Calvin Coolidge Early Massachusetts Leader and Wartime Governor
A profile of Calvin Coolidge tracing his rise from a Plymouth born lawyer to Massachusetts governor. It notes his frugal, workmanlike style, tenure as Northampton mayor and state senator, and his reputation for plain speaking and hard work. It highlights his role during the Boston police strike and lists reforms enacted during his governorship including labor, welfare, and veterans provisions.
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Governor and political career spans Northampton leader
Northampton figures held a long series of offices from City Solicitor 1900 1901 to Mayor 1910 1911 State Representative 1907 1908 State Senator 1912 1915 President of the Senate 1914 1915 Lieutenant Governor 1916 1918 and Governor 1918 1919 1920 with broader civic service across decades.
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Lady Barber Faces Profiteering Charge in Kansas City
Bonnie Brough ton, a lady barber, was brought to police court after charging $2 for a shave. Fred Carroll paid but appealed to the police. The incident ended with a $25 fine for Bonnie.
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Spanish senorita praised as world’s leading beauty
An English observer praising Spanish girls declares the Spanish senorita superior in beauty and charm, claiming she surpasses all others in the world. He lauds her eye, skin, attire, manners, and new dignity, saying she will outshine rivals and disturb the peace of the world.
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France
Poilus Free to Let Facial Hair Grow in French Army
A decree signed by the President of the Republic allows French soldiers to grow facial hair. Previously, regulations prohibited hairless faces, forcing Poilus to find any hair on their visage. The change marks a shift from a wartime restriction to personal grooming freedom.
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Changes Allow Facial Hair and Smoking for Poilus After War
After years of war leniency grew as civilians resisted abandoning peacetime habits. With the army at peace, Poilus may wear facial hair styles from a spade beard to a clean shave and a lip tuft. Unlike the American Army, smoking a pipe in public remains unaddressed.
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Water power in Japan from Japanese Alps reaches 1 930 000 hp
Figures show streams rising in the Japanese Alps, including Mount Fuji, provide about 1 930 000 horsepower, one third of Japan’s total water power. Only 54 000 hp have been utilized in the region so far.
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