Demographic spread of immigrant groups in 1920 United States
The data shows Americans by ethnicity in 1920 concentrated in certain states. Germans totaled 1 686 000 with New York at 295 000 and Illinois 205 000. Poles 1 140 000 with New York 247 000 and Illinois 162 000. Russians 1 400 000 with New York 529 000 and Pennsylvania 161 000. Italians 1 610 000 with New York 545 000 and Pennsylvania 222 000.
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Minnesota
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
New York
Pennsylvania
United States
Michigan
New England
New Jersey
Massachusetts
The Prestige of Massachusetts in National Politics
Massachusetts holds key power in Congress with Frederick H. Gillett likely to keep the House speakership, Henry Cabot Lodge as Senate majority leader and foreign relations chair, and John W. Weeks in the cabinet. President Coolidge enjoys strong Bay State support, while Massachusetts figures face possible insurgent coalitions and political maneuvering over transportation legislation and other major issues.
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Star of
Massachusetts
Ohio
Old Bay State
House of Representatives
Frederick H. Gillett
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
John W. Weeks
Coolidge
Gillett
White House
Senator Lodge
New England
Lodge
Bay State
Samuel E. Winslow
House Committee On Foreign and Interstate Commerce
House
Foreign born populations by region show dispersal across the U S
A National City bank of New York report on foreign born residents challenges the view that immigrants cluster in elite urban centers. It notes about 14 million foreign born Americans, with 5 million in the Upper Mississippi valley and 5 million in the Middle Atlantic. The last fiscal year saw broad dispersion, especially to the Central West and Upper Midwest, while over 30 million have entered ports since 1830.
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National City Bank of New York
United States
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Middle Atlantic States
New England
South
Pacific Coast
Central West
The Art of Tipping in Travel and Etiquette
This piece argues tipping overdone in Europe and the United States is demoralizing and wasteful. It critiques fixed 10 to 15 percent charges and hotel practices, urges travelers to use judgment, refuse excessive tips, and resist nagging opinions while noting the moral and economic implications.
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Europe
Atlantic
Five Years After War in France Faces Rehabilitative Strife
American readers report France's vast reconstruction effort five years after World War I. Over 700,000 homes were destroyed, yet more than 75 percent are habitable again. Trenches, barbed wire, and dugouts linger as reminders while Verdun’s scars fade with scarlet poppies blooming.
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France
No Man’s Land
Verdun
Witch Tricks With Pie Snips Ned Gnome's Nose
A mean Witch baits a pie containing three blackbirds. After Ned Gnome cuts a slice, the birds fly out and one nips his nose. The Witch taunts them to approach her house to reclaim the vanished nose as the Raggedys feel pity for Ned Gnome.
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Ned Gnome
Raggedys
Raggedy Andy Uses Coincidence to Free Ned Gnome Nose
Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy follow the witch to her house after the red nose of Ned Gnome is captured. Andy secretly wishes the nose to burn hot, causing the witch to drop the apron and flee. They recover the nose from the wet apron and escape with Ned Gnome.
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Ned Gnome
Raggedys
Raggedy Andy
Raggedy
Andy
Rag
Ice Cream Soda Run for Ned Gnome Nose
A playful line has Gedy Ann urging a quicker trip to the ice cream soda water spring to soothe Ned Gnome whose nose is red like a live coal. The whimsical scene captures a lighthearted moment among friends.
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Gedy Ann
Ned Gnome
Horoscopes Forecast a Prosperous Year Across Professions
The forecast predicts favorable employment prospects for reporters cashiers bookkeepers and financial agents with strong gains for high‑status individuals prepared for advancement. It notes rising food values looming winter crises and warns of crime trends and dangers to women and children while urging protection and prudent lifestyle choices.
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McClure
Gilbert Rickers Dead Veteran of Civil War
Gilbert B. Rickers known as Pap Rix, a Butte resident and Civil War veteran, died Thursday night at 94. He enlisted in 1861, served as corporal in Co H Second California volunteers, and later worked as blacksmith foreman on the Summit Valley railroad. Funeral at Richard's chapel at 10 AM under Latter Day Saints auspices. Survived by granddaughter Mrs. Winifred Rickers Paquin of Bozeman.
