Federal aid debate echoes in state local balance
A discussion of federal versus local government power dominates this item, with emphasis on not expanding federal authority. The piece argues for stronger local governance, noting that local and state laws shape daily life more than federal rules, and warns against biased distribution of national funds. It cites President Coolidge at Arlington and calls for uniform legal practice and clearer authority divisions.
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Andi
Wich
United States
Artington National Cemetery
Tise
Mema
Coolidge
Congress
Caathis
Tax on Guns Sparks Debate Across Cities
Chief Magistrate of New York urges a $100 tax per revolver and a tax per cartridge, arguing gun sales fuel crime. Critics say taxes would merely raise murder costs and worsen crime. support exists for tighter regulation including restricting revolver sales to certain occupations. Queen Marie of Roumania previews royal memoirs likely to shock society. Chicago officials and teachers clash over skirts and salaries.
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Chicago
Wellare Island
McAdoo
New York
Waterloo
Marie
Roumania
Play and business in conflict in Iowa editorials
Iowa editorials argue Americans brood over poor business and lack true play. They urge weekly trips to the countryside or playgrounds to relieve stress, say relaxation fuels religion and vitality, and warn a joyless nation harms both business and society.
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J.R. Perkins
Council Bluffs
Spiri
iPlay
Hiberal
Ibis
Peily
Afterthoughts on the Milky Way and cosmic scale
The article reflects on astronomy's progress from the spiral nature of the Milky Way to the Andromeda nebula and beyond. It discusses Shapley and Harvard findings, the finite yet vast universe, and the shift from geocentric views to a humbling view of Earth's small place among billions of galaxies. The piece notes resistance to new knowledge driven by vanity and theology.
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Gaffers
Lie
Sumpinggaer Plage
Harlow Shaptey
Harvard Observatory
Harper's Magazine
Shapley
Copernicus
Heaven
Earth
Health Commissioner Nicoll in New York Office Scene
Dr Matthias Nicoll Jr pacing his frosted office above Albany observes the sun through the blue carpet as a newspaper interview notes his rule of life moderation in all things except sleep. The piece includes a Q and A on rabies in dogs and public health guidance.
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Old Allany
Matthias Nicoll, Jr
Watson
New York Stats Health
New York
Health Commissioner
Th.ogm.uoo
Tam
Kenneth
Besal
sAlswer
Roquefort
FRIEND WIFE by Rob Fulkerston
Fragmentary excerpt from a play with dialogue between Andrew Bene and Emogene about social trends and women’s fashion. The text includes asides about national spirits, commerce, and a hint of domestic tension as characters discuss style and confidence.
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Andrew
Tmin- Bene
Emogene
Ant
Abe Martin Digest of Local Family Notes
Abe Martin references Mrs. Skelark and her sister who moved to Flodds years ago. It mentions four grown children Wilbur Nathan Joe and Fred, with varied occupations including real estate. The fragment notes someone's death and a drift toward ministerial studies, in a hazy local gossip tone.
Burroughs Nature Club Answers From Old Questions
Readers submit queries on mistletoe harm whale blow holes and water walking birds. Nature notes cite Aspredo caretaking catfish like species, basilisk walks on leaves, and old fashion use of horsetail for scouring with sandstone content.
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South America
BRAIN TESTS COLUMN STRUGGLES WITH WORD FILLS
A jumble of column clues and struck words fills a page as readers chase definitions like prohibition trench stomach hire and robber. Remaining letters hint at a gingham name while garbled terms test logic and lexicon.
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Tap
Hattom
Uncle Wiggily and the Mole tale excerpt
A short excerpt from Howard Garis about Uncle Wiggily and a mole. The story describes the mole as a blind, nose-guided creature living underground with strong digging claws. It mentions a large stray mole living near Uncle Wiggily’s bungalow and sets up their meeting.
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Uncle Wiggily
Uncle Wiggily and the Mole Help Bob Cat Farewell
Uncle Wiggily befriends a blind mole that tunnels beneath a flower bed and helps scare away a Bob Cat. The pair exchange tricks and prevent further harm as they chat through tunnels and noses. The tale promises more about Uncle Wiggily’s sneeze flower.
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Bob Cat
Hatrick
Uncle Wiggily
Uncle Wigsily
Sleth
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