Newspaper Ownership and Trade Commission Inquiry
The piece discusses utilities and newspaper holdings, noting Senator Norris seeks a federal inquiry into alleged acquisitions by utilities chains. It cites fears of subsidization and shifts from political control to corporate influence, with debate on the potential impact on the newspaper business and possible federal investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Nebraska
Federal Trade Commission
Rentleman
Western United Gas & Electric Company
Pacific
Oakland
San Francisco
Seattle
Tacoma
Trade Commission
Wise Woman Judge in Muskegon Rouses Praise
In Muskegon Michigan a 16 year old driver killed the father of two. The judge Ruth Thompson convicted him but ordered him to support the orphans as a big brother rather than jail. The decision praised as legal justice extended to the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon
Mich
Ruth Thompson
Women barred from Chicago stock trading on floor
A controversial report claims Chicago brokers refuse to deal with women, labeling them emotionally unstable and financially inept. The piece suggests budgeting housewives may not fit the market, while noting men have continued to speculate under male aliases if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Copyrighting Fashions and the Design Registration Bill
The horse committee on patents hears arguments on copyright registration of design and contemplates the fashion question as a vast, unsettled topic. The discussion touches on trends, materials, and the evolving criteria for originality amid public interest in how styles are protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Committee On
Speir
Baltimore's tax pilot slashed rates amid private cooperation
In an unusual move, Baltimore adopted a pilot program in 1924 with top taxpayers to form a tax department run on a business basis. From 1924 to 1927 the city’s tax rate fell from 4.90 to 2.49 per 4100, while a $1,130,000 deficit was paid and the 1927 budget rose by about $1.84 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. MM. Hartman Co. Courier
Corner Park Ave
Commercial Bty Telephone
John C. Hartman Wetarates
Giditor
Jackson McCay
Elihin
Waterioo
United Press International News
Associated Press
Focal News
Wights
TepuMtionnern
Speciad Drepannes BrenisGrewe Tvad
Audit Bureau of Cuculusions
Ade Iink
Hew
York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Braves
Finney
Representatives
Salem
Ore
Gregon
Idene
Baltimore
Baltymore
Baltmore
Te Fay
Raimore
Washington
The Colic Controversy From Dr Brady On Infants
Personal Health Service notes by Dr William Brady challenge the existence of infant colic arguing it is a myth. He cites medical scorn for the term and says most infant distress is temporary, with distension not causing pain. Readers’ questions address pets, hiccups, and craniofacial marks with brief answers and instruction.
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Grandma
Colle
V. L. Ol Anawer
Cieare
Estrus Arketing Association
Alow
Brady
William Grady
Xeer
London Notes On Brighter London And Its People
A travel diary captures the Bright er London mood with street scenes on Regent Street and London Bridge. It contrasts American arrogance with Cockney speech, notes outdoor love of sport, numerous London publications, and nightlife at Kit Kat and the Florida clubs. It observes free speech, poverty behind grand facades, and lists faded mews like Threadneedle and Rotten Row as London exposes its social contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Regent Street
Fifth Avenue
London Bridge
John Bull
Hyde Park
Buck Inghemt Palace
Birth Control of Ideas by Glenn Frank
Glenn Frank argues radicalism and conservatism each serve truth, with radicalism fostering discovery and prophecy while conservatism preserves enduring principles. The piece cites elections and public figures, noting Lowden Hoover support in the Iowa delegation and a farm population decline of 193,000 last year with a $1,000 prior year drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Frank
Universy of
Wisconain
Century Magazine
McClure Newspaper
Lowden
Hoover
Loveen
Wil
Bern
Iowa
Itan
Hoston
Transcovil
Uncle Wiggily in Italy Meets Polar Bear Tale
In a Uncle Wiggily adventure set by a water street scene, Baby Bunty and Vallie hide near Uncle Wiggily's stand as a white Polar Bear from the North Pole appears. The group wonders what will unfold when Mr. Longears reaches the back of the hole and Bunty recalls seeing the bear.
