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RUSH HOUR Volume 11,1928

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What’s In: All That

How the 19th

Jazz!

Amendment

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Changes Women’s Lives Page 18

Science VS Religion Page 7

Jim Thorpe Retired!

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See How Henry All New: A New Type Of Women Page 12

Ford Changed the America’s Culture Page 13

Table of Contents The Teapot Dome Scandal- Page 2

All That Jazz! - Page 14

You all remember the Teapot Dome Scandal right? Well, we take a look back at it and give you all the facts.

Do you know what’s really IN?

The Nation’s Police or Terrorists to us all?- Page 3 The KKK are on the up and up. Find out how we feel about it.

Letters to the Editor- Page 6-8 Uncover opinions like “I’m damned near tired of these ol’ drys and their 18th amendment.” and “Hell? No, we're just in the city.” inside!

Jim Thorpe Retires - Page 15 Jim Thorpe, a very respected football player is calling it quits.

Impacts of the 19th Amendment Page 17 It has been a few years since the 19th Amendment was ratified. Look on how it has since affected our country.

Kellogg-Briand Pact - Page 10 World wars are out, and the KelloggBriand Pact is in!

Henry Ford’s Success! - Page 12 Ford’s success’ are getting better! His latest success details inside.

Womens voting rights A New Type of Women- Page 18 Do you think you are a modern women? Go to page 18 to check it out!

Henry Ford

10 Questions with Charlie Chaplin Page 19 Charlie Chaplin gives us the inside story on his new movie, The Circus.

The Teapot Dome Scandal By: Chloe Yanacheak

Now that it is 1928, we have decided to take a look back at the Teapot Dome Scandal which tested Americans trust in their government.

During Harding’s presidency in 1921, he transferred supervision of the naval oil reserve lands from the Navy to the Department of the Interior. That was a mistake however. The secretary of the interior, Albert Fall was granting exclusive A 1924 cartoon depicting the scandal rights to parts of the reserves such as the Teapot Dome In the end, however, reserves in Wyoming, and the Fall really did take the Buena Vista and Elk Hills “fall” and got sentenced to reserves in California. prison. Sinclair and Some of these people Doheny on the other he granted rights to Harry hand, came off scot free.

Sinclair of the Mammoth Oil “I have no trouble with my Company, and Edward enemies. I can take care Doheny of Pan American of my enemies all right.

Petroleum Company But my damn friends, my After he granted god-damned friends, rights he would get large White, they're the ones payments of money. Fall who keep me walking the tried to keep all of this floor nights!” secret until everyone -Warren Harding found out.

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The Nation’s Police or Terrorists to us all?

This is the question many of americans today are asking. The Ku-KluxKlan better known as the K.K.K are sweeping across the nation claiming to rid america of all of it’s impurities.Speaking with a philosophized view of racial white superiority, many people are beginning to believe them.

With almost six million members and growing, the K.K.K. has become a force to be reckoned with. But is that a good thing?

At a speech held in Atlanta, Georgia the other day, head wizard William J. Simmons said “The main purpose of the KKK is to make America a better place for pure people… America should be a place for pure whites.” The main way the KKK is enforcing purity, is by lynching, or hanging people.

Such threats and hatred could do more bad than good.

Down in the south where most of the KKK resides, most of the population is african american.

If they are fighting them, it could cause an uprise between the two. But with such a big group, it seems that no one might be able to stop them. I think they are moving at an extremely fast rate and if they do not watch themselves, they could end up collapsing, like they did the first time.

But is this all okay? The farther the KKK develops, the more violent they are becoming. With deaths ranging in the thousands, people are getting more fearful.

Their main targets are african americans and they are not discreet about it. Posters line the streets calling out african americans making them feel like they are no longer safe in their own home

KKK Marches

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Letters to the Editor I ain’t no pure, and I wanna stay that way.

