Unfounded Cabinet Change Gossip Circulates Washington
Rumors claim Postmaster General Weeks and Secretaries New Davis and Weeks may resign before Congress reconvenes. The White House denies any plans for cabinet changes as Rush Welland and Albert Washburn consider moves, with Eliot Wadsworth and Nelson Hartson also near departures.
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Ashington
Work
Davis
Congress
Harding
Mellon
Hoover
White House
Coallge
Rush L. Welland
Colorado
Denver
Holland
Department of Justice
Poneran
Lagherty
Albert H. Washburn
United States
Austria
Washburn
Mr Washburn
Massachusetts
Henry Cabot Lodge
Eliot Wadsworth
Boston
the Treasury
Harding Ino
Wadforth
Public Health Service
Nelson T. Hartson
Pel Revenee
A. W. Crece
Meien
Zululand Pleas for Help to Save Yanna Fauna
Maj. F. Vaughan-Kirby pleads with the American Nature Association and Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman to urge preservation of Zululand fauna as a Nationalist-Labor government seeks to abandon game reserves. He cites Maritzburg conference, Prince of Wales influence, and US example to spur action against extermination. The American Nature Association calls for member protest.
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F. Vaughan-Kirby
Zululand
S. A
American Nature Association
Presse
Emi
Ridsdale
Nature Magazine
John Dickinson Sherman
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Subcontinent
Maritzburg
Siter
Prince of Wales
United States
Society For the Preservation of
England
Farmers profits rise in 1924 over 1923 despite dairy dip
Department of Agriculture estimates show total farm values at 12.404 billion in 1924, up from 12.348 billion in 1923. Crop value reached 11.404 billion with cereals at 5.22 billion, corn 2.89, wheat 1.191, and meat unrelated livestock values edging lower overall.
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RR S
Department of Agriculture
Eldridge Heads Capital Auto Traffic Bureau Under New Act
Maurice Eldridge, AA A research specialist, named director to implement the new Washington traffic law. The act authorizes regulations on brakes horns lights speed registration and operator permits with emphasis on arterial highways. Two new judges, more police, and close city cooperation aim to improve safety and smooth congestion on city streets.
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Hie
Trafic
Maurice
Eldridge
American Automobile Association
United States
A.A. A. White
Pldridge
United
Washington
French League of Rights Demand Haiti Action at League of Nations
French leaders including Premier Herriot press the League of Nations to raise the American occupation of Haiti. The plan awaits June league council action, with a move to Geneva to alert the U S and place the issue on the agenda. The resolution criticizes the US mandate as brutal and Haiti as silenced while noting $16 million owed to France.
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League of Rights of Man
France
Lerrtot
Haiti
League of Nations
A Association
Herriot
League Council
Geneva
League
United States Department
Washington
United States
America
Halttte
Thales
Wilson
Rockefeller Gives Glenna Collett a Talisman Tip
John D. Rockefeller, an avid golf fan, met Miss Glenna Collett in Ormond Beach aboard a hotel veranda. In a brief exchange before an exhibition match with Mrs. 41. D. Sterrett, she received a shiny ten cent piece from Rockefeller, who called it a talisman of good luck and wished her the best for her overseas success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rocckefeller
Glenna Collect
Movasion
Ormond Bedch
Rockefeller
Colfetto
Miss Colfett
Mr. Rockefeller
Sox Recruit Reminds of Husk Chance and Felsch
Ernest Vache, a highly touted Boston Red Sox outfielder recruit, is described as a double for the late Frank Chance. The piece compares his playing style to Happy Felsch of the Chicago White Sox, noting Vache moves well and appears a potential big leaguer, though his ability to match those stars remains uncertain.
