Facts about the Bible and other questions from 1920s column
A 1920s question column covers topics from Bible chapters printed by James Pott and Company in 1922 to naval mysteries, mildew remedies, historic road building by Romans, Coast Guard duties, gold colors, spontaneous combustion, locofoco origins, and the Cyclops disappearance. It includes practical how tos, weathering curiosities, and trivia on flags, war powers, loans, auto licensing, walnut uses, Socotra incense, banshees, banks, and global commodity leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pott and Company
Socotra
Ireland
Brazil
Japan
United States
Vielle
FTC targets deceptive business practices across several states
The Federal Trade Commission enforces new rules against misbranding and price fixing. A Philadelphia maker faces charges for lemon cleansing creams labeled as lemon, while a St Louis distributor network allegedly enforces resale prices and reports violations. A blanket dealer case uses false branding, Omaha dealers price gouge established customers, and a New York firm touts English Broadcloth shirts made in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
Mora
Philadelphia
Washington
St Louis
Omaha
New York
United States
Federal Reserve Loan Signals Seasonal Credit Support
For the first time since 1917 the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has loaned money on rediscounted paper at three and one half percent. The move reflects a seasonal dip in trade activity increasing credit needs while the government stands ready to absorb slack in credit and banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Federal Reserve Bank
Reclamation Admin backs temporary relief for settlers
President Coolidge asks Interior to grant temporary relief to settlers on reclamation projects under a congressional act of May 9. He says the measure provides sufficient authority and notes Congress proposed relief legislation that failed, risking great injury to settlers if relief is blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Misbranding crackdown targets misnamed goods and false trade names
Authorities pursue misbranding in several cases from Mt Olive coal sold only from the Mt Olive mine to cereal beverages and grape labeled products. A Denver firm cannot use Falstaff Dublin style cereal beverage names already used by a St. Louis maker. Another medicine called Good Grape faced action for lacking grapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
Mt. Olive
Denver
Colo
St.Louis
Japan’s protest signals strong but amicable ties with U S
The piece portrays Japan’s protest as a rebuke of American abrupt manners while implying lasting friendship between the two nations and a shared path forward despite tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Uncle Sam
First Year Aluminum Ware In Opal Glass Kitchen Era
The piece notes a household woman who bakes in opal glass, eats from Minton and Limoges, uses Italian Falence china and cut glass, and owns silver pieces. She does the work herself with one aiding hand, while wedding gifts are washed. Eden tunes play in the background. May Folwall Holsington, in New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minton
Limoges
Aviad
Eden
May Folwall Holsington
New York Sun
Windiest Zone Found in Northern Part of the U S
The article explains that the windiest zone in the northern hemisphere covers the northern United States and southern Canada. It notes late autumn through early spring as the windiest months, with August calmest and March or early April the windiest. It describes wind as air moving from high to low pressure and links pressure differences to temperature contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Work of Natural History
Democratic Party
Soarte
Attan
Tammany Hall
New York
United States
Barbadoe
West Indies
Canada
Indianapolis News
Disguise Fixes and Tobacco Plans Stir in Town
A tobacco prohibition officer arrives as a residence scene unfolds with talk of disguises and tying posies to growing tobacco plants, hinting at local enforcement and homegrown activity.
Cat Admires Rodents In Odd Pictorial Exchange
In a lull time at a shop a shoe shine artist explains to a companion the pictured scene of a mother cat with several young rats. He insists the cat loves the rats and even raises them, despite the rats not fearing her and the cat not biting. The interruption of a new customer ends the debate.
Compact Electric Siren Promises Indoor Use And Bank Alarm
Scientific American notes a new electric siren just inches high offering indoor utility with a 10 inch model powered by a twelfth horsepower motor. The design features a wire screen rotor a sheet metal roof serving as a horn and broad sound distribution for emergency warnings and bank burglar alarm use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
Courting Actress Draws Up Personal Affection Chart
In a witty exchange a man offers a chart of a movie actress interests. The diagram lists priorities as herself first, followed by money publicity her poodle her parrot her art and him. The playful moment highlights the actress's lighthearted self focus and amusing preferences.
Shadowed errands spark rumor of a husband hunt
Fragmentary dialogue from London Mall hints at a woman pursuing a husband while another man is already involved. The overheard exchange suggests social intrigue in a public shopping setting.
