United States reorganizes foreign service into single corps
The United States foreign service now functions under a single interagency corps following a reorganization law. A foreign service training school will be inaugurated after fall exams to prepare diplomats and consular officers, with a personnel board overseeing appointments pensions, and retirements. The State Department will issue expenses estimates for each mission abroad, to be reported to Congress next session.
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Ashington
United States
Foreign Service
Foreign Service Persone
Congress
White House
State Department
Battleships Scrapped Under Armament Treaty Timeline
The navy reports rapid scrapping of 28 American battleships and battle cruisers, with most to be demolished by February 17 1925. Several vessels like Lexington Saratoga Washington and South Carolina receive special statuses for experiments or partial retention. Massachussets and North Dakota show progress toward complete demolition while others reach near total scrapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Secretary of the Navy
Tmne
Lexington
Saratoga
United States
South Carolina
Department
North Dakota
Indiana
South Dakota
New York
Constitution
Philadelphia
Wittleship
Massachusetts
Newport News
North Carolina
Norfolk
Naval Cperts
Iowa
Constellation
Ranger
Uncle Sam backs hard money silver dollar push
A silver dollar revival favored by Treasury circles. survey shows mixed public reception with West and South warmer than East. Government departments like Navy and Agriculture already paying workers in silver for pay under five dollars, aiming to cut costs and extend paper currency life.
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Treasury
Yulilic
Financial World
Feuch
Navy Department
Navy Yard
Department of Agriculture
National League of Women Voters Drives to Boost Vote
Women pursue a nationwide campaign to spur turnout by informing voters through a coalition of groups. The drive highlights registration urgency and targets high participation in the upcoming presidential election with a 75 percent voting goal and touring caravans across states beginning in Philadelphia.
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National League of Woman Voters
Qyen
Federa
United States
Minnie Fisher Crmmpgham
Lexus
George Gelborn
St. Ponts
Ann Webster
New Mexico
Sumner T. Meinlehr
Minneapoli
Alan
FL Saanders
Swan Lake
Miss
Julian C. Lathrop
Children's Bureau
National League of Womian Woir
Pennsylvinia
Dindependence Square
Philadelphia
Can a Filipino Become a U S Citizen
A Philippine resident seeks naturalization in the District of Columbia case before Justice Hoehsing. The Bureau of Naturalization opposes the request arguing Philippine independence may arise and civilians are not eligible unless under special military service provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoehsing
District of Columbia Supreme Cert
Bureau of Naturalization
Washington Eiliplin
United States
Bureau
Tilipine
O Melaly
Riploo
Biliping
Congress
Piippine Islands
Philippine Islands
Ciey
Bureau of
Bureau of Natural Navion Calla
Fippos
United States Army
Navy
Marine Euros
Naval Auxiliary
Divilians
Burrea
Natheenazctton
Tn Tts
Filpino
Most Colorful Year in Boxing History
Boxing saw Criqui KO Kilbane to claim the featherweight crown, then Dundee dethroned Criqui a month later. Villa captured the world flyweight title from Wilde, long-time holder. Johnson and Willard pressed Dempsey for a title shot. Willard defeated Johnson, then Firpo eliminated Willard. Dempsey shocked Gibbons in Shelby, Montana, then stopped Firpo. Leonard toppled Tendler for the light heavyweight crown. Greb beat Wilson to win the middleweight title.
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Eugene Criqui
Johnny Kilbane
Johnny Dundee
Criqui
Pancho Villa
Jimmy Wilde
Floyd Johnson
Jess Willard
Dempsey
Willard
Johnson
Luis Angel Firpo
Tommy Gibbons
Shelby
Mont
Gibbons
Firpo
Benny Leonard
Lew Tendler
Harry Greb
Johnny Wilson
Gibbons to Box Tunney in title bout at outdoor venue
Gibbons is set to fight Tunney for the light heavyweight title at Bowie's Thirty Acres before the close of the outdoor season. Tex Rickard plans another major outdoor attraction and has Eddie Kane's consent to stage a suitable opponent.
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Tom Taibbons
Gene Tunney
Bowie
Thirty Acres
Tex Rickard
Jersey City
Eddie Kane
Gibbons
Washington Rivalry Highlight Muddy Ruel as Top Catcher
Observers hail Muddy Ruel as a standout catcher indicating Washington benefits from his skills as veteran leaders like Schalk Perkins ONeill and others decline. Analysts label him outstanding this year.
