Veterans gas claims truth tested by US bureau report
The United States veterans bureau issued a statement debunking widespread claims that exposure to war gases causes long term voice loss and respiratory disorders. Col Robert A Patterson summarized studies showing little evidence gas exposure increased disease rates after discharge and that symptoms developing later may be unrelated to gas exposure.
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Ashington
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Forbes
Robert A. Patterson
Chemical Warfare Service
Raid Hairpin Stands Inspire Uptown Larceny Laughs
The Chicago Journal reports a wave of petty theft as women sweep hairpins from an uptown hairdressing shop. Each cubicle holds a tray of colorful pins while patrons stash multiple pins in bags. The scene captures a comical glare at habit and fashion.
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Fair Sex
Chicago Journal
Despot Ruling Afghanistan All Aspects of State
The amir of Afghanistan remains the sole despotic monarch globally, governing religion, commerce, foreign affairs, and domestic relations. He orders the movement of his people and controls all matters of state with absolute authority.
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Amir
Afghanistan
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
A druggist driven advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for hidden kidney trouble. An insurance examiner notes many applicants are declined due to undetected kidney issues. The ad urges readers to try a sample by sending ten cents to Kilmer Co with newspaper mention.
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Kilmer
Threatened Strike and Nickel for Quiet Time Ad
Advertisement notes a threatened strike and a nickel offered for an additional hour of quiet. It also promotes Cuticura products for pimples and blackheads with instructions to apply the ointment wash with hot water and maintain clear skin, suggesting a Cuticura Talcum inclusion. The tone mimics a period advertisement seeking consumer attention.
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Bobbie
Pop
Senate Debates Borah Resolution on Russia Policy
Senate discusses Borah resolution recognizing the Russian Soviet government while the White House reaffirms no change in U S policy toward Russia. Officials deny trade talks or an economic conference with Russia and pledge caution on European measures. Senator Edge attacks recognition as contrary to American property rights and interests under any flag.
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Genoa
Harding
America
Business Court Plan Aims to Broaden Arbitration Use
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States announces a plan to expand arbitration for commercial disputes among its national membership. It envisions local arbitration by business bodies, industry trade associations, and national handling of cases outside local or trade jurisdiction, with conciliation as an alternative.
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Chamber of Commerce of
United States
National Chamber
Scarcity of U S Passports for Aliens Sparks Debate
The State Department reports a surge of applications for passports by aliens who filed first papers or long residents seeking citizen status. British officials limit passports for declarants, highlighting the complexities since the 1907 act changes. Since 1920 U S passports are issued only to citizens, with naturalization needing five years residence and a two year wait after declaring intentions.
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State Department
Secretary of State
United States
Forbidden Match Becomes Licensable Due to Love
A daughter defies her father by planning marriage to a man with no money. He argues money blocks the license, but the daughter's reply shows love can overcome wealth barriers. The remark about rich men and deeds adds a moral contrast.
United States and Canada Seek St Lawrence Seaway Treaty
Secretary of State Hughes announced the U S would negotiate a treaty with Canada to build the Great Wakes St Lawrence seaway. The International Joint Commission urged Congress and Parliament to back a treaty based on its December 1921 report while Canada replied it would not be expedient to act now.
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Hughes
United States
Great Wakes-St. Lawrence Seaway
American Congress
International Joint Commission
State Department
Canada
International Joint Commission For Investigation
St. Lawrence River
Lake Ontario
Montreal
Legion and Scouts Plan Nationwide Joint Expansion
Alvin M. Owsley and Boy Scouts leaders in New York outlined a national drive to strengthen Scouting with American Legion support. The plan targets sponsoring new troops in nonaligned communities and boosting leadership in rural areas, leveraging 11 000 Legion posts and 18 000 Scout troops to reach 6 600 communities without troops. Commader Hanford MacNider urged posts to adopt troops, aiming to raise Scout membership from 410 000 boys and 110 000 volunteers and expand in the coming year.
