Debate on a universal language and English as likely chief
The discussion includes Arthur D. Hamerschang urging a funded scientific committee to pursue a synthetic universal language, Dean Gildersleeve noting criticisms at a women’s university conference, and a Danish view that English could become universal within three weeks. English is praised for accepting scientific terms and foreign words, with postwar strides highlighted.
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Arthur D. Hamerschang
Pittsburg
Research Corporation
Dean Gildersleeve
Barnard College
International Federation of University Women
Christiania
Horoscope for December 24 1924 Prospects and warnings
The stars favor kindness and charity with sun Mars and Venus in good aspect. Nobles may act generously, hospitals may receive endowments, and relief groups gain support. Weddings, theater fortune, and lively youth are noted while Sagittarius moon warns of fire risk and quick emotions.
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Mars
Venus
McClure
Well Why Shouldn't They by Florence Davies
Florence Davies discusses personal double standards and self expression in modern life. The piece contrasts real life with fiction and suggests women pursue self expression and varied roles, from homemaker to crafts enthusiast, despite social expectations.
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Florence Davies
Frank Stockton
Cook
North Pole
Dr. Cook
Stockton
Standard Publishing Company Note with office and pricing
Publication listing for Standard Publishing Company with Butte office at 33 West Park Street. Includes price terms: one year for 22 dollars and 8 dollars for an unspecified option.
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Butte
West Park Street
Standard Publishing Company
Butte, Mont
Great and Good Givers Endowments Run Deep Across Era
The article notes trusts over the past two years giving 1 million dollars or more to education religious institutions health and happiness, with Duke giving 40 million and Eastman 60 million total to education and related causes. Rockefeller and Carnegie are highlighted for libraries research and public good while Hershey Frick and Sage funds support orphaned education and medical progress. Duke argues education investments yield perpetual benefits and philanthropy reflects social duty.
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Bblic
James
Duke
George Eastman
Kodak Man
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Ogre
M. L. Hershey
Henry C. Frick
Rockefeller
Frick
Carnegie
Ers
Auxiliary language aims to aid global diplomacy and science
The article discusses limits of using towers and flowers to replace human speech and notes efforts to develop a universal auxiliary language for diplomacy radio science travel and international meetings. It cites a New York meeting of the International Language association and mentions about one million people worldwide able to exchange ideas in the language.
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International R . Language Association
New York
City
New York Harbor
Persia
The
Hebrides
Denatured alcohol deaths rise in New York during Christmas season
The piece warns that holiday denatured alcohol, a tax free toilet and barber formula, has caused deaths as New York faces bootleggers selling deadly substitutes. Officials say three formulas account for over 11 million of 33 million gallons sold last year, with one especially lethal.
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United States
New York
Hohenzollern Rumor Mill Sees Crown Prince on New Throne
The piece reports German monarchists hope to crown William Hohenzollern as Kaiser once he reaches majority. Critics label him a capable figure yet a symbol manipulated by economic powers. The coronation plans are incomplete with throne already unused and arrangements unsettled amid World War I era reflections.
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Germany
William
Kaiser
William Hohenzollern
Estel
Committee On
Parrot Kisses Owner in Cruelty Case Victory
Alice Eleanor the parrot earned freedom for her owner Henry P. Erie in a West Side courtroom after neighbors accused cruelty. Magistrate Levine heard that the bird suffered exposure on a fire escape at 366 West Fifty seventh Street but the parrot repeatedly uttered Nothing doing as evidence. The parrot valued at 500 dollars or more highlighted the case's oddity.
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New York
Alice Eleanor
Henry P. Erie
West Side Court
Levine
Erie
Alice Fleanor
West Fiftyseventh Street
Doctor Dolittle Discusses Fox Hunt Escape
In a tale featuring Doctor Dolittle and a fox, a vixen recalls the chase by hounds led by Galloway. She details wind shifts, open country, and a near miss near Topham Willows as the hunt pursues for miles with cramp and fading sight.
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Topham Willows
John Dolittle
Will Peabody
Galloway
the Deetor
Thorperm
Willows
the Willows
Bogey Solving Time Reported by Ruth Von Phul
Cross word puzzle champion Ruth Von Phul completes a daily crossword in eleven minutes, showcasing speed and accuracy in a game noted for its challenging clues and tight competition.
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H. W
E. E. Pratt
Ruth von Phul
Paris Subway Disinfection Plan for Grip Epidemic
Paris authorities order disinfection of seventy five miles of subway lines as a precaution against grip. Health experts urge better breathing precautions and improved ventilation in all underground railways to curb spread.
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Paris
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