Pension totals by war span generations and bills
The piece notes Civil War pensions exceed six billion dollars and other wars show large sums. Revolutionary War is marked closed, while War of 1812, Indian wars, and Mexican War pensions run tens of millions. Spanish American War rolls rise as veterans reach 101,000. World War I aid may expand later. Total World War I related payments and rehabilitation amount to 1.409 billion dollars.
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Mexico
Congress
Treasury
War warning speech warns against future conflict and tariffs
B O Lamb of Columbus warns that hatred fostered in today’s children could fuel future wars under new leaders. He argues Europe must industrialize to repay the United States, criticizes high tariffs, U S bases in Latin America, and cites Germany to caution against aggressive national policies and rejection of the League of Nations.
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United States
B. O. Lamb
Columbus
Federated Churches of
Ohio
Europe
Germany
Anter
War Department
Hague Tribunal
League of Nations
Public Winning Out After Anthracite Strike
The coal strike in the East is shifting power to producers and changing demand patterns. New York and several states report many households will abandon anthracite for oil coke and soft coal as cheaper, more reliable options. Coke buyers say 90 percent will never return to hard coal. gas firms increasingly use soft coal. The trend draws national notice as consumers gain from the disruption.
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New York
Pennsylvania
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
Middle Western
Albany
Vicinity
Old Soldier Boys Paybacks From Uncle Sam Across 135 Years
Government records reveal that $8,463,390,197 has been paid to veterans and dependents over 135 years, excluding the World War bonus yet to mature. The Pension Roll shows quirks such as 21 War of 1812 widows drawing pensions and 17 Mexican War veterans alive to collect gratuities, while the last Revolutions War survivor died in 1869 after living 109 years.
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Uncle Sam
Mexico
Treasury
Revolut
Bakeman
The Bureau of Standards A Survey of Its Work and Scope
A 1901 established Washington agency has expanded into a large system with about 800 staff and 2,000,000 dollars yearly expenses. It measures heat from planets, photographs rifle discharge, and houses experiments across 45 acres in a dozen buildings. Director Burgess describes its role in developing standards for science engineering industry and commerce.
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Bureau of Standards
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Mars
Venus
George K. Burgess
Louvain Library Fund Reaches Its Target
The American drive to rebuild Louvain's destroyed library has succeeded with contributions totaling 500000 dollars from students teachers and citizens. Hoover raised the remaining balance to reach the 1000000 dollar goal plus about 125000 for upkeep. Blest be this tie that binds Belgium and America.
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Louvain
Belgium
Nicholas Murray Butler
Butler
Hoover
America
Dear Mrs Thompson on courting and family boundaries
A reader asks if a young man may visit. Advice covers when to invite contact, parental rights, and expectations for teens and young adults. Other letters discuss kissing etiquette, age 15 dating limits, and guidance on independence versus parental authority.
Acres of Diamonds in the Home Fronted by Florence Davies
The obituary recalls educator speaker Russell Conwell and his Acres of Diamonds lecture while noting the late Florence Davies. It reflects on the idea that opportunity lies within, not in distant lands, and urges recognizing value and kindness in family and friends close at hand. Diamonds may be found near home when hearts are sought.
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Russell Conwell
Russell Codwell
Aglee
California
Florida
John
Prince of Wales Turns Slogan Maker in England
Since his return to England the prince of Wales has embraced public messaging with a favored slogan Get to Know the Empire signaling a shift toward promotional rhetoric and national branding in royal life.
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England
Prince of Wales
County tax receipts in Beaverhead County fall into line
In Dillon on December 21 the November tax receipts totaled 223612.97, with 2700 of 3145 taxpayers paying and 885 taking half payment. Full payments reached 814 taxpayers totaling 92467.95. Delinquents amount to 30271.52 across 445 taxpayers, including 15534.12 from the Big Hole irrigation district. Bertie Mathews remitted 20048.41 to the state, with allocations to the general fund, livestock board, hail insurance, and educational bonds. A forger, James A Grady, 15 pounds, is held here with hearings set for December 28.
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Dillon
Beaverhead
Big Hole Irrigation District
Bertie Mathews
State Livestock Board
James A. Grady
Sheriff's Office
State Bank of
Dillon Holiday Visits and Travel Inquiries
Warren Murray arrived from Omaha to spend a week with relatives. Mr and Mrs B J Gunderson left for California for a week. J M Briggeman of Lima visits Dillon for a few days on business. Otto Adams heads to Los Angeles for two weeks with relatives. Douglas Thomas returns from Missoula to spend holidays with family. Miss Mary Gist leaves for California to spend winter with her mother. M Best departs for Butte to handle business matters.
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Dillon
Warren Murray
Omaha
Lindley-Cahow Commission
B. J. Gunderson
California
J. M. Briggeman
Lima
Otto Adams
Los Angeles
Douglas Thomas
Issoula
State University
Mary Gist
M. Best
Butte
Horoscope Advice Warns of Turbulent Day
The horoscope warns a temperamental day with early action and later mood dips. Astrology says the rule is unfavorable and could cause gifts to be withheld for relatives and those who give costly presents. Women face especially unfavorable influences.
Unfavorable Wedding Day Forecast and Economic Themes
Outlook warns of inauspicious wedding day prospects with critical husbands and possible deceitful prestige. Theaters may lose attendance as adverse aspects rise, while gains in salaries look unlikely. Prophesies foresee effort to amend marriage laws failing, yet prosperity for board schools grows amid broken home ties and active thrift movements.
Astrological Forecast for Birthday Readers in 1925
The holiday trade should be good and birth date readers may see a busy, successful year with one or two major disappointments. Children born today are likely to be very independent and self reliant under Sagittarian and Capricorn influences.
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McClure
James Pryor Dies In Butte After Illness
James Pryor aged 70 died yesterday at his home 18 East Iron Street after several weeks of illness. An Ireland native who came to Leadville Colorado as a miner, he moved to Butte six years ago and gained many friends. Survived by sons Dan and James Pryor of Seattle and daughter Mary Pryor, plus nephew James McQueeney and niece Mrs. Margaret McQueeney, all of Butte. Funeral plans await arrival of two Seattle sons. A Belgian invention describes hollow tubular rayon thread that is soft and drapable.
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James Pryor
East Iron Street
Mr. Pryor
Ireland
Leadville
Col
Butte
Dan
Seattle
Mary Pryor
James McQueeney
Margaret McQueeney
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Nada
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Butte, Mont
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National Representatives
Prudden
King & Prudden
Madison Avenue
Steger
Chi
Globe
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery Street
San Francisco
Leary
OLD Soldier Boys
Near East
China
Syria
Texas
Borah
Blease
Mrs. Thompson
L. M
E. G
Irene
Florence Davies
Italy
Dillon Buread
Beaverhead County
Dillon News Notes
Annex
East Park Street
Tata
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