Spencer Stewart, Los Angeles CA I’m damned near tired of these ol’ drys and their 18th amendment. Wasn’t this amendment made to get rid of crime? Because all I see is way more of it. Maybe it’s not alcohol that’s the problem, maybe it’s the people who are trying to take it away! Ugh, they are such pills! It is my body, and I should be able to chose what goes in it. But no, I Speakeasies in action have to be secretive and go to speakeasies just to get a drink. Level with me here, am I really wrong just because some days I like to take my problems away with some giggle juice!? I think not! When it comes down to it, it is all bushwa!

-Alfonso Wheeler I am TIRED of all em’ drunkards!

Evelyn Smith, Omaha NE I can’t believe people these days, drinking their days away.

Do they not know that alcohol undermines willpower, degenerates the character, and makes slaves of those who drink? Studies show that drinking alcohol leads to insanity, criminal behavior, a variety of diseases, and early death. The 18th Amendment is trying to protect the people! Why don’t they try to save themselves and abide by the law?

-Lydia Youngquist 5

Farms?!? Eugh!!

Dorothy Johnson, New York NY Come live in the city where you will have the most fun of your life and never skip a beat. Everything that is new and exciting is in the city Come to one of the many speakeasies. They have many things to offer, like the best jazz around and plenty of dancing. So show off your skills on the dance floor! You can also watch the flappers dance as you and your friends dance the Charleston! The cities are full of ethnicity; you will find ethnic population centers, restaurants and shops.So don’t be afraid of where you came from, because when you live in the city, you get to have fun every

Brooklyn, New York

night! when you live in the city, you get to have fun every night! There is even large movie houses that will feature foreign movies you can’t see in your small town. Plus, you can walk to work if you live in the city, and then you don’t have to pay for gas or buy a car so you can spend your money at speakeasies, movie houses, or ethnic restaurants or shops.Over 50 percent of people live according to the 1920 census, so come join us!

-Chloe Yanacheak Hell? No, we're just in the city.

Farmer Giles, Buchanan IA I absolutely can't believe everyone is actually favoring the cities over the farms. I mean, why in the world would you ever want to live in a place where dirty air surrounds you, nightclubs are placed at every corner of every street and beer is smuggled in to everyone; even women! Here on the farm there is great blue skies, friendly neighbors surrounding you, and nothing but actual hard work. Why would you want anything but!

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God ain’t got nothing on evidence!

Paul Debye, Little Rock AR Can you believe those dumb Doras? They think that things just showed up 1920 years ago! If the lord was born 1920 years ago, why have we found things older that that if he is the creator of everything on Earth? Religion should not exist, and science can not be disproved like religion can! The Scopes Trial was a very big turning point for me, making me realize that they can't teach what I believe, but thats all religion is- what people believe in! they might as well arrest me because of what im telling america right now and that is no one can disprove the scientifically proven facts behind charles Darwin's theory of evolution, not of creationism.

-Austin West

Religion is the American way!

Elijah Adams, Badlands SD I believe in religion over science because there are booming economy, technological advances, fresh opportunities, and a generally positive outlook on life. I believe religion has always played an important role in American life, and its influence increased. It is a culture of materialism. More people than ever before we're going to high school and college. I can't believe science was talking about the evolution. That is why religion should always be around and not science.

-LaShay Reed

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Evolution

Kellogg-Briand Pact We do not want another war, so we established the Kellogg-Briand Pact, to avoid a War. The U.S. secretary of state, Frank B. Kellogg, prodded by the American “outlawry of war” movement and supported by those who were disappointed at the failure of the United States to join the League of Nations, proposed that the pact be converted into a Kellogg-Briand Pact general multilateral treaty, which the French accepted.

The Pact is one of the many international efforts to prevent another World War. The Pact was signed on August 27, 1928.

This pact stated that we want to take a step towards world peace. U.S. Secretary of State, returned a proposal for a general pact against war, and after prolonged negotiations the Pact of Paris was signed by 15 nations—Australia, Belgium, Canada, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, the Irish Free State, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Poland, South Africa, and the United States.

