Chatterer the red squirrel returns to the Old Orchard
In Burgess bedtime tale Chatterer the red squirrel attempts to steal robin eggs from Welcome Robin in the Old Orchard. Sammy Jay and other birds alert, chase ends with Chatterer retreating to the Green Forest. Copyright 1924 Burgess.
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Sammy Jay
Chatterer
Red Squirrel
Green Forest
Green Meadows
Jolly
Mr. Sun
Mrs. Flicker
Welcome Robin
T. W. Burgess
Crowd Crimes and Open Air Reform
Florence Davies argues crowd behavior fuels many crimes beyond holdups and thefts. He praises President Coolidge's outdoor recreation emphasis to cool tempers, reduce nerves, and improve civility. He urges readers to spend time in the open at least annually for personal calm and social harmony.
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Rocky Mountains
President Coolidge
United States
Butte Appeals For Salvation Army Support
In Humble Appeal the Butte community is urged to fund the Salvation Army which provides practical aid including a day nursery for children of working mothers. Five thousand dollars remains unfunded to sustain its mercy work and salvage efforts for the down and out in the area.
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Butte
Salvation Army
Mercy
Army
Old Controversy Returns in a New Form
The piece recalls the oleomargarine versus butter clash from a generation ago, when farmers protested cheap substitutes and rural lawmakers clashed with urban leaders over dairy products amid broader Volstead era tensions. The fragment hints at a renewed debate without detailing a specific outcome or current events.
Margarine battle escalates as New York fights oleomargarine ban
In New York the oleomargarine restriction persists despite a court ruling deeming margarine wholesome. Margarine manufacturers claim the law costs New York dairy farmers over a quarter of a million dollars yearly and raise hopes of a political issue at the polls. They note federal rulings and wartime shipments support margarine as a cheaper, lawful alternative to butter.
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Washington
New York
Institute of Margarine Manufacturers
United States Supreme Court
New York State
State
Immigration Bill Excludes Japanese Labor and Becomes Law
President Coolidge signs the Johnson immigration bill amid dispute over its Japanese exclusion clause. The measure limits annual immigration to about 160,000 aliens with quotas set at 2 percent of each nationality from the 1890 census. Congress faces criticism for acting without negotiation.
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Coolidge
Congress
Japan
United States
Americas
Coolidge Faces Big Groups of Willful Men
The report contrasts President Coolidge with President Wilson, noting Coolidge's apparent attraction to larger organized groups of resolute detractors or supporters. The item highlights political dynamics and leadership style during the era.
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Wilson
Coolidge
Campaign chatter and weather dampen House coverage
The piece notes heavy rain as beastly weather and signals limited reporting on Colonel House during the campaign. It mentions Senator Ralston of Indiana receiving praise from Republicans while the overall press coverage remains sparse.
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Senator Ralston
Indiana
Distinguished California Sons Compared In Prune Crop
The article contrasts Hiram Johnson and William G. McAdog as two of California's leading figures, noting Johnson consumes considerably more of the state's prune crop than McAdog.
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California
Hiram Johnson
Golden West
William G. McAdog
Horoscope predicts turmoil in May 1924 with war danger
The May 27 1924 horoscope warns of a difficult day with malefic planetary aspects. It advises steely will to counter depression and warns of domestic strife and unnecessary divorces. Delays on deeds and contracts are advised as oil market rise and political tensions loom.
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Mars
Mercury
Neptune
Thas
Italy
Persia
Europe
England
Prince of Wales
Great Britain
Birds Aid Navy Hunt Slaver Bones Off African Coast
Captain and Doctor Dolittle plot to trap the slave ship Bones with a fleet aided by thousands of swallows scouting the coast. The birds relay messages via an aerial telegraph, guiding the man-of-war to close in as Bones prepares to sail. The tale promises Skimmer's clever capture of Bones in the next installment.
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John Dolittle
Suzana
Jimmie Bones
England
West Counties
Dolittle
His Majesty's Navy
His Majesty’s Navy
Africa
Speedy
Doctor
Bones
Long Cape
Jack
Cape
Skimmer
Chicago bandit trio robs taxi. teen girl giggles
A bobbed-haired girl about 17 plus two male companions robbed a taxi in Chicago. The girl giggled and demanded cash after one gun was shown by a male accomplice. They fled with $27 and the taxi, and authorities have found no trace of the trio or the vehicle.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Carl Gepford
Geproy
Postponed War Game at Fort Sill Delayed by Rain
Lawton Oklahoma May 26 heavy downpour postpones artillery demonstration at Fort Sill tied to visit of National Editorial association members. Demonstration will be held later in the day regardless of weather conditions.
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Lawton
Okla
United States Army
Fort Sill
National Editorial Association
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The
Inada
Standard Publishing Company
Butte, Mont
Prudden
King & Prudden, Inc
Fifth Avenue
Globe
Beeton
Steger
Sharon
San Francisco
San Fernando
Los Angeles
Colonel House
Harry Ganster
Marysville
Leah Ellenberger
Doctor Dolittle
Hugh Lofpting
Girl Bandit
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