The Great Show Shifts From Lions To Monkey Tricks
A newspaper column critiques animal circus acts noting the decline of the roaring lion and the rise of monkey bear and elephant performances. It argues humane concerns and public interest favor gentler displays that showcase animals in amiable lights and intellect rather than ferocity. The piece reflects on the Ringlings and calls for a twentieth century moral show focusing on mentalities over brute strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Kingdom
Burgess Bed Time Stories and the Old Past
In the Old Pasture the villagers watch Farmer Brown’s Boy cut brush and brambles. At first curious, they grow indignant as piles rise. Old Jed Thumper the rabbit fears losing his cherished bramble tangles and questions how to live without them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed ‘Thumper
Farmer Brown
Japan To Sponsor Former Chinese Emperor In U S Ward
The article reports that the former Chinese emperor Huiang Tung, also called Henry Paul, has been sheltered in a Japanese concession at Tientsin. Japan may seek to place him under U.S. protection while he studies, with two dramatic escapes from Peking en route to the Japanese legation and Tientsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisuang Tung
Japan
Hauang Tung
Tientin
United States
T “Henry Paul
Sam
Tientain
Peking
Feng Yu-Helang
Legation
Tiental
Rene
Forbidden City
Guietly
Kuo Chin-si
Chang Haun
Tegepeeore Hin
Hla
Feng
Opening Day Sparks Hope For Major League Season
The 1925 baseball season opens with Montana fans watching the big leagues after spring exhibition games. The World Champion Senators and the New York Giants are favored in the National League, with Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, Boston, and others shaping up as contenders. In the American League the Senators are rated to defend the pennant as the Yankees challenge, with reorganizations suggesting a season of possible surprises.
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Montana
Senators
New York Giants
Giants
New York Doposters
Iaw
Brooklyn
Pirates
Pittsburg
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Cubs
Braves
Yankees
Exit the Den of Lions at Barnum and Bailey Ringling Bros Show
The sawdust season ushers in a new era as Barnum and Bailey with Ringling Brothers begin performances in Madison Square Garden New York. The old blood and thunder acts vanish as the lion tamer enters the den with whip and bravado. The crowd recalls the dramatic clash with the lions and a gunshot signals a triumphant conclusion.
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den OF Lions
Barnum& Bailey
Ringling Brothers
Madison Square Garden
New York
Hoover assigns inquiry into prison labor economics
Secretary Hoover orders Howard Gill to examine the cost and value of prison labor. The report will weigh humanitarian and economic benefits against opposition from manufacturers and labor groups who fear prison goods flooding free markets. Gill, a Harvard business graduate, is tasked to deliver an impartial, thorough assessment.
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Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Howard B. Gill
New York
Federation of Labor
Gill
Harvard School of Business Administration
Berkman Reflects on Bolshevism and Liberty
In commentary drawn from Berkman’s book The Bolshevist Myth, the critic recounts his Russia visit, noting famine under both regimes, soviet show schools, censorship, and political imprisonment, arguing freedom favors communists only and anarchists face exclusion. The piece threads with political chatter about trials, Geneva talks, and U S attitudes.
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Alexander Berkman
Russia
United States
Berkman
Nicholas
Lenine
Old Pasture Passes as Foxes Fear Move
Granny Fox asks what is happening in the Old Pasture as Farmer Brown's Boy burns brush, threatening Old Man Coyote and the hiding place of Mrs. Reddy and the Old Pasture. Foxes sniff smoke and fear losing shelter while contemplating what to do.
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Farmer Brown
Old Man Coyote
Old Man
Farmer Brot
Lt. Move
Old 'Man Coyote
Penalry
Parmer Brown
Granny Fox
Reddy Fox
Reddy
T. W. Burgess
Horoscope for Tuesday April 14 1925 foretells a serene day
Mercury favors business writing and diplomacy, suggesting a fortunate period for correspondence and new publicity channels. Promises of entertainment and recreation center success, reform movements and club interests, and potential legacies or written documents for people born on this date.
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Weil
Bultors
Mercury
Monte Mont
Chub
Pervons
Oly
McClure ‘Newspaper Syndicate
Radio Programs and Schedules Across Stations Listed
A fragmented listing of radio programs from multiple stations including WSB WEEI WGR WEBH WHAR WPAA WOC WEAF KOA WHO WWJ WRAP KNX WDAP and others. It notes varied time slots music concerts orchestras dances memory contests and talk segments across cities such as Atlanta Boston Buffalo Chicago Cleveland Dallas Davenport Denver Hollywood and Los Angeles with multiple daily entries.
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WSB
Atlanta Journal Band of South America
Weei—Bowton
WGR
Buffalo
Be S—Chienko
Ah Kado
Phony
Chicago Post
Cleveland
Oran
Beeetineln Yati (422.3): 6, Memoory Contest; 8, Quartet: 8:16, Special; ‘S
WPAA
Dallas News
WOC
Davenport
Sandman
WEAF
KOA
Denver
Dee
WWJ
Detroit News
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
KNX
Hollywood
Strumental
M¢ State
WDAP
Kansas City Star
School of the Air
Los Angeles Times
Gola Id Saha
Carmen
Ic Ale College
Word Puzzle Champion Ruth von Phul Solved Fast
Daily cross word puzzle by Richard G. Holbrook features Ruth von Phul, hailed as word puzzle champion for solving in six and a half minutes. Clues span across and down including Doctor of science abbreviation and various common terms.
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Ruth von Phul
General security debated in League style compacts
A column argues against narrow power blocs and favors a universal security arrangement through the League of Nations. It critiques French and English proposals, cites Bismarck era tactics, and urges a broad multinational guarantee over fragmented pacts for lasting peace. The piece emphasizes the need for France Britain and Germany to be joined in a general alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
League of Nations
Jore Marburg
Austria
Italy
Russia
Britain
Bismarck
Denmark
Ie Aeithie
Schtenwig-Holstein
Poems That Live They Are Slaves Who Will Not Choose Hatred
A compact meditation on resilience and justice contrasts scorn with steadfast moral courage. The lines highlight the cost of hatred and the enduring power of constructive effort to heal divisions.
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Standard Publishing Company ‘Publishers and Proprietors
Anaconda Office Basinger
Daily and
Sunday Standard
Butte
Anaconda
Deer Ledge
Ditton
Bastman and
Philipsburg
Canada
Dusiness
Associated Press
Prudden
King & Prad Inc
Fifth Avenue
Globe
Chicago
Sharon
Fernando Building
Los Ans
Burgess
Tokio
Jenry Puy
Hsuac Tung
the Devil and the
DEEP
Gerald Chapman
M. Herriot
Senate
Charlie Dawes
Babe Ruth
Geneva
Cole Blease
Jim Heflin
Olarasture
Richard G. Holbrook
Bitola
Briain
KGO
Oakiana
WOAW
Omaha
KDKA
Pittsboro
Ab—Putabure
WDWF
Providence
KGW
Portland Oregonian
WOAI
San Antonio
Kid—St
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