Calendar reform proposes extra leap month between June and July
The piece reports on a proposed leap year calendar reform to add an extra month between June and July to create 7 day weeks, simplify meteorological data, business accounting, and educational scheduling. It notes discussions in Washington, London, Paris, and Rome, with Professor Marvin of the U.S. Weather Bureau endorsing the idea as a winner.
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London
Paris
Rome
Marvin
United States Weather Bureau
Disappearing Chickens in Farmer Brown’s Hen Yard
Farmer Brown’s Boy notes daily losses of chickens, suspects various predators, and narrows to a hawk as the likely thief. He watches Black Pussy for guilt, then reconsiders as more birds vanish, pondering a hawk’s potential entry and daylight theft.
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Reddy Fox
Old Man Coyote
Shadow
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Redtall
Nine Presidential Candidates and Their Parties
The piece lists nine candidate slates including Democratic John W. Davis Republican Calvin Coolidge Progressive Robert La Follette Farmer Labor Duncan McDonald National Prohibition Herman Faris Socialist Labor Frank Johns American G E Nations People’s Progressive Robert R. Pointer Commonwealthland William J. Wallace. It notes the first three are best known while the rest are less prominent and describes some platform quirks and regional links, adding that Montana ballots may not list all nine.
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John W. Davis
Calvin Coolidge
Robert W. la Follette
Duncan McDonald
Herman P. Faris
Frank Johns
G. E. Nations
People’s Progressive
Robert R. Pointer
William J. Wallace
Johns
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Portland, Ore
Commonwealth-Land Party
American’’ Party
Ku Klux Klan
Judge Nations
Washington
Dearborn
Mich
Henry Ford
Ford
Pointer
Prohibition Party
Columbus
Montana
Calendar Reform Hearing Promotes 13 Month Year Plan
Report notes government scientists backing a calendar reform aiming for 13 months of four weeks each, totaling 364 days. The 365th day would be an uncounted international holiday of rest. Every four years an additional day would be added.
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League of Nations
United States
Switzerland
Senator Couzens Defies Coolidge Loyalty Test
Michigan Senator Couzens refuses to pledge full support to President Coolidge. He argues Republicans must maintain voice in party policy and cannot endorse both the state platform and Coolidge 100 percent. His stand highlights GOP reluctance to fully back the Coolidge ticket amid La Follette sentiment in Michigan.
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Coolidge
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Davis Labor Record and Political Commentary 1920s
A brief profile of John W. Davis focusing on his labor legislation work, notably the Clayton act and workmen's compensation act, plus his 1913 resignation to become solicitor general. The column weaves in party politics, electoral specifics, and critiques of the 1924 Republican platform and contemporaries.
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Hen Hawks and a Hidden Chicken Catcher Tale
A narrator recalls Hen Hawks that supposedly avoid the hen yard yet fears a possible chicken thief in the Green Forest. Tomorrow will be a watch. The next story is Farmer Brown's Boy is Much Upset.
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Green Forest
T. W. Burgess
Perfect Guest Dilemma for Summer Hosts
Florence Davies writes on the summer visitor as a guest who should give as well as take. A true guest contributes with interest, help, and appreciation rather than merely consuming, avoiding the lazy, dragger mindset that drains the host.
The Secret of the Summer Guest Reveals a Giving Balance
A narrator reflects on the summer guest as a guest who gives as they take. The secret for true welcome lies in non material generosity and thoughtful preparation. A gesture like offering to cover tickets or boat rides is welcomed when paired with attentiveness.
Horoscope Forecast for July 15 1924
Astrological reading flags a doubtful day with Mars favorable but Venus and Uranus adverse. Building operators see good trends toward home ownership while doctors face heavy workloads. Hospitals crowded by accidents and illnesses. many births and rising illegitimacy. marriage discouraged with rising divorces. Detect signs of political upheaval and new leaders. Coolidge gains popularity but health watched. Campaign manager ill. August moon hints at cheering conservative governance. careful domestic relations advised for birthdates. ceres warns later marriages for girls.
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Earth
Venus
Uranus
Coolidge
McClure
Private airplanes easier in England
London reports that private airplane flying will be simplified in Great Britain by abolishing daily airworthiness checks and mandatory landings only at recognized airdromes. Planes will be certified airworthy initially, with owners responsible for ongoing condition.
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England
London
Great Britain
Only One in Ten Demobilized Soldiers Employed
Dublin reports official figures show only about one in ten men demobilized from the national army have found work through government or private firms. Demobilization has added roughly 30,000 to the unemployed.
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Dublin
France criticised for Rockefeller restoration gifts
Paris critics say the Rockefeller donation for restoring Rheims Versailles and Fontainebleau shows France’s neglect of its own monuments. Andre Billy argues France benefits from abroad while its sites decay, noting Versailles’ long-term neglect and a Meyer library auction on the same day. Some quip that Billy himself may own a 2 million franc library.
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France
Rockefeller
Rheims
Versailles
Fontainebleau
Andre Billy
Germany
M. Billy
Arthur Meyer
Mr. Rockefeller
Muddled Cuban conventions delay 1920s political race
Cuba stalls on national conventions as Liberal leaders push for a split field while conservative and popular factions back President Alfredo Zayas. Gen Gerardo Machado leads Liberal hopes amid rivals Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Alberto Barres and Mendez Penate. Debate over Zayas reelection shapes the campaign.
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Cuba
Congress
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Liberal Party
Zayas
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Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
Alberto Barreras
Mario G. Menoca
Daydx
Liga Nacional
Dancer's Heart Is Newest Disease Trend
London medical sources report dancer's heart as the newest fashionable complaint. The craze for constant dancing, even between meals, is affecting the most energetic individuals with widespread symptoms and concerns.
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London
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