Canton Rebuilt In Bold Modernization Of China
Charles Edward Russell portrays Canton transformed into a modern city with broad streets, a three mile waterfront parkway, leveled walls, department stores, and a covered open sewer turned drive. The project, funded by Chinese revenue and local levies, adopts an American styled city government and hosts 40 daily newspapers and English instruction. The piece frames the city as a symbol of Chinese trust and friendship with America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Russell
China
Orient
Anton
Paris
Russell
Europe
Canton
America
The Reliable Job And the drift toward teaching in America
The annual surge of graduates enters business and industry while teaching faces a growing shortage. Salaries and opportunities lure educated youths away, prompting communities to review policies that push students toward other careers. Strong emphasis on restoring the teaching pipeline and valuing the profession.
Maltese cross riddle and movie tale antics
A teacher asks how to make a Maltese cross and a bright pupil replies step on its tail. A darkey extra at Hal Roach lot recounts misery to Harold Lloyd, joking that movers took everything but the sidewalk and would return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkey
Hal E. Roach
Harold Lloyd
Pathe
Mistah Lloyd
You Have No Heart But We Have Liver
A pale, tearless woman confronts a butcher who quips that though she has no heart, they do have liver to offer. Adversity has stripped her, yet her pride and spirit remain as she stands poised for his reply.
Hush and Humor in a Prewar Gossip Page
A witty column from New York features playful quips about President Harding and a view of shipping trade aims. It laments household bills and imagines a bridegroom fainting on the way to his wedding, then mocks a Evanston high school club debate on modern immorality and short skirts with a tongue in cheek tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evanston
Cotton Mather
America
New York Acts Against Stock Fraud Under Martin Law
In New York a new Martin Anti-fraud Act empowers the Attorney General to probe promoters of fraudulent securities and pursue arrests. The law targets scams that cost Americans hundreds of millions yearly, drawing in small investors and harming legitimate business. A Wall Street era shift and a case of a broker’s caller illustrate the swindle’s tactics and the new enforcement reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
New York City
New York
S Aspicions
Federal Trade Commission
Inspector Byrnes
Fulton Street
Wall Street
Gasseo
Derrick
Martin
Advertising’s Rise Shapes Daily Life And Values
The article argues advertising has driven modern conveniences from cars to vacuum cleaners and sealed foods, spreading knowledge, lowering prices, and raising living standards across the nation. It urges readers to value ads as guides to what to buy, where, and how to save, noting advertisers back quality and promises. It also mentions local gardeners Anthony and Nate Baker as a light local note about garden competitions and a cue to notice the flag.
Cocklebur seeds germinate in different years Q&A
A Q A shows cocklebur seeds: one often sprouts first season, the other next year, or both in wet years. It notes cockleburs are annuals and can be eradicated by preventing seed production.
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United States Navy
Navy Department
U.S. S. Colorado
U. S
Colorado
Rosa Bonheur
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
Paris
Metropolitan Museum
Lincoln
Europe
United States
Ohio River
Abraham Lincoln
Young Men’s Lyceum
Springfield
Asia
Africa
Bonaparte
Ohio
Blue Ridge
Odd sight at local building draws daily contrast
Yesterday at the high school building many remarked on an unusual display that should be seen daily. The college had its flag missing but small flags stood in its stead, and the heat discouraged further discussion.
Flags at Half Mast Honor Chief Justice White and Ex Service Man
The post office flag has stood at half mast for over a week in honor of the late Chief Justice White, per Washington orders, with a 30 day duration after death. A second order allows half mast for an ex service man funeral, obtainable by a local organization or family.
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White
United States Supreme Court
Postoffice Department
Washington
Lash
Post Office
France
American Legion
Post Office Tour Reveals Staff and Daily Workload
A reader recounts a tour of the local post office noting staff at the general delivery window Howard Goodwin and Frances Lavelle. She details departments, daily money orders and letters, personnel including Mrs Peoples Miss Gallagher Mr McKinstery and Fred Lee Tom, and trains met daily. The piece recalls the move from City Hall to the new building in 1911 and predicts first class status soon with praise for Mr Lash.
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Howard Goodwin
Frances Lavelle
Money Order and Registery Department
General Grosvenor
Bryson
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the Athens Messenger
Charter M + Audit Bureau of Circulation
United Press News
Athens
Postoffice
Théo
Reese
Athens Meecrer & Herald
Athena
Ohia
Ata
Never
Ward
Fifth Avenue
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Roy
Harding
Normalsea
California
Seattle
Florida
Messenger
Anthony
Palmer Street
Nate Baker
East State Street
Baker
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Wasington
D.C
Bernard Barton
John Greenleaf Whittier
J. A
Grasse
S. Court St
Camels
Reynolds
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nature
Aton
Tenn
Lydia E. Binkham
A. Keller
Afton
Jthomas
Okla
Lydia EK
Pinkham
J. G. Swany
Thomas
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