Philosophy of progress and immigration quotas in early papers
The article highlights the Tri-State Medical Association's plan to fund a $100,000 foundation to educate rural doctors, stressing action over theory. It also notes the minimal immigration exclusions in 1923, arguing the quota law serves national needs despite occasional hardships.
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Tri-State Medical Association
Tri- State
Bart
Gynic
America
Steamm Lp
Handrells
Barred by quotas draw attention to rare travel tales
Commentary notes that quota rejections attract more publicity than routine admissions. It argues that unusual cases become news, such as a young woman who makes six Atlantic crossings before finally being admitted to join her lover in the country.
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Atlantic
Medill McCormick Critiques Europe Policy and Leadership
The piece argues Medill McCormick opposes U S involvement in Europe and opposes a declared leadership role in solving international tensions. It notes Quasidge and Hughes support American leadership without risk and cites public opinion backing this stance. Also described is a church and press conference urging cooperation between church and press for community betterment and increased church activity.
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MecCornick
Medill McCormick
America
Europe
United States
Trau
Medill
Senator McCormick
Quasidge
Hughes Benieyal
McCormick
Light versus glare in reading rooms and homes
A health columnist explains how lighting affects eyes and comfort. It notes that glare from bright lamps causes fatigue and headaches, and recommends indirect light, frosted globes, and lamps placed above and behind the reader. It discusses kerosene versus gasoline lighting and advises readers to tailor light to work and individual preference.
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Helsing
Two Men of Governor Size in Iowa Editorials
The Sac City Bulletin notes Speaker Anderson as a possible U S senator or governor candidate while Hammill edges ahead in the gubernatorial race. Traer Star-Clipper cites Sen Cummins’ improved health after a long decline, and council bluffs Nonpareil reports hunting season and local views.
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Sac City Bulletin
Anderson
United States
Tawa
Hammill
Sen
Cummins
Traer Star-Clipper
Toateda
Hal
Council
Iowa
Velief
Brain Tests and Speed Puzzle
The text describes a travel puzzle with a trip from New York to Philadelphia at 15 mph and return at 20 mph. It asks for the overall average speed for the round trip. Additional stray words appear as unrelated, likely OCR noise.
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York
Philadelphia
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
Dialogue heavy piece where Imogene defends stylish shoes and fashion, while her husband Andrew critiques she dresses to impress. The exchange tackles gender roles, appearance, and the social pressures of keeping up with fashion as they discuss feet, heels, and what men notice.
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Andrew
Imogene
Imogens
Honey Dew
Tom Hahin
Wells
Pisah
Humay
Hall
Ralph
Marie
The Sandman Story Of The Butterfly Ball
A garden scene opens with Mrs Wine-black and Yellow-black Butterflies planning a ball. They debate guests, exclude outsiders, and consider inviting Fairies or Bees before choosing Bee guests for a rose garden evening under Mr Sun.
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MR. Sun
Yellow-black
Mrs. Glue-black
Pffand Hall
Butterflies Host Daytime Ball Met by Mr Sun’s Rules
In a sunlit garden a chorus of butterflies and bees debates a daytime ball. Mr Sun declares the event must include him, else he foils the plan, and nightfall wins a silent, sleepy victory for his warmth. A robin remarks on Sun’s pivotal role as birds praise his influence. Sixteen Protestant denominations in America have women preachers under the International Association of Women Preachers led by Miss Madeline Southward of Winfield.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Anay Uy . A. Maramin Co
Courier
Garter Park Ave
Commercial St
Harcuas
Jackson McCoy
Treas
Gen' Mer
Ieee
Pestofics
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
Associated Tress
Audit Bureau of It
Li Nauion A
G. Dougherty
Washington, D. C
New York
Philadelphia
Coleegs
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Brooks & Finley
Mrs. Blue-black
Mr. Sun
Butterfies
Robin Redbreast
Sun
America
International Association of Women Preachers
Madeline Southward
Winfield
Ithem
Abe Martin Describes a Wreck Resulting from Dynamite
The column notes a yesterday accident caused by dynamite wrecking the mine or pick project. Abe Martin emphasizes the tool over the man, lamenting the setback and the danger.
Sabra Kenton and the Shadow of Youth
A rich, ambitious Sabra Kenton plans to preserve youth for her six year marriage to Ralph Kenton. A slow tension arises as aging fears and a jealous suitor, Arthur Belknap, test their modern married life. Sabra labors to stay alluring, masking insecurities with constant style and affectionate attention. The upcoming tale promises deeper conflict as Sabra confronts time.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes and Reader Qs
A 1923 nature column from Burroughs Nature Club notes questions on pet habitats and animal defense, plus a long fiction passage about a celebrity’s beauty routine and a rare hawk prey incident. The piece blends household topics with natural history inquiries and dramatic narrative.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
Beetle Bore Under Bark Causes Woodpecker Like Tapping
A reader asks about a woodboring beetle making a faint tapping sound from inside a tree. The noise comes from beneath the bark as a woodborer works. Suggest inspecting tree mouths with a roughened hooked wire to extract the insect for identification, noting conifer trees are especially prone to borers.
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Chicago Church Federation
J. T. B. Smith
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Brady
William Brady
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Wife
Roe Fulkerson
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Abe Martin
Idah McGlone Gibson
Join F. Dikie Co
Ralph Kenton
Sabra Moore
Belknap
Arthur Belknap
Kenton
Sabra
Swain
Tiven
Ines
Satra Kenton
Altho
Laura
Sabra Kenton
Natures Notes
Sergi
Hostetter
Dr. Bell
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