Native Sons as Presidential Possibilities in 1926 Race
The piece surveys 1926 pre convention candidates with focus on Jonathan Davis of Kansas as a potential compromise nominee or vice president. It discusses possible deadlocks, party dynamics, and comparisons to Harding and Coolidge, noting Kansas Democrats' support for Davis and the uncertain tenor of the race.
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Kansas
Harding
Coolidge
United States
White House
Erdy
Jonathan Davis
Gove,ernor
New York
Murphy
Brennan
Taggart
McAdopp
Smith
Underwood
Cox
Ralston
Bryan
Lane Testimony Sparks Firing From War Department
Thomas F. Lane, once obscure, emerges on the news stage as a witness with damaging disclosures about the war and justice departments. His testimony claims private memoranda were moved by Volandt and Biven to Weeks, alleging a Japanese-owned Standard Aircraft Company connection and extensive aircraft shipments. Lane’s firing followed his plan to appear before the Wheeler committee, ordered by Secretary Weeks.
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Lane Baldhet
Atertea
Airjcraft
Standard Aircraft Company
United States
Standard Company
Department of Justice
War Department
Lincoln Motors Company
Busch Magneto Company
Palmer
Horch Magneto Company
Kern
Niswest
Lane
Daugherty
Weeks
Lincoln Motors
Thomas F. Lane
Thomas FP
Wheeler
Department of War
Missouri
Aircraft Division
Valandt
Air
Waeke
Lane Bed
Wheeler Committee
Volandt and Biven
Milsul & Co
Parte
Tert
Wisconsin Primary Leads to Wisconsin-Cocused Outlook
A Wisconsin dominated slice of the primary results shows La Follette far ahead of Coolidge, with rumors of a third party centering on Wisconsin. Al Smith carries western sentiment on Prohibition, while national agricultural implement exports edge higher in February. Columbus City elects three spinster school teachers as city officials, and chorus girls face unemployment amid Broadway pauses.
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Bol
Wisconsin
la Follette
Coolidge
Wonon
Columbus City
Transuer
Martied Whien
Flexible Collodion First Aid and Skepticism Column
Flexible collodion described as an elastic, breathable wound dressing for cuts, ulcers, and abrasions with tips on preparation, application, and maintenance. The column notes cautions about bleeding, moisture, and proper storage, and includes a detailed corn cure with salicylic acid. It also weaves in humor on alum and sarcasm and invites readers to send health questions for future answers.
Odd War Era Speech Fragments Spark Quick Fire Notes
Fragmented lines show Buck private debating army size and officers. References to soldiers, training, and a senate move on a Teapot hoil hint at chaotic wartime discourse. The text includes stray names and garbled phrases, typical of OCR from a noisy page.
Immigration Debate Sparks Editorial in Marshaltown Times-Republican
The Iowa editors condemn open immigration and favor selecting settlers, noting Europe’s emigration trend and calling for safeguarding American institutions. The piece cites McAdoo criticisms, Wisconsin voting as barometer, and lambasts Al Smith, La Follette, and Coolidge in a controverted national view.
Fragrant bulbs reveal a couples quiet revolt
Andrew and Imogene spar over a quirky gift of narcissus bulbs bought to spark surprise. He dreams of uncertain blooms and small pleasures while she laments a life of routine and petty frictions, a comic sketch of marital monotony ending with plans to leave.
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Andrew
Imogene
Tseni
Volstead
Miss Black
Shail
Tom Boing
Fragmentary quarrel note at home over outing plans
A terse exchange captures a domestic scene as a spouse insists on going elsewhere and orders another to meet at the front door while the car is prepared. The mood shifts briefly to humor as the wife laughs and goes upstairs for a wrap.
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Kit
Virginia Fairfax Pursues Love as Turbulent Tale Unfolds
Virginia Fairfax, heir to Virginia family renown, seeks salvation from a predatory romance with Theodore Stratton while friend Kitty Dalton warns of danger. In Los Angeles, Virginia attends John Storm’s church where Storm’s sermon on movie ethics frames the drama, and Kitty confronts whether love can survive scandal and moral scrutiny. The scene shifts to Storm’s rectory as the pair encounter a compassionate, homey counterpoint to moviemaking turmoil.
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Virginia Fairfax
Virginia
Finland
Stratton
Kitty Dalton
Scratton
Kitty
John Storm
Theodore Stratton
Maud Lanson
Daltonne
Nana
Toorndyke
Thorndyke
Vireos
Amarone
Julian Thorn
Ayko
John
Nature
el Camino Real
Virgie
Julian Thorndyke
Lfe
Mount Rubidoux
Los Angeles
Anne
Old Town
Theo
Inve
Jonn Storm
Yohkn Storm
Join Storm
America
Gord
Tre
Burroughs Nature Club Notes In 1923 Edition
Nature column invites readers to send general interest questions to the Nature Notes Dept. Answers appear in the column. Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Co in 1923.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
Nature Notes
The Sandman Story Part II The Ogre and the Five Sisters
Freda falls under a witch's power and is changed into a cat. Otto learns of her fate as the sisters refuse help. A prince arrives in a white-horse sleigh, reveals Freda's return, and thwarts the sisters' plans by marrying Freda and taking her rightful place in a royal home. Otto is spared from loss, while the four selfish sisters remain behind.
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Preda
Toi Ogre
Freda
Thor
Otto
sOtto
Suchi
Otteal
Tobe
Brain Tests Riddle From Loyd Clue Spells Island Name
A playful word puzzle clues that manipulating letters from city father a small wood a tropical tree and a Napoleonic marshal yields the name of an English Channel island. The shoppy boys’ shoppe proved to be worth nine marks in yesterday’s test.
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Minues
Einglish Channel Islands
Yesterda
Abe Martin Y comes Casy coes rebuilt post office wig
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Abe Martin Y and Casy Coes with a hand money line about wigs, and mention the post office building with paint looks recent. The text reflects weathered local phrasing and unclear context.
Views of the People We Forgetting Waterloo Letter
A Waterloo reader urges continued support for Disabled American Veterans funds for World War I veterans. The writer praises local donors and the King-Marson Post Auxiliary for aiding injured soldiers and notes funds are running low. They urge ongoing public contributions to ease medical, housing, and red tape burdens for veterans.
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Ssing-Marson
Black Hawl Gualty
Wreterloo
Binck Hawk County
Jamerican Veterans' Fund
King-Marsen Post
Albs
J. O. King
Wing-Marson
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