Monetary systems and the critique of the gold standard
The piece discusses public fascination with money and monetary theory, citing Professor Gustav Cassel’s Rhodes Memorial Lectures. It argues no single nation can fix its finances alone and advocates a measured, impartial approach to reform, noting Cassel’s view that gold as a value anchor is flawed and inflation may be necessary.
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Banke
Gustav Cassel
Sweden
Governomrnts
League of Nations
Oxford
Cassel
Professor Cassel
France
United States
Snow
Haan
Bank Failures blamed on inherent instability says Hardy
Dr. Charles O Hardy of the Brookings Institution reports that 1921 to 1931 saw 5784 U S bank insolvencies or 29 percent of banks in operation at the period's start. He cites pyramiding obligations and reliance on liquid assets and thin stockholder equity as the core instability. He argues the U S is unique in allowing bank failures.
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Charles 0. Hardy
Brookings Institute
United States
Hardy
Rheumatism Sufferer Finds Relief With Kruschen Salts
A longtime rheumatic case claims 20 years of pain from uric acid crystals. Since 1930 the man reports relief by Kruschen Salts with a daily dose, and asserts continued use prevents recurrence and dissolves the crystals.
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W. P
Kruschen
Simplicity in Education Beckons a Return to Reading
The passage pleads for less rhetorical complexity in higher education urging a shift toward plain speech and straightforward study. It contrasts phrases like I proceeded to my residence and perused a volume with simply going home to read a book. The aim is to avoid pretentious wording that obscures learning.
Memorial shafts honor Elwood Haynes in Portland
A Real Benefactor Portland erects a stone shaft memorial to Elwood Haynes as inventor of the modern automobile. Persian Balm advertisement touts charm and skin softening claiming benefits for women with dainty fragrance and healing properties.
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Portland
Ind
Elwood Haynes
Bright Side Notes From Unclear Headlines
A fragment mentions Premier Cheng Hsiso-Hsu of Manchukuo in conference with Foreign Minister Hsieh Chieh-Tsih. It cites the risk of arms feeding on children's vitality and endorses Moth er Graves Worm Exterminator as a simple remedy.
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Cheng Hsiso-Hsu
Manchukuo
Hsieh Chieh-Tsih
Pays Tribute to German War Dead in Lens Dedication
Premier Edouard Herriot honors German war dead in Lens at a new municipal hospital dedication. He says France seeks pacific plans, renounces hatred, and calls for unity with former enemies to foster peace and reconciliation.
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Edouard Herriot
France
Lens
Canadian Theatres Earn Top Fire Safety Rating
Ottawa reports show Canadian theatres hold the highest fire safety rating among properties. A Dominion Fire report by J. Grove Smith notes only 19 theatre fires in the last year, none serious, with total losses around 4200 dollars. It praises managers for safeguarding patrons, especially in Ontario, during a year showing 3,000,000,000 feet of film shown across nearly a thousand theatres in Canada.
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Ottawa
Te Theatres
Canada
J. Grove Smith
Dominion Fire
Dominion
Smith
Ontario
St. Thomas
War Debt Cancellation Said to Benefit United States
Senator Borah estimates that the economic downturn has cost the United States up to 30 billion pounds or about 150 billion dollars. The figure is speculative, but the loss is immense and would persist while the world’s financial system is disrupted by war debt transfers. The Daily Telegraph notes cancellation could financially favor the United States.
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Borah
United States
London Daily Telegraph
Baby’s Own Tablets praised by mothers in Canada
Mrs Thomas Shaw of Hamilton Ontario tallies teething relief claims for babies using BABY'S OWN TABLETS. Dozens of mothers report calmer sleeps, fewer fevers and colic with the product. Over 1,250,000 packages sold since 13120.
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Thomas Shaw
Hamilton
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