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The Battle Over Election Fates Across America
A wartime style editorial urges unity after a hard fought political contest. It compares campaign clashes to trench warfare with Republicans and Democrats, notes expected results in six weeks, and calls for Americans to accept the outcome and pursue national progress together.
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America
Mexico
Nicaragua
Political Retort on Government Costs and War Debt
A columnist argues Republicans exaggerate government cost increases while noting war debt from Wilson. The piece claims growth in population and needs drove expenses, with Republicans in power 48 of 64 years since the Civil War and Democrats 16, suggesting duties on national development.
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Robinson
Wilson
Remembering Al Smith on limits of presidential power
The piece argues that a president cannot originate legislation or enact policy. It notes only power is to veto and that enforcement of laws is the president’s role. It urges skepticism toward promises of farm relief or policy changes, stating the administration cannot act unilaterally.
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al Smith
Congress
Population decline to ease unemployment with childless homes
A 1950s forecast argues unemployment would fall as population decreases and households become bungaloid and servantless. It predicts standardized needs met by delis and button-press services, with education blurring class lines as sons shift from gentry to floorwalkers and workers enter professions.
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America
England
Chicago beam of light to guide air fliers at 250 miles
The most popular music on the radio now is chin music. Every body's doing it. Millions of candle power of electric light through a lens more than five feet in diameter, the second largest ever made, will be erected atop a 600 foot building in Chicago to throw a beam visible 250 miles for air fliers.
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Chicago
Producing Good Cream and Preventing Yeast Spoilage
Ensuring cream freshness hinges on age control, rapid cooling, and proper handling. Maintain cream under four days, wash and sun-dry utensils, prevent milky water, and cool to sixty degrees or lower to curb yeast growth and souring.
Repeal Debate Over Violated Laws Cited in Daily Papers
A writer argues that laws against murder robbery speeding drunken driving and liquor sales are all violated, and if one is repealed because it is violated, all should be repealed since they are in the same boat.
Senator Curtis Charms Voters In Long Campaign Trail
Senator Curtis continues a familiar campaign style as he tours a larger circle after 34 years in the Senate. Described as a regular feller, he uses plain talk and steady work to appeal to voters, a tactic that has served him well in past races.
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Curtis
United States Senate
Two Candidates Face Farm Relief Debate and Votes
Will Rogers cites a view that candidates seek farmer votes rather than debts relief. The piece notes two major candidates promise farm relief with limited ability to deliver while voters weigh who can govern effectively and work with others to accomplish reforms.
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Will Rogers
Political radio plans face socialist funding questions
Republican and Democratic managers coordinate weekly broadcast addresses while socialists arrange talks. The piece questions funding and usefulness of radio for socialism, noting high air time costs, European experiments, and a clash with American values.
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Europe
Cal Coolidge Son Goes To Work And Learns The Value Of Labor
Newspapers focus on John Coolidge choosing work over privilege. The article argues the White House scion will need to earn his path, with Cal Coolidge guiding him toward practical, independent effort rather than lifelong prestige.
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John Coolidge
Cal
White House
Coolidges
Teacher recalls encounter with tramp ends with a faint
A class listens intently as a teacher recounts meeting a tramp. She builds to a dramatic climax then says she fainted. Little Bobbie reacts with awe and asks in a childlike manner whether to use the left or right.
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Bobbie
A Deacon’s Parable on Charity and Salvation
In a parish tale a deacon voices caution about buying favor for heaven by small weekly gifts. He notes a neighbor who believes regular charity guarantees entry, while Deacon Philander warns that many oversell their chances with cheap alms and will face a final reckoning.
Nutzman Announces Candidacy for County Judge in Jefferson County
Louis J. Nutzman declares his bid for county judge as a non political candidate. He states the election will be held November 6 1928 and seeks the voters will of Jefferson County at the general election.
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Jefferson County
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