Crossword puzzles give only a partial education claim
The New Republic questions cross word puzzles as educational tools arguing they trap time and dull word sense. It cites word association limits, notes few true synonyms, and says universities already use puzzles only as a superficial device rather than real curriculum value.
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Proposals on Loans to Foreign Nations Questioned
The passage cautions against sweeping rules to bar loans to countries that could use funds for military ends. It argues relief may be necessary for nations defending themselves, citing allied aid in World War I, and says loan propriety should be judged by individual circumstances.
Good Night Stories with the Polar Bear Tale
Bobby meets Mr. Polar Bear in Snowland who explains life of a polar bear family. The bear describes ice, hunting seals, and cub care as Mama Polar Bear carries young ones to shore and teaches them survival in the North.
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House panel backs Muscle Shoals study but fears fate of prior proposal
The House recommended creating an expert commission to study the Muscle Shoals issue to guide action. It notes the president’s similar inquiry on agricultural problems led to rejection of his proposals and warns the Muscle Shoals plan could meet a like fate.
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Senate quarreling over attorney general appointment
The senate fights over the attorney general nomination after recent debates on a brigadier general report. Tomorrow may bring disputes about the general superintendent and broader issues as politicians cope with a $2,500 salary raise, while protesters demand relief.
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Teapot Dome squabble over Sinclairs Zev money raiser
After much talk the Teapot Dome dispute remains dull yet Sinclair shows nerve as a top money raising figure with Zev. The piece suggests others find humor in any subject while Sinclair stands out.
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Summer Skirt Trends Spark Debate on Style and Psyche
Readers note a shift to shorter skirts heralding a bright summer scene. The discussion hints at social attitudes and skepticism about fashion's impact on girls' self image and confidence.
Tuberculosis measure faces funding cuts and road bills fail
The note claims the tuberculosis appropriation and road bills will be dropped due to lack of funds. It argues no funds exist and warns against allowing such bills to pass, noting cars cannot run without gas.
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Ed's Secretary Proclaims Name Boosts Business Efficiency
A secretary connected to Ed presents a sharp claim that using the boss's name improves business efficiency. Report emphasizes the fad’s brisk uptake and potential impact on client perception and workflow.
Matrimonially Speaking by Huge McKay
A humorous column in which a husband fantasizes about wealth and a bigger house while the wife notes the looming need for money and jokes about draft on the furnace. The piece adopts a light, domestic tone with playful satire on married life.
What This Day Cans to You
In the early morning a sense of dissatisfaction due to uncertainty, then a calmer noon outlook and rising confidence for new plans. Love and marriage are favored, proper care today aids a child born, who may travel far. Prominent individuals named include Thomas Buchanan Read and Simon Newcomb.
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Mystery fragment hints at British presence in France
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a British base in France and a staff, suggesting a World War II era document. Key names are unclear, but references to Britain and France imply a military context with potential garrison details and personnel.
Memory and music in a synthetic age
An evocative reflection on how old songs trigger memories yet feel blended into modern blends. The speaker notes how tunes like Jessie Dear and Sally in Our Alley surface in new contexts, while lamenting the loss of clear recollection and meaning.
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Fifty-Fifty Marjorie Turns Boys Into Sober Spenders
The article describes Marjorie a fifty fifty girl who insists on paying half the lunch check and refuses gifts or cab rides. Her stance earns respect but leaves some men uneasy as they miss the traditional role of paying. The piece notes how this challenges expected male generosity and hints at social tension between modern equality and courtship norms.
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Fragmented Historic Anniversaries From Past Notes
A garbled historical list recalls events from 1761 earthquake in New England to 1892 lottery prohibitions and religious figures. The readable items mention Fenian activity in New South Wales and Archbishop McCloskey creation in New York, with other items largely unreadable.
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The Relation of Humidity to Health
An exploration of how body water exchange with the environment depends on ambient humidity. The article explains evaporation and intake balance, noting dry air accelerates fluid loss and moist environments may hinder detoxification, with emphasis on applying natural laws to self-care and individual health.
Tilson A Connecticut Native Named Republican Leader
Representative John Q. Tilson of Connecticut, chosen as the Republican floor leader for the sixty-ninth Congress, hails from Clear Branch Tennessee. He funded his education at a small college and Yale, served in the Spanish American War and 1916 Mexican border troubles, and held roles in the Connecticut General Assembly before 14 years in Congress.
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Notable Birthday Anniversaries Today
Adolph Ochs of The New York Times is honored as Legion of Honor officer born in Cincinnati 67 years ago. Lee Trinkle Virginia governor born Wytheville 49 years ago. Thomas A Low minister of Dominion affairs born in Bes 58 years ago. Zoe Abbott Adams first female US assistant attorney general born Itvilie 48 years ago.
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Today’s Events Mark Saint Gregory the Great Day
The article surveys a mix of historical observances and anniversaries tied to St Gregory the Great and other milestones. It notes a blizzard a year ago, a governor’s birthday in Oregon, and Russia’s independence celebration history. It also mentions a pilgrimage to Rome led by Cardinal O Connell and a long list of varied curiosities.
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Barnacles Bind To Ship Hulls Affected By Plate Color
Experiments show barnacle growth on ship bottoms varies with hull plate color. Barnacles collect densely on blue and black plates, while white yellow red and green plates deter growth by about three to one.
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