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Ernest Vache
Boston Red Sox
Frank Chance
Vache
Ike Happy Felsch
Chicago White Sox
Felsh
Vuche
Neal Ball Returns as Manager of New Fifteen Eastern Team
Neal Ball, former Cleveland American League player, acts as manager of the New Fifteen Eastern Team for 10 years. Ball previously gained fame years ago for making the first unassisted triple play in modern major league history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Gath
Taade
Inakite Thas
Don’t Quit Says Schang on Amateur Advice
Wally Schang, catcher for the New York Alverteans, urges amateur players to study star catchers and not quit on any play. He emphasizes learning from major and minor league stars, noting many minors have big league experience and offering practical tips for improving catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally Schang
New York Alverteans
Buckeyes Set Attendance Record for 1924 25 Basketball Season
Ohio State Buckeyes 1025 Big Ten champions drew an estimated national season attendance record. Home crowds in Columbus totaled 70 400 across ten games with 10 000 plus crowds in each of the final three. The Purdue game mark of 10 641 remains the individual game record.
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Buckeyes
Ohio State
Columbus
Purdue
Sts
Thunderclap Promising Colt From Hildreth Stable
The photograph highlights Thunderclap, a leading youngster in Sam Hildreth’s racing stable. Hildreth expects big things from this colt as he develops under his care.
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Thunderclap
Rancocns
Sam Hildreth
Illinois Nine Awards Letters at Kiwanis Banquet
Illinois basketball capped the season with nine players receiving letters at a Kiwanis banquet. L. M. Haines will head the varsity next year after captaining during Cape tenure. J. W. Mauer was unable to play. Only Holopeter and Karnes graduate, leaving Coach Ruby with a strong return.
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T. 1D. Karnes
J.C. Ruby
Pirates travel miles as league season opens heavy
Meher Johnny Morrison of the Pittsburgh Pirates suffers a crante appendicitis. J A Most leads Chicago White Sox hitters. Various trades signings and signings of players across leagues are noted, including Ball Outfielder William Wayne, Les Sunuumaker named manager of Saginaw Aces, and Babe Ruth reference hints at a large outfield shift. Pirates plan a 16 270 mile season as Vernon park remodels begin.
European Military Cross Country Meet Planned Next Year
Cross country running gains popularity in Europe as France England and Belgium advance plans for an international military tournament to be staged in Belgium next year. The triangular event aims to crown European military champions with the three nations already in talks and warmly received in England and sanctioned by France.
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Europe
Belgium
France
England
Sporadic golf squibs and sport notes across the era
The column surveys golf growth in the United States with 802 native club members and Denver’s 6767 yard municipal course while mentioning Oregon’s varsity pursuit, Paavo Nurmi’s heel shoes, Dempsey’s NY fight watch, Tom Newman’s billiards record, and collegiate polo at Yale Princeton Harvard Cornell and West Point.
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Denver
United States
Yale
Princeton
Harvard
Cornell
West Point
Iowa State News Highlights Reductions in State Expenses
Senator Perkins of Sac announced biennial funds set at 8.866 million dollars per year down from 11.163 million. Levy drops to 8.01 mills from 10.25 mills while soldier bonus levy falls slightly. Budget total 27.477 million, 4 million less than last biennium. Arbor Day May 17. various local notes include curfew talk at Mount Pleasant and new church under construction at Charter Oak.
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Perkins
Sac
Senate
Iowa
Mount Pleasant
Algona
Charlies City
West
D. C
Burlington
Davis County
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
National
Movement For
Winnebago County
Johnson County
American Legion
Orphans of Veterans
Simpson College
H. A. Wallace
Edith Countryman
Anna Drake
John H. Peck
Iowa Supreme Court
Marshall County
Iowa County
Agricultural Economics Extension Service
Iowa State College
Fortieth General Assembly
Franklin County
London
Pottawattaime
Jasper
United States Department of Agriculture
Pottawattamle
Dane Davis
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Iowa Viglantea
Des Moines
Polk County Sunday School Council of Religious Education
Mason City
Dubuque
Allamakee
McGregor
Clayton
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Supreme Court
State Banking Department
Building a Small Family Bungalow Promises Comfort and Value
William A. Radford outlines bungalow living as the practical, affordable solution for 1925 housing. He notes small single family homes rise in prominence outside cities, highlighting a charming 84 by 42 foot California style bungalow with terrace entry and terraced yard.
