Too Many Marks Spoil the Securities
The Association of American Holders of Foreign Securities pleads with the mixed claims commission that German inflation has destroyed American investments in German property and securities. It cites losses of about 1 million in interest and at least 20 million in property, urging Germany to indemnify creditors for what it calls an immoral repudiation of debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Association of Amercan
Mixed Claims Commission
Germany
Asociation
United States
Social Lobby Stunned By Harding Sugar Row
Capital social lobby is stunned as President Harding blocks payment of 1.7 million to P DeRonde over a 5,000 ton sugar import tied to 1940s policy. The dispute centers on invoking a congressional act and a sugar equalization board review before any payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Washington
Treasury
P. DeRonde
New Jersey
Congress
White House
DeRonde
United States
Department of Justice
New York
Wilerd
Senate
American Trading Company
House Agricultural Committee
Sugar Equalization Board
Sugar Board
Bank Branches and Law Put To Test in Supreme Court
A Missouri suit against the First National Bank of St Louis questions whether the United States statute allowing “an office or banking house” implies a single location or permits multiple branches. The case, already in the Supreme Court, highlights drafting ambiguities and the clash between state and national banking interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
First National Bank
St. Louis
of Missouri
Missouri
Crissinger Faces Dilemma Over Federal Reserve Banks
Governor Crissinger of Marion Ohio takes office facing a major task to trim expenses at the twelve Federal Reserve Banks. The issue is whether they shall remain reserve banks or become active, operating banks as they manage large staffs and buildings built during the wartime and postwar boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enner
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve Act
Federal Reserve System
X R. Crissinger
Marion
C C
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Crissinger
Ure
Drawn Battle Over Direct Primary Fails to Yield Reform
Progressive and conservative factions clash in state legislatures over direct presidential primaries. Most bodies end session without new laws, leaving preconvention delegate selection largely unchanged. Taxation dominates agendas while local tax cuts and prohibition debates surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
la Follette
Idaho
Boral
Pennsylvania
Angora Plans Islam's Reform Across a Modern City
A detailed analysis argues that Angora led reforms aim to harmonize Islam with modern economic life. It notes Caliph election by people, lifting interest bans, relaxing iconography rules, and promoting pan Islamic unity under Turkish leadership amid European colonial pressure. The piece highlights Mustafa Kemal and allied leaders shaping a national transformation with broad Arab and Muslim implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Grande Rue de Peru
Mahomer
God
Muezzin
Lfe
New Turkey
Angora
TsIam
Mustapha Kemal
Turkey
Mudania
Lausainne
Anatolia
England
France
India
Egypt
Britain
Near East
St Ancorn
Muhatet
Reform Committee
Mahomet
National Assembly
Angola
Islam as Political System Shapes Turkish Revival
The essay argues Islam blends religion with politics in Turkey, noting a revived caliphate under Abdul Medjid shifts from Constantinople to Angora, while praising Turkish democracy and criticising European attempts to divide the Muslim world. It cites Arab loyalties, Ottoman heritage, and a dervish rite scene near the Bosporus as signs of Islam’s enduring influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Angora
Desert
England
Constantinople
Malta
Mecca
Tussein
Kiong
Hedjaz
Uussein
Ned
Abdul Medjid
National Assembly
Nedi
Hedjuz
Arabia
Abdul Hamid
Dolnia-Rugtche
Turkish National Assembly
United States
Angola
House of Commons
National Assembly of
Senate
Scutari
Bosporus
New York Herald
Chinaman Leaves Will on Laundry Ticket in San Francisco
A San Francisco teen court case centers on a Chinese laundryman Cee Kenge Wong also called Gee Kook Sing who penned a will on a laundry ticket. The document bequeaths his property including money with Bank of Italy and Canton Bank and laundry funds to his wife Gee Wong She. The widow receives letters of administration and a family allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cee Kenge Wong
Lundry
Gee Chong Wong
Gee Kook Sing
Gee Wong
Bank of Italy
Canton Bank
Quang Sing Lee Laundry
Five Story Fall Ends With Fractured Ankle For Boy
Five year old Joe Viola of 228 East Ninety seventh street toppled from his roof while playing and survived a five story fall with only a fractured ankle. He bounced off four clotheslines before landing on his feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe Viola
East Ninety-seventh Street
Payment Plan Mentioned for Mother and Five Children
The article notes a monthly amount of 200 dollars allocated for a woman and her five children. It implies a support arrangement or welfare-like provision, highlighting the financial expectation attached to the family unit.
