Tariff on snake skins and angostura bitters debated
Washington report notes House action on 4 5 percent ad valorem duty on snake skins used for shoes and leather goods and on angostura bitters sold as medicine and used in cocktails. It covers sources, foreign competition, and impact on American tanners and farms exploring reptile products.
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Washington
Angostura
Keystone Reptile Tanners Inc
India
Asiatic
Africa
Ways and Means
Florida
Texas
Oklahoma
Anezuela
Wupperman
Repres
Wupperman, Inc
Res
Trinidad
Miro Wupperman
Eostura
Quotations From Scripture and Charles Midlway
The brief compiles two maxims about virtue and restraint. A biblical verse from Ezekiel emphasizes neighborly respect and land possession. Charles Midlway cautions that the desire to do evil is the harshest punishment of the act itself.
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Charles Midlway
Experts Say Negative Behavior in Children Stems from Misunderstanding
Psychologists argue many so called cussedness is lack of understanding in social relations. They suggest early guidance, less nagging, and more encouraging play to reduce rebellion and help children develop faster and more thoroughly.
Ohio Auto Statistics Show High Vehicle Ownership
Ohio holds about 7 percent of all motor vehicles in the United States with one car for every 4.7 people. In 1928 Ohio motorists used 680 632 825 gallons of gasoline, up 12 percent from 1927. The 1920s gasoline tax variations include Ohio at 4 cents, with neighboring states Pennsylvan ia and West Virginia at 4, Kentucky at 5, Indiana at 4, and Michigan at 3. The national average gasoline tax is 3.63 cents. License fees show Ohio at 6.84 dollars with neighboring states ranging from 6.67 to 16.29 dollars.
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Ohio
Legislatur
United States
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Michigan
Half the Average in Five Rounding States Noted
A report notes values at about one half the average across five rounding states, highlighting how measurements compare to standard benchmarks.
Ohio counties spend per capita on mothers pensions in 1928
The state welfare analysis shows 1928 county expenditures for mothers pensions varied widely. Gallia spent 2 cents per capita while Hocking led at 27 cents. Fairfield spent 38 cents and Jefferson, Meigs 10 cents. Total sums ranged from hundreds to under $16,000, with overall per capita funding rising but still below adequacy.
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Columbus
Gallia County
Hocking County
Ohio
Athens County
Gallia
Fairfield County
Jackeot County
Vinton County
Emal
Meigs County
Spe
Washington County
General County Fund
Juven
Welfay
Play supervision program aims to guide children’s summer recreation
D Marion Ickes from the Ohio Education Department leads supervised play at East and West Side School sites this summer. Trained instructors will oversee activities for all ages to ensure safe engaging recreation and educational value.
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Marion Ickes
Department of
Ohio University
Going Places and Seeing Things by Gilbert Swan
A river voyage piece recounts two boys who dream of riverman life, the Betsy Ann packet, and a river trade revival led by Captain Grover Gill and Captain Fred Hornbrook. It follows the Betsy Ann’s rebirth, rivalries, and the rise of young rivermen Pollock and Way, ending with reflections on change and the river’s enduring pull.
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Gilbert Swan Messenger
Captain Lesmerd
Natchez
Miss
Burt
Betsy Ann Hunt
Louisiana
Learnerd
Grover Gill
Gill
Fred Hornbrook
General Wood
Fred Way, Jr
General Crowder
Dollock
Way
Pollock
Hornbrook
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
First brunette star to join field theater show
The article reports Mr Keeler announcing a brunette star to be glorified at Field's Theatre in Ziegfeld's show starting July 2. It contrasts this choice with prior emphasis on blondes and notes readers in New York can see Ruby and observe reneti gentlemen. A brief Life in the Antarctic section references Commander Byrd.
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Mr Keeler
Field
Ziegfeild
New York
Ruby
Reneti
Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy
Dr McCoy argues weight is individual and not a health standard. He rejects height charts, warns against extremes, and offers fasting and dieting as treatment. He invites readers to mail photos for weight estimates and treatment guidance. He cites cases of eczema and leprosy claimed cured by fasting regimes.
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Frank McCoy
Ralph K
Sunrises and the will to live amid dark times
A reflective column contrasts Byrd Antarctic expedition fatigue with the return to daylight and earthly blessings. It cites historical stonings, Bolshevik trials in Turkestan, a mob in a Mohammedan port, and a Chicago couple’s jewelry heist with no injuries.
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Byrd Expedition
Antarctic
Rom
Russian Turkestan
Spasmodic Torticollis Affected Husband Questioned
Mrs. G H J asks about her husband's year long condition described as spasmodic torticollis and seeks guidance or advice. The inquiry prompts medical clarification and potential remedies.
Answers to Questions in Kein Sy Shin Director
A fragmented Q and A on topics from audience makeup to aviation for women. It covers percentages of children in New York surveys, beauty pageant winners, the customer is always right origin, swimming pool sizing formulas, women in aviation, water evaporation losses on reclamation projects, initials I B S, kerosene to kill pond wiggle tails, number of Edison stamps, and the longest Texas rail route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders J.D
International Bible Students
Hue
Edison
Texas
Study in English Dialects and Diction
A fragmented note describes a dat uyd study focusing on English usage and pronunciation. It mentions misused words like develop and their related behavioral sense, with hints of daily practice and mastering wording to avoid ghastly or deathly descriptions. The text reads as a rough lesson fragment.
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Bungalow
Germany delays signing peace pact ten years ago
A historic note recalls Germany’s delay in signing a peace treaty due to difficulties securing a delegation to sign the pact. Italian peace delegates were authorized to sign, while other local items mention memorials, Knights Templar officers, and unrelated events.
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Germany
CROSSWORD PUZZLE HUDDLE FROM TODAY'S PAGE
Horizontal clues span words like the eye blurred vision and war vessels of two nations while vertical hints name a masculine singing voice and to elude. The puzzle lists many short phrases including speed and recollection themes, color tinge, and a stray reference to yesterday's puzzle.
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Samuel
Aky
New En Coast
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