How Electors Are Chosen and Voted For President
Discussion of the American presidential election system notes that electors are chosen by state methods and then vote for presidential nominees. It mentions that voters do not ballot directly for president in most states, cites party nominee names on ballots in some, and references the Wilson era and figures like Lodge.
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Senator Lodge
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Dr Douglass Presents Tree Ring Data At Northern Arizona
Dr A E Douglass of Tucson spoke at the Northern Arizona Normal on July 17 1920 detailing tree ring research begun in Flagstaff in 1901. He has measured over 100000 annual rings in 8350 trees across the United States and Europe including 35 sequoias from California. He showed samples and discussed climatic signals from western pines and Sequoias and lessons for 5000 years. He noted federal and regional ties and his roles at Steward Observatory and the Southwestern Division of AAAS.
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Arizona Normal
A.E. Douglass
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Europe
Thigh Mountains
California
Arizona
Aztec
New Mexico
Chow Canyon
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Steward Observatory
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Lowell Observatory
Southwestern
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Texas
Democratic Platform Lacks Radical Points Yet Shows Progress
A Dallas News opinion notes the Democratic platform is temperate and progressive but not radical. It critiques vague Asiatic immigration planks and calls the document a parade of maxims adaptable to various actions. Critics also mock Harding for receiving loyal Senate support.
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Dallas
Tex
Ridles
Harding
Fort Wayne News
Campaign Posts Highlight Democratic Rhetoric This Year
Fragmentary notes compare campaign posts by Cox and Harding, noting rhetorical quality and rhyme patterns. The text suggests a focus on messaging style and persuasive elements in primary era coverage.
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Cox
Harding
Fragmentary note on paid advice value and guidance
The text hints at valuable advice that one must pay for and notes a sense of exclusivity. It appears as a fragment discussing the worth and barter of expert guidance.
Harvey mocks globalism in call for independent American presidency
A Concord Monitor excerpt urges voters to back Warren G. Harding, arguing Americans want a president who will faithfully execute U.S. laws and defend the Constitution, free from international entanglements. It cites Senator Johnson framing the issue as independent America versus foreign-ruled alignment.
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United States. of America
League of Nations
United States
Harding
Johnson
America
Concord N
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League critique frames Wilson as global figurehead
A Dubuque Times-Journal opinion asserts the League of Nations served to elevate Woodrow Wilson to a world leadership role while forcing the United States to bear the burdens for others in Europe and Asia.
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League of Nations
Woodrow
Wilson
United States
Europe
Asia
Dubuque (Ia
Times-Journal
Girls are Modest Yet Wiser and Unashamed Today
A historical remark notes that girls remain modest yet are much wiser, seldom blushing at encounters or being exposed to scenes that would once have caused embarrassment. It reflects changing social attitudes toward propriety and awareness.
Army Recruiting Notes Reach El Paso Influx of Men
The local army recruiting station reports rapid activity this week sending three men to El Paso’s Main Station and awaiting three more. Lt. Brown and a party from the 19th Infantry arrived from New Mexico to discuss enlistment benefits and assist until August 6. The Ordnance branch seeks about 30 new men with many non commissioned officer vacancies and good opportunities for ex soldiers. Capt Bickuh of Ft Bliss notes older soldiers can be recruited for the outfit.
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Brown
19Th Infantry
New Mexico
War Department
Bickuh
Ordnance Co
Ft. Bliss
Alice Joyce Stars in The Vengeance of Durand at Strand
Vitagraph star Alice Joyce, after success in many films, delivers her best role in The Vengeance of Durand adapted from Rex Reach. She also headlines The Sporting Duchess at the Strand Theatre during the week, touted as one of her finest productions.
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Alice Joyce
Vitagraph
Vengeance of Durand
Rex Reach
George Randolph Chester
Strand Theatre
Debacle of 1896 Again at San Francisco Convention
The Wheeling Intelligencer criticizes the Democratic convention in San Francisco naming a dangerous candidate. It compares the event to Chicago 1896 when Bryan emerged, arguing the party faced defeat and a repudiated administration as it sought a new nominee.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Democratic Party
San Francisco
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Bryan and the rise of free silver in the Democratic drift
The passage describes 1896 Democratic shifts led by William Jennings Bryan, with his free silver platform promising debt relief and easy money to broaden support. It notes the aim to detract attention from the administration and secure renewed power through legislative cures for perceived evils. Cleveland’s administration is described as repudiated.
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Bryan
Democratic Party
Cleveland
President Wilson stance likened to King Canute in editorials
Harney County News notes Wilson’s ineffective policies and orders as futile. Marcus Hook Press mocks Burleson for dissatisfaction with the Republican platform on the postal service and predicts a sharp reaction from Minnesota readers if a PG talk occurs.
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King Canute
Harney Co. News
Oregon
Burleson
Republican National
P. G
Sota
Marcus Hook
Senator Harding Appeals to Ordinary People in the West
The Willmington Evening Journal reports Senator Harding appealing to a broad base of ordinary Americans in the Middle and Far West who value common sense over theoretical thrills.
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Senator Harding
Far West
Old Age and Doing New Things
A compact reflection notes that aging is marked by the decline in trying new activities. It suggests that staying curious and open to novelty keeps vitality and perspective with time.
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