The Philippines as a Business Frontier in U S Policy
An analysis argues the Philippines should be viewed commercially, noting its vast rubber potential and strategic location. It cites European holdings, U S ownership under 1 percent, and suggests development could advance living standards while tapping future trade routes across Asia.
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Philippine Archipelago
United States
Great Britain
Java
East Indies
Philippines
Spain
Asia
No Disarmament Example in U S Policy Debate
The text argues Secretary Weeks opposes any disarming of the United States and warns that partial or total disarmament by all nations is dangerous. It questions the idea of a world with no navies or arms and critiques peace talk as political. It reflects concerns about arms races and the consequences if the United States disarmed while others did not.
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Weeks
United States
America
Bryans
Fragmented Human Interest Snippet From Unknown Page
A garbled excerpt mentions Joy and John, a New York girl with a $90,000 income, and remarks about a mother and aunt. The text is incomplete and non sequitur with references to age, smoking, and a charged remark about stealing a watch amid war charities.
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Joy
John
New York
P. Sine
Twenty Years Ago Today Remembrances and Moves
Items recall events from twenty and thirteen years ago including deaths and retirements. Mrs. W. H. Baker of Lynchburg died at her son's home in the city. N. D. Maher left Pocahontas division to head Seaboard Air Line in Petersburg. B. F. Keller appointed federal judge for southern West Virginia. Also notes marriages, construction, and religious gatherings from that era.
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W. H. Baker
Lynchburg
A. P. Baker
N. D. Maher
Pocahontas
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Seaboard Air Line
Petersburg
B. F. Keller
Bramwell
Federal Court
Southern District
West Virginia
Probing Prosecutions May Follow War Harness Contracts
Washington reports say criminal proceedings may target former army officers after President Harding canceled war department harness contracts with United States Harness Company of Rawson West Virginia. Attorney General Daugherty and Secretary Weeks indicated actions based on findings that contracts violated statutes barring government officers’ interests in government property. The harness value is estimated at about nine to ten million dollars. Investigation began in Congress and was reviewed by the Justice and War Departments before Daugherty’s recommendations to the President.
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Washington
Harding
War Department
United States Harness Company
Rawson
W. Va
Department of Justice
Daneherty
Weeks
Congress
Daugherty
The Angler's Tale Turns From Fish to Dame
A dated quip on changing fashions in courting turned fish stories. The speaker berates modern lures and attire as women dress like fish, noting married men cannot fish and single men boast of catches, while old lies to impress fade.
Safety council urges joint care on streets
The head of a city safety council warns both drivers and pedestrians share responsibility for traffic safety. Pedestrians are urged to heed crossings and curb rules, with education planned and drastic measures possible if needed. The column argues sidewalks belong to pedestrians and streets to vehicles, urging reciprocal caution to reduce collisions.
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Fairmont Times
Short Cuts From Exchanges On Public Figures
The column items critique Emma Goldman posturing about returning to the United States and dying while hinting at Bergdoll relatives at Fort Leavenworth. It notes a movie star’s remarriage after divorce and mocks unemployment blame as laziness. The Houston Post laments lazy workers among commentators.
Boundary Dispute Flares Between Honduras and Guatemala
From Guatemala City May 30 Associated Press correspondence reports Honduras has occupied disputed land south and east of the Motagua River, a border area with banana plantations and railroad development. The claim rests on colonial maps and surveys, while sensational press theories allege Guatemala sold interests to Honduranians amid frontier tensions.
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Guatemala
Associated Press
Honduras
Wonduras
Motague River
Puerto Barrios
Guatemala City
Central America
Kingdom of
Old City of
Marooned Man Seeks Lost Trousers at 157 Douglass Ave
Elgin Illinois Courier notes a candid letter from a local resident about a mistaken trousers loss at 157 Douglass Avenue. The piece also reprints a reader complaint from the Houston Globe about a railroad switch engine’s loud, persistent noises throughout the night.
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Douglass Avenue
Elgin, Ill
Courier
Japan to run Shantung rail line jointly with China
The article explains Japan will keep only privileges common to other nations in Shantung. Japan did not take all German railroad properties, claiming the section from Tsingtau to Tsinan Fu, while the key line to cross the province remains under German operatives, albeit under nominal Chinese control. It proposes joint operation of the Tsinan Fu Tsingtau branch with China.
