Total tax rise despite federal cuts in 1924
The 1924 tax total rose two percent from 1923, driven by state and local levies. Federal taxes fell by 125 million, while state taxes grew 119 million and local government costs rose 147 million. Local increases outpaced national averages in several cities.
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Virginia prophets forecast mild winter despite cold warnings
A Washington market scene collects amateur weather prophets who predict a mild US winter based on signs like squirrel activity and thin corn husks. A Virginia farmer argues forecasts may be biased by coal concerns and cites animal behavior and corn husk conditions as indicators. The Weather Bureau’s official reply remains terse and skeptical.
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D A R Growth Highlighted By National DAR Article
Mrs Anthony Wayne Cook national president writes in National Republic on the Daughters of the American Revolution 35 year growth since organized October 11 1890. She notes the society reached over 2000 chapters and 150000 members by October 1925 marking patriotic heritage and evolving national reach.
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America’s Constitution Guarded by Principled Citizenship
The passage extols citizens to uphold a strong, righteous America defending its constitutional government against anarchist and communist threats. It urges steadfast faith, moral ideals, and vigilant patriotism as core national traits.
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Government to aid cooperative marketing plan
The administration plans a strong division of cooperative marketing under the Department of Agriculture to assist farmers and expand cooperative handling of farm products. It cites two and a half million farmers using cooperatives and expects marketing value around two and a half billion dollars this year.
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English Bibles Reach Near East Relief Efforts
English Bibles have been sent to Near East relief depots as gifts from American individuals and church members. Many Bibles are distributed to English class teachers and students, used as textbooks, though most refugees cannot read English.
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Near East Relief Organization
America
Alabama's Great Artificial Lake Under Construction
A remote Alabama site beings a vast artificial lake to guarantee water flow for three large electric generators feeding the state grid. The project features a 700 mile shoreline and 40,000 acres of rural land submerged, transforming farm and forest areas for power production.
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Popular Science Monthly
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