Interstate highways sign standardization urged by Outdoor Pictorial
The Outdoor Pictorial calls for a conference with Department of Agriculture officials to plan standardized highway signs and curb roadside advertising, arguing for a simplified system across states. The piece then surveys William Jennings Bryan, noting Sullivan’s claim Bryan earned more than 1.25 million dollars from lecturing and investments, and arguing a million dollars can be earned honestly over a lifetime through hard work and talent.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
William Jennings Bryan
Mark Sullivan
Mr. Bryan
Sullivan
Florida
Southlang
Bryan
Honest Tof
Grocers Profits Questioned by Harvard Bureau Study
Harvard Bureau of Business Research analyzed nearly 10 000 grocery stores to assess profits. For 1924 the average store handled 72000 in business with 13140 in operating costs and an 19.8 percent net profit. Credit sales formed 61 percent of non-cash transactions, with losses from unpaid accounts reducing overall earnings.
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Harvard Bureau of Buatnean Research
Harvard
Bureau
National Association of Retail Grocers
Procers
Reliability Builds Value In Difficult Jobs
The text argues that in dull, unstable times workers must be reliable to secure positions. Keeping promises and finishing tasks consistently increases a person’s value, earning trust and a premium in the business world where sentiment fades and worth is measured by dollars.
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Mesk
Just Folks Poem by Edgar Guest on Trial and Growth
A poem by Edgar Guest discusses trials, grief, and heartache shaping character. It uses the metaphor of the forge and anvil to express growth through suffering, faith, and perseverance. The piece reflects on youth, beauty, and the deeper grace gained through adversity.
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Just Folks
Edgar
Bible Thought for Today The Lord Will Help Thee
A devotional note cites Isaiah 41 14 promising God will hold thy right hand and banish fear. The message urges trust in divine support and guidance through difficulties.
MacMillan Arctic expedition tests radio in polar regions
The MacMillan Arctic expedition equips ships with complete radio outfits and conducts northward tests. Officials report perfect results as broadcasts reach the United States, allowing remote audiences to hear native music and performances from the far north.
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Polar
United States
MacMillan
Arctic
Marking Highways Aims to Improve Distance Signage
Long distance motoring has surged while road marking lags. States have pushed to modernize highway improvements, yet many distances are still miscalculated and signage is inconsistent. The Joint Board signals a brighter era as efforts intensify to standardize markers nationwide.
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Joint Board
Reliability and the Value of Dependable Work Ethic
The piece argues reliability yields cash and friendships, earned by effort or innate trait. It links reliability with responsibility as a key to success and employability, noting employers seek dependable workers and unreliable references harm chances.
New York Letter from McIntyre Sparks City Sights
New York letter by McIntyre raconteurs urban scenes and reflections from the city. It notes white owls for sale, Park Avenue tea rooms, movie boasts, fashion studios, and a bench of curious images from Lexington Avenue to Florence imports.
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New York
McIntyre
Ivy Lee
Carl van Vechten
Grantland Rice
Florence
Park Avenue
Lexington Avenue
Booth
Exclusive Park Avenue
Divorce Suit As Wife Refuses To Mend His Clothes
A man sues for divorce claiming his wife would not mend his clothes claiming she prioritized style over duty. The quips note worn outfits and stained loyalties in a humorous column.
Along the Way by Helen Welshimer
A whimsical poem where a speaker questions a traveling wind about distant places and a silver house. The wind answers of a sunset glow and a rainbow band, describing a simple, happy family living there as the journey continues.
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Helen Welshimer
Uncommon Sense on Economy of Effort by John Blake
The essay argues that efficiency matters as much in mental work as in spending. It cites ants and bricklayers to show disciplined, waste free effort and notes that workers who plan and economize perform better. The piece stresses brain work and leadership must value economy of effort.
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India
Public Affairs Views and Civic Animal Kindness Reflections
A Canton reader voices Democrat party concerns about election officials taunting voters at primaries and urges board discipline. Another letter urges civic leagues to teach children kindness to animals and improve humane treatment of homeless animals in streets.
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Canton Daily News
Board of Elections
Election Board
Canton
The
Daily News
Civic Leagues
Italian Immigration Debate Draws Mixed U S Opinion
The digest surveys American reactions to Count Cippico’s Fascist stance on Italy’s emigration and colonies. Harvard economist Edward M East counters Mussolini era plans arguing emigration won’t fix Italy’s woes. Ranging condemnations and cautious commendations highlight fears of forceful expansion and calls for peaceful, new nation models.
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Italy
Count Cippico
Red
Institute of
Edward M., East
Harvard
Detroit News
Cippico
County
Springfield Republican
Germany
Chicago
People
Terr
Tribune
Count Cippieco
Baltimore Sun
Institute
The
Portland Oregon Journal
East of Harvard sparks peppery ad vice in Observer review
The Charlotte Observer damns Professor East for arguing Malthusian limits on Italy and infant mortality tied to large families. It notes his claim emigration offers no permanent relief and warns Italy harms itself and others. The Worcester Telegram agrees the migration case may appeal to Americans as overcrowded nations gain no lasting escape by sending population abroad.
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East
Harvard
Charlotte Observer
Observer
Italy
Prot Hast
Prof. East
Worcester
Health guidance for diarrhoea and diet in children
Dr Evans outlines feeding rules for children over 18 months with acute diarrhoea. Stop all food for a day or so and offer water. if vomiting prevents drinking, use injections. Reintroduce protein first, such as skim or buttermilk, while withholding starch. Other sections cover picky appetite, tuberculosis prone children, tetany, and tick bite care.
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Ilis
Schultz
Ozark Hills
Missouri
Baquaert
Brumpt
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American Outdoor Life
Outdoor Pictorial
Grocer's Profits
Apa
Jack Dempsey
Wee Ree
George Matthew Adams
Charles Phelps Cushing
Ore
Aind
Uncommon Sense
John Blake
New York World
People's Forum
the Election Board
A. We
DR. Evans
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