Battle Over Radio in News Service Control
The fight over who controls radio dissemination of news will play out at an international conference after President King urged action this fall. European news agencies seek limits on private stations, penalties, and rate controls to protect their sphere, while the American plan waits on Europe’s preliminary conference ending.
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Ashington
King
Shmitts
Italy
Radia
Berne
Switzerland
Europe
Capital Roosevelt Memorial Plan and Commemoration in Washington
The Capital Monument Association of the District of Columbia outlines a Theodore Roosevelt memorial in Washington with a $1,000,000 fundraising goal. The site lies between the Washington Monument and the Potomac, near Fifteenth and Seventeenth streets, with a design competition and a list of architects and landscape designers. Plans include a Roosevelt park in Oyster Bay and an endowment to promote Roosevelt policies, plus preservation efforts of his boyhood home relics in New York and related memorabilia.
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Park Commissioners
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Executive Committee
Ind
Washington Monument
Potomac River
Twining Lake
Memorial Association
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Federal consolidation creates Commission of Public Buildings and Parks
The Office of the Superintendent of the State, War and Navy buildings and the Public Buildings and Grounds office merge under Lieut. Col. Clarence O. Sherrill to form the Commission of Public Buildings and Parks of the National Capital. The move, urged by President Coolidge and approved by Congress, aims to run capital facilities more efficiently with divisions for administration, construction, horticulture, park maintenance, and White House welfare.
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War and Navy
National Capital
Clarence 0. Sherrill
Coolidge
Joint Committee of Congress
Sherrill
Rock Creek Park
White House
Nime
Congress
Hazing at Annapolis Wins McGregor Pension Appeal
William H. McGregor of Johnstown Pennsylvania receives federal pension after Interior Secretary reverses a pension bureau ruling. He was hazed at the United States Naval Academy in 1920s, sustaining left hip and stomach injuries that led to a five month hospital stay. Navy and Interior agree injuries occurred in line of duty despite voluntary submission.
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Mariel
Hazergs
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
William H. McGregor
Johnstown
Pension Bureau
Secretary of the Interior Work
McGregor
Naval Hospital
Naval Academy
Navy
Navy Department
Secretary of the Interior
Academy
United States
Congress Is Ninety Per Cent Religious In Predominant Denominations
The Methodist Episcopal board reports that over 60 percent of the incoming Congress adheres to a religious denomination. In both the house and senate Methodists lead, followed by Presbyterians and Episcopalians. The tally lists numerous faiths across chambers with notes on nonreligious members and vacancies.
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Congress
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Publi Morals
Methodist Episcopal Church
House
Senate
Middle West
Knights of Pything
Odd Fellows
House of Representatives
Tetas
Heaven Our Home and the Many Mansions in God’s City
The piece argues heaven is the Father’s house with many mansions where believers will recognize one another, rest in perpetual shelter, and serve God in a holy city described as new Jerusalem. It cites Revelation imagery, notes no death or sorrow there, and envisions divine reign across realms with God’s name on foreheads.
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Jesus
Temple
Jerusalem
Eather
Temple Court
Christ
Hell
Heaven
Charles Hodge
New Jerusalem
Br. G. C. Morgan
Thomas
John
God
Eden
St. John
Greatest Frost Risk to Fruit in Spring
USDA analysis explains frost damage risk to fruit across the United States. It notes that blossoms and young fruit are vulnerable, with danger points around 27 to 20 degrees, higher for some fruits, and that seasonal timing and site topography largely govern damage.
Childlike zeal and unending quest for knowledge
A reflection contrasts John Ruskin's view that geniuses retain childlike ignorance yet drive to know with a terser Jesus admonition that without conversion and childlike humility one cannot enter the kingdom of God. The text juxtaposes two statements on learning, faith, and spiritual ascent.
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Johh Ruskin
Jesus
Kingdom of
Goud
Religion's Reach Across Life and Daily Duty
The quote presents religion as inseparable from life and character, shaping conduct and daily duty. It claims religion touches every detail, reaching toward God and guiding ordinary actions beyond any fenced separation between sacred and secular.
Poverty Passage Attributed To Bulwer Lytton
A fragmented quote prefaces a line about poverty calling it a curse for the proud and a perdition for the good. The text cites Bulwer Lytton as the source but presents a garbled variant of the aphorism.
