Women labor leaders oppose equal rights amendment conference
Delegates from across the United States representing about 600,000 organized working women oppose the federal equal rights amendment and a blanket bill passed by Wisconsin. They warn the measure's freedom of contract provision would undermine protections secured by collective bargaining and urge targeted rather than universal repeal of unfair laws.
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Ashington
Wisconsin
National Woman’s Trade Union League
Raymond Robins
Chicago
League
Robins
Mary Anderson
National League of Women Voters
Bonus Bill to Be Pushed in Congress
Republican leaders in Congress aim to push a soldiers bonus bill despite President Harding's expected veto risk. They pivot from a sales tax funding plan to interest payments on the foreign debt, hoping to pass in the House and Senate, with the Senate possibly adding bonds or debt certificates.
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Congress
Harding
Senate
Ways and Means
House
Abigail Adams clothesline story referenced in Congress
A Washington tradition recounted as Uncle Joe Cannon faced a parlor trick of politics. The anecdote recalls Abigail Adams hanging laundry in the White House East Room and the uproarious House laughter that followed a bold question about the clothesline.
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Abigail Adams
Uncle Joe” Cannon
Uncle Joe
Bief
White House
Hayes
Lndies
Cincinnati
Ases
Dan Ville
Illinois
Speaker
Republic
Washington
House of Representatives
Upward Swing of Economic Pendulum
The Federal Reserve Board reports to Congress that the economy is near an upward swing after a long cycle of prosperity and stagnation. It notes a revival may begin soon, followed by a new era of prosperity, with caution about future downturns and controlled growth to lessen severity. The report covers 1921 operations with no legislative recommendations.
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Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Lght
Federal Reserve System
Black Hand Letter Confessor Linked to War Department Clerk
A War Department clerk in the Bureau of Insular Affairs since 1904 confessed to writing Black Hand letters sent to Henry White and Washington society women. No charges were filed. he returned home to care for his seriously ill wife as detectives traced the letters by handwriting and watermark. He claimed no clear motive beyond aiding city children.
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Long
Inspector Grant
Grant
Clarence St. Edwards
Insular Bureau
Gatti
Rolling Fall Fatal as Caddock Fails to Top Zbyszko
Earl Craddock known as a national favorite failed to reclaim the title from Zbyszko. After a year of training Craddock attempted the comeback but the rolling fall rule, recently adopted in New York, proved decisive. Zbyszko captured the first and third falls, while Craddock won the second with a pin and arm lock.
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Craddock
Zbyszko
Caddock
New York State
Cddock
Yost Criticizes Pro Grid Games and College Values
Fielding H. Yost, longtime Michigan coach, told New York alumni that professional football harms college play by eroding character like loyalty sacrifice and wholehearted devotion. He argues the pro game pulls players from playing for the sake of the game and reduces the sport’s inspirational achievement.
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Fielding H. Yost
University of Michigan
Michigan
New York City
Yost
Delay in Grant Park Stadium Plan Rejected Bids
South Park board officials say the proposed world's largest public stadium in Grant Park Chicago will be delayed this spring due to excessive bids. Fourteen bids all topped 4.5 million dollars were rejected and plans will be adjusted to lower costs without changing the size, per superintendent John F. Yester.
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Grant Park
Chicago
South Park Board
John F. Yester
South Atlantic League Increases Salary Cap
The South Atlantic league raises its salary limit to 3700 dollars, up 500 from the Timale figure. The move targets player payrolls and aims to standardize compensation within the league.
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Sally
Timale
Stein Named Coach at Oglethorpe University
Russell P. Stein former captain and all American tackle for Washington and Jefferson will coach Oglethorpe University football. Stein signed on to lead the squad this season.
Western Open Championship Date Set for Oakland Club
Secretary William W. Harless of the Western Golf Association announced the Western open championship will be played at the Oakland Club in Detroit from August 23 to 25.
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William W. Harless
Western Golf Association
Oakland Club
Detroit
Browns Sign Overlock in Acquisition of Jack Overlock
Browns announce the acquisition of right handed pitcher Jack Overlock from Chicago formerly with the St Paul American Association club. The deal is announced by Bob Quinn business manager of the St Louis Americans.
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Browns
Overlock
Jack Overlock
Chicago
St. Paul
Bob Quinn
St. Louis Americans
Coach by Machinery at Harvard Crew Training
Harvard introduces mechanical coaching for its rowing program. A device of bars guides proper blade technique, aiming to fix faults. The crew program reports 308 in training, with 162 varsity rowers and 141 freshmen signed up.
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Humes
Harvard
Bill Byron and Vocal Interference on the Ball Field
A historical note recalls umpire Bill Byron famed for sharp wit and colorful rulings. He once called a batter out for vocal interference after a coach shouted I got it leading to cheers and a lasting sports quote about interference. Byron’s ruling stands as unique in baseball history.
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BI Byron
Byron
Brennan Wins Diamond Ring In Rochester Bout
Chicago heavyweight Bill Brennan earns a decision over Tony Ross in Rochester ending his opponent’s hopes while a wealthy backer who bet on Brennan presents a diamond ring for victory. Brennan recalls his early fame with 27 straight bouts including 24 KOs.
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Chicago
Tony Ross
Rochester
Bill Brennan
Bill
Brennan
Ross
Sporting Squibs of All Kinds
Regulars return to Holy Cross ball squad. Yale, Army poloists beat Yale? No. Army poloists beat Yale in two games. Amherst captain See Al Robertson credited with 102 baskets in eight games. Numerous player moves across college and minor leagues including Polan joining Houston and Baker moving to Richmond.