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Washington
Muddy Ruel
Schalk
Perkins
O'Neill
Twirlers Work Harder With Something at Stake
The piece argues players perform better under pressure, citing Mordecai Brown and others like Mathewson Chief Bender Bill Donovan and Ed Walsh. It highlights John Clarkson who in 1886 offered to pitch the final game for Chicago and after a beating then shut out Detroit with ten strikeouts, fulfilling his promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mordecai Brown
Chicago
Mathewson
Chief
Bender
Bill Donovan
Ed Walsh
John &. Clarkson
Clarkson
Detroit
Anson
Notes of the Sporting World Highlighting Diverse 1920s Athletics
The column surveys global sports headlines including golfers on the Belgian coast, UC football supremacy, Transvaal’s Prix de Paris bet, Australian six day races, and NCAA and professional baseball movements. It notes notable figures like Rogers Hornsby, Willie Meehan, Babe Baker, and Tom Kirby, plus league attendance, transfers, and historic collegiate milestones.
Gets Sisler While Collins Slips Away
Gy Perkins of the Philadelphia Ath letics considered one of the best catchers in either major league. He has a wonderful arm and gets the ball away with unerring accuracy. In a Chicago White Sox vs. Athletics game Perkins threw Eddie Collins out at second, a play Perkins called the first time he ever threw Collins out in his career.
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Gy Perkins
Philadelphia Athleticars
Perkins
Eddie Collins
Chicago White Sox
George Sister
Browns
Sister
Collins
Chicago
Athletics
Mack
Collings
Harris
Perkina
Colling
America Dominates Global Track Records Across Events
The United States holds 35 of 90 world records recognized by the International Amateur Federation, ahead of Great Britain with 25 and Finland with 12. U.S. leads in sprints jumps weight throwing hurdles and relays while Britain excels in walking and Finland in javelin and discus events.
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United States
International
Great Britain
Finland
America
Rowing's Doggett Coat and Budge Race Heads Thames
The 208th Doggett Coat and Badge sculling race on the Thames celebrated the original event begun August 1 1716 by Irishman Thomas Doggett. Six oarsmen race four miles three furlongs for a coat badge and cash prizes up to $50 for the winner with smaller sums for others.
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Doggett
Thames
England
Thomas Doggett
George I
Lend Me $2 BIN Watch Pawn Request Exchange
Transcript excerpt shows a plea to borrow two dollars to pawn a watch. The counteroffer asserts no money is needed to pawn, while the speaker insists funds are required to retrieve the watch from the jeweler. The exchange suggests a theft-related motive amid a pawnshop context.
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Hoston
Northwestern cross country picks A O Martin captain
A O Martin of Cozad Nebraska was elected captain of the Northwestern cross country team The Purple Barrers are set for a fall schedule including meets with Notre Dame Purdue and Chicago
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A. O. Martin
Cozad, Neb
Northwestern
Notre Dame
Purdue
Chicago
War Map Shows Tuberculosis Area Progress United States Dept of Agriculture
The War map, prepared by the USDA, depicts nationwide progress against animal tuberculosis. It shows regions by shading, identifies modified accredited areas with low infection, and notes that 80 states aim to be disease free within eight years. In July, 478,291 cattle were tested led by Wisconsin, with over 5 million tested overall and 7.8 million under supervision or awaiting testing.
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United States
Department
Wisconsin
Canker Disease Among Poultry Warns of Spread
Poultry canker is described as a destructive contagious disease worsened by damp conditions and filth. Cleanliness, dry housing, and proper drainage are urged, with cautions about moldy feed scratches and equipment. Treat lesions with a cotton swab and recommended remedies, and isolate sick fowls to prevent transmission.
Wet Clay Soils Hinder Crops Despite Drainage Benefits
Clay soils stay wet and cold due to constant evaporation cooling the ground. Poor drainage causes unsatisfactory crop growth. Drainage removes excess water, warms soil, speeds germination, and improves air flow and bacterial activity.
Dairymen Warned About Hazardous Wire Tags in Feed
Farmers and dairymen are urged to remove wire tags and other metal fragments from feed bags and scraps. Such objects can be ingested by cattle and may pierce or damage the heart, risking death. Keeping feed free of metal improves herd safety and cow health.
