Women Enlist In War On Germ Carrying Flies
Dr Donald B Armstrong argues for early health exams starting at age five to boost school readiness and prevent later defects. He cites benefits of pre school screening, toxin antitoxin use for diphtheria, and parallels with smallpox vaccination declines in mortality and morbidity. He urges universal early immunization and routine birth day health checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. Armstrong
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Armstrong
Arnold Gesell
Yale
United States
A GOOD FRUIT FARM
A Newcastle letter from J. H. Fisher describes a day at B. W. Cox’s Fort Belknap fruit farm. He praises Peaches and berries, urges self sufficiency for farmers, and derides government aid as a joke while promoting homegrown produce and self reliance.
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Newcastle
B. W. Cox
Old Fort Belknap
Cox
Earth
Garden of Eden
Noah
Mr. Cox
Philippine Islands
Henry Chapel community notes on farming and worship
The Henry Chapel area reports ongoing grasshopper damage with many fields eaten, farmers using poison and hoping to save cotton. A Sunday singing, taught by Bro. Peach, drew a good crowd and a bountiful dinner. Grandma Young was ill but sat up, and visitors from Palo Pinto joined local families for the week.
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Henry ‘Chapel
Henry Chapel
Bro. Peach of
Palo Pinto
Conner Creek
Grandma Young
Arthur Vick
Grandpa Vick
Mary Glidewell
June Vick
Arthur Hartwell Vick, Jr
Hugh Clidewell
Bro. Cantrell
Immigration bill signed amid Japanese exclusion controversy
President Coolidge signed the immigration bill on Monday May 26 despite vigorous opposition. The measure includes Japanese exclusion and becomes effective July 1. Reports from Japan show regret rather than anger at the action.
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Coolidge
Japan
California professor elected president of the University of Texas
Dr. Herbert Eugene Bolton of the University of California has been elected president of the University of Texas but has not yet accepted. He requests a conference with regents within three weeks about salary and compensation and is expected to meet at the June 12 session. H J Luther Stark resigns as stadium drive chairman. William L McGill elected to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Eugene Bolton
University of California
University of Texas
Bolton
Regents
H. J. Luthher Stark
Memorial Stadium
William L. McGill
Radio Programming Schedule for Fort Worth
WBAP radio listings outline a full day of market news, weather, and concerts. The schedule includes cotton and grain quotations, late market reports from Chicago St Louis and Kansas City, weather bullets, noon concerts, and daily music and church services, with weekly features like the Bradstreet review and Dun’s telegraphic reports. It also lists weekly performances by various ensembles and student groups through June 21, including organ recitals, band showcases, and religious services.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Department of Agriculture
Fruits and Vegetables Division
United States Weather Forecast
Cotton Region Bulletin
W. E. Branch
Fort Worth
Bradstreet
U. S. Metal Market Review
Engineering and Mining Journal Press
Financial Review
Dun
Texas League Baseball and Sport Review
First Methodist Church
J. W. Bergin
Rialto Theatre
Marguerite Agnew White
Woodmen of the World
Sport Review
Fred Cahoon
Fife, Drum and Bogie Corps
Firstworth Boy Scouts
Jim Wilson
Why Fall Out With Rain Poem by Frank Strickland
The piece honors rain as a vital gift from Heaven that cools fevered brows and soothes pain. It urges gratitude, noting rain’s temporary nature and the sun’s return, urging readers to fall in love with rain instead of grumbling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Frank Strickland
Speech Swap Delivers Witty String on Country and Self
A vaudeville quip highlights national belonging in a staged exchange. She asks what is sadder than a man without a country, and he quips that a country without a man is even sadder, delivered after a pause with a smile. The exchange captures the show’s sharp, topical banter.
Conference proposes global pact to guard migratory birds
At Coolidge's national conference a plan was approved for an international convention to protect migratory wild fowl and insectivorous birds. The conference will include multiple countries and focus on expanding outdoor recreation facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Ambassador Preaches Peace Treaty to Mexican Office
The American ambassador to Mexico discusses a new treaty of peace and amity with the Mexican Foreign Office, which has raised the matter to President Obregon. He is also engaging American bankers for a loan to Mexico and hopeful of securing arrangements.
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Mexico
Obregon
Graham Boy Seeks Admittance to C M T C Camp
Fort Sam Houston Texas June 7 1924 the Commanding General Eighth Corps Area approved the admittance of Lee McGuire to the Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Sill Oklahoma in August. The Corps Area reports rapid progress with about 3200 applications filed toward a 43000 quota. Fort Sill leads with 1100 students followed by Fort Sam Houston 900 Fort Logan 450 Fort Huachuca 250 and Camp H J Jones about 150. The weekly intake shows 1000+ accepted bringing the 1924 camps near record size for the Eighth Corps Area. Application totals and allocations indicate growing interest in these training camps.
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Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Graham
Lee McGuire
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Eighth Corps
Fort Logan
Fort Huachuca
Camp
H. J. Jones
Adjutant General of the Army
Campaign to remove highway sign boards in Texas
State leaders urge Chambers of Commerce and businesses to aid in clearing signs along public roads. Legislation allows removal of sign boards outside property lines while private property signs are unaffected. Highway Department will remove signs promptly, with owner consent, and torn down or relocated boards deemed obsolete.
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Chambers of Commerce
Texas
State Highway Department
State Highway Commission
Poincare Accepts Rockefeller Gift for Historic Restorations
Premier Poincare accepts a one million dollar gift from John D. Rockefeller Jr. aimed at restoring the roof of Rheims Cathedral, the Chateau gardens and fountains at Versailles, and the Fontainbleu gardens. A joint American French committee will oversee the expenditures.
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Premier Poincare
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rheims Cathedral
Palace of Versailles
Fontanebleu
The White Moth Promises Glamour On Screen At National
A First National photoplay The White Moth directed by Maurice Tourneur screens Monday and Tuesday, June 16-17 at the National Theatre. Barbara La Marr stars as the Paris nightlife sensation with Conway Tearle as the rival millionaire. a Kansas singer’s rise and romance drive the dramatic tale of love and spectacle.
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National Theatre
Maurice Tourneur
Paris
New York
Barbara la Marr
White Moth
Conway Tearle
Kansas
Gonzalo Montrez
el Volcano
Follies Royale
Fire losses reach record level in US last year
Harry A. Smith of the National Board of Underwriters said in a convention speech that fire losses in the United States totaled about 508 million dollars, the highest since the great San Francisco fire.
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United States
San Francisco
Harry A. Smith
National Board of Underwriters
Baltimore scientist tests for centenarians in nation
Dr Raymond Pearl of Baltimore reports finding twenty centenarians among the first fifty-one of 300 respondents to a questionnaire. He believes many more exist and could be located through a systematic search across the country.
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Raymond Pearl
Baltimore
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