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Army
Yale
al Robertson
Amherst
Early and late plantings affect corn growth study says
The USDA reports five year trials on seeding dates showing best yields from early seedings and fastest growth from later seedings while extremes are undesirable. Results cover germination, stalk growth, ears per plant, and silking with May 10 to May 20 as ideal soil atmosphere conditions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Arlington Experimental Farm
Washington, D. C
Department
Washington
Yale crew grows to record 350 with 160 freshmen
Yale announces its largest ever crew squad with 350 members including 160 freshmen on rowing machines daily. Coach P. J. Corderry will form three varsity crews and 150-pound boats from older rowers, while twelve crews will soon ship to the Derby beat house for daily drills.
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Yale
P. J. Corderry
Derby
Montreal Rider Sets World Motorcycle Record in Miami
Peter Markey of Montreal established a new world record by riding one mile on a seven-lap track in one minute at Miami, breaking IE R Murphy of Miami's prior mark. Murphy then matched Markey's time. Officials from the National Cycling Association clocked both performances Cantillon Gets Star. Paul Stumb, ex-Vanderbilt pitcher, signed to pitch for Minneapolis this summer.
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Peter Markey
Montreal
Miami
IE. R. Murphy
Murphy
Markey
National Cycling Association
Cantillon
Paul Stumb
Vanderbilt
Minneapolis
Vernon Signs College Hurler Robert Humphrey
Vernon of the Pacific Coast league signs left handed pitcher Robert L. Humphrey formerly a Georgetown University star.
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Vernon
Robert L. Humphrey
Georgetown University
Appleby Secures International Title in Billiard Final
Edgar T. Appleby of New York, national champion, won the Class A 182 balk line amateur tournament final against Percy N. Collina of Chicago, 800 to 108, seizing the international title.
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Appleby
Edgar T. Appleby
New York
Percy N. Collina
Chicago
Peorla Bays Camdam Purchase From Yakima Club
Walter Camdam catcher has been bought from the Yakima Washington Pacific Coast International league club by the Peorla Three I league team.
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Houston Club
Texas League
Frank Polan
Reading Club
Wheeler
Doc) Johnston
Philadelphia
Peorla Bays
Walter Camdam
Yakima
Wash
Peorla
TEST SEEDS BEFORE SOWING FOR PURITY AND GERMINATION
Farmers are advised to test seed for purity and germination. Purity measures include inert matter and foreign seeds, with sample sizes from 1 to 100 grams. Germination uses two lots of 100 seeds on blotting material at 60 to 80 degrees F for 8 to 28 days, with tests conducted at USDA labs in Washington or branch labs in Lafayette Indiana Columbia Missouri College Station Texas Corvallis Oregon and Berkeley California.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Lafayette
Ind
Columbia
Road building gains push from labor and rail factors
Economic conditions for highway construction across the United States have improved. Rail facilities for handling road materials are better, and labor conditions aid progress. An increased pool of unemployed workers and a low mood overall have favored contractors in pushing road construction forward.
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United States
Orchardist favors old land for apple trees
An orchardist argues planting apple trees on old land reduces root rot risk compared with new land that is cleared and full of stumps.
Satisfaction in Green Stuff for the Table
A brief note praises the ongoing supply of green foliage for early spring tables, highlighting the satisfaction of enjoying this natural greenery as Wothers produce it.
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Wothers
Farm Sewage System Costs Less Than Funeral
A rural community weighs a farm sewage system against funeral costs, noting the lower price of the proposed infrastructure compared with memorial expenses. The report highlights potential savings and practical benefits for farmers.
Best Preparation of Soil in English Gardens
English home gardeners trench soil by moving surface soil aside, spading manure into the subsoil to 14 or 16 inches, then replacing surface soil and mixing in decayed manure. This deep tillage helps crops endure drought. US Department of Agriculture garden bulletins discuss soil prep and fertilizer applications.
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England
United States Department of Agriculture
Best Potatoes for Seed Do Not Plant Culls and Scabby Tubers
Do not plant culls. Use uniform potatoes for seed. Throw out L shaped and prongy tubers. Do not plant scabby tubers unless treated for scab, and even then not advisable.
Good Garden Appreciated Season Returns
Opinion notes the upcoming season will value a good garden more than normal and rebukes buying vegetables in paper sacks or tin cans, urging appreciation of home growing and frugality.
Best Annual Legume Forage Substitute
The text promotes soybeans as the best annual legume to replace clover in forage use. It highlights soybeans as a superior option and notes their suitability as a clover alternative in growing programs.
Soybean hay as clover substitute in failed pastures
Soybeans grown for hay offer profits where clover fails, giving farmers an alternative forage option on marginal or weed-choked lands where clover stands underperform.
WOMAN SAYS PINKHAM'S CURED CONSTANCY OF AILMENTS
Carter's Creek Tennessee farmer's wife Mia Galloway describes severe illness three years ago and credits Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Tablets and Sanative Wash with restoring her health. She urges other women to try the remedy if troubled by female ailments and fatigue.
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Farmer
Lydia E. Pinkham
Carter’s Creek
Tenn
Uudi
Mia
JE . Galloway
Carter's Creek
California Fig Syrup advertisement for children
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup for children with constipation or illness. It promises quick relief by cleaning bowels and restoring a playful child, claiming millions keep the product on hand and cautions buyers to request genuine California Fig Syrup.
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California
Women urged to try Swamp-Root kidney remedy
Advertisement urges thousands of women with kidney and bladder trouble to treat suspected kidney disease with Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root. It claims back pain headaches and nervousness signal kidney issues and offers a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
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