Fourth of July changes from fireworks to patriotism in Washington
The article discusses how Independence Day celebrations have shifted from dangerous fireworks to organized community events. It notes police bans on fireworks in many cities, the role of trained performers, and large public programs like Washington DC featuring schoolchildren, readings, and broadcasts. It also critiques amending the Constitution for social reforms and urges restraint and education over legal changes.
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Mtth
Gmurt
Capitol
William Tyler Page
Charles’ J. Hanford
Booth
Navy Department
Kim
War Weeks
Fossils Found in Arizona Change Picture of Pliocene Fauna
Washington reports new finds from Arizona fieldwork added to the Amithsenian collection. The Moslonian era fossils include mastodon remains and camel alike, with three boris species among the notable discoveries. J W Gilley notes the collection now represents a broad Pliocene vertebrate assemblage. The report mentions Mount Montezuma station work in Chile as part of ongoing astrophysical observations.
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Washington
Ufe
America
Amithsenian Institution
Rondgetwdt
Arizona
Boris
J. W. Gilley
Mount Montezuma
Chile
Solar variability and weather forecasting debate at Smithsonian
A telegram discusses use of solar variability in weather forecasts and notes the Smithsonian Institution backs statistics for solar variation research. It argues for maintaining two stations until a solid basis for testing solar variability as a forecasting element is established. Russia seeks to borrow rubles, and a quip about a spare quarter appears.
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Buenos Aires
Argentine Weather Bureau
Smithsonian Institution
iIt
Russia
Berlin debates foreign tax to curb rising prices
In the Prussian Diet the question is raised whether foreigners should be taxed to restrain food price inflation. The Interior Minister will reply. discussions consider broader indirect taxation in line with Versailles treaty and the hotel tax. Local communities may gain power to levy such taxes on foreigners.
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Berlin
Interior
World Honeymoon Tour Planned by Mr and Mrs Jeffreys
RB J Jeffreys Ohio publisher who wed Pauline Mayo, famed Omaha chautauqua reader, plans a three year world motor tour. She will give readings while he pens feature articles to fund the journey. They intend to visit 50 countries.
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RB. J. Jeffreys
Ohio
Pauline Mayo
Omaha
Diamonds Hidden in Shoes Sparks Newark Mystery
Mrs. Hoffman recalled using an old pair of shoes as a hiding place for four thousand dollars in diamonds when the shoes were brought to a Newark repair shop. No trace of the jewelry was found.
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Newark
N. J
G. P. Hoffman
A Bhide's First Effort in Baking
A novice cook measures butter milk sugar and eggs with solemn care adding baking powder and stirring thoroughly. She bakes for an hour and reflects on leaving out the fourt, a slip she cannot forgive.
Bryan Gives Away Home To Metodist Church Hospital
The 10 acre Lincoln estate Pullview of Wm J Bryan in Lincoln Nebraska was donated to the Methodist church and will be remodeled immediately as a hospital. The item includes a mix of humorous quotes from various sources and light notes on social topics.
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Pullview
Lincoln
Wm. J. Bryan
Lincoln, Nebr
Methodist Church
Girl Phenomenal Runner At Temple Sets 76 Yard Record
Dorothy Baugh of Temple University Philadelphia ignited a sensational sprint covering 76 yards in 10 seconds tying the world record. The event highlights her speed and the program’s track prowess during the Philadelphia meet.
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Temple University
Philadelphia
Dorothy Baugh
Stamps Replacing Small Coins In Belgium
A fragment from Wayside Tales and other clippings notes social quips and humorous lines. The item mentions stamps taking the place of small Belgian coins and references various quoted exchanges and jokes from publications like London Answers and the Kansas City Journal.
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Belgium
Miss Mattern Wed to Normal P. Sheppard in Cincinnati
Aliss Cornnell Mattern confidential secretary to President Harding married Normal P. Sheppard attache of the insurance bureau for former service men in Cincinnati. Mrs. Sheppard Tosheen In Mr. Harding's employ since 1917, Mattern is a Kentucky native.
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Miss Matpern
Cincinnati
Aliss Cornnell Mattern
Harding
Normal P. Sheppard
Insurance Bureau
Sheppard Tosheen
Notice to creditors in Bean and Delila Bean estates
Creditors and debtors are warned to present claims or settle debts of the estates of W F Bean and Delila Bean by August 1, 1922. Administrator U S Carson urges prompt compliance and directs attorneys Barnes and Smith of Hartford Ky. to assist. This June 14, 1923.
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W. F. Bean
Delila Bean
Barnes & Smith
Hartford
Mote
U.S. Carson, Admr
Ex service man regains health after Tanlac treatment
F L Cumbie of Lynchburg Virginia describes recovery from severe post France service ailments after three weeks on Tanlac. He reports relief from indigestion gas and stomach pains and says he can work daily again and feels as strong as Lever. He endorses Tanlac and notes it is sold by all good druggists.
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Tewis
F L. Cumbie
Brook St
Lynchburg
Carpenter
France
Taniac
Gian
Lever
Adv
Evolution Debate At Chicago University Prompted Letter
In a letter to Col. Bryan a speaker urges reading about evolution and how to interpret the Bible with modern Christian views and natural laws of the universe as taught at the University of Chicago. He insists on informing oneself about common facts proving evolution.
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The
University of Chicago
Col
Bryan
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