England Holds the Ase and Japan's Navy Focus
A Washington correspondent argues Britain's stance will decide disarmament outcomes and whether Japan or the US shapes policy. The piece notes Japan's naval spending surge while Britain balances alliances with America and Japan, urging a clear British pivot. It also discusses equalizing farm markets and stabilizing meat prices through coordinated shipments and funds for producers.
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England
Washington
Japan
United States
Far East
Great Britain
Britain
George
America
Uncle Sam
Remient
Health Talks on Adopting Children by Dr Huber
Dr John B Huber discusses adoption risks and rewards in Health Talks. He cites alcoholism and insanity in ancestry as factors and notes New York law allows foster care before permanent adoption. He highlights Dr Elizabeth Blackwell's compassionate adoption of a difficult child and calls for stamped self addressed envelopes for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Elizabeth Blackwell
Hiber
Columans
Friend Wife by Rob Fulkerson
Andrew jokes about Charlie Thomas marrying again and the couple discuss marriage, happiness, and the role of wives. Imogene responds with warmth as Andrew prepares material for a banquet toast about the ladies, reflecting on love, loyalty, and partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friend Wife
Rob Fulkerson
Andrew
Imogene
Charlie Thomas
Fragments Reflect Winter Warnings and Public Woes
A jumble of opinions warns of a coming cold wave and stern social issues. The piece laments neglect, cites whisky dangers, charity prompts, and mixed reactions to Briand and Foch, while noting rising German marks and champagne imports.
Front Page Ponderings From The Precarious Auto Era
A fragment reflects on newspaper front pages before cars became common. It questions readers about recognizing brains and loyalty, cites Senator Thomas E. Watson and Red Lafayette, and wonders about location and timing of political names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hmi
Burroughs Nature Club Questions Answers Ahead
Readers ask about garden pests and bird identification in this Burroughs notes column. Questions include worms in cabbage, pocket gophers affecting crops, and a new medium sized yellowish brown bird with a red-touched wing and distinctive eye stripe with blue eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture
Answers to Previous Questions About a Rare Moth
The text discusses a moth that is rarely seen in certain conditions with plums, petunias, and honeysuckle mentioned. It notes the moth’s spindle shaped body, narrow wings, and a long curled proboscis used to extract nectar. It also includes a stray line about a cat stalking, implying feline reactions to movement.
The Guarded Heights Readies for College Fame
George Morton, son of a bankrupt livery owner, enters Princeton aided by tutor Bailly and joins the Planter circle. He faces Sylvia Planter and Dalrymple in a web of ambition, romance, and football, as Wandel’s influential set shapes his path toward college glory and social ascent.
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George Morton
Sylvia
Lambert
George
Planter
Squibs
Bailly
Bailey
Princetonian
Nassau
Driggs Wandel
As & Iman
Bail UY
Wandel
Morton
Dalrymple
Dolly
Marlin’s
Philadelphia
New York
Goodhue
Spike
Abe Martin Quip Reflects on Gambling Goodbye
Uncle Niles Turner recalls stopping gambling and jokes about records and clerks as Abe Martin remarks on their early efforts. The fragment hints at a lighter exchange about past habits and keeping records.
Lessons in Rain and Promises Amid Hidden Motives
The excerpt blends rustic nature images with a tense spy like tension as characters discuss looming consequences. Dialogue hints at hidden plans and a looming reckoning with a hint of danger behind familiar scenes. George contemplates vigilance while Goodhue warns him to beware.
Fragmentary 1886 Bootlegger Rant on Labels and Bottles
A garbled excerpt speaks in a rough voice about old labels and jars. It mentions bootlegger era packaging and a desire to mix dore and mare bottles. The passage is incomplete but conveys a rough vintage mood and a chaotic stream of words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel
Washington Ward
Palace of Mirrors
Davenport Times Describes Coal Miners Strike Absence
The Davenport Times notes there will be no general coal miners strike for now. Judges in Chicago may hear an appeal to restrain mine operators from collecting union dues, which the article says are tied to payroll records and earnings.
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Marshal Joc
Chicago
Phease
Stel
Des Moines Society
John Barleycorn
Ross AB Rae
George
Goodhne
Betty
Davenport
Anderson
Lind
Dudan Wolaken
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Waterloo
Nember
Associated Press
Tadashi
Audit Bureau of Girculations
Dougherty
Washington, D
Los
Francisco
Brooks & Finley
J. R. Howard
Farm Bureau
Sil
Germany
Blackweill
John B. Huber
A. M
Josh
BiHi Shakespeare
Denmark
Salvation Army
Detroit
Briand
Amelca
Foch
News York
Indianapolis
Sas
Lafayette
Thomas HE. Watson
Senator Watson
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin CO
Nature Notes
Kor
Wadsworth Camp
Doubleday, Page & Co
Harvard
Goodhune
Sylvia Planter
Dal J Temple
Coaming
Yandel
Rogers
Cireles
George George
Mple
Goodtoe
Sam
Alston
Abe Martin
Connir
Niles Turner
Frank L. Stanton
Willams Sayat
Alotta
Ince
Baer
Ceteee
Werd Antique
Thave
Iowa
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