Victorious Christians Face Resurrection Promise
A quotation attributed to Samuel Dufield speaks of Christians bearing the face of triumph at death and the hope of resurrection as they leave the earth. It frames victory as spiritual achievement beyond mortal life.
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Samuel Dufield
The Richest Tie in Contentment
A concise proverb from the Presbyterian Record notes that true wealth lies in contentment, equating satisfaction with nature’s abundance rather than material riches. The saying frames content as the richest form of fortune tied to inner peace.
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Tie Ia
No Lack of Aid No Man Who Wishes to Serve Christ
A devotional line asserts that any man desiring to serve Christ will not fail for want of heavenly aid. It emphasizes steadfast faith and divine support for pious effort.
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Christ
Home remedies to deter slugs and snails in gardens
The article lists methods from air slaked lime to salt and dry lime borders around seedlings and beds. It suggests removing debris, using leaves to trap pests, and then destroying them. It notes dangers of mercuric chloride and advises careful handling and proper containment.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Paris
Different Crops Need Fertilizing Formulas
Different crops require specific fertilizing formulas due to soil variation. For barley on sandy soil a 2-12-4 mix is advised if legumes or manure are not regularly used. Corn soils with heavy manure need caution with nitrogen and potash, keeping nitrogen in the 2-12-4 level. typical application ranges from 200 to 400 pounds per acre, with 250 to 3060 pounds per acre as possible targets depending on soil condition.
Grades for Wild Hay Proposed in Four Grading Classes
The text outlines four hay classes for United States feeding hay upland wind upland and wind midland and wheat grass hay with grades No 3 No 2 No 8 and sample grades based on color foreign material and general quality.
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United States
Clothespins Used as Garden Pegs and Plant Guides
Clothespins are described as handy garden tools not for hanging clothes but for pegging branches and guiding sprawling plants. They can be stuck over the branch to be regulated and pressed into soil to hold plants in place neatly and unobtrusively.
Why Potatoes Run Out Says U S Department of Agriculture
Seed potato improvement is crucial for disease control. Virus diseases such as moscic fear-rod spindle-tuber streak and curly dwarf cause running out and large losses. Insect transmission and poor field practices worsen infection. careful isolation, field inspection, and removal of diseased plants reduce damage. Farmers Bulletin 1496 outlines methods and is available free from Washington.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Washington
Milk With Grains Accelerates Growth of Chickens
Federal poultry specialists report adding milk to the regular grain ration of growing chicks greatly increases growth rates. Experiments continue and align with commercial poultry practice. Studies at Beltsville Maryland examine mash rations with vegetable proteins and mineral salts to compare with animal proteins. Last year government specialists hatched about 7,500 chicks for varied breeding feeding and management studies.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry Farm
Beltsville
Washington
Difficulty in Raising Sweet Clover for Hay
The article notes sweet clover hay is often tough stems from 8 to 10 pounds per acre. Heavier seeding to 16 or 24 pounds per acre yields finer stems and more edible hay, offsetting higher seed costs with greater yield. Early cutting also helps prevent thistle seed set and crowds out thistles.
Practical farm notes on crops and livestock care
The article offers garden and farm guidance covering cowpea and tomato seed, pasture planning, pig care, and hog management. It emphasizes sun exposure for young chicks, outdoor training for foals, and economic feeding based on production. It also advises pasture crops like alfalfa red clover rape and consequences of feeding dairy cows by production. It ends with seed potato handling tips and sowing timing for soy and corn.
Farm Shop and Implement House for Efficient Work
Practical guide by William A. Radford on building and maintaining a weatherproof farmer’s shop and implement storage. Describes a 40 by 20 foot frame building with a 31 by 19 foot shop and 28 by 19 foot storage, concrete floor, heated workshop, and large doors for easy access. Emphasizes keeping tools and machinery in top condition to save time and money.
Design for Stair Access to Attic and Storage Space
The description outlines a stair from the room to an attic under the roof. It notes improved winter warmth and increased space for storing fine tools and rarely used items. A cross section shows framing method and material dimensions, with shop and storage room height at 12 feet.
Ten Commandments for Lighting of the Home
A list of home lighting rules advising clean lamps and shades, using diffusing bulbs, avoiding unshaded lights, arranging fixtures to reduce glare, and using daylight bulbs in laundry. Emphasizes portability and adjustable lighting for better visibility and comfort.
