Bascom Slemp departs White House amid political shift
The piece notes C Bascom Slemp leaving the White House amid Republican unease over his patronage role. It highlights public reaction to his image and midland naming, suggesting skepticism of the administration’s handling of personnel and post office rules. Everett Saulers succeeds him in a crossroads context.
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The Thinking Campaign of 1924
Senator Butler, addressing a Massachusetts Republican club, called the 1924 election the greatest thinking election since the Civil War. He helped manage the campaign and attributed results to voters’ discriminating thought amid unusually open discussion of social and economic issues. Public dialogue, fueled partly by La Follette, raised questions of government aims and methods, creating a notable but unevenly thoughtful electoral climate.
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la Follette
French Ambassador Jusserand Farewell Dinner Noted
The farewell dinner in honor of Jules Jusserand reflects his long service and high regard in America. Georges Henri Emile Daeschner arrives as Jusserand’s successor, a 62 year old diplomat with 28 years in government service and extensive postings in Paris London Lisbon and Bucharest.
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Washington
Jusserand
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London
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Lisbon
Bucharest
Washington Post
America
Fire at Rospigllasi Palace Lights Rome Scene
A blaze swept the Rospigllasi palace in Rome burning the princess’s apartments. Cardinal Mazarin built the palace near the Quirinal with a famed art gallery. King Victor Emmanuel and the crown prince observed efforts to control the fire. The princess Ras piglios, a New York native, shares the palace with the American ambassador. The incident is framed as a Yankee fire in old Roman setting.
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Italy
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New York
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Question Column 1924
Burroughs Nature Club presents reader questions on vines growth animal life and jellyfish in a 1924 note column. Answers promised from the Nature Notes Dept. feature era style queries and responses.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifelin CO
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Willing to Seek Climate Advice for Tuberculosis
Dr Brady addresses a reader’s question about relocating for tuberculosis treatment. He warns against quacks and the myth of a perfect climate, noting moist climates may suit scarlet or bronchitis cases better than dry Arizona. He emphasizes consulting a physician and invites health letters for answer.
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Oregon
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Willian Brady
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
Imogene Wilde resists a social gathering, arguing the city’s talking points show fools sustain the world’s humor. Andrew counters with a satirical riff on fools fueling culture from jazz to stock markets, arguing people value variety and contrast in tough times.
The Flower of the Family by Idah McGlone Gibson
Marta Halston struggles with love and family secrets amid a hospital visit and a tense dinner with Gordon and relatives. The scene centers on Marta’s fear and desire for independence as romantic entanglements unfold around her.
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Idah McGlone
Dilla Co
Odd Oil and Vinegar Sale Causes Confusion in Ledger
A scrambled record describes an oil and vinegar sale with misordered entries and odd measurements. The text mentions customers paying for oil at double the price of vinegar, with various quantities and weights noted, but many words are garbled, leaving the exact details unclear.
Marta’s Mood Changes Amid Unfinished Conversation
In a fleeting scene Marta’s mood shifts as Mr. Blesher moves away to chat with friends leaving Marta and a companion in a tense, unhappy exchange. The fragment hints at ongoing tension and a continuing storyline.
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Marta
Junior Cross Word Puzzle Run Across and Down
Puzzle page presents a letter placement puzzle with running across and down clues. Word 1 is shown in the drawing previews, followed by Word 4 describing what a dog has when it sees mad and Word 5 as the plural form of a missing word from a Home Sweet Home line. Down clues include the man who cuts hair, a hate, and a number.
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Gorton
Gordon
Mr. Flesher
Bilan
Ilinner
Mr. Flasher
Aiow
Newton
Marriage bans push for women to own farms and rent housing
A fragmented Iowa page notes a push for independence among unmarried women and self supporting couples, with proposals to offer farm lands without principal payments. It contrasts with a New York apartment project for women and discusses broader personal liberty debates and perceived social shifts.
Abe Martin Woes and Oddities in Small Town Tales
A garbled text fragment hints at Abe Martin style vignettes with oddities and local color. The piece references a seer, preachers, and everyday quirks in a rural setting, suggesting humorous observations about life, names, and events.
Puritanical life ideas and jury selection debate
Davenport Times notes a federal court juror selection innovation where the judge questions jurors for fitness, replacing lawyer control in part. Marshalltown Times-Republican mocks Senator Bowman claim equating a day as legislator to three days of legal study, questioning value of such logic amid Coolidge policy debate.
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Davenport
Bowman
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Dass Bowman
Beware the Cough Or Cold That Hangs On
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for chronic coughs and persistent colds. It claims twofold action, soothing inflamed membranes and destroying germs with creosote, and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not found with proper use.
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Creomulsion Co
Avanta
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