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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1924
Page
11
The notice outlines subscription options for The Washington Post, with pricing for daily and Sunday delivery in Washington and Alexandria. It lists advance payment terms, domestic rates, and distribution addresses while noting mailing details and service areas.
A Washington opinion piece argues the National Guard, as the nation’s primary defense component under the National Defense Act, should be fully supported and expanded. It praises regular-army officers training Guardsmen, urges civic groups to back drills and encampments, and notes benefits to citizenship and local communities through military instruction.
Postmaster General advocates continued air mail service as essential. He says it is practical, valuable for postal and air development, and could be vital in times of need. Public backing through the trial period is urged to ensure a fair evaluation.
An account traces Aonach Tailteann and Tailteann games from Queen Tailte and Firbolg origins, comparing them to early Olympic influences. It notes the legendary 632 BC start, Meath plains near Tell Town, and the drift of Firbolg memory through centuries amid internal strife.
The piece notes how the Tailteann games, long halted by Norman invasions, resume now that Ireland governs itself. It comments on venue, blending ancient sport with Victorian pastimes like croquet and lawn tennis, and discusses North Ireland’s participation as a step toward better island relations.
Narrative praises a pending political meeting in Nebraska between Pat Harrison and Brother Chas. It contrasts their oratory styles, foresees dramatic rhetoric, and predicts a nationally significant impact from their anticipated exchange amid the Davis Walsh nomination context.
The piece honors Sam Patch and asserts the U S government and Rockefeller Foundation victory over yellow fever. It credits Pasteur with scientific method and notes the disease is nearly eradicated in the Americas with Mexico Nicaragua Guatemala and the west coast of South America now largely free.
The text praises the United States for ending Yellow Jack in the Western Hemisphere. It credits Pasteur and Finlay in theory, then highlights Walter Reed James Carroll Aristides Agramonte Jesse Lazear and unnamed soldiers for the decisive Cuban Cuba Camp Lazaro. It notes William Gorgas continuing the work in Cuba and Panama, signaling the end of the epidemic.
A Moscow dispatch quotes Trotzky charging America with attempts to Balkanize Europe and dictate European nations in an imperialistic drive. The critique frames the Soviet leadership as accusing foes while labeling their own goals as universalist.
The piece argues radical critics misjudge the Supreme Court by overrating its power to invalidate laws. Over 136 years the court voided only 48 acts of Congress, mostly to protect people from federal overreach. It notes 14 overturned laws involved constitutional overreach by Congress, praising the court’s defense of individual rights.
The article argues for a Pilgrim monument beside Immingham creek to recall the true origin points of the Pilgrims from Notting hamshire, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. It traces their voyage from Scrooby to Leyden Delfthaven and Southampton, noting later detours to Dartmouth Plymouth and the Mayflower voyage.
A Montreal report to the British Association for the Advancement of Science argues that the ape is a degenerate descendant of man, not the other way around. The controversial view, framed as a possible alternative to traditional descent, is noted as an intriguing novelty no matter the final outcome.
William James's letters published here have been translated into French. Bergson furnishes a preface noting the work and its significance. The translation highlights the thought and influence of James in a new linguistic context.
The remark asserts that those familiar with James's philosophy gain deeper understanding through his correspondence. It predicts posterity will honor William James as a major thinker who earnestly sought to grasp reality.
An arts critique arguing modern cliques are fading and ridicule of pretentious trends. The writer recalls earnest gatherings, hazy jargon, and pompous works while praising solid personalities and practical, honest work over insincere romantic poseurs.
William Lyon Phelps, professor of Contemporary Drama at Yale for over twenty years, argues in the August International Book Review for nationalizing plays. He condemns a system that makes the English, Continental, or American stage seemingly accessible only to those near New York and calls for resident stock companies in every town with rights to produce new world plays. He cites Cleveland Tours Kansas City as examples of cities that should see Shaw, Bagale, and Gale productions.
A critic laments Americans remain in ignorance, lacking live theater and new plays outside New York. He cites London and New York as examples and predicts a future shift as other nations showcase theater. He contrasts motion pictures with live stage offerings for the broader public.
Sandhogs in the New York New Jersey vehicular tunnel project set a monthly record by tunneling 1150 feet beneath the Hudson river surpassing the prior 347 feet. Officials credit worker experience organization and tunneling progress as work continues toward completing the north tube by August and the south tube by January with first vehicles expected in July two years hence.
A brief note on trees showing light tipped foliage on oaks and chestnuts, described as a second spring under sun and rain. Observes how new growth remains healthy into autumn and contemplates its persistence. Also a whimsical verse about a gown of Orgendie with accordion pleats.
The executive council of the American Federation of Labor endorses La Follette and Wheeler, signaling possible joint action by unions after the election. The move alarms old guard leaders as younger voices gain strength, raising questions about a new Labor party and the fate of AFL policy.
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