Doctor Dolittle Interlude A Voyage Storytelling Night
On the voyage home the Doctor Dolittle crew, slow of pace, entertain themselves with a plan to have the Doctor tell a story each night. Jip, Too Too, Gub-Gub and others urge a tale as rooms and pockets yield trinkets and devices for inspiration. The Doctor debuts The Invalids Strike, promising future stories as the journey continues.
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Bumpo
Doctor
Jip
Gub- Gub
Puddleby
Gub-Gub
John Dolittle
Hard on the elephant rider confronts adjournment clash
A Democratic conference blocks immediate adjournment for the two houses citing unfinished business. Republicans had planned to adjourn by June 1 to celebrate Calvin Coolidge’s nomination in Cleveland. The impasse risks renewing Senate probes and Democratic digs at administration. Leaders from Lodge to Borah may be recalled to Congress if needed.
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Congress
Calvin Coolidge
Senate
Cleveland
Republican National Committee
France election in 1919 sees 14 groups contest 584 seats
In a world wary of reform, fourteen protest groups vie for France’s chamber seats as 1919 campaigns hinge on German reparations. All sides favor applying the Dawes plan, though opinions differ on penalties and taxation. Left and right diverge on domestic economy, yet share support for prompt Dawes action after voting.
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United States
France
Chamber of Deputies
M. Poincare
Bloc Des Gauches
MacDonald
Germany
Poincare
Paris
Moderates and Heavies Debate Drinking Lifespan
Dr. Raymond Pearl of Johns Hopkins tells the National Academy of Science that steady drinkers over 30 show longer life expectancy than abstainers, and that after 65 heavy drinkers may outlive nondrinkers. His claim challenges prohibitionist views though notes that heavy drinkers have the shortest expectancy for women after 30 and up to older ages.
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Raymond Pearl
Johns Hopkins University
National Academy of Science
Pearl
Longevity Claim Sparks Debate on Alcohol Use
The article discusses the temperance view that moderation in drinking is nearly impossible and contrasts it with Dr Pearl’s controversial claim that longevity can be preserved under certain alcohol use. It notes science may be accused of siding with liquor interests as it explores these provocative ideas.
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Pearl
A Fine Old Actress and Political Quips
A reminiscence on Kate Claxton titled as a fine old actress recalls her stage fame with The Two Orphans and Frou Frou. The piece weaves biographical episodes including a divorce, a hotel fire rescue, and retirement, then shifts to satirical political views about Dawes, Hiram Johnson, and Governor Smith with Bryan.
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Kate Claxton
Mary Pickford
Lotta
Ada Rehan
Louise
East
Middle West
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Danny Meadow Mouse Dares the Swim to Safety
Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse and Jerry Muskrat ride a flooded log on Green Meadows. A hole in a fence post offers safety if the log drifts toward it. Danny decides to swim for the post, urging Nanny to follow. They reach the post and nest, while Jerry Muskrat is left waiting. Copyright 1924 Burgess. The next story: Jerry Finds Another Castaway.
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Danny
Nanny Meadow Mouse
Jerry Muskrat
Green Meadows
Nanny
T .W. Burgess
Fortunes Favored by Stars For Taurus on May Seventh
Horoscope for Wednesday May 7 1924 predicts favorable aspects for farmers and land earners with Saturn and Venus in harmony. It notes potential improvements in produce markets before autumn but warns of losses from harsh weather. It foresees good luck for real estate, labor under favorable sway especially for women, and energy for the aged.
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McClure
Some of All Please A Florence Davies Style Reflection
A columnist explores the urge to take many interests but argues choosing one job and one devotion brings true satisfaction. The piece contrasts youthful appetite with grown up wisdom, warning against overreaching for life’s “some of all please” and the ruin of not choosing.
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Florence Davies
Margaret Moores Marshal
Mrs. Marshall
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Doctor Dolittle
White Mouse
Quesae
Dub- Dab
Standard Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietors
Anaconda
Butte
West Park Street
Anaconda Office
the Daily and Sunday Standard
Deer Lodge
Dillon
Bozeman and
Philipsburg
The
Unite
Standard Publishing Company
Butte, Mont
Associated Press
Prudden
King & Prudden, Inc
Fifth Avenue
New York
Globe
Boston
Steger
Chicago
Sharon
San Francisco
San Fernando
Los Angeles
Charles G. Dawes
Mr. Dawes
Hiram
Governor Smith
Mr. Bryan
W. Sundress
Danny Meadow Mouse
Bluebird
Jerry
Nottingham
Store
Julius Rosenwald
Sears-Roebuck
Mia Rosenwald
Girl Scouts
A. &. Deutach
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