Borah’s shifting world view draws mixed reception
A reader column surveys Senator Borah’s evolving stance from isolationist defiance to backing a four power style world convention. It argues his consistency wanes as he moves from no entanglements toward global understandings, noting critics warn of drifting away from earlier convictions.
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Ife
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France
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Healthiest spot in United States defies expectation
Official mortality figures reveal a surprising fact about national health. Rather than sunny California or mild southern regions, the healthiest area is not where one would instinctively expect, challenging common assumptions about longevity and climate.
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Washington
Iowa
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United States
Weight and fitness myths from Dr Brady column
Dr William Brady explains nutrition metrics and body density, noting that weight alone misstates health. He discusses muscle vs fat, how exercise affects different body types, and the difficulty of measuring body density. Readers’ questions cover bran muffins, olive oil benefits, and nervous breakdown concepts.
Wonderful discovery lets couple live two centuries
In a playful domestic scene a wife Imogene dreams of Dr Carrel's longevity breakthrough letting them live 200 years. Her husband Andrew teases, noting the impracticalities of a century plus of life, from dancing to kitchen duties, as she presses for more news and plans.
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Burroughs Nature Club Notes and Questions
Nature club notes invite readers to submit general interest questions on nature. The column promises answers in the next issue and includes reader queries on topics such as plant pests like beetles, dormancy, distinguishing phoebes, and bird nests. It references pest control methods including arsenate of lead and straw burning as described in previous questions.
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Nature Notes
Boston
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Fragmentary Note on Plant and Soft Mat Fragments
The fragment describes a small object used for extivating with a borrowed hole and an OC plant down. It mentions a soft mat formed from bits felted together and notes the subject resting on it. The text is incomplete and reads like a garbled OCR snippet.
Smertenko in Iowa Sparks Curiosity and Critique
The Sioux City Journal and Iowa papers question Smertenko’s background his motives and his “committer of 48 9” views. Once Grinnell College journalist and editor of the Grinnell Review he supported soviet ideas and attacked American government. Now an east coast instructor and writer his controversial opinions draw local skepticism.
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the Nation
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The Battles of the Looks by Frank L Stanton
A literary critique contrasts sensational works with lasting art across religion politics and culture. The piece urges Americans to value enduring art and literature while noting calls for code revisions and political shifts. It references Gov Kendall and mentions congressional talks about constitutional dates and Christmas.
The Sandman Story by Mrs F A Walker
Lucille Doll worries after seeing a new, beautiful doll in the hall. Teddy Bear consoles her as she frets about losing her queenly spot in the playroom and the attention of her little mistress.
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Lucille
Lucille Doll
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Fragmentary Abe Martin dialogue on love and railroads
The text presents a fragmented Abe Martin style exchange with character Lucile Doll and Teddy. It hints at unhappy mood, love suspicions, and a dramatic shift implied by a hammer and tongs moment, but details are unclear.
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Teddy
Lucile Doll
Tor
When Sheila Elliston Refused Love and Duty
Young nurse Sheila Elliston's past shadows her romance with Phil Wilmington after his sister Mrs. Wilmington uncovers a hidden love history. A courtroom exile, a forged furniture theft, and a perilous gallery of Susanne Jones threaten the couple's imagined future, while a shrouded past and threats around marriage loom large.
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Sheila
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Kay
Telephone Doll Behind Silk Gown Holds No Feet
Lucille discovers a doll in the hall with a built in telephone feature that stands motionless on a wired skirt. The head only doll fears being seen as lacking feet and resents its disguise as Lucille revels in her reveal and playroom rule.
Views on the bonus bill and special privileges
Letters from Waterloo Ia on December 13 question whether the proposed bonus and bond system primarily serve money lenders and buyers. The writer accuses treasury officials of bias toward bondholders, noting a two mill tax and implying manipulation before elections. Sara C. Wilbur signs the note.
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Hill
Telon
Treasury
Sara C. Wilbur
Man Tries Skirting Trusts Ends Up Short on Cow Loss
A suburban man aimed to dodge the Mink Trust by investing in Innevoin paying SoG. He then fell to the Fodder Trust as Bossy failed to earn. The cow yielded 25 dollars milk and 80 dollars sale, leaving a loss equal to one sixth of the cow’s cost plus one quarter of upkeep. The total loss from fighting the trusts remains to be calculated.
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Innevoin
Sog
Bossy
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