Former Justice Hughes on justice and wealth in America
A newspaper column quotes former Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes warning that discontent arises from inequality before the law. It cites a Chicago case where a millionaire’s son killed a pedestrian, paid 18 000 to the family, and faced no punishment, illustrating believed bribery of justice and endangering public trust.
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Supreme Court
Charles Evans Hughes
Bar Association
St Louis
America
Hughes
Chicago
Rock
Italy Earthquake Theory and Domestic Cruelty Notes
The piece muses on Italy's boot shaped peninsula and seismic risks, suggesting future subsidence or sea reoccupation. It also criticizes a horse abuse incident, condemning a brutal whip attack and calling for legal action. Political jibes target Harding, Cox, Debs, and labor issues. It notes scandals, divorces, elopements, and suicides with a grim tone.
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Mediterranean
Alps
Italy
Towa
Piedmont
Lombardy
Venetia
Pom- Peli
Herculaneum
Sach
Health Talks By Joan R Huber A M D
Public health advocacy urges vigorous sanitation measures and civic action. Readers should engage clubs boards and clergy to promote cleanliness and press coverage to inform and motivate the community. Answers on neuralgia and neuritis follow in the Questions and Answers section.
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Boards of Trade
Jones
Brown
Red dresses and eager purchases drive a city armchair tryst
Implore Andrew urges Imogene to shop for flashy summer wear and mating luxury. He promises to pay and brags of generosity while she demands honesty and a starker gaze. The pair argue about money and motive amid a tense exchange.
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Parasol Aquarium
The Sandman Story of Mr Fox and Jimmie Skunk
A young fox visits his new neighbor Jimmie Skunk and learns his boastful bravado is met with a skunk’s surprising counter. The fox plans to scare Skunk but is blinded by a sudden spray and learns Skunk never runs or hides, earning the right of way in the road.
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WH. Hartman
O. Ve
John C. Hartenan
A. W. Peterson
Treas
Gen't Mar
Mali
Point
Waterloo
Associated Press
Ace
Washington
D.C
Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Story
Brooke & Finley
Rep
Harding
Cox
Cos
Solid South
Mr. Fox
Jimmie Skunk
Jimmie
Skunk
Man
Dog
Jimmie’ . Skunk
Mr. Dog
Nature Notes By John Burroughs
Nature Notes discusses sparrow song learning, bear hibernation ranges, and the value of interpreting observed facts. It notes a caged sparrow may imitate song, bears’ hibernation varies by region, and emphasizes careful reasoning over mere observation. An Ohio physician and his bride voyage by houseboat toward Brazil.
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Canada
Rockies
Ohio
Mississippi
Brazil
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
Imogene pleads for new clothes as Andrew refuses to increase funds. She insists the summer wardrobe is exhausted and the market price is high. He grudgingly offers occasional money while praising her as his pretty kitten amidst flirtatious street chatter.
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Puddin
Fuller
McGraw
Imogene
Andrew
The Way of It Poem by Frank L. Stanton
A poem by Frank L. Stanton speaks of love lost and longing. It contrasts two men and a song that stirs strong emotions of grief, roses, and a lonely hearthside in dreams.
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Frank L. Stanton
Brain Tests Puzzle in Dombey & Son Firm
In the old firm Dombey & Son Senior's interest is 1% times Junior's. They plan to admit Uncle Henry by paying £1200, to be split between Senior and Junior so that the three partners hold unequal interests. Determine the £1200 division between Senior and Junior. The word ORANGE.
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Dombey & Son
Senior
Junior
Henry Dombey
Cannot Be Purchased in Politics Says Editors
Iowa editors discuss campaign finance and vote buying, arguing long term elections cannot be won by buying votes. They cite city looters and tramplers as affecting only small totals and defend Wilson and Cox politics against accusations of undermining the peace treaty.
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Wv. H. Lovejoy
Jefferson Bee
America
Careless Shampooing Spoils the Hair
Soap should be used carefully to protect hair. Massifier coconut oil shampoo cleanses scalp with rich lather, removes dust and oil, leaves hair soft and silky. Available cheaply at pharmacies. ensure pharmacist offers Mulsified.
Fragmented political pledge hints at party loyalties
A fragment quotes a speaker who credits power to the people and emphasizes unity, noting self reliance and a belief that the country has drifted toward democracy. The passage mentions Republicans backing him, suggesting cross party support and shifting loyalties amid leadership debates.
Drowsy Child’s Laxative Ad Claims Easy Relief
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the best laxative for children with the claim it hurts no one. It also promotes Freezone as a corn remedy, promising instant relief and easy removal of corns between toes and calluses with no soreness, sold by druggists.
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California
Ten Years Younger Than Years Old
A health feature urges readers to maintain vitality to beat aging. It argues strong vitality extends life prospects, warns of fatigue and organ weakness as signs to act, and encourages heroic effort to stay vigorous as time passes. It frames age by fitness rather than years.
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Dame Earth
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Toriey Christensen
Debs
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Tealm
Casey Reere
PREEG
Health
Joan R Huber
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Marlin
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Nature
John Burroughs
Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Sam Loyd
Iowa
Govt
Sioux City Journal
Wilson
Tammany
Democratic Party
Mazon City
Des Moines
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
N.w.andrews
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Majestic Theatre
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Briacea Ia
Briacea Deug Company
Mansas City
Mence
Lyko
Eyko
Lyko O Medicine CO Company
Mene Lee Bs
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