Ruanda Aims for Native Rule In Vernal East African State
A National Geographic bulletin describes Ruanda as a small Ethiopian style kingdom on Africa’s roof of Africa. It notes Ruanda's historic shifts under German Belgian and British mandates and its strong native ruler Mwami. The report highlights Birunga volcanic region cattle culture and a Belgian gorilla preserve guarding rare apes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruanda
Ethionia
Africa
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Ethiopia
Abyssinia
Germany
East Africa
Tanganyika
Mwami
Lake Victoria
Congo
Belgium
Great Britain
Uganda
Birunga
Mufumbiro
Lake
Kivu
Muhavura
Christmas Meaning Beyond Glitter and Commerce
A reflection on Christmas as a divine holiday beyond materialism. The author argues that the birth of Christ remains central to the season, evident in family joy and human kindness, and that Christianity's influence grows through the ages despite secular distractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeece
Keep the Records Straight about Riley Wilson and Reid Flood Plan
The piece defends Riley J. Wilson, clarifying he is not an army engineer but a House flood control committee member aligned with Chairman Reid. It argues Wilson supported Reid’s bill and hearings, rejects claims linking him to the army report, and praises Wilson for efforts shaping the proposed flood control bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Representative Reid
Riley J. Wilson
Army
House
Mr. Reid
Riley Wilson
Reid
New Orleans
Wilson
Vetera
New Orleans Times-Picayrnne
Simpson
The
Times-Picayunne
Radio catches California kidnapper as press and air converge
Hundreds heard Thursday night that the California kidnapper had been captured. The development shows radio accelerates news distribution without harming newspaper reach, and readers still crave seeing details in print despite auditory reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Nature's Gifts and Christmas Colors From Dame Nature
For ten days cars and trucks carry evergreen and holly toward homes as nature itself enhances the holiday. The piece praises nature’s colors and hints at conserving natural resources to ensure future Christmas brightness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dame Nature
Nature
Moral dignity and senate seating over Smith and Ware
Debate on whether the United States Senate should deny the oath to Senators-elect Smith and Ware raises questions of moral fitness, representation, and precedent. Critics warn against arbitrary secession, while others call for possible seating pending trials, and note risks of misusing Senate power.
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United States Senate
Smith
Ware
Senate
Borah
Smith and Ware
Congress
Santa Claus as Businessman: A 1927 Holiday Satire
A humorous King Features Syndicate piece portrays Kris Kringle as a shrewd entrepreneur. It lampoons Santa doubling as a cashing in on deliveries, reindeer upgrades, and a lean overhead, with cheeky asides about towns to avoid and a cafeteria sleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kris Kringle
Dairy Industry Names Supreme Arbiter Leader
The four billion dollar U S dairy industry appoints a director led by Dr. C W Larsen chief of the dairy bureau at the U S Department of Agriculture. Larsen, a Iowa College of Agriculture graduate, headed Pennsylvania State College dairy department and did Columbia University research before wartime service in Washington and postwar federal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Dairy Council
C. W. Larsen
Dairy Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Larsen
Iowa College of Agriculture
Pennsylvania State College
Columbia University
Washington
Notable Birthdays Mark Six Individuals Today
Maj Gen James H. McRae aged 64 born Lumber City Georgia to statutory retirement. William S. Ware born Philadelphia Pennsylvania aged 60 after Senate seating refusal. Bradford Knapp born Vinton Iowa aged 57 now dean at Arkansas College of Agriculture. Rt Rev Robert L. Paddock born Brooklyn New York aged 58 retired Episcopal bishop of eastern Oregon. Emanuel Lasker born Berlin aged 59 former world chess champion.
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James H. McRae
Lumber City
William S. Ware
United States Senate
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Bradford Knapp
United States Department of Agriculture
Arkansas College of Agriculture
Vinton
Iowa
Robert L. Paddock
Episcopal
Eastern
Oregon
Brooklyn
N. Y
Emanuel Lasker
Berlin
Goiter Concepts and Prevention by Dr Tiffin in Seattle
Dr Charles Calvin Tiffin explains goiter types and treatments. He notes most goiters are internal, puberty-related growths that cannot be cured by medicine but can be prevented by iodine given to the mother and used by physicians. Exophthalmic goiter often appears after age eighty five with nervous symptoms and weight loss. Colloid goiter in children and some adults may be cured with iodine or thyroid tablets. never self treat, consult a family physician for correct diagnosis and care.
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Goiter
Charles Calvin Tiffin
M. D
Seattle
Wash
Gorgas
Berlin Opens First Library Reading Room for the Blind
Berlin opens its first library reading room for the blind with a solemn ceremony. Frau Noerenberg, chief librarian of Charlottenburg Library, adds a large room as a special branch for the sightless and transfers a sizable collection to be catalogued and issued by a blind woman librarian.
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Berlin
Frau Noerenberg
Charlottenburg
Holidays Guests and Social Gatherings Across Monroe
A yearend notes page lists visitors and relatives in Monroe area households. Dallas residents Tom Monk and Drew Prichard arrive for holidays while Shreveport and New Orleans guests join local families. a dancing party hosted by F D Bennett of West Monroe features a festive decor and assorted attendees.
