Coolidge Opens New Temple of Science in Washington
President Coolidge dedicates a new national science complex housing the National Academy of Sciences and the National Research Council. He traces five eras of American science, praises government support for truth seeking, and notes philanthropists funded the building, calling it the temple of science in America.
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America
Declaration of Washington
Coolidge
United States
Jefferson
Silliman
Agassiz
White House
John Quincy Adams
Smithsonian Institution
Lincoln
National Academy of Sciences
Wilson
National Research Council
Temple of Science In
U S Helium Monopoly Warned By Expert
Dr Richard B Moore New York city former chief chemist of the United States bureau of mines told the petroleum chemistry division of the American Chemical society that the United States holds a practical monopoly of helium. He said export should be forbidden by federal law and that helium supplies stretch from Texas through Oklahoma Kansas Ohio Pennsylvania New York to Kentucky.
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ELIUM
Roma
Richard B. Moore
New York City
United States Bureau of Mines
Petroleum Chemistry Division
American Chemical Society
Moore
Hull
England
Langley Field
Virginia
United States
Doctor Moore
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Kentucky
Romance in Trade Stretches Across Modern Ocean Commerce
The Commerce Department surveys foreign trade revealing exotic and practical items moving to the United States. Ambergris, ostrich feathers, silks, rubber, Chilean nitrates, and Dutch, Turkish, and Indian goods appear among thousands of items. Merchants and trade officials report curious requests and machinery like match-making gear and elastic leg bands for silk stockings.
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Ambergris
Arctic
Arabia
China
Japan
United States
Bolivia
Malay Peninsula
Washington
Commerce Department
Belgium
Colombia
Holland
India
Turkey
Bordeaux
Germany
Simple Life Principle Cuts Variety in Day Commodities
A report to Secretary Hoover by William A. Durgin shows ten industries cut varieties and sizes in 1923, saving costs. Brickwork reduced 39 rough and 36 smooth sizes to one. hollow tile sizes drop from 36 to 19. metal laths from 125 to 24. range boilers from 130 to 13 kept. beds and mattresses to one length four widths. milk bottles to nine styles and caps to one. hotel chinware from 700 to 160 varieties.
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Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
William A. Durgin
Department of Commerce
Addit
Durgin
Hotel Chinaware
Sleep in Sedan When Traveling
Simple car bed setup described for light cars to enable comfortable sleeping while traveling or camping. It uses a removable back cushion, a wide canvas panel under the body frame, a curtain pole fitted through a hem, and a stored canvas behind the cushion. The arrangement spans from the windshield to the rear seat, with tension preventing sagging and no need for pillows.
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Popular Mechanics
Good Brakes Regarded as Accident Insurance
Motorists are urged to keep brakes in peak condition to ensure a quick halt in emergencies. Dayton Keith of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association warns faulty brakes cause avoidable accidents and advises biweekly inspections, tightened, oiled connections, and immediate attention to squeaks or worn linings to prevent lawsuits.
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Dayton Keith
Chicago Automobile Trade Association
Kelfth
Speed Mania Mystery Why Drivers Sprint at Hazardous Speeds
A wary businessman pushes a car to reckless speeds on rough roads and crossings. He dodges streetcars and passes vehicles without warning, questioning why fast driving contradicts sound business practice. He takes risks despite prompt repairs and fears braking failures.
Carelessness Causes of Many Big Forest Fires
The USDA Forest Service reports about 86 000 fires yearly causing $16 500 000 in losses and many deaths. In 1923 nearly 9 000 000 motorists visited national forests. many fires traced to careless behavior. Simple rules urge extinguishing matches, containing ashes, building fires on bare ground, never leaving fires unattended, reporting fires, checking local regulations, and handling fire with home caution.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Carlessness
Forest Ranger
Occasional Spray Keeps Radiator Bright
An article explains using a pump spray to coat a car radiator core with lamp black or colored paint mixed with gasoline. The spray reaches crevices, speeds drying, and preserves a fresh appearance. a shield behind the radiator protects the engine.
