Philippines as a growing American Pacific stake
A National Geographic overview explains the Philippines as a vast, diverse territory under evolving U S control. It covers governance shifts toward Filipino leadership, English education expansion, rising trade from 32 million in 1899 to 275 million in 1928, and major export growth including Manila hemp sugar coconuts and new rubber and straw products. It notes population changes, plantation plans, fruit becoming a major focus, and the Palmas island dispute resolved in favor of the Netherlands after Dutch occupation was acknowledged.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Philippine Islands
Pacific
North America
United States
mid-Pacific
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Japan
Philippines
Senate
Islands
Manila
America
Cuba
Java
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Formosa
Archipelago
Illinois
Sao Paulo
Sam
Palmas
Netherlands
Dutch East Indies
Philippine
Mindanao
Cape San Augustin
Miangas
Central Park
New York City
Spain
Leonard Wood
State Department
Ought to Get Along Sambo on a Railroad Job
A brief comic exchange shows Sambo leaving for a week’s work on a railroad section gang while his wife scolds him for not cutting wood. He defends himself with injured innocence saying he isn’t taking the ax.
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Sambo
Mending Done at Doctor's White Converse
In a brief exchange Brown explains he visited the doctor for mending, saying he had repairs to two socks his wife gave him. White inquires about the mending, prompting Brown to describe the socks repaired by the doctor.
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White
Brown
Always Down Customer and Dealer Feathers Trade
A terse exchange about feather prices and demand suggests a fluctuating market. The dealer asserts demand remains poor despite some chatter of recovery. The brief dialogue underscores ongoing downward pressure in the feather trade.
Culture and Change Prompt New World Chorus
A concise reflection notes a shift in cultural tones and themes challenging old norms. It contrasts repetition with fresh approaches, implying a broader critique of cultural stagnation and a call for renewed interpretation.
Man on trial for saxophone player shooting
A defendant claimed he mistook the saxophonist for a cat and fired. The magistrate admonished that, even if ill, one should not shoot. The jury or magistrate pressed the man to explain and uphold the law.
Fitting Mrs P No Room for Clothes Everywhere
Mrs P laments closets full with no space for her garments while Mr P quips there is room on her. The exchange, in a vintage cartoon style, captures domestic humor about wardrobe limits and intimate space.
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Mrs. P
Mr. P
Mashed Even Potatoes Joke Sketch From The Humorous Exchange
A playful dialogue features a husband claiming the cook mashes even turnips and potatoes, with the wife reacting in alarm as she questions the number. The exchange highlights flirtatious tone in a domestic kitchen scene.
Grand Operatics On Opera and Political Sentiment
A terse critique notes operatic grandstanding and political mood. It deems operatic posturing as empty sentiment while statesmen stir national opinion, labeling much of the emotion as vociferation rather than substantive action.
Dentists Decide to Pull Together After Talks
Two dentists have combined efforts after a series of talks. They finally agreed to pull together and coordinate their practices.
Diogenes Seeks Truth in New York Lantern Moment
A terse dialogue recalls Diogenes wandering through New York asking about a place as a lantern guides questions. The exchange ends with a philosophical sigh that truth may be illusive even in a storied city.
Cars on the road spark worry and hope in dialogue
A tall man notes the abundance of motor cars and his friend agrees. They remark that the real danger lies in the ones unseen, suggesting a concern for safety and the risk of accidents. The exchange captures urban mobility tensions and the hope for safer streets.
Larks Sent to Hawaii to Boost Insect Control
A bulletin from the American Game Protective association notes Hawaii lacks many mainland birds and will receive 50 pairs of Oregon meadow larks. The birds aim to enrich biodiversity and help reduce insect pests, offering both cheer and practical value to Hawaiian households and farms.
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Hawaiian Islands
North America
American Game Protective Association
Hawaii
Clean Teeth Aid Health Campaign Questioned
An advertisement touts 20 Male Team Borax as a mild antiseptic and cleanser for the mouth. It recommends keeping a cupful for regular use on the toothbrush, claiming it sweetens and cleans teeth.
Weather wrath blamed on Buchau maidens dress
A Buchau preacher claimed short skirts and dresses caused a European cold spell. He told his congregation a spirit explained the weather, and after services they attacked four girls with abbreviated dresses until police intervened.
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Buchau
Czechoslovakia
Europe
Coast to Coast recommends Russ Ball Blue grocers ad
Coast to Coast good grocers advertise Russ Ball Blue as a superior value, claiming it beats all rivals on price and quality. The notice promotes the brand and urges shoppers to seek the Blue variety at local stores.
Paris buses edge horses in speed time tables
Horses might laugh at Paris time tables as modern high speed buses replace them. Traffic congestion is blamed, yet slow horses matched early gasoline vehicles on two routes. In those routes, bus schedules are only about 15 percent faster than horse routes from a generation ago.
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Paris
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Neal Co
Nashville, Tenn
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