Cabinet officers in congress debated changes urged
A discussion argues for amending the U S constitution to allow cabinet officers to participate in congressional debates and reply to inquiries. The piece cites potential benefits from Secretary Hughes appearing before the Senate and notes the current system relies on correspondence and open committee readings. It also contrasts U S and British practices and mentions bishops and clergy in New York as a counterpoint to ministerial burdens.
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Great Britain
Alto Ft
United States
Congress
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Hughes
Senate
Moving the Mountain on Brooklyn Streetcar Comfort
A Brooklyn opinion piece mocks women’s skirts and argues for lower streetcar steps instead of wider attire. It claims fashion and public service clash, urging officials to keep current equipment and deny demands for changes to cars and seating.
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Dames of
Brooklyn
Wanen
Brooklyn Traction
Personal Health Service by William Brady on gall bladder disease
Noted physician William Brady discusses gall bladder inflammation and gallstone disease arising from lifestyle and infections. He debunks indigestion as a real entity, explains quiescent early stages, and links risk to typhoid and other chronic infections, plus common myths about lime in water.
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William Brady
M. D
Johnny
Iowa editors clash over morality and leadership
Burlington Hawk-Eye criticizes alleged lack of moral responsibility among criminals and society, arguing crime is a poor war to earn a living. Charter Oak Times notes Democrats seek consolation in Pinchot Berjeridge Brookhart lines while Republicans face voter shifts. Sioux City Journal downplays railroad strike fears amid labor tensions.
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Burlington Hawk-Eye
Charter Oak Times
Pinchot
Berjeridze
Brookhart
Dakota
Love You in Hawaii Theme Woven Through Domestic Banter
Imogene questions foreign words in a story while Andrew insists on Hawaiian phrases and gestures meaning I love you. The couple muses on Hawaiian loveliness and missionary history with humor and cultural stereotypes throughout their playful exchange.
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Imogene
Andrew
Hinla
New England
Hawaii
Burroughs Nature Club Notes and reader questions
Answers to reader questions from the Burroughs Nature Club Notes column cover why snakes shed skin how heavy bears grow and why shore birds sometimes appear far from the shore. It discusses bird diets including insects across species and clarifies deer tail color and range, noting Pacific coast species and mule deer distinctions.
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Nature Notes
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain
Trials on the Road and the Toll of Hard Times
The excerpt blends a bluesy lament of ongoing troubles from tribulation town to a broader note on drought mortgage and ruined harvests. It contrasts hardships with uncertain glory, while a shifted aside discusses aquarium fish surviving out of water and the effects of poor water quality on goldfish versus wild fish.
Jack Judgment Opens a New Chapter in Blackmail Plot
In Edgar Wallace's tale, Jack Judgment, elusive savior to Maisie White, resurfaces as gang tensions rise after Snow Gregory's murder. Colonel Bound ary and Crewe pursue a plan as Snakit reports Lollie Marsh talks with police, hinting a risky escape with King aboard the Lapland as tension tightens in London.
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Maisie White
Cal
Boundary
Jack
Blackmeilers
Pinto
Yorkshire
Eagland
Stafford King
Stafford
Snakit
Lollie
King
Scotland Yard
Snakii
iSt. Dimes
Waterloo Place
Gunard
Cockspur Street
Lapland
New York
Isabel
Trenton
Louie
Abe Martin Ther No Waste of a Dime's Liver Thumbs Up
In a talky item the post office worker Al tin Bentley under civil service says he has married if he had a steady job. The piece presents a folksy local-sounding anecdote with character names and a casual tone.
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Altin Bentley
Brain Tests By Sam Loyd Piratical Puzzle
The piece narrates a pirate plot with criminals planning to seize a ship and ransom crew. It mentions a mate discussing binding the captain and securing a weapon, while twelve names and locations are subtly hidden in the text. The passage also notes a dice probability: 42 of 216 combinations yield seven or eleven.
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Bayer
Dr A W Chase's Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief
Advertises Dr A W Chase's Ointment as a rapid relief for eczema and itching skin disorders. Claims soothing healing properties for children, skin irritations, insect bites, ringworm, chafing, pimples, and other conditions. Warns buyers to verify genuine product with the portrait and signature on the bottle.
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A. W. Chase
Druggsietc
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