Peace, rubber, and politics from an era of presidents
The piece extols President Coolidge as a peacemaker and praises Wilson and Coolidge for international work. It questions rubber expansion from American and global sources, notes Plantations in Liberia, and discusses upcoming national party conventions moving to Houston and Kansas City with Westward political considerations.
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Democrat
Republic
West
Houston
Texas
Kansas City
Governor Promises Action After Ambiguous Speech
A governor comments on a generic song, calling it an expression of feelings and a pledge for future steps. The statement frames the work as insight into sentiment and signals intent to act.
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Aught Atand
Immigration bias sparks calls for congressman action
The piece bitterly critiques immigration policies, arguing limits on Swedes and Chinese and Japanese, while allowing Mexicans due to presumed labor value. It suggests lawmakers should attach their name to a major immigration bill.
Immigration quotas need teeth not revision to cut undesirables
The speaker argues against revising quotas to reduce immigration. They say the current numbers aren’t excessive but advocates stronger measures to exclude undesirables from both continents. They oppose excluding good English and Scandinavians while admitting Spaniards and Mexicans, and favor improving citizenship rather than expanding it.
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Europe
Mexico
Uncle Sam’s Latin American Policy Stated
The piece argues that the United States does not desire Nicaragua Texas or Cuba among others but will intervene to curb their behavior. It claims U S actions reflect a duty to establish stable governments in Latin America including Nicaragua and the Philippines and Panama were acquired when not wanted.
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Wilson
League of Nations
League
Coolidge
Cuba
United States
South
Central America
Uncle Sam
President Coolidge
America
Nicaragua
Mexico
Panama
Philippines
Nicarascua
American stance against war calls for clear European message
The author argues the United States, founded on nonaggression and diplomacy, must send a definite cable to European leaders stating opposition to killing. Only when Europe understands this immutable stance will much world warfare end. arbitration should prevail when diplomacy fails.
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Europe
United States
California senator argues for abolishing death penalty
Thomas C West, a California senator and successful criminal lawyer, claims abolition of capital punishment. He says one in twelve feel personal responsibility for killing, noting he freed 32 murderers and would not have if the death penalty existed. He cites Hickman as an example of a law he dislikes despite his record.
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Thomas C West
California Senate
Hickman
California
DOGS MANNERS CONVINCE NEW YORK COURT
In Yorkville magistrate Flood rules a Pekingese belongs to Mrs. Ethel Weinhouse after the dog ID by licking her hand and noting its three chin moles. Ferretti is held without bail for grand jury on burglary charge after allegedly taking the dog from Weinhouse’s apartment.
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New York
Yorkville Court
Ethel Weinhorse
Flood
Joseph Ferretti
Forrest
Ferretti
Sentences Boy 16 to Life as Dangerous Slayer Case
Dorward Wittenmeyer sixteen convicted slayer of Mrs Fannie Weigle Pomona was sentenced by Judge Bowron to five years to life in San Quentin. The court denied a plea to send him to Preston state school Ione. The judge said the youth is a dangerous character and a danger to life and safety recommending long parole board observation.
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Los Angeles
Durward Wittenmeyer
Fannie Weigle
Pomona
Rowron
Superior Court
San Quentin Penitentiary
Davis
Preston State School
Ione
Bowron
Young Wittenmeyer
Mra Weigle
Vital Egg theory claims size tied to vital egg
Swedish physician Dr Gaston Backman unveils a growth formula blaming the vital egg for human size and race traits, arguing external factors like wealth have limited effect. His brother Dr Louis Backman travels to the United States to study pedagogy and hospital reform aims.
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Stockholm
Gaston Backman
Louis Backman
United States
Doctor Backman
Christmas Shoes Hidden in Spain Bushes Tradition
In Spain children hide their shoes in shrubs on Christmas Eve and search for them filled with fruits and candies on Christmas morning. The local custom connects gift giving with secret shoe placements in gardens and yards.
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Spain
Recuperation From a Rest Theless
The piece discusses the need for a longer recovery period after exertion. It argues rest and recuperation are essential for restoring energy and health following demanding work or activity.
Vanished Indian Tribes Recall A Grim History
Historian George Raines chronicles the decline of vanished tribes like the Tonkawas and Natchez. He notes how wars with French and settlers, slavery, and displacement reduced once powerful groups to fragments linked mainly to place names such as Waco and Natchez. The Natchez fate is highlighted with 1772 conflicts at Fort Rosalie and later losses among Choctaws and Cherokees, ending with language extinction by 1800.
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Enid
Okla
George Raines
Oklahoma
Wichita
Ken
Natchez
Mississippi City
Mississippi
Pequota
Mobile
Wacos
Waco Texas
Hows
Mn Enotier
Lafred
Rainer
Mississippi River
Washiita River
Santo Domingo
Chickasaw
South Carolina
Georgia
Raley
No Learn Step on Gas Says Old Indian Braves
Glacier Park Montana Chief Two Guns White Calf observes the auto era will not fully replace ponies among the Indians until the older generation passes. He notes younger Indians adapt to flivvers quickly while elders never learned automatic control due to a lifetime habit of digging heels into the cayuse's ribs.
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Glacier Park
Mont
Two Guns
Glacier National Park Reservation
Boston Housewife Walks About Eight Miles Daily
A Boston housewife walks about eight miles daily in performing her household chores. The National Foundation for Foot Health reports that the daily trips she makes up and down stairs would equal climbing roughly thirty stories, illustrating the high physical activity of home work.
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Boston
National Foundation For Foot. Health
Boston Custom-House
Man Denies Outing as Wife Confirms Homefront Note
In an English court a man denied he was out on a certain occasion saying his wife was at home and noting the difficulty of alibi. The exchange highlights the tension between testimony and personal circumstances during the hearing.
Probate Notice in Nebraska for Hulda C Meikle estate
The State of Nebraska Jefferson County Probate notice states S C Hutchinson as executor seeks final settlement and distribution of Hulda C Meikle estate. A hearing is set for February 4 1928 at 9:00 AM in the County Court at Fairbury to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
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Nebraska
Jefferson County
Hulda C. Meikle
S. C. Hutchinson
Fairbury
Estate case overview amid county proceedings
A brief note references Lah Nutzman County Judge and legal representation Heasty Barnes Rain for the estate. Attys. listed indicate ongoing judicial actions surrounding the estate.
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Heasty, Barnes & Rain Attys
Final settlement in Tucker estate set for Feb 1
State of Nebraska Jefferson County notices final settlement in the estate of Pries Riley Tucker deceased. Administratrix Kate Tucker petitions hearing for final account and estate order. Hearing set February 1, 1928 at 9 A.M. in Fairbury County Court. Published in Diller Beacon for three issues prior to hearing. Denney and Denney attorneys for estate. Louis J Nutzman County Judge.
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Frank T. Pearce
Diller Nebr
Emembers Repaaska Press Associarios
Nebraska Press Association
Amazon Valley
South America
Amazon
East Indies
Florida
Asia
Firestone
Liberia
Africa
Anyy
Powerbul
Nty
Neampg
Nutzman
Nebaska
Pries Riley Tucker
Kate Tucker
Diller Beecan
Sear
Denney & Denney Attys
M. J. Powell
Waggoner Bros
O.Q. Diehl
Diller
Nebr
Russell A. Davis
First National Bank
Oes
DR. McLeran
St. Ome
Beatrick Neb
Optometry
Edw
B. Ackerman
Optometrist
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