Unc Billy Possum Seeks Eggs in Teeter Nest Tale
In a Burgess bedtime tale Unc Billy Possum stalks a Teeter nest of eggs by the Smiling Pool. Mrs Teeter feigns distress to mislead him, but Billy sees through the trick and remains determined to find the hidden eggs. The second section spotlights Dr. William W. Peet of Minneapolis, a longtime Near East relief figure returning to the United States after forty years of service.
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Unc
Billy Possum
Brer Rabbit
Eiggs
Aiggs
Billy
Teeter
Sister Teeter
Mrs. Teeter
T. W. Burgens
William W. Peet
Minneapolis
Near Fast Relief
Constantinople
United States
Near East
American Board of Foreign Missions
Lew Wallace
Lausanne
Fall River
Mass
Peet
Williston Seminary
Easthampton
Grimmell College
Adair County
Iowa
Burlington & Missouri Railroad
Asia Minor
Thrace
Turkey
Albania
Edinburgh
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Order of George I
Greece
American College For Girls
Supreme Council
League of the Nations
Geneva
Switzerland
League
American Society of International Law
New York Academy of Political Science
Who Owns the North Pole in Ottawa Debate
In Ottawa parliament a discussion examines ownership of polar lands. Canada disclaims claim to the pole itself but asserts title to lands north of its mainland, forming a triangular area from New Brunswick to Vancouver with the polar button at its tip.
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North Pole
Ottawa
Washington
United States
Canada
New Brunswick
Vancouver
Alaska
Denmark
Norway
Russia
France
England
Arctic Circle
Arctic
Palestine
Mesopotamia
Heaven or Hell Debate Over Ethyl Gas Sparks Conference
At a Washington conference called by the Public Health Service experts clash over ethyl gas with one scientist declaring it a gift from heaven for speed and efficiency in gasoline transport while others warn it could hasten death. Standard Oil representatives and other manufacturers defend safe production with caution.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Hell
Standard Oil Company
Seven scientists asked to probe Bayway gas disaster
The Bayway New Jersey looney gas disaster in which 11 men died prompted a Public Health Service gathering. Surgeon General Cumming was asked to appoint seven top scientists to study the gas dangers and report by January 1. Dr Henderson of Yale urged a congressional inquiry, but the panel doubted it would yield useful results.
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Bayway
N. J
Looney
Public Health Service
Cumming
Henderson
Yale University
Coolidge Tax Refund Question Stirs Constitutional Debate
Legal scholars debate whether President Coolidge and heirs of Wilson and Harding could claim income tax refunds if federal judges are exempt from tax. Some say action would require refusal to pay or suit. others doubt an executive move will occur, given Coolidge’s likely inaction.
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Coolidge
Supreme Court
Woodrow Wilson
Warren G. Harding
Federal
Treasury
Summer Phenomena and Sea Serpent Rumors
A satirical essay discusses alleged sea serpent sightings off the Atlantic coast with a 125 foot creature aboard the Foam of Boston. It weighs in on June heat, public figures, and current affairs with humorous asides about politics, scandals, and gadgets.
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Atlantic
Tobin
Boston
Horoscope forecast points to unsettled day with mixed influences
The horoscope warns of an unfavorable day despite some favorable planetary aspects. It cites uncertainty and despondency, urges a positive mindset, notes potential gains for women in social matters but warns against business matters. The Pisces moon affects footwear choices and caution in details.
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Venus
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
United States
Count Your Words By Florence Davies
A piece extols keeping silent on big tasks to boost success. It argues talk drains energy and hampers action, urging a period of silent effort to build inner strength and finish projects faster despite enjoying discussion in moderation.
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Florence Davies
Jim
HITS OR MISSES Just Following Example of Men
A composite note cites editorial quips about women voters and male turnout. The quoted lines compare voter engagement between genders and reference political figures, party questions, and campaign fund inquiries across newspapers.
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Detroit Free Preas
Detroit News
la Follette
Puzzle Champion Ruth von Phul Solves Bogey Time Cipher
Crossword puzzle champion Ruth von Phul completes a challenging puzzle in under a minute and a half, delivering a quick solve that astonishes hobbyists.
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Ruth von Phul
Word Search of Ancient Clues Across and Down
A puzzle list presents cross meaning clues for across and down terms. Included are references to mythic figures, objects, and linguistic hints with numerous terse definitions and partial hints.
Timely views on world topics by transport head
Robert E. M. Cowie of the American Railway Express predicts near future widespread commercial aviation. He argues aviation will end isolation, enable rapid transport, and cooperate with rail and auto progress, citing Ford’s early all metal plane and a year of commercial air use for practical purposes.
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Robert E. M. Cowie
American Railway Express Company
Henry Ford
Ford
Detroit
Chicago
Jules Verne
Poems That Live In The Firelight
A nostalgic poem evokes firelight shadows and a child’s bedtime prayer. The speaker recalls a mother’s faith and a loved one as memories return, expressing longing for the peace and trust of childhood. The poem ends with the echoed innocence of a child’s prayer.
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Mother
Eugene
Little Stories of Roses Trains and a Traveling Clause
A 24 year old tells his sweetheart he will send a rose for each year of age and orders two dozen red roses with an extra half dozen added by the florist. A southern senator on a slow train complains about the road but the conductor suggests walking. A child asks a kitten about its unseen papa, wondering if he is a commercial traveler.
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Butte
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Philipsburg
Standard Publishing Company
Butte, Mont
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Richard Loeb
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Kitty
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