The International Kiss is not worth much because it still permits defensive wars. The senate didn't see it that way, and approved the treaty by a vote of 85 to 1. The U.S. Senate ratifying the treaty with only one dissenting vote, still insisted that there must be no curtailment of America's right of selfdefense and that the United States was not compelled to take action against countries that broke the treaty.The pact never made a meaningful contribution to international order, although it was invoked in some success.

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A New type of women By: Alfonso Wheeler

America, a place of freedom, at least for everyone except women. Before today, women were forced to wear horrific clothing, do everything in the house, and even worse- not live.

Today’s modern women is taking america by storm and really showing what they are made of. Before today, women did not have a big part in society, now they are in it and are not letting go. Standing up for who they are, women today have jobs, voting rights, and do what they want, when they want. They might as well be men!

Have you heard of the new party- goers at speakeasies and at the clubs? Of course you have! They dress in short skirts, and bob their hair.

Flappers at their finest.

They actually look quite slim and boyish! The flappers or women of parties, do the dances, and even make smoking and drinking look cool. They live, through the city. No flapper has a family or stays home all night. After all, her family is her friends.

But we can't forget about the women who still stay at home!

They've changed too! No longer do housewives have to stay at home and cook supper all day, do the housework, or watch kids. Today they go out with their fellow housewives and watch movies and do other things. With help from new appliances like the dishwasher, the oven, and the iron they don't have to slave all day doing what a machine can do in under an hour. Plus, with nannies popping up everywhere, they don't have to watch their snot nose kids!

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Henry Ford’s Success!

By: Chloe Yanacheak

We all know Henry Ford as the man who has lowered prices on his automobiles, so we can all own an automobile. He has lowered the prices on his automobiles because of his mass production and our wonderful five dollar days. He has 10,000 cars coming off of his assembly lines per week so it is easier for us to buy them out of our average paychecks. I can’t even believe that he has been able to lower the price from 1,000 dollars to 300 dollars.

We all know Ford as the man to nearly double our daily pay, even though we work an hour less for it! But do you really know why he pays us so much? Ford once said, “Low wages are silly. You can’t get rich by making people poor. They can’t buy your goods and there you are.” But, it isn't all fun and games at the Ford factories, he would not allow you to have tobacco because he thinks it it evil and disgusting. As an employee of Ford’s you may want to be cautious by how you act because he will send a spy to your house if he believes you may be an unionist.

We all know about the Ford Model T, but did you know that Ford sold over 17 million of them in the 19 years they were on the assembly line. We have seen change everywhere around since the war ended and now we will see even more, because Ford is paying 100 million dollars to rebuild the machines and plants for the new Model A. We have all seen those full page ads in our newspapers for the Model A, which ford paid 1.3 million dollars to Advertise.

The picture above is the Model T

The automobile industry improved other industries too; for example the glass, rubber, and steel industries were growing also. Five million jobs were created directly or indirectly by the automobile industry. In 1921 the Federal Highway Act was passed and it alone created 43,000 miles of road. Businesses were popping up along these new highways and roads too. There are now new filling stations, motel, restaurants, 13 and automobile service everywhere and they are booming!

All That Jazz!

By: Jayn Hamad Watch out everyone, the Charleston is in! Youth all over the country are being taken over by this dancing craze. Close bodies, shaking your jiggle, and fast dancing is what it’s all about. Jazz is spreading all across the states faster than a wildfire in California! The elders here are taken by surprise at this modern change in clothing, dancing, Spiffy is out and fun is in!

All African Americans are trying to get down South to Harlem to see the fantastic music down there. We all know that the African Americans down South play the real stuff!

If you haven’t yet, you MUST go down to the cinema to see The Jazz Singer; If you like Jackie Rabinowitz and Mary Dale, this is the show for you.

Couple Doing the Charleston Do you love Edith Wharton? Do you like fiction books?

Do you love thrilling romance books that make you go searching for more? Then this is the book for you.

