Gas warfare and Britain’s defenses in the looming war
The article discusses chemical weapons risks and Britain’s efforts to counter gas attacks with anti gas devices. It cites Lord Beatty and Prime Minister Baldwin, noting ongoing poison gas research despite pacifist sentiment and imperial defense deliberations. It warns the next war could be short if gas superiority persists.
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Lord Beatty
Express
Britain
Great Britain
Baldwin
House of Commons
Committee of Imperial Defense
England
Labor Ministry
Labor
Independence and policy on Philippines rubber conquest debated
The article surveys the push for Filipino independence amid the rubber trade, noting U S companies may demand a 25 year delay to protect investments. It cites Col. Carmi A Thomson and reports fear congress will defer action to successors. It also touches on chemical warfare gas research and Ohio political maneuvers for 1928 races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Louis XV
Philippines
Col. Carmi A. Thomson
Coolidge
Philippine
Washington
Sixty-ninth Congress
Concrete Roads and Hope For Better Transport
Discussion spans France’s road building flaws and New York official Colonel Greene advocates concrete roads as essential for modern traffic. Mentions Texas political figures Ma Ferguson and spectators at Valentino obsequies, plus lame duck season dates and primary costs.
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France
al Smith
Colonel Greene
New York
Smith
America
Greene
New York State
Mrs. Ferguson
Texas
Fisher Likely Next Governor As Pennsylvania Gears Up
More than two thirds of Pennsylvania voters are Republicans, making John B Fisher the likely Republican nominee for governor after a May primary. Fisher, a former state official who chaired the graft probes into Harrisburg capitol construction, beat rival candidates in a four corner race. The Democrats tapped Judge Ikene C Tonniwell of Philadelphia. Fisher has served as state banking commissioner and state senator, with earlier roles as teacher, lawyer, and banker. His home is in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
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France
Italy
Germany
London
New York Sun
League of Nations
Nick Longworth
Coolidge
Longworth
Cincinnati
Blaine Club
Cincinnati Enquirer
Nicholas Longworth
House of Representatives
James T. Boggs
Sandusky
Ohio Democrats
Ohio Republicans
Ohio
Jonn
Pisher
Pennsylvania
Keystone Main
John &. Fisher
Nomi
Primarien Fisher
Andrew Metlon
Apa
B Kene C. Tonniwell
Philadelphia
Fisher
Harrisbue
Ume
Pinchot
Indiana
Peter
Krasers
Tam
Nobody Likes Me and the Parlor Trick of Friendship
A narrator contemplates why popularity evades her, realizing the issue lies with her own conduct. She reflects on temper, generosity, patience, and the effort required to sustain true friendship, concluding that friendship must be earned and guarded. The piece cautions against vanity and insincere social effort.
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Ciel
Neil
Villare
Agelal
Suderly
Horoscope: Monday August 30 1926 Promising romance for women
The horoscope suggests a stimulating day with favorable planetary influences for women in public and domestic affairs. It predicts romance and love promotions with women taking initiative, wedding prospects look happy and long lasting, and actors and actresses should seize opportunities today.
Maywood youths join Salvation Army service path
Lyell and Frances Rager, aged 24 and 17, children of Mr and Mrs Lyell Rader sr of Maywood New Jersey, give up their luxurious home to serve in the Salvation Army. They plan to begin this fall to work toward officerships in the Army.
Noisy Year Ahead for Arts and Industry Amid Global Tensions
Fragmented passages describe a turbulent outlook with hints of artistic delays and economic strain. The text mentions Axia TAN and shifting seasons for theater, galleries, and museums, alongside forecasts of overwork in legal and court sectors and broader industrial expansion in Britain. It also intertwines a fictional tale with a warning of tough times, increased travel, and survival challenges for leaders and merchants.
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Fey
New Fingers Ape Co
Eames
Promis
Art Gallerien
Naucatore
Great Britain
United
Uae
McClure
Notable Railway Accidents and Exemption Plea Fragments
A Western railway orders station masters to report all accidents and near misses. A telegram reports a man fell from a platform in front of a speeding engine, then says no one was hurt and the engine ran in reverse. A civilian exemption plea cites small stature and frail build.
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O. K
Bobs
Judge Advocate
Ife
Georgia
New York
Ant
Hungarians learn fruit preservation during Red Cross relief
In Hungary the American practice of preserving fruit for winter gains popularity via Red Cross and other groups. Workers teach housewives canning and drying methods as a bountiful rust crop promises ample preserved goods for the season. Local churches and volunteers spread the technique nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Hungary
Red Cross
Mexican Church Conflict Seen as Social Struggle
HC Herr ing secretary notes in Mexico the revolt is more against Spain than religion, as two social philosophies clash. He says the Mexican government seeks liberation from church control, while church leaders push Catholic influence, urging amicable coexistence between Roman Catholic power and the state. Mexico remains a Catholic nation with much the church can offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Social Relations ‘Commission
Congregational Churches
Mexico
Calie
Tam
America
Caltes
Earatl Mane
Sonta
Spata
Pethie
Helen
Merion
Beaded bags and fashion notes from Liége exhibition
Beaded bags of many sizes attract attention at a Liège Belgium display. The largest bag weighs 10 pounds, measures 18 by 27 inches, and features 60 colors. A young woman presents an ordinary sized bag beside it for scale. Other items include a tan velvet pouch, brown scalloped handbag, shake skin clutch, and French mocha black piece trimmed with marevasite. Mirrors fashion with pouches, tapes, and decorative marcasite details. Nearby notes mention Spain placing orders for eighty locomotives and 2,000 freight cars, and vacuum cleaners offered on installment plans in Syretan.
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E.lisbeth
Lierre
Belgium
Amart
Eee PR
Spain
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Anaconda Aeaeeres
Standard Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietors
Anaconda
Butte
Wes Park Street
Raitorial
Busines
Raitorial Department
Im Botte
Deer Lodge
Dill Bozeman
Philipsbore
Postettio
Cana Anaconda Office
Atlee Pomerene
Willis
Pomerone
Ma Ferguson
Eno
Salvation Army
Axia
What the
King
Styllish
Ridger
Syret En
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