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View with Alarm: Jan. 7, 1924

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Having perused well the chronicle of the week, the Vigilant Patriot views with alarm:

A jury which in a few minutes did more for Royalism than have the Camelots du Roi in 20 years. (P. 10.)

“European intrigue” in the U S. (P. 10.)

An Army song rendered meaningless. (P. 3.)

The influence of Uranus. (P. 30.)

The stupidity of a “gum-chewer’s sheetlet.” (P. 26.)

General poverty, bad housing and increased cost of M. D.’s. (P. 8.)

The humanity of L’Humanité. (P. 10.)

The suggestion that there is a brawling, squalling demagogue in California. (P. 10.)

A Zouave with wet feet. (P. 10.)

Cora Johanna Frenesta Dekol—a pint short. (P. 6.)

£500 between an able man and his play. (P. 28.)

A “cane gun.” (P. 11.)

Reports that are tedious and often ludicrous. (P. 24.)

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