Slow but sure progress of women in politics and business
A survey cites many women in public roles from tax collectors to supreme court members and ambassadors. It notes 100 plus women in national parliaments, eight in Britain’s parliament, and rising numbers in education and business. Despite feminist critique, overall gains appear steady.
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Heat and Heat Records
Weather expert Elias B. Dunn cites New York region heat unmatched since 1881 and argues 1876 was even hotter. He credits West irrigation spreading since 1876 with moderating summers and mild winters, shaping modern climate patterns.
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Woman's progress terlihat in state offices across nation
The piece notes three women as secretaries of state in New York Kentucky and New Mexico. It lists women serving in the house of representatives eight in the lower state legislatures and eight women state senators. It highlights a rising trend of female political participation.
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Penny and nickel demand rises puzzle economists and reformers
Economists differ on why penny and nickel production rose, with the U S mint reporting pennies up from 95 million to 250 million and nickels from 16 million to 52 million. Explanations point to Coolidge era thrift, slot machines, pricing in stores, and western attitudes toward small change.
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Edouard Herriot A National Figure In France
Edouard Herriot a French statesman and radical socialist leader rises again as minister of education in the Poincare cabinet. He was Lyons mayor at 34 and the youngest senator at 39. He opposed Ruhr occupation but voted for maintenance bills, and his political writings are noted by the American Academy of Political and Social Science.
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Rings Speak For Self Expression In Fashion Trends
The article traces the ring as a symbol from signet to wedding band, noting its role in signaling fidelity and personality. It discusses stones, metals, and the craft of rings, urging restraint with one ring at a time and linking jewelry choices to mood and temperament. A note on the transatlantic cable adds tech context with speed figures.
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U S Prosperity Foreseen as 1926 Outlook Bright
The article forecasts strong U S business and consumer strength into 1926 with buoyant sentiment, rising stock prices, high wages, easy credit, and record industrial output profits. It warns that overexpansion could curb growth, and notes a looming trend of dividend increases in the first half of 1926.
Horoscope predicts strong public campaigns and big contracts
The Aug 2 1926 horoscope foresees friendly stars aiding business with bankers and debt settlements. Women lead major national campaigns as reforms and planning rise in public life. Mars signals vast construction contracts for engineers, with potential legislative controversies and unusual election campaigns foreseen. London astrologers warn of an international sensation over forged bonds.
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Antian Stand Funny Pool Scene With Elephant
Peter hesitates as a muddy pool, stirred by the elephant Bumbo, spoils his swim plan. Bumbo enjoys mud while Peter prefers clear water, arguing over who should dive in first. The scene ends with the elephant urging a mud wallow and Peter choosing not to swim.
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Prophesied Russia Involvement and Fortune For Birthdays
The item forecasts Russia involvement in events, frequent shipping disasters earlier in the year, and further misfortunes. It advises those born on the day to expect legal good news and luck, with children born today likely to gain financial success yet face potential losses from a bank or corporate failure.
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Russia
McClure
Poems by Grant Allen and Robert Graves Reflected in Critic Review
A literary notice discusses Grant Allen’s rare verse, praising its uplifting tone and urging a godlike presence to inspire sufferers. It adds praise for Robert Graves as a leading younger war poet whose poem Not Dead is cited, with images of nature and solace. The piece ends with a brief RN note on rayon prices in England.
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Grant Allen
Robert Graves
Graves
Robert Nichols
Siegfried Sassoon
Relic of a Lost Race and Postman Gossip
A tale follows John and his wife as they uncover cryptic tickets about a lost race relic. The village postman reads postcards and spreads tidbits, provoking a clash when a doctor warns a friend that the postman will read it, only to be told by the old lady that she does not read them.
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Ptolemy
Bentwood Exports Dominate Czech Output This Year
Czechoslovakia plans large bentwood production with hundreds of thousands of dollars in output but limited domestic use, as most shipments are destined for the United States.
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United
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