Burgess Bedtime Stories 8 Tecento In Mexico Way
In Mexico the ship of state sails in smoother waters and a new commercial treaty with the United States is drafted to improve ties. American capital in oil and mining drives growth near the border as water projects boost Imperial valley settlement and colonization moves to Mexico. Skimmer the Swallow builds a nest, lays eggs, and mirrors a happy Old Orchard community with Timmy the Flying Squirrel gone.
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Republic
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Southwest
Imperial Valley
United States
Southern Pacific Railroad
Sonora
Sinaloa
Nayarit
America
Timmy the Flying Squirrel
T. W. Burgess
All Eyes On Cleveland At Republican National Convention
The Washington tumult fades as Cleveland hosts the Republican National Convention. The main suspense centers on a possible vice presidential pick and Burton’s keynote, which is expected to praise the party and Coolidge. The gathering promises orderly proceedings with minimal controversy beyond potential sparks from Wisconsin.
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Cleveland
Burton
Republican Party
Coolidge
Congress
Wisconsin
Chicago's Celebrated Case: Insanity Defense Looms Large
Prosecution pushes for a swift trial of Chicago murderers while their millionaire parents seek lawful, solemn inquiry into mental responsibility. Alienists clergy and writers debate precocity and modern education's moral cost, drawing parallels to Wilde and Wainewright.
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Chicago
Simon Peter Long
America
Long
New York
Leopold and Loeb
Thomas D. Wainewright
New York Sun
Oscar Wilde
Wainewright
Charles Lamberidge
Culture and crime entwined in literary observations
The text contrasts art and intellect with murder, citing William Wainewright’s 1830 poisoning of his sister in law and Leopold and Loeb's enmity of moral boundaries. It notes Wilde’s remark on crime and culture, and questions whether morality belongs in culture.
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Wordsworth
Wainewright
Leopold
Franks
Eyesight Census Urges Employers to Protect Workers’ Vision
The Eyesight Conservation Council of America warns that 44 percent of 200000 workers across 23 states have defective vision, reflecting the national average of 42000000 employed. It urges employers to provide tests, correct defects, improve lighting, and run eye safety campaigns to boost production and reduce waste.
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Eyesight Conservation Council of America
Council
United States
Railroads
New York Circus Managers Tout Cleveland Sideshow
The managers of the New York circus say the Cleveland sideshow will entertain guests waiting for the big tent performance. The attraction is described as a fitting amuse bouche during the show delay.
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New York Circus
Cleveland
Democratic scramble shows no Harvey role yet at Cleveland
The piece notes no clear action from George Harvey as arbiter in the Democratic race. Republicans at the Cleveland convention vow strong support for the eighteenth amendment, while questions arise about bootlegger access and Hiram Johnson’s optimistic rhetoric testing credulity.
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George Harvey
Cleveland
Horoscope for Monday June 9 1924 alters fate with planetary alignments
The column predicts an unfortunate day with Venus and Saturn adverse. Women face caution and potential opposition of men in public life. It warns jewelers and dealers to be careful in business and notes health risks for the elderly and risky weather for agriculture. A favorable note for public entertainments and unions in service.
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Saturn
United States
England
McClure
Gathering of Birds Sets Up Swallow Mail Service
Doctor Dolittle meets leaders of all bird species at No-Man's-Land to launch a world spanning mail system. He proposes a floating post office near Fantippo, run by his own postmen, with stamps bearing King Koko’s image and letters delivered to homes. The plan begins after he secures royal backing and bird messengers are sent worldwide.
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Jip
Fantippo
John Dolittle
Koko
Foreign Mail Post Office
Tantippo
Speedy
No-Man’s-Land
Bird
Swallow Mail
Undiscovered Country By Florence Davies
A reflective piece argues that undiscovered country exists around us in everyday life. It follows a coal road conductor who discovers a new house and urges readers to notice overlooked beauty, people, and moments near home.
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Florence Davies
Magellans
Amundsens
Perrys
Old Earth
You
Pantagonia
Bishops Named for Methodist Conference Regions
The Associated Press reports the 191? Methodist general conference assignments. Montana at Helena and North Montana at Helena receive Bishop Lester H. Smith on August 26. Wyoming at Sheridan lists Bishop C. L. Mead for September 10.
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M. BF
Associated Press
Chicago
Springfield
Massa
Montana
Helena
Lester H. Smith
North Montana
Smith
Wyoming
Sheridan
C. L. Mead
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