Saving France in 1914 An act of folly
The author argues America's entry to World War I was a fatal error. He laments the Charleston speech after Italy joined against France and claims a German victory would have spared bloodshed, arguing Franco Allied fate tainted by treachery and Iscariotic infamy.
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Germany
Britain
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Hitler
Mussolini
Bruno
Vittorio
War Game Proposal for Martinique and Guiana Occupation
A suggestion argues the United States should occupy the French Caribbean island of Martinique and French Guiana with allied support if the Vichy regime collaborates with Nazi Germany. It likens the move to a joint Army Navy and air force maneuver to test hemisphere defense plans and potential cooperation by De Gaulle’s London government and other allies.
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Vichy
Hitler
United States
Martinique
French Guiana
de Gaulle
London
Washington
Greenland
Nnl
Syria
Iraq
Germany
Britain
Regents Buy of the Little White House Stirs University Taxpayers
Phoenix residents threatened to sue to block the 30 000 purchase by the University of the Regents to acquire the little White House for the President. They abandoned the effort after concluding the board has broad authority to spend student fees and even could buy an elephant for 10 dollars a day.
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Phoenix
University Board of Regents
White House
Board of Regents
Noah
Telegraph tolls burden on Americans cited by Portland paper
The Portland Oregonian notes that the word please costs Americans over a million dollars annually in telegraph tolls. It argues the expense, though sizable, is a worthwhile investment.
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Portland Oregonian
Westbrook Pegler Hails National Funeral Fundraiser Idea
In a provocative satirical riff, Westbrook Pegler envisions a nationwide fundraiser styled as a funeral for the dirtiest figure in U.S. history. He imagines high ticket prices and ringside seats, framing the event as a national purification and war effort booster with broad public demand and Treasury benefits.
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United States
Treasury
A National Road Show Idea Draws Heated Debate
In a private exchange two men propose a large scaled national event to stage across venues from Chicago to a Pacific Coast airport. They discuss funding from war bonds, stadium capacity issues, radio rights, and the desire for a patriotic spectacle to cleanse perceived cultural pollution.
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Lincoln
Harding
Chicago
Soldier Field
Pacific Coast
Yankee Stadium
U. S
Power Conferrence and Noble Selection in Burke’s View
Edmund Burke argues that a virtuous electorate should grant authority only to those with strong active virtue and wisdom. He warns against rewarding selfish interest or caprice and urges treating office as a holy function rather than a pitiful job.
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France
Edmund Burke
Though you have but little be thankful to God
A brief Cingalese devotional line urges gratitude for what one possesses. It conveys a religious sentiment emphasizing thankfulness regardless of wealth.
Alcohol Abstinence Bond Filed in Recorder’s Office
The Arizona Citizen notes Judge Haynes’ return from Tombstone and word that Mrs. Haynes is in San Francisco. An agreement sworn by J W Evans J H Campbell and C T Dunavan binds the signers to abstain from intoxicating liquors until January 1 1883 with a two thousand dollar penalty for violation, effective from the Sunday in July 1882.
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Haynes
Tombstone
San Francisco
Recorder's Office
J. W. Evans
C. T. Dunavan
Vichy Venality Shades Hess Thriller by Paul Mallon
Washington reports Herr Hess parachuted onto official desks amid intelligence of Hitler plans to expand in Africa and Syria. Stalin anxiously weighs negotiations while US officials test defense public works bills and explain how funds will be administered under federal rules.
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Hess
Paul Mallon
Washington
Herr Hess
Hitler
der Fuehrer
Roosevelt
Dakar
Syria
Suez
Darlan
Free France
World News
Frank Bane
Defense
House Public Buildings Committee
Defense Public Works
Bane
Federal Works Agency
Zeckendorf clerks honor departing hardware chief with gold watch
L Zeckendorf & Co clerks pool funds to gift Mr J S Gregory who runs the hardware department a gold watch before his departure for San Francisco. A memorial tablet for Garfield is planned at St James church Elberon brass plaque 56 by 23 inches with shields of Ohio and New Jersey and a Garfield inscription. The World also reports on Gui- execution. The store advertises a 75 cent straw hat as the nobbiest.
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L. Zeckendorf & Co
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Garfield
Church of St. James
Elberon
Ohio
New Jersey
James A. Garfield
United States
Washington
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Thurman Arnold
Lionel Atwill
D’artagnan
Capper
Kansas
William Gibbs McAdoo
Supreme Court
Owen Roberts
Pennsylvania
Calvin Coolidge
Fight For Freedom Committee
U.S
London Hess controversy muted to aid Britain
The London versions portraying Hess as anti Hitler and anti Russia are dismissed as unreliable by local authorities who prefer accepting London’s narrative as a tool to assist Britain. The piece notes officials’ readiness to take London’s claims at face value despite questions of credibility.
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London
Hess
Hitler
Russia
Britain
Justice Done After Garfield Assassination
A historic report notes the assassination of President James A. Garfield and the public reaction labeling the event as justice served, reflecting the era’s political tensions and aftermath.
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Teau
Garfield
Writing Sports Vintage Of 1916 By Arthur Bugs Baer
A compact reminiscence of early 20th century sports writing by Arthur Bugs Baer. It recalls quips about Ty Cobb and baseball figures, with vintage phrasing and light commentary on the era's tone and humor.
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Arthur “Bugs” Baer
Bugs Baer for Twenty Years
A retrospective note marks twenty years of Bugs Baer, reflecting on his career and influence in humor writing. The item surveys his long-standing work and contributions to the field. It mentions related archival quirks from the era and echoes of his distinctive style.
Dinner Stories In Montreal Star Style
A witty dialogue about a manager’s absence mocks workplace routines. The boss is out for lunch and then out after lunch, prompting playful banter on attendance and timing.
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Montreal Star
Good Shot Star Gazer Aims Telescope at Sky
Pat watches the professor through a shiny black telescope. A star falls as Pat notes the man is a good shot, in a brief exchange.
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Pat
Misleading Intro Causes Disappointment in Bridge Expert
A Wall Street Journal exchange recalls a dinner where a guest was praised as a bridge expert, but proved only a renowned engineer. The remark highlights misrepresentation in presenting credentials and the tension between expertise labels.
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Wall Street Journal
Hess May Not Reveal Nazi Secrets Says Diplomatic Dispatch
The dispatches suggest Rudolf Hess may be of limited use to Britain as he drifts from Hitler, with a growing rift between Nazi political leaders and the army. Hess faced Gestapo surveillance and was kept away from key decisions, raising doubts about any potential military aid.
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Washington
Rudolf Hess
Scotland
Hess
Hitler
der Fuehrer
Gestapo
Berlin
Germany
Goering
England
Unwise Intimacy by Elsie Robinson
Advice on preserving marriage by maintaining individuality and privacy. The author warns against overfamiliarity and possessiveness, urging couples to stay apart enough to keep mystery, respect boundaries, and let each partner grow. A humorous anecdote underscores the point that constant control harms romance.
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Elizabeth
The Salesman By George Tucker
A New York vignette recalls Herbert the former dog seller who embraced cats and now runs a flea circus. He recounts shifting from veterinary practice to selling dogs then discovering feline companions' pride and loyalty. He appears again, promoting insects in a glass cage as a flea circus master.
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George Tucker
New York
Herbert
Park Avenue
Sixth Avenue
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