Assessment List of Clark County 1924 Property Owners
Clark County Illinois assessor J W Fredenberger lists personal property owners by township for 1924 with full values opposite each name. The ledger includes numerous individuals and firms such as Wabash Valley Tel Co Western Union Tel Co School District 63 and 67, with listed values ranging from tens to thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. W. Fredenberger
Clark
Illinois
J. W. Fredenberger
Blockinger
Roscoe
Daniels
F. M
Draper
Oliver Medagisestte
Ovienl
Gard
Dan
Geheb
Michael
Green
John
Grubb
Sam Ween
Hammond, Joshua
Hammond, Lambert
Hammerly
W. C
Heleine
George
Hirsch, Wm
Holwick
Mrs. W. F
Holtzworth
Fred
Vances
Imle
Adam
Herman
Junker
Ernest
King
Leohardo
Lichtenberger
Marbaugh
Jos
Ogle
Charlie
Harry
Robinson
Salter
John Occ
Schaefer
W. C. Sockler
Otto P. Frakes
J. ‘E. Frakes
John Thompson
Vern Willison
Joe
Frakes
Ward
Ziegler
Wabash Valley
Western Union Tel
Baker
Ema
Bailey
Bohn
Arnold
Wee
Henry C
Modesti
Clements
R. M
Collier
C.C
Martha
Ola
Wm. Ceee
Cornwell, Palmer
Craig, Dewey
Craig, Solow
Drake, Harry W
Fawver, Jake
Y Fawver
Win
Garwood
Walter
Haddix
Thos
Hilbert
Geo
Holenbeck, Laurence
Hollenbeck, Nettie
Hollenbeck, Sarah
Huffington
Hunt
Boont. W
Hutchison, Henry
Hutchison, Mary
Jeffers
Elizabeth
Jeffrs
John He
Willie
Liffick
Charlie Es Overmeyer
Pittenger
Sol W.c
Rynerson
B. A
Saiter
Frank Oo
Serwise
J. W
Spangler
Fenton
Strohm
Fred Oo
Timmerman, Bert
Tharp, O. Poo
Tingley, Clarence
Turner
Leslie
Wallace
Allen
Walls
Alonzo
Mrs
Joshua
Wells
Roy
Wabash Valley Tel. Co
Western Union Tel. Co
Pittenger, Roy . Co
Bush
Herbert Bush
John Bohn
James
Clough
Layman Cole
Vern
Dickerson
Mary A
Farr
W. S. Wildfond
Albert Frakes
Fuller
Gabey
Hammond
Barney
Haritzler
J. Wy
Hilbert, Prank S
Hilbert, Wr
Hollenbeck, Grant
Hollenbeck
Horton
Levi
Myles
Chas
Alscescuee
Nevins
Laurence
Osborn
Paddock
Sweitzer
Harl
Taubeneck
Tharp
Homer
Thompson
Bird
West
Whitkanack
Claude
Whitkanak, Firdie
Whitkanack Sisters
Wabash’ Valley Tel. Co
Dickerson, Earl
Uccnu
J. H
Elias
Murphy, Guy
Buser
Henry
Eno Eee
Curran
Thomas Omensewee
Day
D. G. Neenereeeans
Pene Apeseseege
Devaney
Andy Aanvoseras
Goekler
John Wen
Ceeeesawetamseses
Goben
John Wees
Eneaestevesemswansanes
McKeever
Wm. Meee
Burns Curt Watnwes
Steweeee
Knight
Ora
Myers
Nightlinger
Harve
Prewett Robert
Reynolds Guy
Reynolds Harry
Reynolds Walter
Rollings
Frank
Richey
Sullivan
Redmon
Shelby
Sharkey
Pat Eeddeeaeene
Smittkamp
Henry Wens
Staub
Clapp
Elf
Fox
Emil
Graham
D. T
Hornbrook
Dock
Reely
Mike
Burns
Elledge
Arthur
Once
Will E
Hollingsworth
Lloyd
Langford
Thomas
Sam
Watson
Will
Askins
Claud
Cramer
Fred As
Lillie
Glick
Mary E
Grover
Hall
Elvet
Meloy
Quinn
Bruce
Todd
Ed Ee Weer
Beltz Amos
Beltz
Daneseem
Davidson
Arch
Finkbiner Walter
Gunn
Mrs. Lel
Hughes
Sherd
Ira B
Wm. H.os Eens
Bert
Beldel
Alfred Oo
Cece
Robt
Tingley
Albert Uo
Onnece
Esi
Wabash Valley Tel
Co Aeee
Darwin
Abel Gottlieb
Evenenne
Earl Ene Weenen
Forrest Nase
Beard
Carol Wobec
Jno
B.ererte
Bubeck
Buehler
Coldsen
Houghton
J. C
Alfred
Miller
Eugene
Rudy
Munors
Pine
Roy Ae Besther
Wallash Valley Tel. Co
Western Union Tel.’ Co
Abel
Fred Wade
Erees Etenenes Cues
Eraycune
Osh Albrecht
Charile Wu
Austin Apes Eeccenacee
Everett Wesase Cess
U S Bureau Chemists Melt Thorium Oxide Record
Chemists at the U S Bureau of Standards report melting thorium oxide the most refractory substance known. The material was reduced at about 6400 Fahrenheit nearly twice the melting point of platinum. Thorium oxide is used commercially in incandescent gas mantles.
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U. S. Bureau of Standards
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Rio Janeiro
Navy
Georgia
England
Tyes
Fugland
Cardigan
Bayo Oene
Davids
Tyne- Mouth
Cornwall
Lincoln
St David's
Southampton
Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
Treasury Department
United States Navy
Aso
Alaska
California
Uiles
Oettral
Tion
Henrys
Middletown
Conn
Detroit
Henry Ford
Africa
National Geographical Society
Jesus
Italy
U. S
London Mall
Ilinois
Clark County
Douglas Township
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