Cuba Platt amendment sparks debate on sovereignty
The Cuba Platt amendment limits on sovereignty spark study of self determination and possible league of nations effects. The piece contrasts Cuban autonomy with U S strategic interests and considers future repercussions if Cuba seeks change through international bodies. It notes historical context and contrasts with the Philippines.
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Cuba
Senator Platt
Connecticut
Spain
United States
Philippines
Japan
Uncle Sam
Tuela Sam
League of Nations
Platt
Health Talks by B Huber on Milk Safety and Hygiene
A health column discusses measures to safeguard milk purity and safety, including cow health, clean milking, proper feeding, water access, clean barns, rapid cooling, and odor-free storage. It also notes the importance of cold storage and avoiding contaminated containers. Additional reader questions on growth and nasal issues are addressed with concise medical guidance.
Writ of Habeas Corpus Confusion Between Andrew and Imogene
In a humorous exchange, Imogene asks what a writ of habeas corpus is and Andrew pretends to explain its universal remedy status. He jokingly misuses history from frontier days to modern courts, concluding he has never eaten one. Copyright Twenty-first Century Press Inc
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Prince of Wales
George V
Canada
American Republic
Uncle Sam
Mr. Hohenzoellern
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Germany
America
John Bull
Andrew
Imogene
Dan
Beersheba
Izzard
Land’s End
John a’Great
Thomas Hawk
Agsins
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Washington
Twenty-first Century Press Inc
Tiger and the Rat Trap Tale in the Barnyard
Mrs. Fabby’s kitten Tiger loves poking into everything and almost drowns after entering a milk can. A curious chase leads Tiger into a two-rat trap with rats inside, but Towser Dog intervenes, freeing him. The lesson sticks: avoid nosing into risky places, though Tiger remains unsure who was to blame.
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Tiger
Mrs. Fabby
Why Shouldn’t England Say Xest Cedar Rapids View
Iowa editors question England’s push for the League of Nations and the distribution of votes. The piece argues the United States would surrender Monroe Doctrine rights and immigration policy while gaining only a general peace role. It notes Smuts drafted the league and ponders Ireland’s missing seat.
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England
Cedar Rapids
England Cay
Council of Nations
Canada
South Africa
India
Australia
New Zealand
America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Wilson
Jan Christian Smuts
Yeas
Ireland
Room for Improvement at Home in Davenport Times
A fragment from Davenport Times cites crime and policing concerns across the nation. It notes Americans killed in Mexico and a gunfight in Sioux City, urging stronger federal and state efforts to catch fugitives and ensure punishment.
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Davenport
Mexico
Towa
Des Moines
Sioux City
Washington
War Tax Burden Lays Heavier On Dealer Than Consumer
A terse remark notes that workers face little hardship paying a war tax on soda and water, while dealers bear the tougher task of releasing and remitting the tax after collection.
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National Newspaper Service
Zemo Promises Clear Skin with Affordable Remedy
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a cure for pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm. Available at drug stores for 35 cents or a dollar for extra large bottles. The antiseptic liquid is described as clean penetrating non greasy and easy to apply, with a four cent per use claim. E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio markets the product.
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W. HL Hartman Co
West Park Ave
Organ Anne
Arete
John C. Bartman
A. W. Peterson
Treas
Geni Mer
Mall
Iowa
Cataide Town
Waterloo
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Washington, D. C
Munsey
Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooks & Finley
Rep
Herusis
War Trade Bureau
Washington
Everbody
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Lemon Juice Takes Off Tan and Freckle Lotion
Squeeze juice from two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of Orchard White. Shake to make a quarter pint lotion for freckles sunburn and tan. Grocers carry lemons and Orchard White. a few cents buys three ounces. Massage daily to fade freckles sunburn windburn and tan and brighten skin. Harmless advertisement.
Bayer Cross on Aspirin Ad Warns Authentic Tablets
An old advertisement explains that genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin must bear the Bayer Cross safety mark. It urges buying unopened Bayer packages with proper directions for safe use to treat headache toothache neuralgia and colds. It notes handy tins of 12 tabs and larger packages, and identifies aspirin as Bayer’s trademark.
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Bayer
Bayern
Remedies to Remove Wrinkles in Warm Weather
A toning facial rinse uses Saxolite powder dissolved in witch hazel to reduce wrinkles and sagging cheeks. The method promises quicker disappearance of furrows and a refreshed, younger look, urging readers to ask a druggist for Saxolite powder.
Brain Tests No. 128 Symmetry in Clock Sign Puzzles
The puzzle notes that painted clock signs in front of jewelry shops often show a time near twenty minutes past eight with hands symmetrically placed around six. The exact time they depict is questioned, with the historical rationale favoring artistic balance, and the answer to puzzle No. 127 hints at removing eight pins to spell LOVE.
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Love
Sam Love
Famo Promises Clean Hair via Seborrhea Control
A brief consumer note explains that seborrhea causes hair loss and dandruff and that Famo helps by stopping seborrhea. The claim notes Famo targets the condition to promote healthier scalps and reduce shedding.
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Famo
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