Free State of Danzig See Prosperity From Trade
The first annual report of the Danzig Credit Bank notes unlimited trade freedom and favorable geography boosting prosperity. Founded fifteen months ago, the bank reports a total turnover of 64.5 billion marks and a net profit of 48.46 million, with a 40 percent dividend declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free State of Danzig
Danzig
Danzig Credit Bank
Dollar dated 1795 found with Napoleon Nicelffer
A United States silver dollar bearing the date 1795, part of a scarce early series, was found in the possession of Napoleon Nicelffer, described as an elderly resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
United States
Napoleon Nicelffer
Bishop's Light Guards Amid Rugged Seabed Dangers
A historic lighthouse at Bishop's Head stands 160 feet above sea level guarding the Haglish channel near Seilly islands. It warns of a hazardous labyrinth of wrecks in the world's gravest marine graveyard as waves continually batter the rock and keepers endure strict duty shifts with little shore leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bishop's
Seilly Islands
Haglish Channel
Bishop's Light
Feeding Value of Oats for Horses
USDA study notes oats production in the United States rose steadily since 1806 with peaks in 1918 and 1921 and 2017. It discusses acreage swings, anticipated reductions due to motorized farming, and oats importance for horses and young stock despite modest cash value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
First Requisite of Good Grade of Strawberries
The piece outlines standards for strawberry quality focusing on firmness and proper ripeness for market transport. It stresses keeping green berries out of crates, daily picking to match ripening, and avoiding mixed varieties unless labeled. It notes confusion from multiple grade names and calls for standardized grades and terms across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Markets
Distinct Advantages in Use of Manure Spreader
Farmers praise manure spreaders as profitable farm machinery though underused. Key benefits include unloading by horses and uniform manure distribution aiding early winter top-dressing of wheat. Benefits extend to grass and clover stands and rotation stability, with payback cited by FP Daley of Missouri College of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. L. Daley
Missouri College of Agriculture
Nicotine Sulphate Controls Pests On Cucumbers
Farmers advised to spray cucumber plants with one and a half teaspoons of nicotine sulphate per gallon of soapy water to target giant leaf rollers or aphids. Apply thoroughly to the undersides. remove and destroy leaves rolled by pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee
School for Convicts in Kent Seeks Large Scale Education
Education on a large scale is being organized for prisoners in the Maidstone jail. Classes in French shorthand and bookkeeping have already started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Maidstone
Tere
Chisses
Alvaniv
Benefits of Legumes on Soil and Profit
Legumes feed the soil and build fertility while sustaining ongoing farm profits. Each wormiag cycle shows a profit when legumes are grown as part of the crop mix.
Place for a Garden
A suggestion that any location where weeds grow can be used to cultivate a garden. The note implies pliable plots transformable into garden spaces.
Garden Fence Doubles as Vine Support and Chicken Guard
Garden fence serves a dual purpose by providing sturdy support for climbing vines and functioning as a barrier to deter intruding chickens. This simple setup enhances both plant growth and yard security.
Boarder Cows May Lose Their Homes
An agricultural bulletin from the University of Illinois analysis shows the high feed costs of keeping low producing Holstein cows. The study, based on 1,605 cows, indicates feed cost per 100 pounds of milk falls as production rises, explaining why low producers hurt profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of
Agricultural Experiment Station
Urbana
Plan Spraying To Save Potato Crop From Pest
Illinois entomologist W F Flint says spraying with home made Bordeaux mixture can protect potato vines from the potato leaf hopper and boost yields 30 to 60 bushels per acre. Apply four to five sprays at 7 to 10 day intervals starting when vines are 6 to 8 inches high. Ensure both leaf surfaces are covered. use angle nozzles rather than a sprinking can. If Colorado beetle is present add arsenate of lead to the spray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Flint
Illnois
Ilinets
Ohio Farmers Hit 100 Bushels Per Acre In Study
Extension specialists at Ohio State report forty farmers achieving 100 or more bushels per acre on ten acres over six years. The Timely Soil Topics feature notes practices: 68 percent after clover, 48 percent manured, 65 percent used mixed fertilizer, 48 percent used acid phosphate, 35 percent used phosphate with manure. W. H. Gilmore set a record with 134 bu/acre on ten acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Ohio
W. H. Gilmore
Harvesting Soy Beans With Ordinary Grain Binder
Soy beans are easily harvested with an ordinary grain binder. Cut when pods are nearly ripe to reduce shattering. use one-fourth guards on the binder to minimize beans left on the ground. Leaves fall as beans near readiness. shocks are easy but workers should wear gloves to protect hands from dry brittle stems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tob. S. Wilkins
Fows
Berry Bushes Yield Sweet Home Economics
Money on. Berry bushes produce fruit tucked into desserts jellies and jams for the home. Even if the crop stays local, careful cultivation keeps value steady and neighbors savor seasonal treats.
Early Cherries Yield and Stall Cleanliness Notes
Early cherries are praised for reliability and yield, though not as rich as later fruit. Emphasis on keeping stalls clean to ensure profit and efficiency.
Oelwein to Mark Golden Anniversary and Local Happenings
Oelwein plans a September 12 celebration for its golden anniversary. Fayette county courthouse cornerstone laid by Masons. Grinnell College seniors graduate with English topping subjects. Des Moines sees paving around fair grounds and rapid street work. Creston to install 3.5 miles of gas mains costing about 16 thousand dollars. A multi-city trade tour with 100 manufacturers and a 24 piece band traveled from Fort Dodge to Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Fayette County
Grinnell College
Creston
Creston Con & Electric Company
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
J. W. Barrett
Osage
Des Moines
A. J. Hesse
Davenport
Allison
Linn County
Iowa
Seventh Corps
Orlea
Andrew Johnson
Avoca
Merritt Root
Audubon
Root
Merle Scott
Poland
Lowden
Illinois
G. Watson French
Wilbur W. Marsh
Norwalk
Grundy Center
E. S. Doughty
Charles Medford
Hamburg
Warren
First Presbyterian Church of
Shenandoah
United States
Iowa-Nebraska Canners Association
Nebraska
Simpson College
Indianola
United States Post Office Department
Iowa City
United States Mail
Cedar Heights
W. F. Parrot
B. A. Johnson
National Christian Endeavor
Des. Moines
State House
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