Editorial on canal projects to move freight and cut rail costs
The piece contrasts the St Lawrence river route with New York barge canal plans. It argues freight volumes matter more than transit time and notes Governor Smith calls for a temporary state commission to study canal feasibility and potential state action, while the federal government will decide the best option.
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St. Lawrence
Hudson River
Albany
Lake Ontario
Empire State
St Lawrence
Smith
St. Lawrence Project
New York
Ideal service urged by Montana state official
President Alfred Atkinson of State College urged agricultural extension workers in Bozeman to inform new settlers about climate soil and markets and to sell Montana as a permanent home. He called for a higher ideal of service to boost state agriculture and attract settlers for a prosperous future.
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Bozeman
Alfred Atkinson
State College
Montana
Atkinson
the College of Agriculture
Eighty four billions worth of life insurance in the United States
The article notes about 84 billion dollars in life insurance outstanding in the United States and a 82 percent rise in new business in 1924 over 1923. December 1924 set a record with 1.086 billion in new paid-for business among 45 leading companies, up 74 million from December 1923. The piece highlights steady growth across 1922–1924 and contrasts public skepticism with rising value seen by business and society.
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United States
New York's White Elephant Barge Canal Debate
Governor Smith questions the Buffalo to Albany barge canal built at 230 million dollars. A commission report notes 1924 freight at 4.41 dollars per ton with rising upkeep costs and large future repairs. Erie Canal tonnage has plummeted while the barge canal aims to quadruple capacity.
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New York
Smith
Buffalo
Albany
Public Works
Colonel Greene
Greene
Oswego
Finger printing and ID cards spark American debate
Police Commissioner Enright backs universal fingerprinting and photo ID cards issued at $1 as in Buenos Ayres, while protests cite un-American aspects and hurdles for ex-convicts. Across the U.S. local police maintain fragmented records, with talk of a central system.
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Enright
New York City
Buenos Ayres
America
London
Paris
Berlin
United States
Tral
Washington
Naal
Doctor Dolittle Meets Manchester Manager in Animal Act Idea
In a Manchester theater offer, Mr Bellamy urges Doctor Dolittle to stage a new act using animals including Gub Gub Toby Swatle and the white mouse. Dolittle hesitates, stressing animal consent, then suggests writing a one act with animals that showcases his communication powers. The next day they plan further discussion.
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Matthew
Jowsom
Wigan
Hagmaster
Dip
John Dottie
Sra. Blossom
Unemanter
Frederick" Bellamy
Manchester
Anion Theater
Bellamy
Mr. Bellamy
Mr. Thellamy
Toby
Swiarle
Pershaps
Thether
Gub- Gub
Horoscope predicts a lucky day with Mars Jupiter aspects
The 1925 forecast notes Mars and Jupiter in benefic aspect boosting business, food demand, and national features with courage and endurance. It highlights merchants, manufacturers, solicitors, and insurance men benefiting while cautioning against hurried profits. Spain’s unstable alignment warns against worry as fortune shifts.
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Spain
Daily Cross Word Puzzle On Farm Life by Latham
The cross word puzzle apparently has joined the automobile and radio in making life more pleasant or more complicated on the farm. Mr. Latham is an up state farmer who treats his daily puzzle as a chore and shares insights with city readers about puzzle making.
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Harry G. Latham
Latham
Peter in the Green Forest Bramble Tale
In a moonlit Green Forest bramble, Peter Rabbit hides from Reddy Fox and Hooty the Owl. The watchers circle as Peter waits hungry, while Reddy hunts wood mice and returns before sunrise. A goshawk then signals a new danger, forcing Peter to endure a tense vigil until daylight.
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Peter Rabbit
Peter
Hooty
Owl
Reddy Fox
Reddy
Hoty
Mr. Sun
Ter
Merce
When Do Your Rights Begin This Talk By Florence Davies
Florence Davies discusses the evolving debate on women's legal status and equality. She contrasts two feminist factions arguing for universal parity and independence, suggesting a thoughtful approach to resolving differences within the movement.
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Florence Davies
Radio Programs Digest Listed For Boston to New York
A dated roundup from Radio Digest via Associated Press catalogs radio schedules across U S markets. Entries name stations such as WSB Atlanta WEEI Boston WOR Buffalo WMAQ Chicago WLS Chicago WGN Chicago KYW Chicago WEBH Chicago WLW Cincinnati and more detailing concert talks orchestras bands and schedules from early evening through late night with multiple acts per station.
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Radio Digest
Associated Press
WSB
Atlanta
Journal
Radiowla
WEEI
Boston
Buffalo
WMAQ
Chicago News
WLS
Chicago
WGN
Chicago Tribune
Jaze
KYW
WEBH
Riviera
WLW
Cincinnati
Cleveland
WFAA
Dallas News
Pittsburgh
Davenport
WWI
Detroit’ News
WBAP
Fort Wort
CKAC
York
Packard’ Motor
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Attral Business
Standard Publishing Company
Butte, Mont
King & Prudden
Globe Chicago
Sharon Building
Francisco
San Fermingo Building
Public Service
William Montgomery Brown
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
Robert D. Carey
Agriculture
William J
Brother Charlie
Mr. Coolidge
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Hugh Lofting
Mr. Bellamy Leant
Ruth von Phul
Burgess Bed Time
Hungray
Hooty the Owl
Ruth
Adonis
Rock
Septen
Larmburg
Luxemburg
Lux- Dinet
Mia
WJY
WHN
Eine Ployment
Muse
Ted Lewis Wornewark
Oakland
WCAW
Omaha
Delphia
Philadelphia
KDKA
Pittsburo
WCAE
Pittsburg
Teiners
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