The Master Hen Eric Hopwood Urges Public Role in Elevating Press
Eric Hopwood president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors tells University of Missouri journalism students that the public must participate in elevating the press. He argues editors cater to the public’s tastes, driving coverage toward what sells and what audiences demand.
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Eric Hopwood
American Society of Newspaper Editors
University of Missouri
School of Journalism
Today
America
Summer Time Reflections and Whimsical Bits
A bygone summer optimism blends with satirical notes on current events. The piece urges relaxation, enjoyments of June to September rituals, and hints at political scoundrels and rising gasoline prices amid a nostalgic tone. It closes with a clipped business-like aside on executive desks and golf clubs.
Betty and the Elfin Guide to Teheran Adventure
Betty follows the elfin Go Comeback from her study to Teheran where twelve gates guard a mud city. They visit a Drum Tower gate and an opulent Audience Chamber with golden furniture and crown jewels. Returning home, Betty’s lesson improves after tucking the book under her pillow.
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Betty
Teheran
Persia
Gocomeback
Go Comeback
Gema
America
Letty
Prince of Wales Enthusiastically Welcomed in Durban
The Prince of Wales was enthusiastically received on his arrival at Durban in Natal highlighting a warm official greeting and public interest in his visit.
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the Prince of Wales
Durban
Natal
Hidden Lessons From Life’s Three Difficult Tasks
A reflective note on the challenge of guarding a secret, healing from a hurt, and making the best use of one’s resources. It urges patience, resilience, and careful decision making in the face of adversity.
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Ife
No Women’s Clubs Reported in Mexico City
A note states Mexico City has no women's clubs. The remark highlights gendered organization absence in the capital and prompts readers to consider social club structures.
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Mexico City
Understanding Between the sexes in Mimi’s Advice
Mimi argues misunderstandings fuel breakups as Marys and Jerrys fail to see each other’s views. Letters from readers echo this, urging sympathy, patience, and trying the other side before ending loves. Copyright 1926 Bell Syndicate.
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Mimi
Jerry
Mary
Maury
Marys
Jerrys
Bell Syndicate
Birthdays for King George V and notable figures
A list noting King George V born in Marlborough House London 61 years ago today James Grown Scott president of the American Institute of International Law born Bruce county Ontario 60 years ago Rt Rev Charles M Beckwith Episcopal bishop of Alabama born Prince George county Va 7 years ago today Raymond B Fosdick economist and municipal government expert born Buffalo N Y 48 years ago today Russian women discussed as born politicians.
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King George V of
Great Britain
Marlborough Mouse
London
James Grown Scott
American Institute of International Law
Bruce County
Ontario
Charles M. Beckwith
Alabama
Prince George County
Raymond B. Fosdick
Buffalo
Politician's Return Motive Behind Promised Exit
The poem argues that when statesmen claim to retire for family life or financial gain they are really aiming for higher office. It notes repeated promises to quit, only to seek promotion after elections, while audiences expect reform. It mocks theatrical political excuses and ends with satirical lines on national decline and unrelated proverbs.
Today’s Events Mark Historic Anniversaries Across Lands
Observances kick off a slate of anniversaries from James Hutton’s birth to the Latonia Derby history. Events include Pueblo flood remembrance in Colorado, King George V’s birthday in England, and the Reformed Church in America meeting in Holland Michigan. The New Hampshire 150th independence anniversary events unfold in Concord. Indiana Democrats assemble in Indianapolis to set a platform and candidate for the U S Senate. The Latonia Derby traces its 1883 origin with Leonatus and jockey I Murphy securing multiple wins into 1891.
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George V
England
Charles Beckwith
Alamada
Jefferson Davis
Holland
Mich
General Synod of the Reformed Church In America
Winnipeg
The
Order of United Commercial Travels of America
New Hampshire
Concord
Indiana
Leonatus
I. Murphy
Murphy
Kingman
Anniversaries Snapshot of Historic Dates
A compact list of notable anniversaries includes General Clinton declaring South Carolina under England in 1780, Lady Arabella Seymour escaping the Tower in 1611, Dr. George Burton Adams born in 1851, a 1885 Aden storm sinking the warship Augusta, and 1891 Jackson Mississippi unveiling a Confederate monument. It notes Mary H. Kingsley, traveler and ethnologist, dying.
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Clinton
South Carolina
England
Arabella Seymour
Tower of London
George Burton Adams
Yale
Fairfield
Aden
Augusta
Jackson
Mary H. Kingley
Bishop Charles M Beckwith Aged Seventy Five Today
Bishop Charles M Beckwith of Alabama marks his seventy fifth birthday. A southern native educated in Virginia and Georgia, he studied at Berkeley Divinity School and taught at the University of the South from 1874 to 1879. Ordained in 1882, he served St. Luke's Atlanta before moving to Texas where he led churches in Houston and Galveston until his 1902 election as Alabama bishop.
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Charles M. Beckwith
Alabama
South
Virginia
University of Georgia
Berkeley Divinity School
University of the South
Protestant Episcopal Church
St. Luke's Cathedral
Atlanta
Texas
Houston
Galveston
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Nicholas Ifft
Chas. G. Bumner
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Russia
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Poland
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Ay Int Feature Service. Inc
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Feasture Service, Inc
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Bell Syndicate, Inc
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James Hutton
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George Bell
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