When Officials Ignore Sensational News Says Mother Jones
A writer in a publishers journal argues that newspapers exaggerate headlines to scare readers yet ignore vital social issues when not directly touching elites. The piece recalls Mother Jones at a Madison Square Garden show and a bakery line for the poor, urging understanding of street life to improve the country.
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Publishers Journal
Madison Square Garden
Mother Jones
Fifth Avenue
Third Avenue
28Th Street
President Coolidge Viewed Through Hinman Portrait
Washington correspondent George W. Hinman Jr. portrays President Calvin Coolidge as physically fit and disciplined with regular meal hours. The piece contrasts Coolidge’s efficient, joyful engagement in office with Harding’s delays and Wilson’s weariness of detail.
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Coolidge
George W. Hinman
Washington
Mr. Hinman
Warren G. Harding
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Wealth growth in US lags behind Europe in postwar gains
The piece compares 1922 US wealth to 1912 and 1904 gains, noting a 70 percent rise in US wealth amid currency value changes, and highlighting Belgium France and Italy gains from 1908 to 1922. It argues Uncle Sam did not outpace European debtors in wealth growth during wartime.
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Europe
Sam
United States
National Republic
Belgium
France
Italy
Today in history entries and notable births across years
A rundown of historical events and anniversaries from 1805 to 1902, noting Lewis and Clark in Idaho, Stephenson and Grant milestones, the Stanton cabinet dismissal, and King Edward VII ceremonies. It also mentions Dr William E Gye on cancer germ research and a bank robbery fatal shooting at Panay Bank.
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Idaho
George Stephenson
Lewis Cass
Uni States Senate
California
General Grant
Detroit
Stanton
Johnson
Mississippi Constituto Convention
Jackson
Georgia
Edward VII
William E. Gye
Gye
Natial Institute For Medical Resear
University of Edinburgh
Brill Medical Corps
France
Italy
Dragonfly’s metamorphosis under Dotty’s gaze
Dotty witnesses Mrs Dragonfly’s transformation from larva to winged beauty with the help of Happy Giggles. The elf explains the change is a joyful beginning, not death, as the dragonfly emerges from the old skin and soars in rainbow wings.
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Dotty
Rigalin
Nerves and Nonsense at the Club House Porch
Tom and Roger discuss Alice’s nerves and performance in a candid talk about attracting attention. They debate who is gullible to her nerves and who is honest, with Alice aiming to impress either way and Roger and Tom contrasting handling of a “nerve stunt.”
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Tom
Roger
Charmin
Alice
Tof
Gravey
Matrimonially Speaking by Hugh McKay
A humorous column notes a wife’s lavish book buying driven by attractive bindings while the husband jokes about following her reading from cover to cover. The piece references a recent English wedding introducing the groom and participants, excluding the clergyman.
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Hugh McKay
This Day Means to You Horoscope by Mary Blake
Complex planetary aspects bring early activity and new ventures, noon mood and low self confidence, then evening clarity and drift. A birthday note warns of temper and tact needed. notable births include Robert Mills architect Alpha J. Kynett clergyman Lillie Devereux Blake reformer Abbott H. Thayer artist Ndith M. Thomas poet J. W. Wadsworth senator.
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Leo
Robert Mills
Alpha J. Kynett
Lillie Devereux Blake
Abbott H. Thayer
Ndith M. Thomas
J. W. Wadsworth
Notable births and a distant searchlight sighting
The item lists birth anniversaries for Robert D. Carey Julius Rosenwald Pauline Frederick Walter A. Jessup Christy Mathewson with ages and birthplaces. It also notes a Spokane bank building searchlight of 800 million candle power seen 90 miles and an unfinished note about a man returning to an unnamed place after a past purchase.
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Robert D. Carey
Wyoming
Coolidge
Farm Survey Board
Cheyenne
Julius Rosenwald
University of Chicago
Springfield
Ill
Pauline Frederick
Boston
Walter A. Jessup
University of Town
Richmond
Ind
Christy Mathewson
Factoryville
Spokane
California Diamond Jubilee Parade Feature at Lassen Peak Float
A California Diamond Jubilee parade in San Francisco on September 9 will include a float depleting Lassen Peak the United States is the only active volcano. TB Steward of Van Alstyne Texas misheard part of Sunday school remarks.
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Lassen Peak
United States
California
San Franchisco
TB. Steward
van Alatyne, Tex
Tyeura
No More Hay and Malaria in the Countryside
A humorous lyric contrasts urban dread with a doctor advised return to the city. The piece mocks country life and malaria fears while favoring modern city living as a safer, healthier option. A sidebar notes Mr. Ford pushing old fashion dances. The section ends with a glimpse of a rising religious conflict in China.
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Smember Associated Press
American Newspaper Publishers
Associated Press
West Center Pocatello
Daily Tribune
Pocasello
Tribune
Pocatello
the Tribune Co., Ltd
Whlliam Wallin
G. Nicholas Ibfit
Chas. G. Sumner
William Lloyd Garrison
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Costa Notting
Pere
Gracios Senor
Pete
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Senora
Alimngy
MAMA
BY Briggs
Pana
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England
Wis Vamos Roliasom
You By
Mary Blake
Oes
James J. Montague
Alwan
Terpsichore
Ford
Dayton
Tennessee
Rowland Hall
Salt Lake City
the Wasatch Mountains
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Episcopal Church
A. W. Moulton
D. D
Alice MacDonald
Alt Lake City
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