President Harding urged to visit Alaska and back barges
A Wichita newspaper urges President Harding to consider an Alaska trip and to support a Mississippi River barge line tying Iowa and midwest states to Atlantic ports. It argues the river’s freight potential is wasted and would cut costs, boosting Iowa farmers and manufacturers. The piece notes Chicago’s lakes-to-sea focus and contrasts with broader peace aims and League of Nations debates.
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Mississippi River
Iowa
Father of
Waters
Mississippi
Herding
Taidwest
Gulf
Midwest
America
Atlantic Seaboard
Great River
Davenport
Tllineig
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
United States
Congress
Chicago
Lord Cecil
Europé
Europe
Uncle Sam
League of Nations
League
France
U. S
Sam
Ogg
Court of Justice
Lord Robert Cecil Pleads for Peace at Des Moines
Lord Robert Cecil of England urged better understanding between nations and an end to war during a Des Moines Women’s convention address. His persuasive appeal resonated with attendees and many Americans, though some consider his effort a waste of time and energy.
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Tevait
Europe
Cecil
Robert Ceel
England
Des Moines
Lord Cecil
Newcastle
Bryan preaches evolution clash at Virginia schools
A historical analysis argues Mr. Bryan overreaches by seeking to ban teaching evolution in Virginia public schools. It questions constitutionality, compares to gravity theory, and says education decisions should rest with school boards, not state legislatures, while noting his zeal may inadvertently aid pro evolutionists.
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Bryan
Virginia
Cass
Supreme Court
Einstein
Sir Newton
Personal Health Service by Dr William Brady
A health column discusses the dangers of contagious colds and the need for social responsibility. It warns against spreading germs from mild colds through spray or close contact, urges isolation when sick, and emphasizes public education and personal hygiene. The piece includes Q&A on diphtheria immunity, diet with brown sugar, and child footwear guidance, inviting readers to send questions to Dr Brady.
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Tun
Althor
Ben
Health Department
Whitty
Geo
Chomta
Mra. I. P
Brady
William Brady
Friend Wife by Rob Fulkerson
Imogene plans a party as social tensions rise around Meta Palmer and Mrs Lawson. Meta’s rise from modest means to wealth fuels pretensions and clashes at the Country club veranda feeding mutual resentment and whispers about husbands business interests.
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Walter
Meta
Tom
Vany
Mann
Englavers
Uistes
Imogene
Fearful woods chill wildflowers on Saturday
In a somber note the article describes how some eager wildflowers in the damp woods appeared chilled Saturday, an ominous omen in the region.
Iowa Editors The Saga of Mr Hughes
The Fort Dodge Messenger notes Secretary of State Hughes speaks plainly not like a diplomat. He refused visa admission for Madame Kalinin, wife of the Russian president, stating the department has cancelled authorization. The piece contrasts blunt clarity with diplomatic opacity.
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Mr. Hughes
Fort Dodge
Hughes
Ekaterina Kalinin
Madame Karitin
United States
Madame Kalinin
Department of State
Springs Down There in Boli
Fragmentary verse about springtime in a place called Bilville and a person named Jon Noelne or NoIne, with lines comparing blossoms, rivers, and longing. The speaker contrasts seasons and asks if flowers bloom here while a voice insists spring is in Bilville and calls the listener.
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Jon NoIne
Bili
So-called Soviet Repebile and Clear Writing Praise
The text praises Mr. Hughes as a clear and able thinker with forceful language. It discusses reactions to Madame Kaltain and the death of Vicar General Butchka vitch and commends plain writing that reflects clear thinking.
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Rusia
Madame Kaltain
Butchkavitch
Departmente
Hughes
Reddy Young Fox Learns To Hunt For Dinner
Mrs. Young Fox believes her husband Reddy is lazy but plans to change him. While he naps, she tricks him into proving his hunter’s skill, and soon a fat turkey appears for dinner, making her pantry always full. The tale ends with Mrs. Young Fox feeling satisfied as her plan succeeds.
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Reddy
Redag
O.ld Fox
Mra
Old Fox
Mrs. Young Fox
Mrs. Old Fox
Dog
Tag
Redoy
Youn
Abe Martin Quips On Weather And Marsh Wish
Tipton gossip notes Abe Martin quipping about weather. Joe Kite jokes about waiting. Bud assists his wife by visiting his aunt in Kokemo.
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Marsh
Joe Kite
Tipton
Bud
Kokemo
The Regeneration of Malcolm Starmount
Malcolm Starmount a rich man about town seeks reform but is drawn into a wild party at his country home. Nalda Courteney accuses him of murder after a reveler is injured. The scandal spurs escape plots, secret schemes, and romantic entanglements involving Mary Devlin and Katie O Toole. The morning after headlines question Starmounts changes as the Bohemian scene reels.
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Nalda Courteney
Ok Tendant
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Aeld
Starmount
Parker
Mulcahy
Tennant
Ten Nants
South America
Mary Devlin
Adirondacks
Herst Korine
Mary
Nalda I Courteney
Ururuay
Buenos Aires
Nalda
Esha
Eddie
Zenat
Schenectady
Broadway
Malcom
Stan
Nulda Court
Mal
Ienat JS
Enat
Barker
Volca
Keatle O'Toole
Naldan Courteney
Richard Tennat
Puzzle of Hidden Names in Riddling Text
A cryptic prompt offers wordplay and letter manipulations to reveal a hidden entity. It references a Christian name of a former U S president and involves algebraic letter shifts and subtraction steps. The fragment hints at assembling names from clues like ANDROMEDA, LARK, DAL, ARK, CLBW, ASPS, and wage-related removals to derive ANDROCLES.
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Andromeda
Ark
Tan
Androcles
Question on Marrs lunga method knowledge for strength
A fragmentary remark asking if the man has sufficient knowledge to strengthen Marr’s lunga with his method. The line cites a future update with “Tomorrow- Word from south America,” implying incomplete context and intent. Evidence of understanding is uncertain.
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Marr
South America
Nature Notes Q and A from Houghton Mifflin era
Questions on birds and turtles from a 1923 nature column include identifying a snapping turtle with a soft shell and the soft shelled snapping turtle Trionyx ferox with ferocious temper, why alligators are called alligator, and where to obtain entomological specimens for expert identification. The Desert of Sarah hosts vultures and small birds, with notes on bird life and feeding.
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Java
Sarah
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