World News Roundup From Capitals And Front Lines
A digest of recent international events from multiple capitals. Topics include League of Nations opium crackdown, Ireland’s Cel tic culture push, Franco British reparations talk, Italy’s league dispute, and Japan earthquake aid expressed by Premier Yamamoto. Also noted are US cabinet shifts, rail policy debates, war contracts lawsuits, and various regional disasters.
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Switzerland
United States
Canada
League of Nations’ Opium Commission
Urge Plan for Coal Control Proposed by Commission
The coal commission urged President Coolidge to create a dedicated Interstate Commerce Commission division to supervise the coal industry. It called for a funded agency with power and responsibility to curb monopolistic practices in anthracite and to regulate bituminous operations, including licensing for interstate shipping and trading.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Coolidge
The
Coal Commission
Wheat tariff boost eyed by White House plan
Representative Anderson from Minnesota brings a proposal to President Coolidge to raise the wheat duty by 15 cents a bushel under the tariff act, an increase of 50 percent to 45 cents. Anderson says the higher duty would promptly affect the Minneapolis market as the tariff commission prepares to review the plan.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
Representative Anderson
Minnesota
Joint Agricultural Commission
Anderson
Tariff Commission
Misseapolis
Giant ZR-1 Dirigible Honors President Coolidge at White House
The ZR-1 air ship of the United States navy saluted President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge from the White House grounds. It circled the Washington Monument, laid a wreath at Arlington for the Unknown Soldier, and returned to its Lakehurst base, escorted by military planes.
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Washington
United States Navy
President Coolidge
White House
Lakehurst
N. J
Dennis Surrenders After Bank Bribery Indictment
Oklahoma City ex bank commissioner Fred G. Dennis who fled after his March 1922 Okmulgee bribery indictment has surrendered. He vanished following the case tied to a state bank failure.
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Fred G. Dennis
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Okmulgee
State of War Declared in Bulgaria Amid Riots
London reports a state of war has been declared in Bulgaria by the government following communist riots, per a Telegraph dispatch from Sofia.
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Tzaribrod
Bulgaria
Sofia
Tirnovo
Sloven
London
Desert Relay Race and a Heroic Fix
A veteran Los Angeles to Phoenix desert race story recalls mud, long days, and brave improvisation. Bill O Day and a mechanician used two fence rails to steer a broken car into Phoenix, finishing third despite shredded tires and15 miles of rough terrain.
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Los Angeles
Bill
Phoenix
Saturday Evening Post
We Are in Such Haste to Be Doing and Living
A reflective meditation on feverish modern life and Stevenson’s warning to value stillness. The author cites Collier's and asks whether embracing calm and contentment at home may yield wisdom, virtue, and happiness. The piece contrasts restless pursuit with quiet contemplation and empathy.
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Stevenson
Collier’s
Probation and Kneeling Customs in Nyasaland Tribes
The Atlantic Monthly describes how Nyasaland women use a kneeling ritual to signal permanent marriage after a period of probation. A kneel before the husband at a public gathering marks the consent and possession of the spouse, with variations among tribes such as the Wangoni where probation is optional.
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Nyasaland
Africa
Atlantic Monthly
Giving Meyerbeer a Treat
A brief anecdote from Youths Companion recounts Rossini in Paris with Braga meeting Meyerbeer. Rossini feigns illness to cheer the distressed composer, then reveals the ruse with a joke to lift Meyerbeer’s spirits. The tale highlights musical rivalries and good humor among celebrated composers.
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Meyerbeer
Rossini
Paris
Braga
How He Knew Shaving Soap Change Noted
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes Uncle Pen nywise asking a barber about a brand change in shaving soap. The barber confirms smoother feel but tastes different, illustrating a humorous inquiry into routine grooming.
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Uncle Pennywise
Louisville Courier-Journal
The Fountain of Youth Quip About Vienna Plan
A witticism quotes a character planning a trip to Vienna. The joke hinges on spending a fortune to gain youth via Doctor Steinach, returning on a child’s ticket. The line reflects humorous views on aging and rejuvenation.
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Vienna
Use for thermometers on farms and homes
The article extols thermometers as essential tools for farm and household tasks. It covers outdoor use for crops and frost protection, dairy and storage temperatures, soil checks, incubators, and sick animals, plus indoor room, baby, bath, and clinical thermometers. It also details kitchen uses from baking to candy making and canning, specifying temperatures for ovens, candy, custards, deep fat frying, and syrup boiling.
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Johnny
United States Department of Agri
Corn Preserved by Drying for Home and Small-Scale Use
The article explains drying green corn as a preservation method. Ears are scalded, kernels trimmed to leave hulls, and dried on muslin to keep flies away. Dried corn is rehydrated in cold water before cooking and can substitute canned corn in soups or creams, offering a sweet nutty flavor.
Table Setting Rules For Silverware Arrangement
Knives go to the right of the plate forks to the left and the soup spoon beyond the knives. Teaspoons for entrees and desserts are placed when those courses are served.
Save Minerals in Carrots Cooking Method
A USDA guideline notes minerals leach into cooking water so most vegetables should be simmered with minimal water to save nutrient salts. For carrots, wash, slice, cover with water, simmer until tender, then add butter and evaporate remaining liquid for flavor. String beans or parsnips can be prepared similarly.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Household Cleaning and Tea Storage Tips
Cleaning marble with common salt is advised and rinsed off. Keep tea and coffee in covered containers to preserve strength. Stir a newly opened bottle of milk to mix the cream. otherwise the top cream may be used for breakfast cereal.
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Oyster Bay
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American Railway League
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Feng Yu Tsi
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Texas
San Antonio
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Mexico
William J. Burns International Detective Agency
Quindaro State Bank
Kansas City
Kas
United States Geological Survey
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Model Laundry
Wichita Falls
Tex
Crack California Limited
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Hot Springs Junction
Ariz
Edith Kempthorne
New York
Primo Rivera
Alfonso
Agua Prieta
Mex
Douglas, Ariz
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Obregon
Council of the League of Nations
Yamamoto
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