Read and doubtless many ex-youngsters seek Burt Standish biography
A Mercury writer praises Burt Standish author of Frank Merriwell tales. He asks who Standish was and where he came from, noting Standish’s immense, moral fiction impact on American boys and the vast reach of the Merriwell dime novels.
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The
Mercury
Burt Standish
Frank Merriwell
Standish
Frank
Republic
Cleveland
Harrison
McKinley
Mark Twain
Judge Shute
Archibald Clavering Gunter
Horatio Alger
Oliver Optic
Edward S. Ellis
Franz
Barnum’s
Papas and Mamas of the Republic
Emil
Diamond Dick
Frank Reade
Nick Carter
Old Cap Collier
Atlantic
Pacific
America
September Atumwn through Southern Idaho Seasons
September in southern Idaho is praised as the month of dual personality with shifting moods from late summer to hints of brown October. The piece references Professor Carruth and a poem about September, describing hazy horizons, corn fields, and migrating geese as symbols of autumn’s charm.
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Atumn
Idaho
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Brown
Carruth
Political fight over Tammany, Hylan and McAdoo rages in New York
Tammany backs Senator James J. Walker while Mayor Hylan, aided by William Randolph Hearst, vows a hard fight. McAdoo forces loom as Governor Al Smith's prestige could suffer. Latvia courts radio monopoly with set prices, licenses, and fines for unlicensed listening.
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Overvon Smith
Hylan
Tammany Hall
James J. Walker
Boxing Law
Tammany
William Randolph Hearst
McAdoo
Georgia
California
al Smith
Latvia
Notable Birthdays Pack 80 Years Across Historic Figures
Left Methuen field marshal of the army born eighty years ago today. Senator Bir James Lowgher veteran Canadian statesman born today. French nationalist journalist apostle born Montreal fifty seven years ago today. Rex Beach author of adventure tales born Atwood Michigan forty eight years ago today. Jaren J Corbett actor, war champion pugilist born Sacramento nine years ago today.
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Methuen
Army
Bir
James Lowgher
Canadien
Psfean Iywraass
Oneadian
Montreal
Rex Beach
Atwood
Mich
Tod Ay. Jaren J. Corbett
Jes Saciaco
The Tumblebug Twins Learn a Humbling Lesson
Two tumble-bug sisters boast about their looks and scorn grasshoppers. An old grasshopper warns them to reconsider vanity. A near danger prompts them to apologize and respect the kind insect, who then flies away gracefully.
What This Day Means to You
A daily horoscope notes mixed planetary influences bringing uncertainty and doubt. Emphasizes self control and steady focus to avoid indecision and fear, with guidance on handling relationships and daily tasks. Birthdate traits describe stubbornness, loyalty, and warmth with notable successful people named Rex Beach and others.
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Tedey
Rex Beach
Stephen Alexander
Richard Delafield
James Gordon Bennett
Lydia H. Sigourney
Today’s Events and Anniversaries List Long Ago
A historical roundup notes events from 1858 to 1923 including a mob action on Staten Island, early French Prussian engagements, a Molly Maguire murder incident in Raven Run, the Alabama State Department formation, a fast steamer voyage, a Denver Rio Grande train holdup, and Japan’s great 1923 earthquake. It also mentions Mrs. If EB Thompson of Sabetha owning a 170 year old skillet and a playful local vignette involving Milly Tamblebug and Old Grasshopper.
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State Island
Sedan
Raven Run
State Agricultural Department of Alabama
Hicane
Buffalo
Colorado
Japan
Eb, Thompson
Sabetha, Kay
Regular Physical Examinations of Children
Edward L Bauer argues for universal annual school child exams to detect defects in teeth vision hearing tonsils adenoids posture and other diseases. He calls for organized programs with parental involvement vaccinations and cooperation among schools clinics and hospitals to prevent and correct defects and improve future welfare.
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American Child Health Association
Edward L. Bauer
Philadelphia
United States
Conventions Open Today Across States and Professions
The schedule lists the Health and Accident Underwriters conference in West Baden Indiana, a U S Danver event, a National Railway Mail association meeting in Sunbury Pennsylvania, and regional civic gatherings including a Pennsylvanian cities group and a South Dakota tire chiefs association.
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West Baden
Ind
Health and Accident Underwriters’ Conference of
U. S
Danver— National Railway Mail Association
Sunbury
Learne
Pennsylvenia
Huron
Oak-South Dakota Association of the Tire Chiefs
Matrimonially Speaking
A reader humorously vents about marital money squabbles over household spending and thrift, with a husband questioning every purchase. The piece notes recurring remarks about wives and spending and hints at conversations with friends about new fashions.
Weekend Mischief and Parental Disapproval
A group recalls a childish weekend game interrupted by Diana a serious guest whose scorn exposes adult tension over childish pastimes and the harm of labeling hobbies as silly. The piece warns adults to avoid insult when youths prize pride and belonging.
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Childr
Ial
Diana
Bing
Novel stockings glow after dark at London show
A London fashion show features stockings adorned with green clocks and yellow flowers that glow phosphorescently at night. The display cites phosphorescent paint and a specific luminous effect. In Australia, New South Wales elects its first woman member of parliament, Miss Presto Stanley, a noted feminist figure.
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London
Wes
Australia
New
Wales
Presto Stanley
More Truth Than Poetry About Fame From Publicity
A poem warns youth against chasing fame through acting or scandal. It contrasts acting careers with sensational behavior and movie publicity, noting managers seek roles while publicity can propel screen opportunities. The verse critiques bootlegger politics and the lure of notoriety over steady craft.
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Asen Mowber
Idaho State Editorial Association
West Center Street
Pocseto
Tolaho
Daily Tribune
Pocttello
Tribune
Pocatello
the Tribune Co., Ltd
William Wallin
Nicholas i Ft
Chas. G. Sumner
Tooat
Real Sport
BY Briggs
Tilly Tumblebug
Milly Tumbleug
Fyvos,’? and Old Grasshopper
Milly Tumblebug
Tilly
Mr. Grasseres
Old Grasshopper
Grasshopper
Uly Tumble-bug
Milly Tumble-bug
You By
Mary Blake
VIRGO
Milly
Tamblebug
Wumblebug
Hugh McKay
James J. Montague
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