Mozambique Africa's rich yet troubled eastern coast
The article surveys Mozambique from its vast alluvial lands to Zambesi and Limpopo rivers. It notes a small white population, rich soils, abundant game, diverse tribes including M cho pi and batuque dances, colonial governance, and shifting labor to South Africa for cash wages. It mentions ports, military posts, taxes, and upcoming agricultural potential with a steam plow.
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Florida
New York
Mozambique
Portugal
Reali
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Limpopo
Induna
East Africa
Zambezia
Inkomati
Africa
Gazaland
Inhambane
British South Africa
Rand
Increased Specialization in Education Urged by Industry
Businesses push for closer ties with colleges to shape curricula, textbooks, and practical training. Authors argue specialization in education boosts student readiness and overall economic efficiency, stressing a partnership between industry and learning to raise man power performance.
Properly Planned Budget And Family Happiness
A well planned budget reveals family life values and helps control spending on food and clothing. The piece lists minimum weekly food costs by age and notes relief work by Associated Charities uses a scientific budget to assess necessary expenses. It cites scenarios where a large family may need about 45 dollars weekly on an 18 dollar salary.
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Associated Charities
Modern Schools Must Reclaim Day of Hickory Discipline
A historical reflection argues for renewed discipline in modern schools balancing responsibility and freedom for teachers and boards. The author recalls a rustic school with beech rods and notes four of the early Rhodes scholars hailed from that institution, urging teachers to stay within administrative bounds.
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Hickory
Rhodes
Oxford
United States
Force of Immense Value for Good in International Advertising
International advertising is framed as a force for sound development in a changing global market. A Commerce department survey notes world trade reached prewar levels in 1925 at 57.6 billion dollars, similar to 1913 after inflation, with strong outlook across the Pacific and South America for advertisers to develop new markets.
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Commerce Department
World Trade
Pacific
South America
Wage as cultural driver for intellect and growth
The article argues a living wage is insufficient to develop intellect. industry must provide a cultural wage enabling personal growth and opportunity in a free country. It defends profits as necessary for service, innovation, and the motivation powering economic development.
Sees Bowlegs as Advantage in Life
A Kansas City boy aged two was noted to be bowlegged by parents and relatives. A specialist prescribed shoes with outer soles built up, later shifting to inside sole adjustments as knock-knees emerged. The father paid $9 for the shoes and hopes bowlegs persist, noting they could suit either infield or outfield.
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Kansas City
Kansas City News
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Claims Skin Benefits
Advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment to improve skin and scalp conditions. Suggests applying ointment on rising and retiring, washing off after five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water, claiming relief for poor complexions dandruff itching and rough hands.
Betty's Heaven Sake Moment Shocks Farm Evening
Two year old Betty mimics adult phrases and uses for heaven's sake after Bossy the cow swats a hired man with her tail. The man reacts with strong language, and Betty calmly responds with the familiar exclamation in the farmhouse scene reported by the Indianapolis News.
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Betty
Indianapolis
Salt Water Fire Mains Proposed for Seaside Cities
Seaside cities like Lynn Massachusetts may adopt salt water fire mains fed by high pressure pumps powered by the fire alarm system. The arrangement is pitched as cheaper and more dependable than using fresh municipal water for downtown fires.
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Lynn
Mass
Women Barred From Smoking Cars In New York Trains
Women may be seen smoking in public venues across New York but are often restricted beyond city limits. On major railroads women entering smoking cars are politely asked by trainmen to depart.
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New York
Retainer “Who’s your lawyer Spike” Alienist Quip
A Louisville Courier Journal line features a humorous exchange about legal counsel. The speaker asks “Who’s your lawyer” and the reply “I employ an alienist” adds a tongue in cheek nod to a psychiatrist.
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Spike
Louisville Courier-Journal
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