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Bunty
vVallie
Uncle Woggily
Mr. Longears
North Pole
Italy
Sye
Yallie
Iniele
Adventure in Italy with Uncle Wiggily and the marble bear
Uncle Wiggily and Bunty meet a white marble bear statue in an Italian burrow and learn its history. Parma the Italian rabbit explains the bear is a statue, buried by earthquakes and eruptions. They travel by balloon airship to Venice, viewing water streets as morning light reveals new scenes.
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Patria
Bunty
Parma
Italy
Uncle Wiggly
Uncle Wikeelly
Mr. Paring
Valle
Mr. Parma
Uncle Wiggily
Bunny Ils
Venice
Yallie
Uncle Ray's Corner on Ancient Writing V Phrases Egypt
The column explores the origin of writing beyond pictures, noting claims for Babylonia and Egypt. It suggests writing existed in both regions around seven thousand years ago, highlighting the long history of textual systems and the mystery of which came first.
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Egypt
Babylonia
Egypt's Early Alphabet Begins With Picture-Words
Uncle Ray previews next week’s Corner on how Egypt’s picture-words evolved into the signs of the first alphabet. He notes the moon, star, sky, and other simple pictures that formed the basis of early Egyptian writing, and hints at later tales of paper, ink, and pen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Burroughs Nature Club Notes and Answers
A 1928 Burroughs Nature Club Notes page presents readers with questions about birds spiders acorns and lighting responses. It includes answers on least petrel debates acorn maturity and a section on preparedness with a Chicago spring election insurance note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs Nature Club
Miss Brown of X Y O A wartime intrigue tale unfolds
Edith Brown a stenographer drawn into anti Communist espionage when she transcribes notes from a dying man. A Russian agent befriends and betrays, a bank vault swap sparks a deadly explosion, and mystery deepens as Dessiter asks her to serve beyond mere secretary duties in his covert operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Brown
Col. Dessiler
Mr. Paul
Dessiter
Dessiver
John Glyde
Eric Greatson
Miss Brown
Paul
Frankland
Greatson
London
Chance
Otwkens
Prances Austin
Mr May
Een
Misa Brown
Secret Service
Clarges Street
Frances
Brown Mackintosh
Whitehall
Plese
Kher
Maron
Cracks from Iowa Paragraphers
A clipped collection of punning aphorisms and remarks from various Iowa papers. The items feature sharp rumors about social manners and media commentary including lines about punishment, marines, opportunists, and changing times.
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Ame Patarluo Danly Rte Ty
Caiornia
Florida
William Brady, M. D
Nat'l
Goa
C. O. McIntere
McNaught Syndicats, Inc
Kit Kat Club
New York
Broadway
Paris
Toose
Limehouse
Threadneedle
Houndsditch
Cockspur
Oxford Gineus
Cheese Corners
Boar's Head Lane
Ole New Street
Mustard Alley Blood Road
Singapore Mews
America
Atteroend
Weong Couttry
Jekyll
Hytie
T Ruth
Toneetyullam
Conservancy
Jekvtk
Hy Howard Kt
Jas
Mie
Whitewash
Uncle
Valle Limidby
Baby Bunty
Paria
Mr. Whitewash
Hal Hal
Uncle Wipeve
Unkie
Horace le
Korace
Horace
H ‘Lo Horace Old Kis
HiLo
Uncle Ray’s
Sud
Oweler
China
Uncle Ray
Natur Wotrs. Dept
Thin Ginper
FR. Phillips
Phililips 3
Oppenheig
Iss Brown
Prances
Paul Miss Brown
Brown
Pfrances
Edith
South Audley Street
Fort Murdison Democrat
Argentina
Toone News Republican
Clinton Herald
Boone News Republican
Citnton Herald
Abe Martin
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