Rockefeller Jr Use of Homes Plan Sparks Debate
John D Rockefeller Jr faces sharp debate after a sermon clash with John D Rockefeller Jr at a Chicago Bible class. Dr Charles B Althoff criticized the Rockefellers praising modern religion. Rockefeller plans to spend several million dollars on housing projects in New York City to provide decent homes for workers within their incomes.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
John’ Reach
John D. “Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Charles B. Althof
Chicago
Doctor Straton
John D. Rockefeller
Jona D. Rockefeller, Jr
New
York City
Tuberculosis cure claims by Prof Moellgaard shock peers
The report credits Prof Holger Moellgaard of Copenhagen with Sanocrysine a tuberculosis cure. Claims of positive cases come from Dr Seeher of Bispebjerg hospital and Dr Peter Clemenser. The drug is a white crystalline salt sold in small capsules for about 50 cents, but importing to America requires a public health license pending further research.
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Icians
Holger Moellgaard
Copenhagen
Doctor Seeher
Bispeberg Hospital
America
Public Health ' ‘Service
Allenby rises to Baldwin cabinet rank amid crisis
The British general Allenby, known as Bejonér, has stepped into a central political role alongside the Baldwin government. Friends note his short, decisive manner and alert, steady presence. His elevation follows his wartime leadership in Egypt and Palestine, shaping policy on a critical international crisis.
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Solwon
Baldwin
Bejonér
Egypt
Eset
Lord Allenby
Great Britain
Nsse Egyptiai
Allenby
Palestine
Diogenes and Burke Rise Through Public Regard
The narrative hails John Burke elected justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court amid praise for his long, varied career from small town lawyer to governor and U S treasurer. It notes Burke’s honesty as a public figure and recalls his near vice presidential nomination and a later bankruptcy involving Bardos & Co. of New York with $20,000 invested.
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Diogenes
John Burke
Supreme Court of
North Dakota
North
United States
Bardos & Co
New York
Making Good in a Small Town Real Stories About Real Girls
A professional dog breeder explains starting with in demand breeds, choosing a strong brood bitch, and sourcing from nearby breeders. Emphasizes proper housing, ventilation, exercise, and direct involvement in dog care, noting market preferences for Pomeranians Pekinese and toy Spaniels.
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Boston Tettlers
The Cunning Little Weed in a Winter Pot
In a quiet winter scene a delicate weed emerges in a fern pot with a pretty green plant. The earth and family dialogue frame the weed’s modest, well behaved welcome as it learns to share space without crowding.
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Bariens
Syou
The Million Dollar Peanut Lady of Tiits Town
The Peanut Lady of a New York state hill town grows from a corner drug store venture in 1918 to producing over 10,000 pounds of salted nuts daily. She keeps operations home made, employing many women in a backyard shed, with dreams of a factory while a strong local identity keeps her profits solid and her fame rising.
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New York State
Moon Men Question Sparks Classroom Debate
A teacher asserts that men may exist on the moon, prompting curious student Joe to ask what happens to them when there is no moon. The exchange reflects playful misunderstanding as a lesson unfolds about space and imagination.
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Little Joe
Count Conditionally Father-Now Promise to Count
The speaker asks Tommy to count to 100 before boarding another bus and Tommy agrees if someone will hold the guard while counting, reflecting a negotiation about safety and responsibility in a tense moment.
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Tommy
Cross Word Fad Supports Insomnia Treatment in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia physician and several medical peers reportedly use cross word puzzles to ease insomnia. The doctor notes relaxation is key and suggests the brain can rest even if sleep is elusive. Other doctors prefer chess and watching football to unwind between cases. Advertisement promotes Cuticura products for skin care.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Red Indian Chosen as Canadien Solon Ludger Basten Wins
Ludger Basten of the Huron tribe becomes the first Indian elected to Quebec legislature, winning a by election in Quebec county for the Conservatives. He defeats Liberal Bedard as the Liberal party ends 27 years in power in the capital. Basten, wealthy tannery operator at Lorette, is son of a former Hurons head chief and serves as director of multiple enterprises.
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Ludger Basten
Quebec
Bedard
The
Christian Science Monitor
Eastern
Canada
Lorette
Privy Council
Cole's Carbon Salve Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Cole's Carbon salve as stopping pain instantly and healing cuts or burns without scarring. It urges keeping the salve handy and lists druggists and J. W. Cole Co. of Rockford, Illinois.
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Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford, Til
Miles and their varying lengths across lands
The text notes that miles differ by nation, with Spanish Polish and Dutch miles being three and a half times the English mile, and German miles four times as long. It also observes variations even within a journey where the last mile may be longer than the first.
Philanthropist Gratitude for Not Spending His Money
A short note praises philanthropists who choose not to spend their wealth on themselves, highlighting the virtue of restraint and public spirit without detailing any specific person or act.
The Thinking Reed Alan Is a Reed That Thinks
A compact reflection on Alan as a fragile thinker. The quote argues that even a vapor could kill him, yet human awareness of mortality outstrips the universe’s oblivious power. Pascal’s meditation frames human dignity against cosmic indifference.
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Reed Alan
Pascal
Green's August Flower remedy boasts 58 years of use
The advertisement claims Green's August Flower cures nervous dyspepsia sour stomach constipation dyspepsia torpid liver dizziness and other digestive disorders. It asserts 58 years of successful use in millions of households and broad availability in markets worldwide with 30 and 90 cent bottles advertised.
Radio feeds extend to 40 papers within 800 miles of Moscow
Rost radio, the Soviet government's official news agency, will have radio receiving sets in 40 newspapers by January first. The coverage spans Archangel to Nikolayev and Minsk to Samara, expanding the distribution of official news across a wide area.
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Radio
Red Russia
Rost
Russian Telegraph Agency
Moscow
Archangel
Arctic Circle
Nikolayev
Black Sea
Minsk
Samara
Volga River
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns of Imitations and Safety Claim
Demand Bayer Aspirin warnings urge consumers to see the Bayer name on package or tablets to ensure authenticity. The ad touts Bayer as safe for 33 years and prescribed by physicians, urging buyers to say Bayer when purchasing to avoid dangerous imitations.
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Bayer
Oh Mr Jones and the Soap Premium Furniture Scheme
Miss Dash asks about using soap premium vouchers to furnish her home. Mr Fend recalls a scheme where a single purchase could yield furniture for one room, while the rest of the house was filled with soap, as a judge noted.
Million Dollar Policies Held by 120 Americans
The Insurance Press reports that one hundred twenty Americans hold life insurance policies valued at one million dollars or more, highlighting a growing trend in high value coverage among individuals.
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Mary ‘Cranam
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Fletcher
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