Fatness and the lean in verse and history
The piece contrasts lean and fat types as energy sources, optimism, and drive. It cites biblical figures such as Jeshurun and Solomon, Caesar, and Shakespeare while noting public opinions about fatness. It closes with a question about Chief Justice Taft’s public image amid these ideas.
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Moses
Solomon
Julius Caesar
Shakespeare
Cassius
Caesar
America
Justice Taft
Doctor Dolittle Seeks Slaver in Sea Race
In an adventurous chase on the west African coast, the Violet pursues the slave ship Bones the slaver. Speedy secretly fires a gun and the shot sinks the slaver’s mast as Bones signals surrender. Tomorrow returns Suzana's husband.
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Jim Bones
Africa
Slave Coast
H. M. S. Violet
Bones
Violet
Speedy
Skimmer
Doctor
Senate Advances Pay Raise for Postal Clerks and Carriers
Publicists and labor groups urged higher wages while Congress debates. the Senate yesterday passed a bill increasing salaries for postal clerks and carriers. The article praises the postal service, notes the carrier's daily rounds in all weather, and cites the low rate of trust violations among postal workers.
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Congress
Post Office Department
Senate
Montana Bankers Well Wishing Anaconda Visitors in 1924
Group six bankers arrive for the Montana Bankers association annual convention in Anaconda. Citizens extend cordial welcomes and hope the Smelter City visit yields social pleasure and professional benefit. The piece lauds modern banking as organized and judging, forecasting a beneficial meeting.
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Montana Bankers’ Association
Anaconda
The Fats And The Leans
Government bureau of mines reports fat men resist heat better after experiments in Pittsburgh chamber. Fat men lose more weight in high temperatures yet endure less exhaustion, challenging jokes about obesity. A psychologist notes fats hold wealth by needing more, reflecting shifting views on fat and society.
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Government Bureau of Mines
Pittsburgh
Bureau
The Quebec Method and Prohibition Debates Across Canada
Alberta joins Quebec British Columbia Saskatchewan and Manitoba in ending prohibition and regulating liquor through government stores. Quebec statistics show reduced whiskey gin and brandy use while wine consumption rises sixfold. Ontario Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island remain dry and reform advocates gain ground.
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Canada
Alberta
Quebec
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Fires Push Nation to Curb Losses in 1923
National Board of Fire Underwriters reports 1923 fire losses at 508 million dollars excluding timber. Three quarters of fires were preventable with incendiary origins blamed. Suspected arson cases reached 942 with 412 arrests, 268 tried and 192 convicted. Training children in schools cited as a key prevention measure.
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United States
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Tough On Cupid by Florence Davies
A Paris dispatch notes war marriages often failed with three quarters of war brides returning home. Love at first sight proves insufficient without real friendship, shared tastes, and mutual life goals to endure beyond the romance. The piece contrasts these lessons with other moral reflections.
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Paris
America
France
Temptation Tests Sammy Jay in Burgess Tale
In this Burgess bedtime story Sammy Jay acts as an opportunist. He watches Mrs Robins eggs from a tree and plans to misdirect blame onto Chatterer the Red Squirrel while plotting egg theft. He pretends to accuse others as the eggs vanish.
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Chatterer
Sammy Jay
Sammy
Robin Keew
Green Forest
Mrs. Robin
Welcome Robin
Red Squirrel
Robin
Farmer Brown
T. W. Burgess
Aries Venus warns of risky wedding day in 1924
Horoscope for Wednesday May 28 1924 notes Venus in malefic aspect dominates the day. Mercury and Jupiter are in kindly sway. It advises men to avoid transactions with women and warns that love affairs may be hazardous. It is read as an unfortunate wedding day with potential business turmoil.
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Venus
Jupiter
Mars
United States
Gemini
McClure
Predictions for the New Year From Astrological Seers
Seers foretell unsettled life for bridesgrooms and rising costs ahead for food and utilities. Contracts may prosper for men entering business with caution on partnerships with women. Elections favoring women seem unlikely while new inventions are forecast and progress in education is highlighted.
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Iegard
United States
Russia
Oil concession sought from Italy by Standard Oil
The Daily Telegraph diplomatic correspondent reports Standard Oil interests have approached the Italian government seeking an oil concession like the one granted to Harry F. Sinclair. The May 1 dispatch notes the prior concession and implies ongoing negotiations with Rome.
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Associated Press
London
Daily Telegraph
Standard Oil
Harry PF
Sinclair
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Dea
Doctor Dolittle
Suzana
Standard Publishing Company Publishers and Proprietors
Butte
West Park Street
the Daily and Sunday Standard
Deer Lodge
Dillon
Bozeman
Ata Philipsburg
MAT
Standard Publishing Company
Butte, Mont
THE
Prudden
King & Prudden, Inc
Fifth Avenue
New York
Globe
Boweton
Steger
Chicago
Sharon
San Francisco
San Fernando
Los Angeles
Coolidge
Cupid
Florence Davies
White Mountain
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