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Tom Monk
Dallas
Eleanor Burke
Shreveport
Anna Suteliff
West Monroe
L. B. Ferguson
Meridian
W. D. Benney
San Antonio
F. D. Bennett
M. S. Standifer
New Orleans
A. A. Guyphy
Drew Prichard
Texas
John Breard
Riverside Heights
Percy Cholars
New York
Monroe
Allan Scholars
Hall McGeorge
J. W. McWiliams
Robert Moore
Wardville
Willie Moore
Miss Waelder
Carl Waelder
V. C. Barringer
Anniversaries and historical milestones noted for notable figures
Key dates include George Crabbe birth in 1754 and Francis X. Langelier birth in 1838. Events span 1814 Ghent peace preliminaries, 1921 a $150000 Salt Lake City park gift, 1924 Luther Burbank corn development, plus 1877 Parrott’s rifle inventor death and 1917 Allied bombing starts at Mannheim.
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George Crabbe
United States
Great Britain
Ghent
North Carolina
Andrew Jackson
Raleigh
Francis X. Langelier
Quebec
Ste. Rosalie
Robert P. Parrott
Cold Spring
N. Y
Lee, N. H
Mannheim
Bishop Nibley
Mormon Church
Salt Lake City
Luther Burbank
Jury Convicts Patrick E. McDermott in Publisher Slaying
A Canton jury found Patrick E. McDermott guilty of murdering Don R. Mellett, Canton’s newspaper publisher, in a high profile case decided a year ago.
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Canton
Patrick E. McDermott
Don R. Mellett
Peace Day plea amid war talk urged by writer
The author chants for a global Peace Day as nations debate war versus harmony. He condemns militarism and urges transforming the Department of War into a Department of Peace while praising the anthem On Earth Peace and condemning Junker philosophy and propaganda. He cites Woodrow Wilson and Germany’s economic aims from Berlin to Baghdad.
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Department of War
Department of Peace
Woodrow Wilson
Germany
Berlin
Bagdad
Christmas Eve Radio Schedule Across United States
A dense listing of Christmas Eve radio programming in Central Standard Time from stations coast to coast including WBAL WEEI WOR and more. The schedule covers music concerts carols orchestras and dance programs with start times and station identifiers.
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Associated Press
WMAK
Newark
Little Symphony
WOR
WEAF
New York
Waldorf Astoria
South Sea Islanders
High Junkers
Paris D'Or Orchestra
Cass Hagan’s Orchestra
WJZ
New York Symphony Orch
Philco
Keyssone
Slumber Music
Kdka Pittsburgh
Home Radio Club
New York Symphony Orchestra
Wphilco
Wjar Providence
Kony Orchestra
WHAM
Rochester
Radiotrons
WGY Schenectady
WBZ
Springfield
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Nayeeth
Santa Claus
Keng Features Syndicate
Ine Crest Dream Agtite Pesergd
Quy Hall
His
News By Radio
Lake Charles
American Press
Arkansas Gazette
London
Stevenson
England
America
Big Bill
Hagerstown Herald
Hollywood
Detroit News
Chicago
Medbury
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Donner
Blitzen
Sanca
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Denison
Alexander Cairns
ODAYS
Waldorf Astoria Orchestra
Women's University Glee Club
WBAL
WRC
KDKA
WLW
WIR
KYW
WCCO
KSD
WOC
WOW
WDAP
KWOO
WSM
WMC
WSB
WBT
WJAX
WTMJ
WLAP
KAS
WDAF
WHAS
WET
WBAP
Baltimore Municipal Band
WEAL
S. Parkes
Weaf and Chain
KGO
Pacific Coast Chain
Philco Hour
Babes In Toyland
Wimjs
Cadman
WPG
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Jubilee Singers
Municipal
WEE
Boston
Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra
Highway Report
Broadway
Wnac Boston
LeVaradia Band
Community Christmas Singers
WGR
Buffalo
Wich Jinkers
Parkes Cadman
CKCL
Toronto
Puddicombe
Palais d'Or Orchestra
WTAG
Worcester
Dance Orchestra
Phileco
WWNC
Asheville
Glee Club
Atlanta
WDOD
Chattanooga
KTHS
Hot Springs
Arington Ensemble
Jacksonville
Louisville
Philo
Memphis
Nashville
bDinner
WSMB
Palmer House Symphony
WGN
WLIB
Drake Ensemble
Sony Hirecital
Mark Love
Stoodlums
WLS
WMAQ
WGQJ
Radio Phototonue
Cincinnati
New York Symphony
WSAI
WTAM
Cleveland
Neapolitans
Blue Flash Indians
Willard Cavaliers
Wandering Minstrels
WFAA
WOC Davenport
Sport News
Des Moines
Four Kings of Harmony
Palais d'Or
Cass Hagan
WCX
WJIR
Detroit
Orchestra
WWJ
Fort Worth
Kansas City
KVOO
Tulsa
KOA
Denver
KFI
Los Angeles
KHJ
KNX
Midnight Express
Oakland
Radiotron
KLX
KGW
Portland
Grand Opera
KFRC
San Francisco
Cecilians
Kbba
eGhstetwine
KPO
Ye Towne Cryer
NBC
KFOA
Boy Scouts
Kir Beattie
KHQ
Spokane
RCA
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