Philippines deemed potential rubber frontier for U S
The report by department commissioners argues the Philippines can yield 70 000 tons of raw rubber annually and surpass Sumatra and Malaya. It urges development with United States capital, noting rubber's staple status and long view on profitability under Secretary Hoover’s authoritative conclusions.
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Para
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Sumatra
Malaya
United States
Rome
Hoover
Peter Rabbit Learns About Prairie Dogs and Diggers Bond
Peter Rabbit chats with Digger the Badger about Far West origins and prairie dogs. The badger explains Yap Yap is Johnny Chuck’s cousin and describes a prairie dog town as many homes packed together, while Peter questions the tale’s plausibility.
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Peter Rabbit
Digger
Badger
Peter
Far West
Old Man Coyote
Coyote
Bowser the Hound
Digger the Badger
Johnny Chuck
Mr. Badger
Prairie Dog
Johnny
T. W. Burgess
Washington lures wealthy visitors to make permanent homes
In a 1925 critique of capital city boosters, the piece argues Washington seeks affluent transplants to boost social life and spending. It mocks a touristy, indulgent image while noting landmarks like the White House and Lincoln Memorial and implies politicians and elites shape the capital’s character.
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Florida
Washington
Congressional Industry
National Capital
United States
America
Washington Monument
Congressional Library
White House
Lincoln Memorial
Naval academy proposed to expand into a naval university
The navy department and the senate naval affairs committee consider turning Annapolis into a naval university to educate officers under government control. The plan envisions 4,000 students, with top graduates commissioned and others in a naval officer reserve. Post graduate courses would expand, but cost concerns and fit with Coolidge economy loom.
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Naval Academy
Aunnapolis
Naval University
Navy Department
Naval Affairs Committee
Senate
Naval Officer Reserve
Annapolis
Naval Service
Coolidge
Hoover Seeks Rubber Supply Solutions Amid Global Shortage
Secretary of Commerce Hoover pushes for domestic and allied measures to ease the world rubber shortage driven by rising demand. He notes Britain’s monopoly on rubber production and price setting, while seeking options to stabilize supply for U.S. consumers and industries.
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Uncle Sam
John Bull
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Song of the Atom and Its Cosmic Music
An exploration of electron motion as a musical phenomenon at a chemistry convention. The article ponders whether atoms sing, compares electronic sounds to natural voices, and asks how atoms differ in voice and potential. It highlights science pushing beyond old matter spirit divides.
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American Chemical Society
Los Angeles
Heaven
Earth
Noted Youthful Names Hint at Shared Paths
The line suggests that after election returns are in, two young figures, one from Wisconsin and one from New York, may share similar experiences or outcomes. It hints at parallel fortunes or lessons arising from the political process.
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Bob
Wisconsin
Teddy
New York
Chicago Dream State Debate Echoes in Iridescent Claim
The State of Chicago proclaims eternal iridescent dream status while Louis XTV asserts identity as the state. Chicago counters with pride that it should be a state, yet the claim remains symbolic and unresolved.
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Chicago
Louis Xtv
Coolidge Faces Global Finances and World Court Stance
The passage notes President Coolidge aiming to craft a revenue bill acceptable to all, to tackle Europe’s finances, and to continue supporting the world court while confronting Borah’s concerns. It mentions public interest in boxing stars and political figures Dawes Blease Heflin in relative contrast to Coolidge’s broader policy outlook.
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Coolidge
Europe
President Coolidge
World Court
Borah Peril
Horoscope for Sunday August 30 1925
Astrology forecasts a mixed day with Uranus influence affecting churches and clergy mindedness. Expect denominational shifts between cooperation and schisms, among liberal congregations prospering financially and spiritually while occult teachers gain followers. Traveling is riskier. women quiet in public life for two months. births on this day suggest change and potential upheaval.