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China
Tsingtau
Bay of
Kiao-Chon
Japan
Shantung
Tsinan-Fu
Tsinan-Fu-Tsingtau
Secretary of State at Twenty Six Opens Colorado Record
Carl S Millikin, age twenty six, becomes Colorado secretary of state. A Stanford alumnus and former reporter, he worked for a mines company in Nicaragua, served in World War I with the 355th Infantry, saw action at St Mihiel and the Argonne, then joined the Rocky Mountain News staff before being elected in 1920. He was born in Denver.
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Denver
Carl S Millikin
Colorado
Leland Stanford University
Milikin
Nicarauga
Mines Corporation
Millikin
Fort Riley
Leutenant
355Th Infantry
St. Miniel
Argonne
Frence
Gossip in Town About Deacon Brown and Eliza Simpkins
A humorous verse laments gossip and social quirks in town. It mocks Deacon Brown’s stern ways and Eliza Simpkins for misreading city life while criticising a grocer, Johnny Crawley, for petty rascals. The speaker denounces gossip as a vice.
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Eliza Simpkins
Scattered Comic Dialogues and Quick-Witted Exchanges
A collection of humorous exchanges from a social scene. Snatches of banter touch on gossip and flirtation, with several quick one liners about marriage, money, and social behavior. The dialogue drifts through high school status, regional quirks, and casual remarks about work and life. Telegraph Want Ads bring results.
Advertising Pays Off as Asheville Doubles Population
A city report credits eleven years of continuous advertising for a 51.9 percent population rise within Asheville city limits from 1910 to 1920 and near doubling in surrounding areas. The campaign shifted from type to illustrated literature, emphasizing the heart design and Blue Ridge branding, boosting inquiries and permanent residents through a refined follow-up system.
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Asheville
Greater
Betwen
Land of the Sky
Mississippi River
California
Texas
Coronado
Vineland
N. J
Asheville Board of Trade
Gallatin Roberts
Connecticut
Board of Trade
Roberts
Buckner
Swannanoa
Rootstown
Ohio
Peterson Ointment Heals Severe Ulcer Says Buffalo User
A Buffalo resident praises Peterson Ointment for curing a long standing leg ulcer after nine dollars worth of salve. The letter from Mrs Albert Southecott of Medina credits the treatment with pain relief and complete healing, noting the ulcer measured 9 1 2 by 6 1 2 inches. Mail orders handled by Peterson Ointment Co Inc in Buffalo.
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Peterson
Buffalo
Albert Southecott
Medina
N. Y
Peterson Ointment Co. Inc
Buffalo, N. Y
Aiming to Teach the World to Play at Cleveland Summer Courses
Young men and women from across the nation travel to Cleveland for playground and recreation education at the Cleveland School of Education. Registration opens June 20 at Western Reserve University, with 14 000 invitations sent nationwide. Faculty includes Rowland Haynes and experts from Columbus and Cleveland institutions focusing on play, community centers, and recreation work.
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Cleveland
Cleveland School of Education
Western Reserve University
Rowland Haynes
Taynes
Cleveland Recretion Council
Jessie In
Sie
Department of
Edcational Neuchology
Catere
Colum Universyt
Anne Stewert
Depant
Puplird Arts
Seef Education
Emmita Treker
Minne
Cleveland Summer School Lets Students Practice Playgrounds
Students in Cleveland and suburbs will gain practical experience at the summer school under Marie W. Wilson assistant supervisor of physical education, tying urban and suburban playgrounds to training opportunities in public schools.
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Apolis Public Schools
Marie W. Wilson
Cleveland Public Schools
Cleveland
Suburbs
Reversible Propeller System Improves Airplane Stopping Distance
Pittsburg reports delivery of an all metal propeller with reversible blades to the government. In first test the plane stopped at 289 feet, down from 700 feet under the old system. Designers at McCook Field and Pittsburg developed the blades to enable a stop within 100 feet after landing.
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Pittsburg
McCook Field
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