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Gilbert B. Rickers
Butte
Parrot Mine
Parrot
Melrose
Winifred Rickers Paquin
Bozeman
Jewelry Recovered After Home Burglary Arrest Made
Jewelry stolen in the Bam Smith residence burglary at 2920 Amherst Street Thursday night was recovered last night. Ray mond Scott, a youth known to officers, was arrested as he emerged from the Stevens block by Chief Murphy and Assistant Chief O'Donnell. Three watches and several rings were found in his room. A suitcase belonging to him containing three revolvers, new clothes and other articles was later recovered at relatives’ home. Scott had been arrested months earlier with a man named Walsh in a Japanese near Hamilton Street holdup.
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Bam Smith
Amherst Street
Raymond
Scott
Stevens Block
Murphy
O'Donnell
Rodda
Walsh
Hamilton Street
Ink Mistake Eradication by Acid Vial in Fountain Pen
A newly marketed fountain pen features a tiny vial at the top containing acid to erase ink mistakes. The design aims to simplify corrections by dissolving stray marks without blotting. Officials note practical use depends on ink compatibility and careful handling.
Butte Mourns Warren G Harding Funeral Bugle Silence
The Butte crowd paused as soldiers played a bugle at the Metals Bank balcony signaling Harding’s death. Traffic halted, offices closed, churches held memorials, and citizens from all walks shared in grief for the late president Warren G Harding.
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Associated Press
Fire Department
Metals Bank
Church of Christ Scientist
Butte
Warren G. Harding
Peter Auno Dies After Lingering Illness
Peter Auno aged 45 died Thursday evening after a lingering illness. He had lived in Butte for 11 years and worked as a miner. Survived by two sisters Mrs Isomesta of Butte and Mrs M Steurat of Finland and two brothers William Auno of Finland and Carl of Michigan. Remains are at the Sherman Reed chapel.
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Peter Auno
Auno
Butte
John Isomesta
M. Steurat
Finland
William Auno
Carl
Michigan
Sherman & Reed Chapel
Ocean Saline Freezing Point Consistently Low
Statement notes that fresh water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit while seawater at great depth remains unfrozen year round due to salt content. It implies a constant deep ocean temperature near saltwater freezing point.
Cobbler Lucey Receives Personal Letter From Coolidge
James Lucey, Northampton cobbler and longtime friend of Calvin Coolidge, shows a Washington letter in the president’s handwriting praising him and urging leisure in old age. The note dated August 6, 1828, is signed Calvin Coolidge and sent to Lucey in Northampton Massachusetts.
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Associated Press
Northampton
Mass
James Lucey
Calvin Coolidge
Washington
Mr. Lucey
Calvin. Coolidge
Washington, D. C
Jim Lucey
P Dent
Amherst College
Lucey
Rer
Car hop menace blamed on boys jump on street cars
Probation Officer David O Connor declares war on car hopping by juveniles across Harrison avenue Meaderville Centerville Walkerville lines. He cites near collisions with autos as boys leap off moving cars and warn parents will be held responsible. He notes injuries and fatalities among former car hoppers and says courts will act in Butte Oakland California as well.
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David O'Connor
America
Harrison Avenue
Meaderville
Centerville
Walkerville
O'Connor
Oakland
Cal
Butte
Destructive Criticism Blamed for President Death Memorial
Frank R. Forrest urges pledge against destructive criticism at Harding memorial in Iola Kansas. He links harsh public comment to the deaths of presidents including Harding Lincoln Garfield and McKinley and calls for constructive thought. A telegram will seek Coolidge support from the Kansas oil and gas belt and a nationwide response.
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Associated Press
Iola
Kan
Frank R. Forrest
Harding
Warren G. Harding
Coolidge
Kansas Oil and Gas Belt
Forrest
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Passengers and crew join memorial service on Santa Fe train
Passengers and crew of the Santa Fe missionary train from Los Angeles to Chicago halted near Medill Mo on Aug 10 to observe a memorial service for President Harding. A Presbyterian minister led prayers as the train’s crew and passengers sang hymns and joined in a moment of remembrance.
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Port Madison
Iowa
Los Angeles
Chicago
Harding
Medill
Thomas
Deerfield
Ill
Queer Election Methods of Ancient Pompeians
Paris reports discoveries at Pompeii reveal a Roman election scene buried by Vesuvius. Inscriptions offer campaign appeals, including promises of gladiators for revelers and a vote for Caius Augustus signed by two women of ill repute. References to mummified bodies and a first stove from Alsace in 1490 are noted.
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Pompeii
Vesuvius
Caius Augustus
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