Barge freight line shows mixed results after experiment
The government started a barge freight service on Mississippi valley waterways as war measure. After two years the venture may be abandoned if unprofitable, though it proved existence of dependable channels and a large freight volume. Poor towboats, equipment failures, and lack of terminals hindered success. future success depends on better ships and facilities.
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Mississippi Valley
Congress
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Stand for Principle in support of Cox for League of Nations
The piece notes many big men declare support for Governor Cox over Republicans, citing Cox’s pledge to push the League of Nations ratification with any needed reservations. It contrasts Cox with Senator Harding’s Des Moines speech opposing the League, and highlights defections from the Republican ranks.
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League of Nations
Cox
Republican Party
Harding
League
Des Moines
Senate
Where are the toots and gardening tools this fall
Unfinished fragment ponders missing gardening tools after the growing season. The text hints at misplaced items and careless storage in a thriftless yard, inviting reflection on clutter and neglect.
Preparations for Spring Farm Equipment Care
The author urges cleaning and oiling tools and machinery now to prevent weather damage and loss. He notes mudcaked wear on wheelbarrows and rust on hoes and spades, urging safe storage and small repairs to save money and ease next spring's use. He extends the advice to expensive farm machinery, stressing weather protection and readiness.
Sound guide to steer ships through fog proves promising
The navy tests a buried electric cable in the channel with tar-like receivers on ships to pinpoint position by sound. The destroyer Semmes used the device in New York harbor and docked safely. If successful, the system could eliminate fog related delays and hazards for navigation.
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Semmes
New York Harbor
The Existing League and Harding S Position
The piece argues Republican supporters misread Senator Harding about world peace. It states the League of Nations exists with forty nations, urges joining it for world peace, and endorses Governor Cox for supporting the League while Harding opposes it. The author claims Harding cannot create a new world association and would abandon the League.
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Harding
Concert of Nations
League of Nations
League of Naions
Cox
League
British society weighs language fix for flying age
A British society proposes to modify the language used around aviation, reflecting concerns about how terms are spoken. The editorial note likens this to past language choices heard from a father regarding automobiles, suggesting the changes may be prudent.
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Father
The Highest Office in the Gift of the American People
A cautious reflection on political power noting how even gifts and favors in democratic life come with steep costs and expectations, hinting at shifting norms around leadership and public service in the nation.
Modern Robinson Crusoe Return from Watts Island
Crisfield Md a Jersey born lawyer Charles H Hardenburg spent twelve years banished on Watts Island near Chesapeake Bay mirroring Crusoe life He endured isolation with only seabirds and his dog for company surviving on improvised food and scarce relief from Onancock Va as he fought to reclaim health and life after returning to civilization
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Crisfield
Watts Islad
Charles H. Hardenburg
Hardenburg
Robinson Crusoe
Crusoe
Watts Island
Chesapeake Bey
Tangier Tshind
Wyatts
Maryland
Virginia
Hurtenburg
I. H. Doremus
Watts
Tinadtenbure
Princeton
Jersey Ct
Daniel 8. Hardenburg
Charles
Jersey
Fate
Onancock
Wardenburg
Tre
State Representative A E Dickey Promises Justice for All
A E Dickey outlines his background as a ten year resident of Guhl, North Yakima roots, and experience in the electric business and army service. He notes joining the Clark G Fox Post American Legion and later serving as Post Commander, pledging sincere commitment to a program of justice for all and no special privilege if elected.
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Guhl
North Yakima
Army
Buhl
Clark G. Fox
American Legion
A. E. Dickey
Hardenburg the Island Recluse Finds Life Hard to Readapt
The article recounts Hardenburg living years alone on an island, rowing to fish traps, hunting, keeping a garden in summer, and relying on cats and a dog. After a string of losses and solitude, he struggles to rejoin civilization, accepting a position in Tifton, Georgia with his brother’s company.
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Jand
Mardenburg
Rover
Nyed
Hardenburg
Tifton
R. F P. Bentley
iGuaranee Company
Crusoe
Marriage license issued to Griffin and Parsons
A marriage license was issued yesterday to W. C. Griffin aged 40 of Lakeview Montana and Minnie W. Parsons aged 42 of Twin Falls.
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W. C. Griffin
Lakeview
Montana
Minnie W. Parsons
Twin Falls
Iree Census Supervision in San Francisco Report
San Francisco October 25 two hours after Francia J Mannix former census supervisor for San Francisco John Foppiano Jr Robert JA clear from the fragmentary notice detailing officials involved in census supervision and possible appointments or actions in the city.
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IREE
San Francisco
Francia
J. Mannix
John Foppiano Jr
Robert JA
Free from federal complaint charge blocks growing liquor case
Jeffress and Paul Vanucel were freed from a federal complaint charging conspiracy to violate the national prohibition law. The two swore warrants for Mannix’s arrest on embezzlement charges linked to alleged liquor transactions.
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Jeffress
Paul Vanucel
Mannix
Dr Evans to Speak at Maroa Lyceum Course
Dr Arthur Walwyn Evans, noted Welsh orator, will lecture this evening in Maroa as the first number in the Maroa Lyceum course. The five part series costs Maroa $540. Evans is described as a splendid speaker and a large crowd is expected.
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Arthur Walwyn Evans
Maroa
Adjournment of Denton murder investigation in LA
Los Angeles October 25 grand jury adjourned its investigation into Jacob C. Denton murder mystery with no testimony from Mrs. R C Peete, a Denton residence occupant at the time of his death, delaying further hearings until Wednesday.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Jacob C. Denton
R. C. Peete
Denton
Harding Takes Rest Before Ohio Campaign Swing
Marion Ohio Oct 26 Senator Harding nearly finished preparing his final campaign addresses today and planned a full rest tomorrow before launching a campaign tour through Ohio cities for the rest of the week.
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Harding
Marion, CO
Ohio
Co-Op Store Caldwell Offers Free Price List
The Co-Op Store of Caldwell invites readers to mail for a free up to date Price List and the Newsfest National Market Letter, promising delivery by return and noting you may be too busy tomorrow to request it.
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Co-Op
Caldwell
Met
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
Advert shows rheumatism as pain only with most cases needing no internal treatment. Rub St Jacobs Oil into joints and muscles for instant relief. Claims of harmless cure that won’t blister, touts small trial bottle from drug stores and praises for sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache sprains swellings.
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St. Jacobs
Jacobs Gil
St. Jacobs Qil
Adv
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