United States dollar gains role in world trade says Fed
The Federal Reserve Board in its annual report asserts U S influence will drive world economic progress. It notes gold inflows, dollar backed trade, growth in American foreign trade, and international adoption of U S policies as evidence of increased leadership and a shift toward the dollar as the unit of account in global commerce.
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Federal Reserve Board
United States
Federal Reserve System
Washington
British Embassy Move Eyed as Old Grounds Sell
Gossip says Sir Esme Howard will pick a new site for Britain’s embassy, possibly near SS Peter and Paul Cathedral, as the Connecticut avenue mansion is priced for sale. The piece notes Sixteenth Street, Sheridan Circle, and Massachusetts Avenue as potential locales amid a shift to roomier diplomatic homes. President Coolidge quips about a summer White House at the Mayflower.
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Esme Howard
M. Jusserand
Connecticut Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Sheridan Circle
Massachusetts Avenue
Great Britain
Washington
Austro-Hungary
Italy
France
Poland
Persia
Czechoslovakia
Venezuela
SS. Peter and Paul
Legation
Coolidge
White House
President Coolidge backs elected Porto Rico governor plan
The White House signals support for giving Porto Rico residents the right to elect their governor. A delegation urged changing the method of governor selection to reduce conflicts with an elected legislature. Governor Towner cites strong finances and proposes a $5 million bond issue for capital projects, a new asylum, penitentiary, and school for the blind, plus rural school consolidation and university strengthening.
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Coolidge
Porto Rico
White House
Congress
Towner
Departments of Education and Agriculture
University of Porto Rico
Hoover urges federal move to loosen anti trust limits on foreign raw materials
Secretary Hoover writes Senator Capper outlining nine essential raw materials dominated by international combinations. He urges extension of the Webb Pomerene act to permit American buyers to form common purchasing agencies, potentially altering trade statutes to bypass existing anti trust rules.
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Hoover
Capper
Rep
Kan
Commerce Department
Mr. Hoover
Noted Vacuum System Repairs for Early Automobiles
Erwin Greer explains how the vacuum system in vintage cars works, detailing connections from the dash to the intake manifold and main tank. It covers diagnosing faults, removing the inner shell, flushing, and a manual gravity-like workaround to reach a garage if the system fails.
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Erwin Greer
Greer College of Automotive Engineering
Chicago
Repairs Responsible for Additions to Scrap Heap
Amateur tire patching ruins thousands of tires each year. A patch inside the casing is dangerous. use a tire sleeve outside opposite the patch and remove both promptly. Drive to a repairman immediately after injury to avoid accelerated tire wear toward the scrap heap.
Accidents Cost the U S Billion Yearly in 1923 toll
The piece notes Americans suffer about 2.25 billion dollars in annual accident costs. It cites 500000 motor accidents in 1923 and 7000 deaths in New York State attributed to reckless driving and pedestrians. It urges careful driving to reduce preventable tragedies.
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New York State
Groute rs Assist Trucks in Soft or Muddy Field
One Oregon rancher used removable grooters on rear truck wheels to prevent slip in soft fields. The device, made from angle iron bolted together, mirrors tractor grooters and fits without wheel slippage. A sketch illustrates the arrangement.
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Oregon
Quick Rear Axle Greasing Method From Early Guide
A brief instructional note explains fast grease filling for a rear axle. It describes placing a funnel in the axle filler hole, attaching the grease gun, and pumping to force lubricant into the shaft. A kerosene rinse and wipe clean the funnel afterward.
Automobile Notes and Care Warnings
The article warns that loose battery terminals can be tightened with a thin sheet of tin foil. It cautions against brass polish on nickel trimmings due to scratching. It advises not parking at entrances to hotels theaters offices and large stores where high foot traffic occurs.
Tides in Lava at Kilauea Show Regular Fluctuations
Dr. T A Jaggar of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports daily and monthly tides in lava within Kilauea crater. The liquid lava varies two to seven feet twice daily and three to five feet daily, with monthly timing shifts. Solid lava changes about one foot and shows opposite peak times. Observations suggest solar and lunar influence rather than weather.
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Kilauea
Hawaiian Islands
T. A. Jaggar
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
United States Weather Bureau
Jaggar
Kansas City Star
Women Need Swamp-Root For Kidney Trouble
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues unaware. Symptoms include back pain headaches and nervousness. Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root advertised as a remedy, with sample offer by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Store Owner Reminds Clerk to Sell What Is In Stock
Dialogue from a store scene shows the owner scolding the clerk for failing to upsell to a customer who left empty handed. The owner emphasizes sticking to available stock rather than chasing unavailable items.
No Fruit Tonight In Officers Mess
The captain questioned the mess, demanding if there will be fruit. The private answered yes, prompting a sharp retort as the captain learned there are no bananas.
Diamond Dyes Advertisement
Diamond Dyes offers 15 cent packages with easy directions so any user can dye or tint fabrics even without prior experience. Choose any color at the drug store and refresh worn items with simple guidelines.
Whales Travel Vast Distances Across Global Seas
The article notes whales journey long distances as great travelers. It cites that some whales migrate twice yearly covering large portions of the globe, spending summers in the Arctic and winters in distant southern waters. It also critiques cooking poultry with necks in stews and mentions wedding bells missing for Deber and May when December goes broke.
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Arctic
Equator
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Philadelphia
Navy Yard
Maine
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Iowa Academy of Science and Allied Bodies
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Sigourney Hospital
Charles Crane
Maquoketa
Crane
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Mills County Club
Des Moines
Iowa
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Cecil K. Meyers
George E. Hamilton
Chamber of Commerce
Mississippi
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Charles T. Dewson
London
England
Charles F. Sarle
Leslie M. Carl
United States Department of Agriculture
State Department
Iowa Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs
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