Look for the Woman. A study of unseen female influence
Florence Davies argues that behind every major success or crime mystery there is a woman whose name is often unknown. From publishing to medicine and retail, women quietly drive organizations, shaping history while remaining out of the public spotlight.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Edward Bok
Curtis Publishing Company
New York City
Macy
Margaret Getchell
Nantucket
Mary Getchell
Crimea
Winfield Scott Named Deputy Commissioner of Pensions
Winfield Scott of Enid Oklahoma was appointed deputy commissioner of pensions to learn the bureau’s work and prepare to succeed W8 Metcalf as commissioner. Scott, a lawyer and Spanish War veteran, previously practiced law in Enid and held colonel ranks in both the Oklahoma national guard and the reserve corps. He took over duties on July 1 after appointment in June.
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Winfield Scott
W. 8. Metcalf
Kansas
Enid
Oklahoma
Bureau
Metcalf
Scott
Oklahoma National Guard
Reserve Corps
Pensions
Humorous Vignettes From Everyday Life and Misunderstandings
A collection of brief humorous scenes: Mr Hink in New York asks for a shirt waist color yet plans to change it tomorrow, twoTravelers in Spain draw a cow and receive bull fight tickets, a gravity lesson prompts a child to question prehistoric sticking, and an Ipsig auction lists odd lots like horse hair and manes totaling 60 000 pounds.
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Spain
Ipsig
Daily Cross-Word Puzzle by Ruth von Phul
Cross Word Puzzle solved in a bogey time of ten minutes by Jane E. Hill. Across clues cover Enclosed vehicles to Symbol for tellurium with many familiar terms and phrases.
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Ruth von Phul
Jane E. Hill
Limitation of Land and Air Arms Hard to Curb Warns Maurice
Major General Sir Frederick Maurice argues in a speech that the disarmament conference on land and air forces will face tougher challenges than the Washington naval talks. He notes secrecy limits, public opinion, and ongoing violations as obstacles, concluding that limiting land and air weapons is unlikely to succeed.
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Frederick Maurice
Maurice
Promoter Held on Land Fraud Charge
Federal warrants issued for Jacob Factor president of the Florida Land company and five officials after two months of postal inspector inquiry. The firm allegedly moved between 1 and 1.5 million dollars in Florida real estate since its March Springfield incorporation. Also named are Maurice F. Drucker H Heinslus H J Himmelstein and Newton Feldman. Factor reportedly earlier ran a 500000 dollar land scam in England and is sought.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jacob Factor
Florida Land’ Company
Florida
Springfield
Factor
Maurice F. Drucker
H. Heinslus
H. J. Himmelstein
Newton Feldman
Florida Land Company
England
Fears for Pet Monkey Spark US Entry Inquiry
A Londoner wrote the Agriculture Department asking if it is safe to bring a pet monkey into the United States. He planned to pass through Canada but fears his monkey could be seized amid the evolution controversy.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Poem Fragments Reflect Howe’s Battle Hymn Imagery
The excerpt reprints lines inspired by the Battle Hymn of the Republic. It echoes marching images of divine justice and prophetic fire, citing themes of God’s march, victory, and sacrifice through warlike imagery. Julia Ward Howe’s contribution looms as echoed verses.
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Standard Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietors
Anaconda
Butte Office
West Park Street
Anaconda Office
Ditorial
Butte
Deer Lodge
Dillon
Bozeman
Philipsburg
MATL
Canada
Spat 4
Gynday Sonney
Eply
Standard Publishing Company
Butte, Mont
National Representatives
Prudden
King & Prudden
Madison Avenue
Steger
Chiccago
Globe
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery Street
San Francisco
Leary
Seattle
Song OF
THE
Dempsey
Tunney
Wills
Dawes
Blease
Heflin
Dutch Anderson
Florence Davies
Nfield
Clase
Russia
Patriotic Society of Women
League of Nations
Germany
Battle Hymn OF the Republic
Christ
Julia Ward Howe
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