Overloading Destroys Trucks and Tires Explained
A practical tire man compares truck overloading to a soldier’s pack. A 40 pound load for 30 miles yields 1200 pound miles of work, while a 60 pound load would require only 20 miles to equal that work. Overloading hurts performance and leads to breakdowns. properly loaded tires perform well.
Iowa News Briefs Highlight State Events Across Iowa
The Iowa Falls Baptist youth camp runs July 17 27 and the first annual public health nurses conference gathers in Iowa City June 26 27. Plans mark 16 million pike from Clear Lake hatchery, air mail in Iowa City extended, and gravel work on M and St L roadbed at Oskaloosa. Greenfield votes 110000 bonds for a new school, while Woodbury County expects 4 million in soldiers’ bonus. Coolidge taps Ross R. Mowry as US district attorney for southern Iowa. Parsons College names Dorothy Heindel editor. Des Moines hosts peony show June 14 16 with 5000 for speakers. Des Moines high schools prepare largest graduation class with 585 diplomas. New Iowa code draft reaches printer. Sioux City hosts diamond jubilee. Camp Hantesa opens June 18. Copper wire length rises 4 1 2 feet per mile. iron wire 3 1 3 feet. United Commercial Travelers meet in Des Moines June 5 6 7. Standard Oil of Indiana plans 75 000 to 100 000 expansion at Mason City. Maytag studies Iowa budget laws in Virginia and Ohio. Des Moines bootleggers face new legal threats as evidence issues persist. Margaret Wilson wins Pulitzer for The Able MacLaughlins. Iowa soldiers receive 107 644 000 in insurance via soldiers bonus bill. Iowa per capita wealth now 4274. 1912 base was 3465. Corn yield test entries total across four regions. Tourists at Des Moines camp pay only 25 cents for gas. city covers the rest.
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Boys of Baptist Churches of Iowa
Iowa Falls
Iowa City
Clear Lake
Oskaloosa
Greenfield
Woodbury County
Coolidge
Ross R. Mowry
United States
Southern
Iowa
Parsons College of Fairfield
Dorothy Heindel
Ottumwa
Des Moines
A. G. Whitney
Sioux City
Hantesa
Boone
W. C. Nelson
United Commercial Travelers
Columbus
Ohio
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Mason City
R. H. Thomas
F. L. Maytag
Virginia
Able MacLaughlins
Margaret Wilson
Senate
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Crowers’ Association
North Central
South Central
Why Druggists Recommend Swamp Root
For years druggists note Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as a kidney liver and bladder medicine. It strengthens organs and has stood the test of time. Sold by all druggists on merit, it should help you. Send ten cents for a sample bottle to Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY and mention this paper.
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Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Fate of Elrod Turns to Poetry After Drinking
Beenaway asks about nephew Elrod once a heavy drinker. Riley Rezzidew recalls Elrod tried all the liquor, failed to find drinkable liquor, then took to writing poetry and is still at it. The exchange ends with a dramatic, humorous note.
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Elrod
Beenaway
Riley
Petunia
Scott
Kansas City Star
Women Dye Faded Garments New Again
An advertisement announces dyeing and tinting of worn garments and drapery offering restoration of color for women seeking refreshed attire and home textiles.
Diamond Dyes Ad Promises Easy Color for Any Item
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple to use for dyeing or tinting worn fabrics. Each 15 cent package includes directions, allowing first time users to choose any color at the drug store.
Disappointingly Human Small Boy at Dock Dialog
A short quoted exchange on sailors provokes amusement as a boy questions sailors at a dock. Papa confirms they are real seamen, noting the boy’s failure to see any theatrical poses. The playful contrast captures a moment of domestic humor.
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Pearson’s Weekly
London
Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Ad
An old advertisement touts Cuticura products for baby skin relief. It promotes Cuticura Soap for soothing rashes and burns with hot baths, followed by Cuticura Ointment and a scented Talcum dusting, all priced at 25 cents each.
Got His Lesson
A humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript where a wife recalls repeatedly rejecting her husband before marriage and he notes that this has kept him from asserting his own will. The quip ends with a light reflection on marital dynamics.
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Boston ‘Transcript
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