Gompers Declaration and Labor War Responsibility
The article reports on Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor addressing a Denver convention. It notes his claim of responsibility for remarks about organized labor in Germany during the crisis, asserting labor and socialists could have influenced preventing the war if acting in unity. It emphasizes labor’s general opposition to war and the potential impact if labor had opposed it decisively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Organized Labor Movement
Germany
Gertmiany
Mr. Gompers
Kaiser
Jabor
Junkets
Marked Difference In Diplomatic Speeches Stir England
The article argues why critics see a difference between Ambassador Harvey and Admiral Sims after speeches in England. It claims Harvey, as the president’s representative, spoke for U S policy, asserting America fought for self protection and would stand apart from the League of Nations, shaping international interpretation of the Harding administration.
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Harvey
Admiral Sims
England
Col. Hardvey
Harding
United States
Court of St James
Great Britain
Col Harvey
United States of America
Ambassador Harvey
London
America
France
League of Nations
Col
Col. Harvey
Europe
Adiral Sims
Mixed views on officials and events echo in editorial
The piece argues Admiral Sims acted without administration backing while Ambassador Harvey spoke with authority, notes a Chicago study on child vitality contrasting rich and working-class families, humorously observes domestic life and weather quirks, comments on New Haven’s city manager vote, praises Shriners charity, and mentions Edison’s reduced college speaking demand amid Philippine independence debates.
Blinktey Guarded by Secret Bank Balance
Tell Blinktey has got forty one dollars in the bank and fears a drive captain will discover it. Most women have long sat for a man's earnings and spend whatever he brings home.
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Blinktey
Food Value of a Potato and Belladonna Warning
Health Talks discuss the potato’s nutrition noting boiling with jackets preserves protein and prevents sogginess while baked potatoes lose little nutrients. A Q A section warns that belladonna or atropine dilates pupils but risks severe poisoning and early blindness, urging cautious use.
Afterthoughts on Promoters and World Events
A collage of wry observations on promoters and public affairs. references to Carpentier Dempsey and other figures, notes on taxes and polo, a world memorial day push, and quips about Americans and English critics, all reflecting a dated opinionated column style.
When You Hear the Thunder Roll
A fragment poem style piece mixing weather motifs and humor. It references heat waves, melting, and summer trials as speakers evoke resilience and hope. A line quotes Brother Dickey and a humorous remark about collateral. The tone blends regional dialect and moral quips with weather imagery.
Nature Notes Questions and Answers Preview Column
The paper invites readers to submit questions to the Nature Notes Dept and previews common queries. It cites sample Q A items on queen bees, hibernation of bats and hedgehogs, vesper sparrow sighting times, and other natural history topics. The column presents brief historical explanations on black foxes, rattlesnake predation, and crane species nesting habits in North America.
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Nature Notes
Canada
Arizona
Ardea Berodlas
Atlantic Coast
Cooper Reaches
New England
British America
Harding Cabinet Run Separate Departments Policy
Iowa editors praise President Harding for dividing labor among cabinet members. Des Moines Capital notes his four months in office and his pledge to consult others, leaving state, war, and navy duties to respective secretaries. Editorial commends nondictatorial approach and steady leadership amid immigration debates.
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Harding
Des Moines
Warren G. Harding
United States
Wilson
State Department
War Department
Secretary of War
Navy Department
Secretary of the
Congress
Comic Weather Machine Joke in Newspaper Banter
Andrew and Imogene laugh at a comic reader about a supposed weather forecasting machine that could predict months ahead. The exchange riffs on weather bureau failures, Ben Franklin almanac analogies, and the futility of predicting the weather, with quips about Goodyear galoshes and moving-picture tights.
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Andrew
Imogene
Weather Bureau
Weather League
Ben Franklin
Richard
Antanias
Sapphira
Mary Ann Parsons
The Substitute Millionaire Ends in an Elusive Escape
Silas Gyde is murdered by blackmailers posing as anarchists. Jack Norman inherits a $30 million fortune and pursues the gang with aid from Bobo and Miriam. Harmon Evers agrees to pay his forfeit, but cyanide ends his plan. Jack plans a wedding and departure with Kate, while the law avoids a sensational trial.
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Silas Gyde
Jack Norman
Gyde
Jack
Bobo
Miriam Culbreth
Ar. B
Walter Delamere
Delamere
Mr. B
Miriam
Kate
America
Evers
Jackie
Jers
Murrs
Lfe
Windsor
Vers
Ron
Delamare
Robo
City Hall
Charleston
Harmon Evers
The Sandman Story by Mrs F A Walker
A barnyard tale shows Foolish Mouse and others wasting food while Wise Mouse stores corn. When the farmer takes the supply, the prudent mouse survives the winter by restraint, while the others beg for help and learn a hard lesson in foresight and thrift.
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Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Correct English Use of Consciousness and Council Terms
The passage contrasts phrases such as consciousness versus conscience and estimation versus estimate. It notes how a man awakened to a state of consciousness and trusted his conscience, while a council opposed war using counsel. It also compares damages versus damage and character assessments.
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
Two ignorant peasants seek investment advice from a fortune teller. They divvy up their funds, then the teller instructs them to hold a slate before a mirror to reveal a total equal to the product of their dollar amounts. The puzzle asks how much money they had and hints at a rebus suggesting Garland and Gardiner.
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Adyice
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Delly
W.H Hartman CO
WOMA
West Park Ave
Tel
John C Barman
A.W. Peterson
Treas
Ant
Neharman
Post
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
Associated Preas Ia
Stor
Weaper
Wasst D. & Bureau
Woodwan
Brig
E. G Dougherty
New York
Philade
San Francisco
Story
Chicago
Stockyards
James Stifiman
New Haven
Conn
Shriners
Thomas A. Edison
Menlo Park
Gen. Wood
Peter Mal
Hall
Lonte
JOAN R. HUBER, A. M_ MD
Eee
Carpentier
Dempsey
Senate
S Carpentier
Ian
Lis
Sam
Flagler
New York City
Movement For
Inter-Allied Federation of Veterans
State of Washington
el Tino
Althone
Frank L. Stant
Brother Dickey
Cedar Rapids
Statian Lines
Br Rob Fulkezson
Tae
Hes
Cata
Sopyright
George H. of
Doran Company
Wise Mouse
Foolish Mouse
Puss
Wiees
Mouse
Sam Loyd
Yostentay
Garland
Gardiner
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