Prophecies of Doom and a Rogue Becomes Science
The piece mocks widespread doomsday forecasts for 1924 from astrologers and prophets. It notes popular fear but highlights a single claim that astronomers and scientists increasingly recognize astrology as a true science. The writer treats the claim as worth noting but not convincing.
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Algiers
Germany
England
France
Russia
Bedlam
Hell
Madame de Telame
Cleveland to Enforce Dry Law During Republican Convention
Ohio authorities pledge strict enforcement of prohibition during the convention week in Cleveland. Strict penalties up to 1000 dollars for illicit possession or transport of liquor, with local police ready to act against delegates or visitors attempting smuggling. Officials warn they will not yield to any pressure and will monitor bags and baggage for prohibited spirits.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Ohio Prohibition Commissioner
United States
State Prohibition
The Astrologers On 1924 Predictions Sep 1923
Astrologers in 1924 show wide divergence with some predicting fair prospects and others foreseeing upheavals. Madame de Teleme of Paris recalls predicting President Harding’s death and warns of catastrophes from fires earthquakes to wars. Revolts and unrest are noted in Spain and Turkey.
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Paris
Harding
United
Spain
Turkey
Costly Carelessness During Fire Prevention Week
Fire prevention week notes fail to curb U S fire losses as Chicago magazine tallies 15000 deaths and 500 million dollars in property losses. Average daily toll includes 41 dead and 47 seriously injured with 16 dollars lost per second, plus frequent school house and hotel fires and farm, warehouse, hospital, and church losses. Nine of ten fires are preventable, and Americans are tagged as notably careless compared with other nations.
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Chicago
United States
Planning for posterity in New York The metropolis eyes growth and future expansion
A New York advisory committee with Johns Hopkins professors Reed and Pearl forecasts Greater New York doubling by 2000, proposing farms and tiered sidewalks as part of a grand civic plan. The piece notes bridges safety, shifting politics, and ongoing federal relations amid 1924 mood and satire.
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Greater New York
Reed and
Pearl
Johns Hopkins University
New York
Greater
Raggedy Friends Plan Rescue From Goblin Keeper
Raggedy Andy and Snitznoodle plot to rescue the Howloon held by Hookie the Goblin in a four story house with an iron door. They cannot reach the lone window and face a stiff challenge to free the hollow creature before it starves. Eskimo mail saga ends with Russians delivering a long sea mail to Amundsen’s home and on to Minneapolis.
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Hookie
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Hookie the Goblin
Amundsen
Norway
Leon
Minneapolis
Raggedy Andy and Snitzynoodle Enter Jacklike World
A tale unfolds with Raggedy Andy and the Snitznoodle discovering a magical bean. The beanstalk sprouts to a goblin’s roof as they follow, only to be confronted by Hookle the Goblin who cuts the stalk. They tumble free and joke about the near capture. Arctic mails slow yet surf. Minneapolis reports four years after Rauld Amundsen mailed a North Pole letter.
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Minneapolis
Rauld Amundsen
Horoscope for Wednesday January 2 1924 warns delays and dangers
The column notes Venus adverse and not a fortunate day to start business or theatrical ventures. It predicts public service for women, potential tax focus, railway and mail improvements, and criticism of government staff. It also mentions Scorpio regions facing ill omens and a prosperous year for birthdate subjects and Capricorns with ethical training advised.
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Venus
Scorpio
Morocco
Africa
McClure
German Cities Top Living Costs in Germany
Mannheim and Aachen are the most expensive German cities to live in according to Wirt schaft and Statistik. Ludwigshafen Worms and Karlsruhe follow in second place while Berlin Munich and Hamburg rank third.
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Wirtschaft and Statistik
Aachen
Lve
Ludwigshafen
Worms
Karlsruhe
Berlin
Memes
Hamburg
Bradstreets foresees a cautiously optimistic 1924 for business
Bradstreet forecast notes spotty sentiment, high costs, and narrow profits but expects continuing strong construction and railway spending. It cites auto demand and labor costs as支 supports, while caution remains. presidential election impact viewed as not necessarily harmful to business.
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Bradstreets Mercantile Agency
United States
Young French heir takes helm of Demotte art house
Lucien J. Demotte, 17, becomes president of the House of Demotte in New York after his father George Demotte is killed in France. The youth plans to run the $2,000,000 firm as his father did, visiting France yearly to procure Gothic art for American collectors.
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New York
Luke
Lucien J. Demotte
House of Demotte
Demotte
France
Paris
George Joseph Demotte
Seine
Lucien
Eer Demotte
America
Hungarians Organize Aid for Germany From Budapest
Word from Budapest says Hungarians are organizing aid to Germany with newspaper subscriptions to fund food purchases and a ship service for delivery. Relief committees have been formed to aid German relatives in need.
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Berlin
Budapest
Germany
Hungary
Lenney Wins National Prize for Highway Safety Lesson
Miss Teresa M. Lenney, a New York public school teacher, won a $500 prize and a Washington trip for her highway safety lesson in the 1922 national contest. More than 60,000 elementary teachers competed. The prize was donated by the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce.
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Teresa M. Lenney
New York
Washington
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
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