Lady Astor Pictorial Campaign Echoes at Village Hall
A report on Lady Nancy Astor campaign for a House of Commons seat, detailing her American background, wealth, quick repartee, and sharp retorts to hecklers. Notable quips include a response about men arranging crowded rooms and a punchline on Eve versus Adam.
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Lady Astor
Nancy
Virginia
House of Commons
Viscount Astor
Hever Castle
William Waldorf Astor
New York City
New York
Drake
Eve
Adam
Coolidge Becomes National Figure Through Americanism Stand
The reelected Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts emerges as a national figure due to his stance against radicalism. Born July 4 in Plymouth, VI, he is 47 and has held roles from city council to governor. He and Mrs. Coolidge have two sons. Col. John C. Coolidge, his father, served in Vermont’s senate.
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Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Coolidge
State Senate
Col
John C. Coolidge
Vermont State Senate
Massachusetts Senate
Pen Sketch Of Judge E H Gary At Industrial Conference
Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel drew full attention at a national industrial conference. William Allen White describes him as nerveless and impeccably dressed, unmoved through Samuel Gompers’s fiery arraignment of the steel trust, with steady gaze and poised posture under intense scrutiny.
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Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
William Allen White
Kansas
Gary
Samuel Gompers
Steel Trust
Gompers
Gorgas Declares Yellow Fever Eradicated Worldwide
General William C. Gorgas reports the last traces of yellow fever eliminated, ending a historic fight that began after Columbus era and involved the Rockefeller Foundation commission. The final stronghold was Guayaquil, Ecuador, and allied campaigns cleared remaining endemic pockets.
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America
William C. Gorgas
Columbus
Europe
Asia
Ken
Rockefeller Foundation
Gorgas
South America
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Advertising as farmer friendly notched by travel traffic
The article from the United States Department of Agriculture argues that advertising pays for farmers and outlines practical, low cost methods to reach buyers. It stresses appealing presentation at the farm, Bulletin boards, farm vehicle signs, letterheads, printed wrappers, labels, and targeted newspaper ads to attract car-borne customers and distant markets. It highlights farm branding, parcel post messaging, and fair displays as effective tools.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
Fair Valley Farm
James J. Jameson
Parcel Post
Express
John Brown
Blank
Missouri
Fair View Farm
Blank, Va
West-Em
White Underthings Lead Fashion In January Undergarments
The article highlights January as the peak for undergarment planning with all white underwear leading, though negligees grow more colorful. It notes crepe de chine wash silk and satin, lavender pastels, lace trim, and petticoats with flounces, plus tucks and tiny embroidered flowers shaping the season's lingerie fashion.
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South
Avender
Learning to Keep Records in 4 H Club Work
The article explains 4 H club projects teach boys and girls to keep detailed daily records. It covers animal feeding costs, hired labor, time value, sales receipts or end value, and profit. Benefits include training in ownership and preparation for future farming responsibilities.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Women Organize Rummage and Fund Drives for the Needy
In many cities and towns influential women coordinate rummage style sales to aid poorer residents. They gather clothing, bedding, furniture, housewares, and canned goods, with proceeds supporting community needs. Some sell items at low prices, others request a percentage for their clubs, and donations of old silver or jewelry become bullion for worthy causes.
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Treasury
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E. H. Gary
Aaa
Utter
Far View Farm
Fuheir
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