Coolidge and the Negro Race in 1920s America
The article discusses President Coolidge’s letter to Tuskegee leader Robert Moton and its message of progress for African Americans. It notes the Republican Party’s historical ties and predicts continued support from Black voters, despite talk of a shift toward Democrats. It cites ballots showing Black support for Coolidge and highlights the broader political context.
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America
Coolidge
Robert R. Moton
Tuskegee
Booker T. Washington
Dr. Maton
National Nebr Business League
Buch Teadership
Courier
Republican Party
Chicago
Nemoacratic
Congress
Abraham Jdnenly
Calvin Coolidge
Communists Attack Dawes Plan Amid Debates
The piece reports that French and Berlin communists oppose the Dawes Plan, denouncing it as a racial scheme to oppress workers while offering no constructive changes. It notes European leaders urge rapid reparations talks and describes communist agitation at government briefings and London discussions.
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Dawes
Estes
Bourgeosie
Europe
Berlin
London
Nervous trouble and psychiatry opinions in health column
Dr William Brady critiques nerve specialists and psychiatry, warning against overuse of “nerve” as a label. He rails at mislabeling, describes neurology limits, and notes issues with court testimony and medical bias. Q&A sections cover weight, life booklet, feeding a child raw yolk, nasal polyps, and blood pressure.
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Strathistar
Cout
Nervais
Meru
Publie Health Service
Governument Printing Office
Winshington
D. C
ML Wy
Brady
William Brady
Filibuster talk as Aunt Lib and friends loom in 1921 Waterloo item
A fragment from the Waterloo Evening Courier depicts a chaotic scene with Aunt Lib and other characters discussing a political stalemate. The passage mocks a prospective filibuster while contrasting reactions from various citizens and nations. It references France and Germany and hints at communist tensions influencing peace efforts.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo
Jowk
la Johns
Libby
Franca
Germany
Wally Rickeughlin
Peter Keith
Labor indorsement split and party stance shift
The article notes Republican labor leaders meeting with Butler of the GOP, seeking no party endorsement as unions consider Coolidge, Norris, and La Follette. It reports labor voters backing pro-labor policies, opposing radical measures harming employers, while predicting uncertain shifts among labor and political alignments. It also mentions hydrogen balloons, helium substitutes, and a decline in burlesque decency.
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la Fedetta
Lea
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Washington Legislative Bureau
Coolidge
Navis
Ta Follette
Charman Butler
Republican National Committee
Rock Island Lines
Switchmen
International Topo-graphical Union
Longshoremen’s Union
Tugmen’s Protective Associatiea Allied Printing Trades Council
International Longshoremen’s Association
Brother‘hood
Frelht
Mandlers
International Brotherhood of Main
Tenance of Way
Buteler
la Pollotte
Charley Brian Will and the Cobb Pipe Vote Incident
In Evanston a lawless mob reportedly broke and picked out a peck of iron jackets after Dawes spoke. The tale hints Charley Brian Will will never secure dates by tobacco stance as the cob pipe controversy unfolds.
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Charley Brian
Evanston
Dawes
Friend Wife by Rod Fullderson
Andrew confronts Imogene over gender norms and clothing in a heated exchange about comfort, fashion, and social expectations. The dialogue critiques male dress codes and female attire, with Imogene pushing for more freedom while Andrew resists and clings to propriety.
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Friend Wife
Rod Fullderson
Bathing Beauties Windshield Stickers Spark Debate
A Sioux City Journal item identifies Mitchell Heinemann of Portland Oregon as the man behind windshield stickers featuring bathing beauties. The note cites city ordinances restricting such decals for obstructed vision while contrasting editorials from Charter Oak Times and Council Bluffs Nonpareil praising Coolidge and critiquing others for rhetoric.
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Guy
Sioux City Journal
Mitchell Heinemann
Portland
Ore
Shields
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
A puzzle note describes a brain teaser: add the letter X to a baby animal and another animal, subtract a writing implement and resisting letters reveal a small island republic. It references yesterday and an aviator diagram showing three ships in a Share formation of 64 vessels moved in fourteen straight moves.
The Able McLaughlins love and peril in farm town
In John and Isobel McLaughlin's prairie community Wally McLaughlin returns from war and faces backlash over his marriage to Christie. Family tensions rise as Christie’s status, social gossip, and a hidden paternity threaten the couple. Libby Keith cherishes a family portrait revealing kinship.
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Wally
Peter Keith
Chiratla
Tsobell McLaughlin
Chirstie
Christie
Alex McNair
Christe
Scotland
Peter
Jim
Ronnie
Johnnie
Isobel McLaughlin
Squire
Mc- Nairs
Jess
McNair
Sentingly
Wnal
Rearketa
Iron Horse
Railroad
John McLaughlin
Keiths
Libby Keith
Donnie Wee Johnnie
Stermanan
Liv’lin
John
Libby
Isquel
Isobel
Davie
Ladie
Flora
Tschel
Keith
Isobel B McLaughlin
X McLaughlin
Christia
McLaughlin
iLibby Keth Hag
Jie
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Questions 1923
A reader collection from Burroughs Nature Club Notes asks about Ecology and plant pests. Several Qs relate to garter snakes eggs, canaries, cutworms, mosquitoes, and aphids on roses, with brief prior answers on swallow nests and aphid control, reflecting 1923 nature education tone.
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Iowa
Associated Press
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Riory, Brooks & Finney
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Nat'l Newspaper Servis
Prince
Friedrich- Shares
Atlantic
Dirigible
Sas
Helum
Columbia Wheel
Dpnia
Andrew
Imogene
jJohn Bunyan
DNI
Grantuar
Pam
Imo-gene
Charter Oak Times
Davis
Bryan
Council
Sam Loyd
Able McLaughlins
Margaret Wilson
Harper & Brothers
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Brothers
U. S
Abe Martin
Beink
Lem Beasley
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin CO
Nature Notes
Bayer
Druggista
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