple, long in a state of decay, is being repaired to preserve its historic structure.
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Java
Abbe Moreaux Warns Europe of 1925–1928 Peril
In Hamburg Abbe Moreaux issues a solemn warning to European governments about a grave danger looming across 1925 through 1928, with the culmination expected in 1928. The Abbe, noted for his prominence, cautions leaders amid mounting tensions.
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Hamburg
Germany
Abbe Moreaux
Prison Wall Commissioned to Paint Mosaic by Harding Grant
Fragmentary report notes Alan-Haying Montgomery painted his way out of Atlanta federal penitentiary. Mentions Max Sasahett, a Hussain artist, to paint Kilby prison walls with presidential authorization. Details are garbled but imply a clemency act linked to a wall art project at Kilby.
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Montgomery
Alan—Haying
Federal
Atlanta
Max Sasahett
Kilby
Sasanoff
Harding
Prisoners Donate For Christmas Exhibit At Kilby
In the South admirational classes obtained an artist for a small task at Kilby state prison. Prisoners contribute five cents each from weekly allowances to aid the meeting, with an unveiling hoped for by Christmas.
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Kilby
Thief Rotana for Prayers in Sunbury and Berwick
A conscience-stricken thief in Sunbury and Berwick stole money from local residents and later returned some amounts. Names linked to the theft include Mrs Fred Walton Miss Stee Leave Harean Mrs George Garrieca Joseph Cotright and others with varied sums recovered or missing. The case spans several months with multiple small losses and partial reimbursements.
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Sunbury
Pete
Berwick
Myre
Andreas
Fred
Walton
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