This classic Edith Wharton fictional romance novel has every reader turning pages by the second! This book is definitely a MUST READ. The Age of Innocence won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, so check it out.

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The Jazz Singer

Jim Thorpe Retires By: Austin West Jim Thorpe, the Native American born Wa-tho-huk, has announced his retirement. Most people will remember Thorpe for his days at running back at Carlisle and in the pros, or winning two gold medals for the U.S. in the 1912 Olympics.

What many don't know is that Thorpe also played professional baseball and hockey.

While in college at Carlisle,Thorpe played running back, kicked field goals, punted, and was a bone-crushing defensive player. Along with playing football, Thorpe could also high jump over six feet.

During his professional career, Thorpe did it all. He debuted with the Canton Bulldogs in 1920, and coached from 1921-1923, just before returning to play with his all native american team the Oorang Indians.

His wide variety of sports and playing levels makes jim thorpe the best athlete in the world, and possibly the best athlete to ever live on this planet.

This isnt just what americans think. King Gustav V of Sweden told Thorpe: “Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world.�

Jim Thorpe

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Impacts of the 19th Amendment By: Lydia Youngquist

There were high hopes for women when the 19th Amendment was ratified. Many people believed that women would vote against their husbands and completely change the political world. Many people also believed that the ratification of the 19th Amendment would change the way that women were viewed in society. A few years later, we will take a look at the impact of the 19th Amendment.

The 19th Amendment has significantly affected the political world. The voting population has doubled since the 19th Amendment was passed, but the results have not changed considerably. Women tend to vote just like their husbands- not against them.

Banner from Women the 1920shave

become respected political leaders. Nellie Tayloe Ross and Miriam Ferguson were some of the first female governors.

Society and the status of women have been greatly affected by the 19th Amendment.

This amendment has changed attitudes about gender roles in the United States. Women have gained more freedom than they once had. Jobs that were once not available to women, now are.

Overall, the 19th Amendment brought suffrage to the women of our nation. This one amendment led to changes in our politics and in our society. People realized that women, or any group of people, could unite to affect public policy. With changes happening everywhere in our society, who knows what’s next.

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10 Questions with Charlie Chaplin By: Lydia Youngquist 1.

What is your new movie, The Circus, about?

The circus features Tramp. He stumbles upon a circus and becomes the hit of the show. Tramp even falls in love with a woman. You will have to watch the movie to find out the rest.

2. How do you feel after the release of your new movie, The Circus?

I’m excited and relieved. It has taken a long while to get this movie together.

3. Were there any problems in the production of The Circus?

Oh, there were numerous problems. There was a studio fire, my mother passed away, my divorce, and some personal tax issues.

4. How long was the movie delayed for?

The movie was delayed for a total of about eight months.

5. How did you create the character, “The Tramp?”

It came about in an emergency. The cameraman told me to put on some funny make-up, and didn’t know what to do. I went to the dress department and I thought I’ll have to make everything in contradiction. Baggy trousers, tight coat, large head, small hat - raggedy but at the same time, a gentleman. I wanted to have a sad, serious face, to hide that it was supposed to be comic. I found a little moustache that made me seem silly.

6. Do you see these people doing these things,or do they come out of your imagination?

No, we created a world of our own, mine was the studio in California.

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How do you think of the comedy for your movies? Is there a process?

No, there is no process. I think the best ideas grow out of the situation. If you get a good comedy situation, it goes on and on.

8. Do you worry about sentimentality or cliche?

No, not in pantomime. You don't worry about you just avoid it. And I am not afraid of cliche. All life is cliche.

9. Do you have any concerns about going into sound?

Yes, naturally. I don’t have academic training. I know that it’s much easier for me to pantomime than it is to talk. I’m an artist, and I know very well that in talking a lot of that would disappear. The spoken word reduces everybody to a certain glibness. In my opinion, it can never be as good.

10. Do you think The Tramp will be affected by sound in movies?

I don’t think I can have my character in sound at all. I wouldn’t have the slightest clue what his voice would sound like.

Charlie Chaplin

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