Edison Ford commodity money scheme sparks business turmoil
An article by William T. Foster of the Wallack Foundation, summarized here from the Proceedings of the Academy of Political Science, critiques the Edison Ford commodity money plan to abolish gold standards. It warns of government warehouses, mortgage certificates, and redeemable notes that could tax producers and extend federal control, without curing monetary evils.
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Edison Ford
William T. Foster
Wallack Foundation
Academy of Fulltical Science
American Bankers Association
Foster
Edison
Filer Record notes school events and local awards in 1933
Lola Tilden seventh grade sustains a fall on school grounds and is aided by Dwight. Victory school adds new playground equipment and two volleyballs drawing fan activity. Mike Geoybill and others engage in reading drills and art study. Twin Falls county bean harvest keeps large boys home. Neilson drawing books used to develop accuracy and artistry. Filer Legion Post prizes a Silver Loving Cup for best immigration essay won by Chris Johnson eighth grade. Owen Miller and Jenny Wren Walter place second and third. W.D. Gillie and others discuss ownership and circulation laws. Notary confirms publication details for October 6, 1933.
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Neilson
Filer Legion Vout
Chris Johnson
Filet
Owen Miller
Jenny Wren Walter
W. D. Gillie
Adjtant
Filet Post
Juneau
Shine
Filer
Idaho
Juneau An Ye
Mor Barer
Morwenthaler Linotype Company
Brooklyn
New York
Swern
W. D. Gilli
Handel's Messiah Composer Finished in Twenty Four Days
Handel wrote the oratorio Messiah in twenty four days and shaped its language praised as the language of angels. He reportedly exclaimed I did think I did see Heaven before me and the great God Himself after composing the Hallelujah Chorus.
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Handel
Headlight Bill Informed By Doctor About Stud
A crude report describes a colored man named Headlight Bill showing a stud during a medical visit. The doctor, after questioning and a stethoscope examination, reacts with a solemn look while the patient asks if it is “gemuwing” as the scene ends with his question.
Ostrich Lifespans and Diet Mysteries Explained
A fragmentary notice discusses ostrich age ranges from 70 to 100 years with occasional centenarians cited by Mature Magazine of Washington. It mentions their unusual eating habits including rocks and metal to aid digestion and food wetting.
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Washington
How I Cleared the Mill of Rata
A humorous ad by R Tucker describes using RAT-SNAP to exterminate rats at a mill after a six week battle. The piece claims nightly rat kills with dogs avoiding the area and touts 35¢ 65¢ and 1.25 dollar pricing through Modern Drug Shop and Filer Hardware Co.
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Rata
Tucker
Modern Drug Shop and Filer Hdw. Co
Ady
Emily Shaw
Modern Drug Shop and Filer Home Co
Adv
A Long Sermon, Mra A S Reports on Morning Sermon
Mrs A S notes a parishioner commented the preacher spoke lengthy and moved from generous to regulations, reflecting on the sermon quality and duration as overheard after morning services in Boston.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Bonanza Origin and Historical Mining Use
The term bonanza meaning abundance or fortune originated from Spanish boranza used by miners at the Com stock Lode in Nevada. It described rich ore and high yields, aiding the mine’s $240 million value over thirty years and later broadening to denote general good fortune or success.
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Comstock Lode
Nevada
Palm Trees Thrive in Nature Magazine Report
Nature Magazine notes coconut palms are versatile and busy trees, with flowers and fruit at all growth stages visible on the same tree. The article highlights their usefulness and nonstop growth activity across stages.
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Nature Magazine
Comprehensive Appeal Amid Odd Street Car Call
A street car conductor urged passengers to move up to clear space for those behind and ahead, requesting room for riders in front and back. The quirky appeal reflects crowded transit conditions and prompts onlookers to adjust positions for better seating.
Trouble Enough and the Country Club Committee Call
A delegation urged Jones to join the house committee of the Country Club. He declined with humor, saying he already has a wife a son Intaw and a second-hand car and that is trouble enough for any man.
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Jones
Country Club
Aten
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Lola Tilden
Dwight
Amin
Victory School
Mike Geoybill
Filer Record
State
Twin Palle
Journal Americas Bankers Association
F. C. Graves
Kowa
Dwin
Fotts
U. S. Meat Company
Twin Falls
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Detroit
Filer Auto Company
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