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Alvin M. Owsley
National Americanism Commission of the American Legion
Boy Scouts of America
New York City
American Legion
United States
Owsley
Kansas City
Hanford MacNider
Commmander MacNider Hug
Legion
Far Rockaway Boy Dives For Brother Before Scout Debut
Eleven year old Reeve Geary rushed to save his eight year old brother John after he tumbled into Jamaica Bay near Clinton Avenue. Reeve grabbed the boat edge and then swam after John pulling him to shore with two other youngsters aiding. He kept the rescue secret from others until his parents were told.
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Reeve Geary
Far Rockaway
Reeve
John
Clinton Avenue
Jamaica Bay
Reeves
Scout Saves Sister From Fire After Gas Heater Incident
Edmund Schultz of Troop No. 19 acted quickly when his younger sister’s clothing caught fire from a gas heater. He seized her, rolled her on the floor and extinguished the flames, preventing serious burns.
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Edmund Schultz
Scouts Plant 100 Sugar Maples at Camp Biddle
Boy Scouts of Troop 102 Philadelphia under Scoutmaster Yorke dedicated a new Bromall camp by planting 100 sugar maple seedlings. The state forestry department presented the trees as Camp Biddle becomes the summer home, replacing Treasure Island where they camped for six years.
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Boy Scouts of
Troop 102
Philadelphia
Scouts Plant First Yonkers Community Forest
Yonkers hosts the New York State Forestry association campaign kickoff with 200 Yonkers scouts planting 4700 trees along the Grassy Sprain reservoir shores. Mayor Taussig opened the event and was sworn in as an honorary tenderfoot as Scout Executive Wright led the effort with NYS Forestry secretary Simmons.
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Boy Scouts
New York States Forestry Association
Yonkers
Homer J. Wright
Scouts
J. R. Simmons
Best Thing Must Be Paid For Quote by Ruskin
A thoughtful maxim on value and effort noting that precious things gain worth through toil and economy. The quote emphasizes discipline in earning and preservation of what is valued through hard work.
Pillow Grievances in Guest Rooms Spark Banter
A popular bachelor laments with humor about the oversized show pillows that ruin sleep in guest rooms. He notes guests fear neck injury from the lofty cushions while ordinary pillows remain hidden in daytime storage. The New York Sun quote highlights the clash between showy decor and practical comfort.
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New York Sun
Governor Allen Slams Western Novelist as Potboiling Trash
Kansas Governor Allen denounces a western novelist, praising early work but condemning later output as potboiling trash. He argues many writers begin with rich ideas and end with wealth driven work, illustrating with a remark on breakfast and morning appetite.
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Allen
Kansas
Whispered politics in government offices stir tensions
A Washington Post anecdote recalls a bright young man in a top government post and a strained link with his boss. A passerby mentions a dead man in the shop, prompting the young man to ask if the boss is known by that name, highlighting murky internal politics.
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Suypertoria
Beottebrele
Washington Post
Radio Outhit Nh Cringen Gate Idea
A brief exchange quoted from the Washington Star about a radio outhit concept. The af fable stringer suggests sitting in the evening to hear what’s going on, while critics doubt public interest and refer to movie tours becoming “three cards” or similar remarks.
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Nh Cringen Gate
Washington Star
Tough Luck Agent But Mum Shame to let policy lapse
A woman, frustrated with an insurance agent, claims she has paid premiums for eight years but her husband’s life policy remains unpaid or lapsed. The brief quotes her vow to not pay another cent.
Tea Talk Sparks Luck at Gypsy Fortune Card
Mrs Norman Whitehouse recounts a New York tea party anecdote where a fortune telling girl predicts a man’s generosity and warns of liberal spending as she hawks raffle tickets. The tale blends social satire with patter from a gypsy tent performance.
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Norman Whitehouse
New York
Jesse
Gil
Palmist
West
Bug's Eggs Cause School Chief's Dilemma
Superintendent Comer of White town schools admitted taking figs meant for his mother. A dialog reveals he bit into one fig and found bug eggs, prompting him to discard them.
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Comer
Whitetown
Indiannapolis News
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