Tax burden of World War I nations analyzed by conference board
New York reports a comparative study showing U S taxation rose sharply after World War I. Total taxes in 1923 24 reached 87 716 000 000, up from 2 1094 000 000 in 1918 14. Per capita taxes doubled in both the United States and Britain, while Allied nations vary in tax share of national income.
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New York
National Industrial Conference Board
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Conference Board
Europe
Lack of Tourist Influx Quests Irish Rotary View
Dublin Rotary members voiced disappointment over American tourist arrivals not meeting expectations. A visitor reported flurry of questions about Ireland and safety, while P J O'Brien noted over 1000 arrivals weekly at Cobh and near doubling of Ireland England traffic on a key service. Ulster sees higher and prewar levels in several districts.
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Dublin
Rotary Club
America
Ireland
Irish Tourist Development Association
Cobh
England
Ulster
Forest Fires Cost 38 Million in 1924 in Washington
Forest officials report 1924 saw nearly 92 000 fires burning 29 000 000 or 4 acres of public and private lands. Damages reached 88 000 000 not counting injury to young growth watersheds wildlife and recreation facilities. The losses stem from careless conduct and many fires hit southern states and California.
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Washington
California
Plan for Sanatorium on Mount Popocatepetl
Mexico City reports a proposed sanatorium on Mount Popocatepetl near its snow capped peak at 17 843 feet altitude. The ministry of public works promotes the project using the mountain’s romantic lure as a draw for visitors and potential patients.
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Mexico City
Popocatepetl
Ministry of Public Works
Puebla
Best dressed Mrs Moran spurns Paris label
Mrs Joseph Moran wife of a Brooklyn ship builder says she favors American made clothes and dresses to please her husband and herself. She has returned from abroad and denies being the world’s best dressed woman. A separate project discusses a San Juan mountain sanatorium plan with a $500000 investment and an aerial railway reaching above the snow line near a volcanic area.
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Joseph Moran
Brooklyn
Paris
London
Dairy Barn and Machinery Shed Carefully Planned for Small Farm
Feature on a compact dairy barn designed to house ten cows with an 86 by 24 foot machinery shed. Describes layout including calf and bull pens, cow stalls, hay chute, steel carrier tracks, ventilation shafts, and a loft for feed storage. Emphasizes sanitary design and long life through proper maintenance.
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Etalla
William A. Radford
Ornamentation Shifts Gown Style Across Paris and New York
A fashion writer notes trend toward elaborate ornamentation this season with rich laces, needlework, and printed patterns from Paris and American designers. Despite simple lines, trimming and mixed fabrics create dramatic effects with rare lace, mid Victorian touches, and art inspired motifs shaping gowns, wraps, and sportswear.
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New York Times
Paris
Velvet and two material fashion notes from Paris designs
The article surveys Paris fashion trends with velvet dominating early autumn, two material combinations pairing figured goods with plain fabrics, and velvet details like crowns, sashes, ribbons, and large velvet roses enhancing gowns and hats. It highlights two-piece ensembles, two-material dress schemes, and decorative trimming in millinery.
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Paris
Rue de la Paix
The Great Worker in You and God’s Work Within
A preacher sermonizes on Philippians 2 13 asserting that God alone works in believers to will and to act for His good pleasure The divine operation is described as active within the soul showing indwelling by the Spirit and progressive sanctification through Christ Alone.
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God
Philip
Maximus
Mamond
Peter
Paul
Christ Jesus
Christ
Jesus Christ
Hoover Library Shares World War Records at Stanford
The Hoover War Library at Stanford, endowed by Herbert Hoover, houses about 44 500 books and pamphlets in many languages on World War I and its aftermath. Russian, French, and English works dominate, with irreplaceable items and extensive official documents. Hoover, Stanford graduate and trustee, aims to assemble comprehensive wartime materials including private papers and newspaper files from each nation.
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Stanford University
Herbert Hoover
Musee de la Guerre
Paris
Europe
Hoover
Stanford
Boss vetoes pay boost voted him by employees
William P Hapgood president of the Columbia Conserve company discusses wage policy before a Christian Social Order conference. He says workers should decide salaries, he refused raises, and argues profits go to stockholders while workers pursue full business ownership.
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Oliver, Mich
William P. Hapgood
Columbia Conserve Company
Indianapolis
Fellowship For A Christian Social Order
War on Suggestive Movie Titles Brings Results
Hollywood reports progress in suppressing suggestive film titles. Will H. Hays cites six months of effort with only three objectionable titles in upcoming releases. He calls public letters of suggestion to improve motion pictures gratifying and invites further input.
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Hollywood
Cal
Will H. Hays
Hays
Bee deaths blamed on tree preservatives in Werder district
Millions of bees in the Werder district reportedly died after chemicals were sprayed on fruit trees. Only insects near the orchards were affected, with broader mortality not mentioned.
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Werder
Germany
Clock Saves Life in Wisconsin Burglary Escape Incident
Burlington police report a recording clock on a night patrolman belt saved him when a burglar fled and fired two shots. Connie Betdig, the officer, avoided injury as the clock’s alarm alerted nearby units. Police pursue the suspect who fled the scene.
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Burlington
Wis
Connie Betdig
Lone Cruise Ends With Partly Blind Naval Commander Return
Commander Eustace Maude, retired R N, set adrift on a solo voyage from Mayne Island to England in a 25 foot ketch Halfmoon. He reached La Push after weeks at sea and was sighted near Destruction Island heading north with sun glare crippling his vision. He described losing the compass and choosing to turn back to home waters.
