Poke bonnet fades from Salvation Army in England
From England the Salvation Army ends its poke bonnet era replacing it with a cloche style hat. The move draws mixed reaction as American units vow to keep the bonnet despite criticism. The article notes the bonnet once drew ridicule but became a symbol of the army’s early street work and wartime service. Nevada reportedly leads per capita candy consumption at 1744 pounds per year.
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Yosemite Threat to Private Lands Within National Park
The Yosemite National Park in California houses over 11 000 acres of privately owned land inside its boundaries. The National Park Service seeks to acquire these parcels by trading for other park lands and paying about 2 million dollars, requiring an act of Congress next session to proceed. Lumbering is expected next year, and public pressure to pass the act is urged.
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Cow provokes confrontation in India dispatches
Two India dispatches recount a dispute triggered by a cow, eight people are drawn into the altercation. The report notes an issue about condensed milk advertising tied to a boy named contented Boyne.
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India
Nicholson's New Job Prompts City Hall Debate
Meredith Nicholson, famed Indiana author, becomes Indianapolis city council member drawing nationwide interview attention. Critics note the shift highlights political economy, arguing elite status does little to ensure effective city governance while underscoring the city’s heavy duties for welfare, protection, and services.
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The Call for Better City Leadership
The piece argues taxes should be kept in check by leaders, not back room deals. It praises Meredith Nicholson as an example of civic virtue and urges qualified, prominent citizens to serve as mayor and council members for strong government.
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Paved Road From Nice to Monte Carlo
A road along the Mediterranean now connects Nice to Monte Carlo via paving. The saying about roads to Monte Carlo being paved with good intentions echoes as a metaphor for ambitious projects tied to the region.
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California buys from western states for staples says chamber study
Southern California relies on Idaho Utah Montana Wyoming New Mexico Colorado Nevada Arizona for butter cheese dressed poultry wheat livestock apples sweet potatoes onions and more. The article notes growing interstate exchange and predicts future focus on specialties while staple supplies come from sister states. Doorkeepers at the Republican convention in Kansas City struggled to control delegates with badges.
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President Cooldge Catches Fish for Winter Salt Stock
If President Cooldge truly catches all the fish pictured with him, he will have enough to salt down for winter meals at the White House. The photo suggests a substantial haul guiding preparations for colder months.
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White House
Editorial critique of federal spending and the Constitution
The Omaha World-Herald laments rising federal appropriations, arguing Congress already spends far beyond constitutional limits. It attacks Senator Warren for praising increased and new governmental functions and contends federal overreach enlarges the bureaucracy, burdens taxpayers, and erodes states’ rights.
China to Use Radio for Mass Education and News
The Haskin Letter notes China plans a nationwide education push via radio. Central stations will broadcast government programs, agricultural tips, and current events, with loudspeakers and receivers to reach rural villages where illiteracy and limited press access are common.
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Chinese Radio Broadcasts Modernize Agriculture Across Cities
Nationalist government promotes daily radio programs to improve farming methods in major cities and rural areas of China. Broadcasts, aided by agricultural societies, aim to encourage modern equipment use despite low wage labor and high costs. Official stations near Nanking and others operate short wave links with three to eight announcers, funded by revenues from radiograms, seeking broader public understanding and cooperation.
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Americanization of England Touches Europe in Moral Headlines
The piece notes British openness to American culture and compares it with sharp U S values. It cites recent Hyde Park scandals and government crackdowns, while contrasting welfare policies and social control with historical European precedents and a reference to Germany's 1881 unemployment insurance program.
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Bismarck
McCoy Weekly Menus and Diet Advice for Readers
Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy presents weekly menus beginning Sunday June 24 with breakfast lunch and dinner ideas. Readers’ questions cover tongue burning stomach ulcers water with meals and child diet concerns, answered in blunt dietetic guidance.
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Information Bureau Q and A in Helena Daily
Reader questions answered on topics from word pronunciation to insurance payouts. Includes Wrangell Island location Carlisle Indian School closure and marmalade origins with notes from government offices and surveys.
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