Hessian Fly Control Volunteer Program Notes
Fragmented notes discuss volunteer wheat as a Hessian fly host and fall sowing. Early germination conditions affect fly emergence and brood attack, with emphasis on control strategies through agronomic registration and timing to reduce infestation on wheat crops.
Proper selection of fair exhibit fruit and vegetables
Guidance for exhibitors on choosing and packing produce for fair displays. Emphasizes knowing varieties and requirements, selecting near perfect specimens free of disease or blemish, and ensuring uniform size color and shape for judging. Includes Ben Davis apples and general packing tips.
Federal Grades Favored for Apples in Barrels
Federal grades for barreled apples were adopted by the secretary of agriculture under the food products inspection law and issued as the official standards for shipping points and receiving markets. New York legislators amended the state grading law to allow use of federal grades, with Baldwin and Black Twig color standards set at 83 percent for United States fancy and 15 percent for United States No 1.
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United States
Wisconsin
Winners
Ohio
West Virginia
New Jersey
North
South Carolina
Secretary of Agriculture
Food Products Inspection Law
New York
New York State
United ‘States
Chevon Named For Goat Meat By U S Agriculture Dept
The term chevon for goat meat won approval from the U S Department of Agriculture after organizations from the Angora goat region proposed the word. Chevon blends chevre meaning goat and mouton meaning mutton, signaling a general adoption for domestic goat meat.
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United States Department of “Agriculture
Silos and Green Forage Preservation History
A discussion traces early silos from underground pits storing green forage to above ground airtight silos. It notes earth covering as the first method and explains age preservation in a green succulent state through soil or sealed storage.
Farm co operation and legume planting in rural life
The passage urges cooperative marketing, legume use, and community help to improve farm profits. It notes dairy cows as a core cash source, stresses timely planting and soil work, emphasizes fumigation and disinfectants in poultry houses, and highlights youth club work shaping farm business skills.
Local Iowa notes on roads, sales, and Red Cross drive
The report covers hog and cow prices at a Plymouth sale, the Royal and Select Masters election in Spencer, Red Cross roll call plans by Judge Utterback, Colfax Good Will boosters, and Iowa farm news. It notes road improvements at Okoboji Arnolds Park, a large Fort Dodge night school enrollment, and various local civic activities.
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Eek Mars
Ant
Robert Hunter
Sioux City
the Royal
Spencer
A. H. Holt
Waterloo
Mr. Rendell
Muscatine
Ralph B. Slippy
Interlco
G. G
al’ N. Alberson
Washington
Grand Sentinel
Iowa
Red Cross
Hubert, Utterback
Iowa Council
Colfax
Good Will
American, Legion-hall
K. N. Brandin
Charles ‘Shuster
Elberon
Tama ‘County
Fort Dodge High School
Ite
Okoboji
Arnolds “Park
Arnolds’ Park
Arnolds
Park
Yeas
L. P
Preuss
Clayton County
Southeastern Iowa American Legion
University
Butler
Ofa
Clear Lake
State “Board
of ‘Conservation
Rogers
New State
Will Ales
Des. Moines
Rivera
Otock
Des. “Moines
Knutson
Lincoln
Marshalltown
Llona
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St. Louis
Babe Thuth
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Box
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Sporting World
University of California
Transvaal
Australia
Syracuse
University of Southern t'California
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Develober
Willie Meehan
Pacific Coast
Muldoon
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
Springfield Western Association Club
Clark Dtttenger
Salt Lake
Frank Baker
Athletic and
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Easton
Mid
Thomas Murphy
Shamokin Cent Feld
Pennsylvania
al Nixon
Phillies
Fletcher
Tom Kirby
Roxbury
Mass
Ieon
Nell
Sing) Brody
New York Yankees
Cincinnati Nationals
Herbert Thomas
Boston Braves
Daytona
Clearwater
Duval High School
Jacksonville
Bret
Ralph McCollistin
Seeama Vuseusan
Decatur
Kynsns City American Association
Yale University
John T. Binison
Angel
MT Victorias
Yale
Percy D. Laughton
Georges Carpentir
Trance
Anderson
Syracuse Universalty
Burin Athletics
Switzerland
Europe
Zurich
Tolland
Finithing
Sisler
Cy Perkins
United States Department of Agriculture
Seer
Mr. A. Wise
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