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Clallam Bay
Wash
Eustace B. Maude
R. N
Mayne Island
Victoria
B. OC
England
la Push
Cape Flattery
Santa Barbara
Cal
Destruction Island
Washington
Aigiale
Maude
Palmyra Island Maps Mislabel as British Corrected
The Department of the Interior declares Palmyra Island in the Pacific is United States territory not British as recent maps claimed. Palmyra lies 990 nautical miles southwest of Honolulu and is a small cluster with a central lagoon.
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Washington
Palmyra
Pacific Ocean
United States Territory
Department of the Interior
Palmyra Island
Honolulu
Ain
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Christmas
Jarvis
Howland
Baker
National Geographic Society Mapa
Cause of Wood Decay Mostly Due to Climate
Wood rotting arises from oxidation aided by oxygen and fungal growths feeding on wood. Four conditions—heat moisture oxygen and spores—must coincide. without one, rot does not occur. Dry rot is misunderstood as dry. it requires persistent moisture to continue.
Door Sills of Brick Add to Beauty of Home
Advice on building door sills for stucco homes using brick on edge or limestone, including dimensions, projections, and proper pitch. Recommends cement grout filled brick sills, beveled thresholds, and adequate wall projection to accommodate stucco finish.
Color schemes to brighten central halls in homes
The article explains hall lighting and decoration, noting the hall often lies at the house center and is less bright. It argues that proper color choices and lighter tones can connect and illuminate adjacent rooms, improving overall ambiance.
Dry rot origin and paint as decay inhibitor
Readily apparent, the term dry rot likely originated. Under favorable rot conditions, paint stands as the most effective means to eliminate one or more functors needed for decay.
Well Finished Floor Adds to Beauty of the Home
A home gains beauty from well finished floors which endure heavy use. Clean floors, remove grease and spots, sand lightly, then apply two coats of varnish for a scratchproof waterproof finish. Refinish annually, or every six months with heavy use to maintain a satisfactory result.
Wall Sill Projection and Edge Criteria
A construction note specifies that sills should project at least three quarters of an inch and preferably one inch beyond the finished wall face. No edge should show solid material sills extending completely through the wall.
French Doors Weatherstrip Seal Advise
The article recommends a metal interlocking weather strip for waterproofing french doors and windows. It notes a firm parting head providing constant pressure and stresses a double catch above the door center and another below to prevent warping.
Open Porch Rules For Weatherproofed Furniture
Substantial furniture painted with waterproof paint or wicker covered with waterproof varnish may stay on an open porch, under trees on a lawn, exposed to sun and shower without damage.
Light color schemes alter perception of space in interiors
The passage notes that ivory, fawn, cream and light gray reflect more light than darker tones. It explains that light tapestry wallpaper in narrow halls creates an impression of width and distance, a result not achievable with other methods.
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Halla
Proper Heating Investment Pays Doctor Bills Saver
The proper heating plant may cost more to install but saves many dollars in doctors bills each winter, offering long term health and comfort benefits.
Hat Trim Ideas With Maline and Ornaments
Lengths of maline are ready to attach to a big straw hat. One end is looped and wired into a rosette, then wrapped around the crown with a few stitches to secure. Other tips include china ornaments or lacquered metal pieces, and even waxed artificial flowers for a lacquered look.
Woman Styles Luck with Painted Elephant Frock
An old column notes a modern girl wearing an emblematic painted white elephant on the front of a black frock and at each sleeve below the elbow to invite luck.
New Fall Coat Styles From Tailors Redefine Women’s Outerwear
Fall coats crafted by men’s tailors preview shorter outer coverings and bold colors this autumn. Tweeds saxonies and cheviots in brown and blue lead, with rag tag bruien tretlis migsale and geometric patterns shown. Masculine forms are softened by skirt flares.
Evening Gowns in New Currant Red and Emerald Hues
New evening wear colors include currant red black beige white and faded pink plus vivid emerald green and vivid blue. The update highlights a range of elegant tones for formal attire offered by local shops.
Our Brother's Keeper Evangelism Call Urges City Revival
A United Presbyterian message proclaims we must tell the gospel to all. It declares Christians are their brother's keeper and must seek souls for Christ through bold evangelism.
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Jesus
Tre
Trim
Christ
United Presbyterian
Sticking to tasks and finishing strong for Jesus
The piece urges steadfast effort in all work for Jesus. It stresses beginnings are easy but perseverance is rare, and finishing well requires steady faith. It quotes a Jowett message praising persistence and steady, prayerful effort to the end.
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John
Jesus
D. Ii
Jowett
The Distinction Between Christianity and Other Religions
The distinction lies in this key difference Christianity is God seeking man while other systems show men seeking God. The idea is attributed to Thonis Arnold.
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God
Thonis Arnold
Use Your Talents by Ordinary Folk Proverb
A short piece from Presbyteria of the South urges people to pursue talents they love as the true labor of the world, noting that geniuses wait for chance while everyday workers build progress.
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Presbyteria
South
Moment of Prayer for Thy Happiness Shared
A short devotional prayer thanks the Master for concern and seeks the secret of Thy happiness to share it with all people. The call emphasizes unselfish blessings and communal joy.
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Alen
He Who Borrows The Trouble Pays High Interest
A Western Christian Advocate item discusses borrowing and the heavy burden of exorbitant interest. It warns readers about debt traps and emphasizes prudent lending and responsible borrowing practices.
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