Answers to Questions From The Hecla Information Bureau
A collection of brief Q A items covers artillery range, Bible reading goals, Frederick Gates on giving, ladies in sailing Queen Elizabeth, insurance for baseball players, largest motion picture screen, old Ringling quarters in Bridgeport, Wright brothers first airplane, and school year lengths.
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King James Versio
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Frederick Taylor Gates
Fred Gates
Gates
General Education Board
Rockefeller Foundation
Ulrich Manners
Margaret Cavendrah Senettuck
Elizabeth Percy
Elizabeth Paget
Diana Legge
Iris Montmatten
Sarasota
Florida
Bridgeport
United Status Army
C. W
United States Army
Wright Brothers
Jnow Im Secnion
Garner Gets White House OK to Go Fishing Says Boss Reluctant
The piece notes President Garner obtained permission from the White House boss to take a fishing trip, amid broad speculation about his absence. It mocks media noise and cites a Washington paper’s report that Garner “intimated” he had the OK, suggesting the excuse of vacation amid questions about presidential duties and hours.
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Washington
Garner
Senate Chamber
Texas
Time
Newshawks
White House
Mr. Garney
David Lawrence
South America
Honolulu
Georgia
Caribbean
Jack
War ethics in Ethiopia Spain show brutal progress
The piece argues that modern warfare in Ethiopia and Spain has refined methods of killing civilians, with planes and poisoning wells becoming routine. It criticizes public desensitization and questions the value of discussing international war rules, echoing Sherman that war is hell.
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Ethiopia
Spain
Attila
General Sherman
Roosevelt to host three day Democratic retreat on Chesapeake Bay
President Roosevelt and roughly 185 Democrats from Congress will gather on Jefferson Island in Chesapeake Bay for a weekend retreat June 25 to 27. The White House confirms the event will be open to all attending members in relay groups as the island cannot host everyone at once.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Jefferson Island
Chesapeake Bay
White House
Roosevelt to meet Democrats on Jefferson Island
The piece notes a planned three day discussion with President Roosevelt on Jefferson Island to air matters between the President and Democratic majorities in Congress. It questions whether cooperation will prevail on issues like the Supreme Court plan and party loyalty, warning that outcomes could shape the New Deal and national direction. June in Montana offers varied attractions as an aside.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Jefferson Island
Mr. Roosevelt
New Deal
Why Gold Flows to the United States and Wheat Policy
The piece argues that gold moves to the United States due to high prices, comparing this to the Hoover farm board's wheat policy which distorted relationships between prices. It notes the cost of farm board actions and the large annual purchases of gold, questioning the eventual outcome and likening it to eating a vast sum of gold rather than wheat.
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OLD Farm Board
United States
Uncle Sam
Old
Hoover Farm Board
Farm Board
Snow storm coats Wyoming as Montana gets cold rains
The report notes Wyoming experiences a heavy snow storm while Montana endures cold rains. It mentions large flakes about two percent of an inch, and references revived relics of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. It adds that federal court records show voters linked to that era have been unearthed and recently voted.
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Montana
Wyoming
Editorial on Forest Policy and Fire Prevention
A Northwest forest policy editorial argues that post NRA era protection and reforestation efforts show progress. It notes fires, mismanagement, and salvage issues, praising the industry’s shift toward stricter fire prevention, later reforestation, and broader stewardship while warning against complacency.
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Tnder Nla
N.R.A
Fcderal
Grneral
South
Pacific
W. B. Greeley
United States
West Coast Landermen's Association
National Forest Conservation Conference
Washington
Calaver Ianda
Minnesota
Banking's Social Shift After Wave of Bank Failures
Washington D C June 18 The Hashin Letter notes bankers are redoubling efforts to mend practices and attitudes after the wave of bank closures. It highlights public confidence as the key goal, with banks expanding public relations, training tellers, and reforming image to reassure depositors and restore trust amid past speculation and mob psychology.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Mrs. Naught
Ploutcher
Tawual
Banka
General
Shane
Quotes on work and life from public figures
A collection of pithy lines attributed to Cordell Hull Virginia Gildersleeve Arthur Shaw and Thomas PF McAuley noting views on employment marital happiness labor and personal resilience with commentary from academics and leaders. The fragmentary clipping presents varied opinions without a single cohesive narrative.
Banks Work To Remove Cold Image And Build Trust
Bank directors urge tellers to greet the public warmly and break the cage barrier. A banker cites Jesus overturning the moneychangers to illustrate changing public perception. Efforts aim to deepen bankers’ practical knowledge as many aging employees study banking, transforming aloof reputations into relatable, competent professionals.
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Emily Post
Jesus
Temple
Ile
United States
Dowi
Algo
Upa
Guing Telechool
Ifan
Ancestry Rules in Society Engagement Notices
A society page engagement notice fixates on descendants of forebears, noting the fiancé's lineage from Revolution figures and a Delaware legislator, and the bride’s line including a George Washington attorney and a state governor. It highlights Gabriel Duval, a U.S. Supreme Court chief justice under Jefferson, with a note on misattributed lineage amid discussable times.
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Thie Cone
Cromwell
Delaware
Alea
George Washington
Gabriel Duvai
United States Supreme Court
Thomas Jefferson
Gabriel Duval
auVal
Chiat Duatica
Supreme Court
The Family Doctor on Obesity Prevention and Weight Loss
Dr Morris Fishbein explains obesity management focusing on personalized metabolic studies and diet. He notes gradual weight loss is easier and safer than rapid reduction, recommends regular weighing, and outlines protein needs and calorie adjustments to avoid protein loss and maintain health while reducing total intake.
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Whess
Fate
Aigara
Slarchea
Lees Minn
Walt Mason and hogs rail at farm life and taxes in verse
A convoluted poem mocks farm life as hogs evade human wishes amid rural labor. It juxtaposes rustic scenes with political jabs about taxes and presidential memory, ending with a correction about Gabriel Duyil and Madison era judiciary.
Horoscopes for June 29 1097 and notable birthdays
The page predicts major risks and opportunities for trade and national defense, warns bankers of hidden influences, and foresees epidemics and fires in the coming months. It notes political shifts for Mussolini, rising international concerns for Jewish people, and predicts a year of changes for Parson born on the day. Notable birthdays include the Duke of Windsor 1804 and Bronson Cutting 1888.
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India
Mussolini
Parsons
Nici
Duke of Windsor
England
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