Soviet Traders and Five Year Plan Attract Global Attention
The Soviet Union pursues rapid industrial expansion, selling coal and ores abroad at low prices to gain credits for machinery and skilled management. Russian labor is paid in goods, aiming for economic independence and a stronger postwar civilization, while American traders assess the competition with cautious optimism. The piece also notes the cactus plant can store water for up to ten years, encouraging drought resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet
Russia
Nussia
Pennsylvania
United States
The Drys Dilemma on Prohibition Enforcement
The piece questions intensified prohibition tactics and the move to try liquor violators before U.S. commissioners to speed up convictions. It notes federal prison overcrowding with examples from Atlanta and Leavenworth, and warns of housing more prisoners if harsher measures pass. It also touches turkey marriage customs and a bug economy section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drys
Congress
United States
Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
House
Prisona
Atlanta
National Society of Penal Information
Leavenworth
Bugs as Imported Threats to Crops and Food Supplies
The piece argues that pests and immigrant insect species like the gypsy moth and boll weevil threaten crops and food in the face of droughts and market woes. It criticizes political missteps on stock markets and agricultural policy, linking pest control to national hunger concerns.
Abolishing War As Delusional Dream Says Editorial
The piece argues that peace conferences pacts and resolutions fail to end war. It asserts war persists despite sentimentality taxes and protests and highlights Oscar Wilde's joke that war ends when it becomes ridiculous. The author urges laughter at war as the only path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Club
Oscar Wilde
Gantic
Chain Letters A Nuisance That Harms And Helps Revenue
A historical note discusses chain letters as nuisances that promise bad luck if ignored and good fortune if copied. It argues most people discard them, avoiding postal overload, while government action against money soliciting chains could curb illegal lottery-related mailings but not stop harmless variants.
Henry Ford foreign plants spark global economic argument
The editorial argues Ford buildout abroad raises purchasing power worldwide and boosts employment. It contends a connected economy means a downturn in one region hurts all, while growth lifts global living standards as workers gain jobs and output rises. It warns against narrow views on job loss.
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Henry Pord
Cork
Ireland
Matthew Woll
Congress
Tomy
John
Ford
Germany
Norway
Turkey
America
Africa
Ania
Narong
Diphenyl heating substance teased as potential boiler fuel
The Haskin Letter reports on diphenyl a curious substance with high heat output suitable for heating without traditional furnaces. It could be circulated through simple pipes, producing far less pressure than steam at 1000 pounds per square inch, with a small radiator potentially heating an ordinary room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Mines
United States
Attalance
Sun Experimental Laboratories
Dagmnes Fahrenbelt Castta
Wdma
Birmingham
Ain
Gacollan
United States Bureau of Minoa
Central
Maloa
Diphenyl heating idea sparks industrial heat debate
Frederic J. Haskin discusses a new diphenyl heating concept and its potential for central heating systems. He notes lower cost per pound, heating efficiency, and safety concerns, including super heated surfaces and solidification risks at low temperatures. The piece also covers public reaction to hearings on related topics and mentions insect pest notes briefly.
Sentence Sermons by the Rev Roy L. Smith
The sermon text presents a reflective outline on moral growth. It urges charity through shared burdens, strength in helping others, measured conservatism about personal power, cautious doubt of own conclusions, bold efforts beyond current means, restraint as confidence grows, and courage in facing dangers.
Hoover program achieves aims but farmers see limited gains
The piece notes President Hoover’s tariff driven efforts and creation of the Federal Farm Board and Emergency Grain Corporation, organized 1929 and began 1930, respectively. It compares farm product prices before Hoover and after, showing limited uplift despite policy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Federal Farm Board
Emergency Grain Corporation
Farm Board
Cora
Chancel
How Many Calories It Depends Chiefly on the Work You Do
The column notes daily calorie needs vary by occupation and age. It cites typical ranges from 2,400 to 4,000 calories for adults, with children from 1,000 upward, and gives examples of specific jobs and activities affecting needs. It also offers practical tips on counting calories using simple, common foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agaio
Tia
Comtontates Act
Answers to Questions From The Helicon Informant
A reader questions column covers topics from Captain Blackstone to Edward Maria Wingfield. It cites Banting insulin discovery, war bonuses by state lists, and telegraph aided train telephone service aboard Canadian National. It notes Sir Ronald Lindsay and historical canon rules alongside a portrait of early American colonization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Aridge
Tea Span’ Dt
Captain Blackstone
J. P
Don Aridgo
Sultan Omega
Blackatone
Alfred Hwenson
Britian Ambangador
Ronald Lindsay
Gfincheater College
Hogland
Sing Bing
Lewis . Lawan
Sing Sing
Buddy Rogers
Delone
Phi Kappa Pal
Jeranat
Bala
F. G. Santing
Dla
Macleod
University of Tosronta
C.H. Bart
Banting
Toronto
Towa
Fisug
Maine
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Anode
Iland
South Dakota
Vermont
Washington
Winconels Q
D. M
Hoosier Behootmaster
Hamlin Garland
England
Nadaus Wisne
Lave
United States
Edward Aggleston
Holeh Ho
Atterittetam
Yalore
Capwda
Anel Servicg
Canadian National Railway
Montreal
Canada
Kurnops
Fédward Maria Wingfield
W. A
Edward Maria Wingfield
Amderica
Bloke~ley
Huntingdonship
Ireland
Virginia
America
the Council
John Smith
Englaog
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Soviets
United States Department of Agriculture
Toul Pont-Districh
Aong Vacation
Kale
Inxs
Weinileehee
Haskin
Diphenyl
By Frederic J. Haskin
Caraway
Bishop Cannon
Sandy Hook
Golden Gate
Banslar Curae
Roy L. Smith
Simpson M. & Church
Misneaporte
State Nursery Co
Morag Fimeret
Bome
Mindy
Teisure Uas
Fenmatress
Esme
Formation
Dureau
Frederic J. Hosln
Weanington
D.C
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