Editorial Dispute Over Carnegie Pension for Widow Plautz
Appleton asserts Carnegie Foundation awarded a pension to Dr. Plautz’s widow, while Plautz was a trustee and Lawrence College faces scrutiny. The piece urges Lawrence trustees to oppose the pension, citing concerns for students’ minds. The column opens with era reminiscence and broad social commentary on reforms and public figures.
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Appleton
Carnegis Foundation
Tate
Drasanriel Plautz
Dr. Plautz
Lawrence College
Lawrence Vollege
Salem
Fragmented 1926 NEA Service cartoon caption
A garbled OCR passage mocks men and women with quirky dialect phrases. It mentions airship balloons, a dream of night football, a fast auto driver and highbrow thinking. The text reflects humorous, nonsensical humor typical of period comic strips.
Fragmented OCR Speech Repeats Civil War Era Tax Critique
A garbled excerpt critiques wartime taxes as a burden on taxpayers, arguing money supports French aggression and colonial warfare in Afro France. The passage questions militaristic policy and U.S. support for France while noting sympathy for Moroccans fighting for freedom amid a broader war.
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Vrendy
Owe Femers
Warkmen
Preach
Worlouen
Peance
Moilee
France
Debt terms for France spark US debate over payments
Discussion in the United States centers on the proposed plan to fund France's war debt over sixty two years at two and a half percent interest. Critics warn the total amount due is staggering while urging relief or revision for the debtor. Public sympathy focuses on wartime suffering but balancing national finances remains key.
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France
Aebl
Dunsiderad
Urban Growth and Transportation Reshape City Life
Analysts forecast rapid urban expansion with 6 million to 3 million residents cited in long range projections. Cities expand outward as suburbs grow, rail and road networks evolve, and work shifts create distinct business and residential zones outside core centers.
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Niles
One Who Forgot By JRuby Mee Ayres
Peter Lyster suffers memory loss after shell shock on the Western Front and cannot recognize Nan Marraby his fiancée. Nan, in London with her three stepbrothers, plans to help by steering Peter toward his friend John Arnott while entangled with Harley Sefton the moneylender. Sefton pressures Nan to choose his demand, leading to tension and uncertain loyalties as Nan navigates love, duty, and fear of Sefton’s threats. Peter struggles with identity and loyalty as Nan contemplates her future and the complex social web surrounding the Ayres circle.
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Peter L ¥Yster
London
Nan Marraby
France
Nan
Joan Endicott
Peter
John Arnott
Arnett
Marrahy
Arnet
Harley Sefton
Nal
Nana
Sefton
Ghangen
Seflon
Peter Pat Lohin
Lyster
Conan
Belton
Rosie
Cory Gorsttlow
Teook Sipper
Ted
Ahle
Joren Chindie
Bey Loys
Claudie
Canopy Team
Jmotes
Chuu
Cs Eller
Marty
Putcron
Sbe
Clagilic
Herselt
Nia
Metor Lyster
Pelop Lyster
Deslice Stri Stening
Asias
iMith
Nan Cote
Appearances of Germany Seem Prosperous Yet Not Truly
Leon Pankrat z reflects on Germany during difficult times showing busy streets and tourism, yet undercurrents of hardship persist. He notes inflation, high prices, and varying wages, with optimism masking structural financial strain and limited credit.
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Leon Pankratz
Germany
Rome
Rhine
Munich
Uldt
England
Strents
Unclear incident at Milwaukee plant sparks injuries
A garbled report from Milwaukee describes a gen used to clean a meransin of chromebite igniting. A worker was burned and taken to a hospital. Fellow workers intervened to smother flames as medical staff treated the injuries.
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Milwaukee
Houume
Eier- Reney Hospital
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Plaice
Wiles
Bob Laollette
Jtsen
Loy
Lise
Applanes
Whet Tie
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Mitenell
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Victor Berger
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Hou Lar Finvluite
Chicago
NEA Service
Ingt
Alysis Niren
Ghearo
Mather
Webu Pontdaeton
Mebig
Jruby
Mee
AY Ayres
Fhirley Sefton
Petar
Mim
Murraby
Garth
Seftan
Ian
Hadalh
Bert
Che
Weber
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Tab
Renan
Induswey
Pat Olite
Willi
Gorin
Jim
Taha
Salter’s Electric Shop
Clinton St
Diel
Karima Toni
T Tl Mk Hoereler Drug Co
Arthur Jongs
Nfeuer Miaranoy
WeeblysDrag Co
West Side
Walter Hinz
Prop
Gaspar
Waukesha, Wis
BY Taylor
Wick-Tyte
Mr.gurn
Henry
Golly
Mr.gonn Henry
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