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Hlah
Breakfast Nook Plans for a Bright Morning View
The article advises careful breakfast nook planning for small families. It argues against enameled efficiency resembling a bathroom and favors a window with an attractive view. It recommends decorative treatment, bright wallpaper, tile kitchens, and a cheery start to the day.
Heating a Home With Efficient Climate Control
A persuasive note urges buyers to prioritize a quality heating system in a new home. It argues the long term comfort and savings outweigh initial cost, warning against oversized or poorly placed units that waste heat and reduce efficiency.
Cellar Construction and Ventilation in House Plans
The text emphasizes evaluating the cellar as a foundation, window ventilation for summer, and tightness in winter. It notes first floor beam clearance above the cellar floor should be under seven feet, guiding overall structural adequacy.
Dawn Coffee Ritual Reflected In Brief Quip
The line captures a morning ritual of tilting the head for a final swallow of coffee, a small moment framed as a cultural habit. The fragment hints at a broader scene of daily routine and reception of a marketed beverage.
Fading Grand Halls Move From Public Homes to Private Rooms
The piece laments the decline of grand halls once central to social life, noting modern homes favor small private halls within one floor plans and apartments. It argues privacy drives the shift, with larger spaces reserved for wealthier households and only minimal hall space remaining to serve basic needs.
Planning a Fireplace Adds Value and Comfort
A home planning note urges careful fireplace planning with proper brickwork and chimney flue construction to ensure comfort and increased resale value.
Window Box Construction and Painting Guide
Instruction on repairing and building window boxes to endure moisture. Recommends three coats on all ends for wetting resistance, four sides coated, plus a final sealant after assembly. Emphasizes durable lumber preparation and finishing steps.
Stucco Mixing Ratios and Application Guidance
The guide warns that stucco should not be richer than one part cement one fifth part hydrated lime and three parts building sand. Finished coat mixtures should be leaner than undercoats. Actual proportions, including water, depend on the plasterer's judgment and technique.
Iowa News Bites From Des Moines to Clarinda
The Tall Corn Trail association elects J H Moore of Clarion as president at Waverly. Des Moines to host a second high power radio station by Bugle Auto Supply. Iowa's drunk driving penalties set a $1000 fine or up to one year prison. Wayland Savings absorbs Farmers Savings with full deposits. The Forty first assembly defeats more measures than any prior session. Iowa fruit crop outlook appears strong per Herrick. Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Davenport lead in building permits. Northwest Iowa conference insures ministers with a blanket $2000 policy. Mason City reports 1925 population 22 545, up from 20 065 in 1920. Iowa leads in bovine tuberculosis testing, Fort Dodge tops health metrics in 1924. State total appropriations for next two years reach 32 170 947 28. Lincoln Highway work advances in Marshall County with $800 000 bonds. Oskaloosa death of William Crosson promoter of John Fletcher college. Road-building sentiment grows rural Iowa. Stallion purchases rise. 257 pure bred stallions change hands. Hammill to appoint commission to boost industry. Rats in Iowa number seven and a half million, cost 15 million yearly. Iowa canned goods output lists corn and kraut and vegetables figures for 1924. Municipal pool project in Sioux City costs 25 000. Limestone demand rising for summer delivery per Warn er. Marion courthouse closed. Cedar Rapids new 800 000 courthouse opens May 4. Portsmouth Shipping Association boasts 100 percent membership. Clarinda names Clyde Ehrhart city manager at 3000 salary. Iowa divorce rate fell about 14 percent in 1924. 8791 marriages recorded in year.
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Register
Des Moines
J. H. Moore
Clarion
Tall Corn Trail
Waverly
Bugle Auto Supply Company
Iowa
Wayland Savings Bank
Wayland
Davenport
Northwest Iowa Methodist Episcopal Conference
Mason City
Fort Dodge
B. L. Hogue
Marshall County
William Crosson
Oskaloosa
John Fletcher College
Iowa Department of Gericulture
John Hammill
Towa
National Canners Association
Riverside” Park
Sioux City
H.W. Warner
Iowa State College
Warner
Mentons
Marion
Cedar Rapidacit
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Shipping Association
Fred Schwery
Boone
Clarinda
Rodney P. Fagen
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