Five Power Naval Conference Edges Toward Agreement
London delegates report slow progress on preliminary plans for tonnage categories and transfer rules at the five power naval conference. Britain rejects global tonnage as presented while Stimson signals a five year extension of the battleship building suspension as the main US goal.
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Mevine
London
MacDonald
Mino Grandi
Italy
Mussolini
Gibson
Stimson
Great Britain
Hoover
United States
Mr. Stimson
Spain’s Primo de Rivera resigns. Berenguer named premier
After Primo de Rivera’s forced resignation, King Alfonso names Gen. Damaso Berenguer as premier and minister of war. Berenguer vows to rule strictly while restoring the 1876 constitution amid protests by students and republicans. Rivera urges continued dictatorship as Spain faces potential revolution.
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Primo DE Rivera
Spain
Alfonso
Damaso Berenguer
de Rivera
Berenguer
Madrid
Patriotic Union
Arctic air crash claims three flyers near Siberia coast
ARL Ben Eielson, arctic aviator, Earl Borland, mechanic, perished near North Cape on Siberia’s coast. Wreckage found by Pilots Crosson and Gillam. Elelson and Borland had been transporting passengers and furs from an icebound steamer. Crash blamed on faulty altimeter amid snowstorm reducing visibility.
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Arl Ben Eielson
Earl Borland
Siberia
North Cape
Crosson
Gillam
Elelson
Borland
Congress set to hold public hearings on repeal of Prohibition
Eighteenth amendment repeal measures gain promise of public hearings by the House Judiciary Committee starting February 12. Pro and anti prohibition factions will present arguments as Cochran La Guardia Sabath Igoe Clancy Norton measures are debated. Attorney General Mitchell urges DOJ staff to be dry and qualified for prohibition enforcement roles.
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Congress
House
Judiciary Committee
Cochran
la Guardia
Igoe
Clancy
Norton
Mitchell
Expenditure Committee
Department of Justice
Farmers urged to cut surplus crop production nationwide
Chairman Legge of the federal farm board and Secretary Ayde urged farmers on the radio to restrain production to help prosperity. They cited the Agriculture Department report predicting little price rise in 1930 if overproduction continues and warned that Eastern life insurance companies reducing farm mortgage purchases may trigger large scale foreclosures in the Mississippi valley.
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Legge
Federal Farm Board
Ayde
Department of Agriculture
Messrs. Hyde
Hoover
Eastern Life Insurance Companies
Mississippi Valley
Notable deaths in week include church, opera, academe figures
NY OTSELES list of week’s deaths includes Bishop Charlies P. Anderson of Chicago primate of the Episcopal church, Mme Emmy Destinn renowned Hungarian diva, Dr. Harry B. Hutchins former University of Michigan president, Mrs Rebecca L. Felton first woman US senator, Rear Admirals W W Kimball and Thomas Snowden, Generals David Gordon and Harry Taylor.
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Otseles
Charlies P. Anderson
Chicago
Episcopal Church of America
Mme
Emmy Destinn
Harry B. Hutchins
University of Michigan
Rebecca L. Felton
Georgia
United States Senate
W. W. Kimball
Thomas Snowden
David §. Gordon
Harry Taylor
Western Newspaper Union
Heating Plant Temper Ailment Described In Home Remedy
The Holland Institute of Thermology notes heating systems slow to start and emit smoke after summer. Soot buildup, especially with chimney flue offsets, is blamed. Remedies range from kitchen waste and dry salt to a full system cleaning by a mobile giant vacuum unit with 40 horsepower, ensuring drafts remain open.
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Holland Institute of Thermology of
Holland
Mich
Inspect Clean Heating Plant All At One Time
Fire fighters and insurers warn heating plant fires stem from outdated equipment faulty installation and poor maintenance. The Holland Institute of Thermology cites fixes: thorough cleaning by a suction cleaner for plant chimney and pipes, inspection for defects, and timely repairs. A cleaning program reportedly shows zero fires after renovating many homes.
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Holland Institute of Thermology of
Holland
Mich
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Front Seat Advice for Car Maintenance and Driving Habits
Practical tips to prevent engine and fuel problems include topping up battery water before trips, using a dependable tire gauge, avoiding low gas to prevent sediment in the feed line, ensuring complete valve and dust caps, and letting the radiator run hot for efficiency. It also covers neck strain relief, tire pressure to prevent rim cuts, and using low gear for starting, reserving higher gears for downhill starts.
Disturbing Night Coughs Quickly Stopped
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound calms night coughs with pine tar and honey. It coats irritated throat surfaces to end coughing without opiates or chloroform. Suitable for children and adults. Sold by Geo. M. Gosman, successor to Petts.
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Foley
Geo. M. Gosman
Petts
Adv
Breaking Him In Father Pearsons Note
A brief line from Pearson’s cartoon or column shows a father jokingly tests the suitor by asking him to inform the cook downstairs. The exchange reflects light domestic humor about an engagement and acceptance within a family.
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Pearson
Ship of State phrase origins in political writing
The term ship of state is traced to Machiavelli in The Prince, while a later cultural use appears in Longfellow's Building of the Ship. The idea of governing as steering a vessel recurs across periods.
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Machiavell
the Prince
Longfellow
Lis
Courage Ever Victorious Smiles Amid Hardship
An optimistic note highlights courage and wit as keys to overcoming insurmountable difficulties, praising perseverance and resilience.
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Ralph Virden
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