New calendar proposals spark debate on moving from Gregorian
The article surveys proposed calendars including a 13 month 28 day year called the Marvin plan and a Swiss variant. It outlines how each would align weeks and quarters, potential benefits for business and schools, and objections such as uneven quarter lengths and lost date consistency. The piece notes support from European authorities and Canadian government, with mixed public reaction.
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Dickinson
Sherman
Roland
University At Chicago
Moulton
All Nationa
Europe
Phig
Henry I. Cox
United States Weather Bureau
Marvin
International Geodetic and Geophysical Union
United States Chamber of Commerce
Canterbury
Lee
Alianalis
Government of
Canada
Royal Society of Canada
United States
Julius Caesar
Julius
Gregory ‘Mim
England
American
Japan
China
Turkey
Russia
Romania
Botany Students Take Notice Of Cleaning Lesson
In a brief scene a nurse directs a negligent housekeeper on bedroom cleaning during a professional call. The carpet under the bed harbors dust and dirt, described as rolls of dirt that should not remain on floors. The housekeeper misconstrues dirt as house moss, prompting astonishment.
Not Much to Tell Mrs Cunningham Seeks Divorce
Mrs Cunningham entered court requesting a divorce from a deserted husband. She was ignorant of legal procedure and unable to afford a lawyer, but the judge patiently asked her to recount the story from start to finish. She replied there wasn't much to tell.
Return of John From the Farm Sparks Family Mystery
Cunningham recalls last summer when John went out to milk the cow and vanished within an hour or two. The exchange hints at a sudden disappearance prompting family concern and questions about his whereabouts. Local curiosity grows as relatives seek clues and friends share memories of that morning.
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Cunningham
John
Rough on Lawyers Schools In Mesopotamia
A fragment from a schoolboy essay notes a valiant struggle to learn English with an oriental flavor in a line about the schoolmaster.
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Mesopotamia
Fragmented reflective verse fragment about lawyers and teachers
A fragmented quotation contrasts gleaming diamonds with dullness and likens lawyers to the sun in morning light. It imagines a country of lawyers without teachers where tongues wag in the months of lawyers, serving only riot and unrest.
Congested Streets Prompt Brookton Parking Advice
Fragmentary dialogue describes heavy traffic in New York and advice to drive with a warning that parking is required in Brookton. The exchange notes congestion and a suggestion to relocate parking duties. The lines suggest street conditions and a local parking constraint affecting travel.
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New York
Doctor's Supply Girl Finds Path in Herb Trade
In a small town a young woman describes becoming a botanical collector for drug makers. She explains choosing marketable herbs and proper drying, then sending samples to wholesale dealers to secure prices or a contract. The work targets U S drug manufacturers with outdoor collection as the workshop.
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Handa
Europe
Weaving As A Money Winner In A Small Town
In a Missouri town a self described smart girl weaves to earn a living turning scarves blouses and sweaters into a shop and craft rooms She trained two months in a city studio to learn weaving and business skills She emphasizes quality original designs reasonable prices and gradual public sales then retail through city shops to reach wider markets Built on practical steps she advises starting with small at home sales a public sale and later retailer partnerships with a focus on distinct handmade items and steady income.
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Bee Swall
Missouri
Wouters Nowareners Union
Children's Spring Frocks and Footwear Highlight Simplicity
Julia Bottomley notes spring fashions for seven to fourteen year old girls feature simple day dresses and party frocks in colorful materials such as cotton rayon and crepe de chine. footwear trends favor plain brown or black kid shoes with modest heels, while afternoon styles use gray kid shoes with a high arch, and evening shoes showcase jeweled accents and rhinestones.
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Robin
Last Secon
Ita
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
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Newalendar
Madrid
Union
International Astronomical Union
League of Nations
Willa H. Booth
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