Darrow Opposes League of Nations as Impracticable
In Fairfield on July 1 Clarence Darrow argued against the league of nations, framing the issue as a philosophy and government question. He warned it could grow beyond national control, urged the U S to stand alone, and criticized rush to a new world order despite war fatigue.
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Fairfield
Clarence
Darrow
Chicago
League of Nations
Chautauqua
Wilson
Taft
America
Germany
Austria
Iowa
Balkans
Africa
Russia
Beas
Federation of Nations
Europe
Asia
Great Britain
South Africa
India
Ireland
Gafayette
Double Remuneration for Disabled Soldiers Proposed
Washington reports a House committee plan to raise wartime compensation for wounded and disabled soldiers. Proposals include temporary disability to 65 dollars monthly and permanent disability to 160 dollars, with dependent allowances and expanded insurance, plus consolidating offices of military and naval insurance under the War Risk Bureau director.
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Washington
House
War Risk Insurance Bureau
McAdoo
Jouett Shouse
The
Treasury
War Risk Bureau
Kenyon
Sweet
Iowa
Shouse
Commissioners of Military and Naval Insurance
Chromatic Scales Forms
The text explains two chromatic scales the harmonic and the melodic form. It notes the difference is theoretical and both are played the same way with the distinction in notation as PD flat versus C sharp.
Loss of Appetite Advice and Remedies
A public notice advises that loss of appetite is usually not serious. Skipping meals briefly can help, with five hours between meals for digestion. Proper outdoor exercise and moderate eating restore appetite, and constipation often causes reduced appetite, treatable with Chamberlain's Tablets from Lemmon Drug Store.
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Lemmon Drug Store
Advt
Hunters Notice on Kansas Farm Quail Squirrels and Dinner
A Boston Transcript flavor note describes a Kansas farm alert inviting hunters to freely hunt quail and squirrels with a horn signal to gather at the house for dinner. If quail are scarce, a chicken or two may be taken, and if no squirrels are available, a hog becomes acceptable game.
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Kansas
Boston Transcript
World’s Largest Arena Goes Up for Willard Dempsey Fight
A monumental arena to seat 80 000 for the Willard Dempsey prize fight rises in Toledo Ohio. Built of Southern Pine the stadium spans half a mile in circumference and 600 feet across with a 35 foot height. One and three quarter million feet of lumber used. 87 freight cars needed for delivery.
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Willard-Dempsey
Toledo
Ohio
Willard-Dempsey Boat
South
Reno
Nevada
Iowa Poised for Suffrage Ratification In Special Session
Des Moines July 1 suffrage leaders expect Iowa to ratify the constitutional amendment authorizing women’s suffrage in a special session on July 2. Georgia and Kentucky’s ratification decisions loom as key to the national timetable with Texas already ratified. Leaders claim broad legislative support and emphasize the state’s example for 1920 voting rights nationwide.
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Des Moines
Wwill Town
Union
Georgia
Kentucky
Iowa
Hawkeye
Texas
United States
James Devitt
Iowa Association
Wisconsin
Ohio
Michigan
New York
Kansas
Iowa Senate
Iowa House
Thirty-Eighth
General Assembly
Harding
Frank L. Polk
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted As Internal Remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated internally. It says Hall's Catarrh Medicine works through the blood on mucous surfaces, was prescribed by leading physicians, and uses strong tonics and purifiers. Testimonials are promised upon request from J. Cheney, Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Hali
Halji
Cheney
Toledo
Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted solution. It urges readers to try the medicine and notes Lemon's Pharmacy as the seller.
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Chamberlain
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Advt
Attitude of clergy recalls Pune nurse quip
A Philadelphia Ledger remark critiques clerical protest mood by likening it to a Pune mother telling a nurse to check on a baby and to scold it. The satirical line suggests frequent protests by clergy resemble parental meddling.
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Pune
Philadelphia Ledger
Death notices reveal cooks seeking new employment
The wife scans death notices while seeking cooking jobs, sparking a remark from her husband about reading the death columns. She replies that she wants to see which cooks have lost their employers.
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London Telegraph
Old Friendship Sweet in Seasoned Reflections
A reflective note on enduring friendship from Lowell, praising the value of old ties over others and noting that years bring both sweetness and bitterness, leaving wiser afterward.
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Lowell
Moral Purpose in Great Work and Moral Drive
A quotation framing Sidney Lanier on how the highest achievements are inseparable from strong ethical aims, linking artistry with conscience to elevate culture and society.
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Sidney Lanier
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