U.S. Foreign Service Fully Reorganized Under New Law
The United States foreign service now operates under a single interchangeable corps following a reorganization law. A foreign service training school will train future diplomatic secretaries and consular officers, with the personnel board handling examinations, retirements, and pensions. The State Department oversees appointments, while records are updated and efficiency assessed for each official.
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Ashington
United States Foreign Service
Foreign Service
Foreign Service Personnel Board
Congress
White House
State Department
Personnel Board
Foreign Service School
Scrapping of 28 U S Battleships Nears Completion
A government survey shows 28 American ships largely scrapped after the armaments conference. Lexington Saratoga spared as aircraft carriers. Washington and South Carolina required for experiments. Massena Massachusetts and North Carolina near full demolition with targets and partial finishes continuing through February 17, 1925.
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Hnp
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Secretary of the Navy
Lexington
Saratoga
United States
Uncle Sam Reconsiders Silver Dollar Use in Pay Envelopes
A new treasury push introduces the cartwheel silver dollar into circulation by paying treasury staff with silver for small wages. The plan aims to reduce paper currency costs, with an estimated yearly saving of about 1.2 million dollars if 40 million silver dollars replace paper. The Navy and Agriculture departments have begun silver pay, and other agencies may follow.
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Treasury
Navy Department
Department of Agriculture
Women Voters Drive For 75 Percent Turnout In 1924
The National League of Women Voters leads a nationwide campaign with men and women partners to raise turnout to 75 percent for the 1924 presidential election. Key leaders include Minnie Fisher Cunningham and Julia C. Lathrop. A Pennsylvania caravan from Independence Square, Philadelphia, will visit many local spots to mobilize voters and stress registration.
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Pennsylvania
Independence Square
Philadelphia
League
Rear seat windshield made of celluloid and brass frame
A celluloid windscreen for rear auto seats uses a brass rod frame and four celluloid pieces glued to cloth with snaps for quick removal. An optional iron frame is paint protected. shellac camphor spirit adhesive bonds celluloid to fabric for a safer, lighter design.
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G. A. Luers
Washington, D. C
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Correct Proportion of Gasoline Mixture
The proper fuel mix uses one pound of gasoline per two pounds of air. Cars often run at about double the needed strength, wasting fuel. A small shift toward the minimum proportion could improve efficiency and reduce consumption. Think it over.
Loud Speaking Signs With Varied Appeals
motorists reading English will have little excuse in being caught evading speed laws towns nationwide install warning signs to improve traffic regulation and accidents. A tourist reports signs such as This is a good road It will cost you money to burn it up Slow down Look before you weep Dont cover your neighbors side of the road Look out You may meet a fool around the corner Stop Look and Live Dont speed It is Good morning Judge.
High Speed Drys Tires and Causes Blowouts
An expert tire man warns motorcar owners that increasing speed raises internal tire heat. Normal speeds are safe, but excess speed can push heat past danger, dry out friction gum and fabric, reduce elasticity, and weaken tires leading to early blowouts.
Way to Harden Iron by Acid Bath Dip
A historical method describes hardening small cast iron parts by dissolving sulphuric acid saltpeter alum prussiate of potash cyanide of potash and common salt in ten gallons of soft water. Heat the iron to a cherry red then dip and reheat as needed for hardness.
Cleaning Commutator Advice From Chicago Tribune
When the generator commutator is dirty it may be cleaned by wrapping a piece of sandpaper around the end of a stick and holding it in contact with the copper surface while the engine runs. Use fine sandpaper only. Never use emery cloth.
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Chicago Tribune
Generator brush issues and maintenance tips
Clean generator brushes examine brushes about twice a season and check for sticking brushes, overheated holders, poor brush fit to the commutator, weak springs, or grounding by dirt oil or carbon particles.
Steering Gear Connection and Dependable Steering
A tapering bolt with steel washers under the head serves as an admirable steering gear connection. The passage notes the importance of reliable steering gears and the need to maintain them by adjusting the bolt with washers to tighten bearings.
Romance of Realities Accepted for Movies
The romance of realities by Mrs W 58 Hayward of Decorah has been accepted for films. Washington post office upgraded Braddyville and Lynnville to presidential grade. Rainbow Lines asks approval to run a Cedar Falls to Des Moines motor bus via Grundy Center. Wheat output projected at 856 million bushels, corn at 2.459 billion. Warm weather aids corn drying near Richland. some ears chaffy. Silo filling nearing completion. corn pack nearly over. frost ended the pack in several states. Will Holub near Traer grew an acre of tobacco, praising Wisconsin seed and potential Iowa success. Mrs Ida B Wise Smith reelected Iowa WCTU president for twelfth term. officers named. Iowa autos total 569,415 with $8.551 million in registrations and fees, most for highway work. Milk tests show high production in Hardin and Granville cow test associations. Iowa Library association officers elected in Boone. Health crusade shows 12–35 percent fewer defects, saving about $1.2 million in school costs. John C Livington, 74, longtime Lewis mayor, saw an electric streetcar in Omaha.
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Department of Agriculture
Richland
Middle Western
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Will Holub
Traer
Holub
Iowa
Ida B. Wise Smith
Des Moines
Iowa Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Cedar Rapids
Vincent R. Williams
Allerton
Carrie L. N. Ballinger
Council Bluffs
Abbie L. Anderson
Lucile W. Shadle
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Iown Auto
State Highway Commission
Hardin County Cow Test Association
Niels P. Nielsen
Granaville Association
Clifford Sutton
Iowa Library Association
Boone
Mary Rosemond
Mary Egan
Clinton
Frances Mason
Elizabeth Walpole
Storm Lake
Sadie Stevens
Carroll
Lucille Peterson
Estherville
Gilliland
Waterloo
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
John C. Livington
Lewis
Omaha
Fall Business Expected in Iowa States Cities
The report predicts strong fall commerce across Iowa with higher prices for farm products leading to increased buying in towns and cities statewide.
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Towa
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Ranger
Sam
National League of Woman Voters
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Texas
George Gellhorn
St. Louis
Ann Webster
New Mexico
Sumner T. McKnight
Minneapolis
Minn
B. F. Saunders
Swan Lake
Miss
Bruce
Techer
United States Bureau of Standards
Flivver
Hawkeye
State News
Oakland
Nebr
Anglo-American Drug Co
Winslow
Fulcom Street
Humphrey
Menreye
Bumpler
Humphreys
Medicine CO
Ann Street
Hyde Park Hosiery Co
Cincinnati
Spohn’s
Spohn Medical CO
Goshen
Ind
Germany
Fritz Pollak
Mrs. Longwed
Dean
A. Churchill
Nashua
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Io -Milburn Co
Mig. Chem
Buffalo, N.Y
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