Insect Enemies Rise In Long War Against Nature
A Missoula Sentinel excerpt discusses forests attacked by the mountain pine beetle and other pests across the U S. It argues humans must unite to devote energy to conquering nature, noting pests like boll weevil and Mediterranean fruit fly have harmed crops and livelihoods, while warning of broader ecological battles.
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Missoula
Montana
Earth
Pole
Corn Belt
Middle West
Florida
Panama Canal
Africa
Great
Amazon Basin
Nature
Dazzling Headlight Glare Sparks Wisconsin Debate
Read light glare on highways prompts engineers to reject dimming for approaching cars. They argue improper aiming causes glare and reduced road illumination for the driver behind. Wisconsin rules favor other drivers over dimming to avoid blind spots.
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Wisconsin
Columnist muses on light use and potato chip health
A writer urges drivers to use light wisely to reduce glare and keep roadways safer. The piece jokes about doctors penning advice on potato chips and snacks, comparing health of potato chips to those made from brown butcher paper.
Built by the River Opens New Homestead Lands
The General Land Office announced open to homesteaders new tracts in Louisiana and Mississippi east of the Mississippi River. The land, created by river deposits, promises fertile loam soils though floods bring devastation. Also noted is a swallowed camera device that can image the stomach, a notion fitting for permanent picnic records.
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Mississippi River
General Land Office
Louisiana
Mississippi
Kodak
Plant Your Money In Good Soil Says Willig Clark
Thun Street reports contrast dramatic stock market losses with steady dividends. The piece argues about market volatility and compares traders to race-track touts while noting Isbor’s prudent investing advice. It also notes Willig Clark’s plan to spend four months yearly in LA, Paris, and Montana, seeking newspaper work.
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Thun
Wall Street
Fess
Isbor
Willig Clark
Los Angeles
Paris
Montana
Willie
Bootlegger finally pleads guilty after risky trade
A Kansas City bootlegger, Frank De Mayo, who once evaded multiple trials, pleads guilty and receives a penitentiary sentence. He admits bootlegging does not pay due to danger and constant worry, preferring to serve his time and be free again. An air endurance note contrasts Texas and Washington records.
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Kansas City
Frank de Mayo
de Mayo
Canada’s Trade Drive Aids British West Indies Prosperity
Editorial notes Barbados and other islands struggle economically while Canada funds a trade pact that backs shipping from Halifax and Montreal to Antigua Jamaica Trinidad and other islands. It aims to boost development, tourism and industry, with plans for winter resort hotels and increased Canadian tourist and investor interest.
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Barbados
Canada
Trinidad
Jamaica
Dominica
Attigua
Froude
British West Indies
Charles Kingsley
United States
England
Bahamas
Bermudas
British Guiana
British Hoonduras
Leeward Island
Trinidad and Tobago
Windward Islands
Dominion
Halifax
Montreal
Antigua
St. Kitts
Grenada
St. Lucia
Sub
Tropica
West Indies
Sermons by Rev Roy L Smith at Simpson M E Church
The sermon collection presents lines about sincerity deceit and righteousness. It notes Rev Roy L Smith D D pastor of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Minneapolis and offers reflective verses on harmony trust perception time and ultimate victory.
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Roy L. Smith
D. D
Simpson M. EH
Minneapolis
The Haskin Letter on Federal Rail Control Losses
Frederic J. Haskin reviews the World War I era federal control of U S railroads from 1917 1920. He notes government ownership, wartime loans, guaranteed earnings, and postwar financial burdens totaling hundreds of millions, with lingering costs and rate adjustments shaping early 1920s rail finances.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Congress
Iron Horse
Great Plains
Mountains
Pacific
West
Henry for Hae ye heard this one Why not
Old Janet visits the Mante town minister seeking a prayer update for her recovery She asks the minister to mention her name from the pulpit so the congregation will pray Janet claims a floatin kidney as diagnosed by a doctor The minister laughs noting it would be improper to relay such ailment from the pulpit Janet protests asking if she did not hear prayers for all evil to be addressed
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Janet
Mante
United States
Nostrum
Mellon Tax Policies Boost Railroads and Treasury Surplus
The article notes Mellon’s tax theories reducing taxes and boosting revenues while debt retirement expanded. It highlights government support to railroads, shifting indebtedness to cheaper funds, lowering interest and repaying vast sums. By 1925 over 100 million in guarantees were paid, with eight years yielding about 149.95 million collected and returned to the treasury, two-thirds repaid.
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Treasury
Mr. Mellon
United States
Monty
Metlon
Mellon
Melfon
Reim
T Treasury
Parachute Jumper Dies In Plane Wing Stunt
Edgar R. Enoughs, 22, a daredevil parachute jumper, plummeted 2,700 feet from an airplane wing to his death during a stunt at the Ackerly speedway dirt track near Scranton Pennsylvania. Spectators watched as his parachute fouled during approach. The accident occurred yesterday amid a crowd of thousands.
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Scranton
Edgar R
Rod) Enoughs
Ackerly Speedway
Eye Health Myths and Safe Home Eye Care
Dr William Brady debunks a popular eye care booklet promoting a narcotic laced nostrum. He exposes the false claim of safety and shows proper eye washes with borax boric acid zinc solutions and plain salt water as mild antiseptics for temporary use only.
Q&A on treating lice and related health questions
The text discusses methods to kill lice and eggs in clothing and skin using hot or cold water soaking, dry heat, and ironing. It notes incubation periods, suggests overnight cold-water soaking, and mentions ironing as a common remedy. It also includes reader letters about croup, shoes, and a Sousa quote, with editorial notes on reader mail.
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Mr. Sons
H. CP
John Philip Sousa
Mr. Sousa
Virginia
Kentucky
John F. Dill
Q and A from Washington Information Bureau
Answers to questions cover oldest and youngest members of the House and Senate, pronunciation guides for actors and terms, office space averages, Broadway run details, star positions relative to the celestial equator, and explanations of cobber and fish senses. The piece notes the Washington Information Bureau guidance and includes several Q A exchanges with names and specifics.
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House
Senate
D.C. A
House of Representatives
Major Stedman
North Carolina
Fred A. Hartley, Jr
New Jersey
Lupe Velez
Bebe Daniels
Nils Asther
Ramon Novarro
Bayhay Daniels
Nils, Asther
Neels Asether
Abie
Broadway
V. O'S
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Helena
Tielena
Papeerhadhive
Texas
Fet
The
New York Times
Haskin
By Frederic J. Haskin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Henry
William Brady, M. D
Personalife
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington Information Bureau
Fulton Theater
Re Public Theater
Naval Observatory
Cobber
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