Communist congress ends in fault finding and regret
The congress reflected disillusionment and disap pointment as delegates blamed policies and individuals for failures. Zinder urged balancing reprimands toward both conservative and radical parties, warning against haste or delay, but the gathering ended unsatisfied with no clear consensus.
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Peter Rabbit Finds Eggs Missing on Fat Rock
In Burgess bedtime tale, Peter Rabbit waits by a flat rock after noticing two eggs. He discovers feathers and a nighthawk and learns Mrs. Boomer is nearby guarding the eggs and explains their origin.
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World Demonstrates Giant Electromagnet Lift
Seven men totaling 1150 pounds were suspended from an industrial electromagnet with a 220 volt current, six lifted by a metal bar while the seventh wore metal plates in shoes to hang head downward.
Finishing Radio Cabinets With Satin Panels
A method to produce a satin finish on radio panels by sanding with No 0000 sandpaper on a felt padded block, rubbing in one direction, then wiping with an oily rag. Also advises buffing tires at a pneumatic tire store to smooth lumps from lime runout.
Klan and Anti Klan Stir in National and State Races
The piece notes John W. Davis denying Klan ties while pledging clear stance on religious toleration. It reports Maine's blank Republican candidate for governor winning narrowly, and details Stanley's Senate reelection win over a Klan challenger in Kentucky. Oklahoma primaries show former Governor Walton defeating a Klan opponent in a Democratic contest, signaling a vigorous autumn battle in the state.
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Fifth Communist International Meets in Moscow Reflecting Europe’s Turmoil
A Moscow dispatch describes the fifth Communist International as bloodless and ineffectual, noting Europe’s shifting mood from crisis to cautious optimism. It recalls November 1922 when Europe faced despair as Germany and France clashed, yet reports today speak of improving prosperity and rising farm prices in America.
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Back to Africa dream draws mixed review in New York
In New York the Universal Negro Improvement Association debates the back to Africa plan. The piece notes practical hurdles to emigration, Garvey’s proposals involving Liberia and German West Africa, climate risks, and the political economy doubts, with broader commentary on U.S. and European affairs.
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Horoscopes Predict Breakthroughs and Peril for 1924
The Aug 8 1924 horoscope foresees luck for aviators and travelers in electric vehicles while Neptune harms romance and causes misunderstandings especially among women. It warns of sea accidents and shipwrecks, predicts political shocks affecting women and boosts high office for some in public service.
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A Silly Game by Florence Davies
Florence Davies argues that carrying chips on one s shoulder wastes time and energy. She cites travel disputes and everyday encounters where people demand rights and fight petty battles. The essay urges bland acceptance and warns against needless confrontations.
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The Revolution of the Cats in Doctor Dolittle Tale
In a dramatic Doctor Dolittle chapter, the tigress and other meat eaters clash with grass eaters led by two elephants. Mashtu’s park keepers Eber and Gaza toil on a new garden while the elephant’s rule tightens over the animal kingdom amid plots by the rival tigress. The twist hints at a coming cat uprising.
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European Lumber Firms Ship Logs Unedged for Board Matching
European lumber firms ship timber in log form without edging to facilitate matching boards. The practice aims to improve yield and consistency across shipments.
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