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California
Wallpaper Care Tips From Old Housekeeper Advice
A Victorian note suggests matching water color to wallpaper groundwork for repairs and filling nail holes with plaster before patching. It recommends tearing uneven patches, rubbings with India rubber or white chalk, cleaning with stale bread, and removing grease marks with paste.
Tiled Fireplace as Central Room Feature
Fireplaces use tiles to create a decorative focal point in rooms. Tilework adds grace and symmetry, turning a bare hearth into a warm, charming center that enhances the overall decor.
Kitchen Sink Aids Important Features
Kitchen sink accessories are important features to consider when planning a home. A well placed sink cabinet near the sink adds convenience and hides cleaners. A sturdy dish drainer on the drain board saves minutes daily and aids drying. Built in china wall accessories above the sink provide sanitary, convenient storage.
Women Have More Faith Than Men Believers Say
An aphorism notes women hold more faith than men, suggesting reason they trust what men tell them may be limited. The quip implies women’s belief is tempered by listening to male statements.
Paste and Brush Technique for Fuller's Earth Mixture
The method describes mixing fuller’s earth with water to form a paste that is applied to surfaces then allowed to dry. After drying the paste is gently brushed off to remove residue and reveal a cleaned area.
Wood Exterior Styles in Frame Houses
Two common exterior finishes for frame houses are wide siding with lumber and wooden shingles. A hybrid approach uses wide siding on the first story and shingles on other areas. Wall construction involves studding with sheathing and building paper prepared for the exterior covering.
Eggs Kept Cool From Hens Maid Fancy Note
A terse, gossiping line discusses keeping eggs cool for storage and references hens and a maid named Fancy. The fragment hints at household chatter about culinary care and domestic roles without a clear reportable event.
Varnish Creeping Causes and Prevention
The creeping of varnish results from a soft under coat and damp wood. Allow ample drying time between coats to ensure each layer is dry and hard, preventing the second and third coats from remaining soft and creeping.
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Crrnettle
Conch J. Punenn Spaeth
Varsity
Walter Gurnee Dyer
Glenna
Ormond Beach
D. Sterrett
Joe Kirkwood
N. B. Perkins
Glenna Collett
Sox
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Chance
Felsch
Neal Ball
Schang
Meher Johnny Morrison
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bag Crante
J. A. Most
Chicago
Keddie Wart
Tuxbury School
San Francisco
Ray Flaskamper
Andy Vargas
Lincoln
Jess Davie
Ty Cobb
Tigers
New Haven
Bill Lochman
Miami College of Oxford
Oho
Charles J. Comiskey
Reading
Hartford
Comiskey
Sal Dunning
Wichita
St. Joseph
William
Chief) Wane
Les ‘Sunuimaker
New York
Cleveland
Saginaw Aces
Billy Sweeney
Frerk Stapleton
Pittsfield
Babe Ruth
Net
Fecm
Ed Maler
Vernon Club
Vernon Park
Waterbury
John Gallagher
Providence
Bloomington
George Beck
Jort Similth
Stockford
Osborne Gardner
Miller Huggins
Yankees
Sporting
U. S. Golf Association
University of Oregon
Montreal
Canada
A. A. Stagg
University of Chicago
Paavo Nurmi
Mr. Dempsey
Tom Newman
Louis J. Simonich
Joliet
Ignots
Les Schlapprizzi
Dempsey
Col Ner
New York Boxing Commission
Benjamin Weinstein
Philadelphia
Lehigh University
Iowa State News
William A. Radford
Addreys
Prairie Avenue
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Tits House
Egga
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