Plant Trees Emphasized in Forest Week Proclamation
President Coolidge urges American Forest Week observance April 24 to 30 to convert idle lands into forests and boost rural industry. Secretary Jardine announces nationwide mobilization led by Frank Lowden with the American Tree Association promoting tree planting and Arbor Day celebrations across states.
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Coolidge
Jardine
Frank ©. Lowden
Illinois
United States
United States Forest Service
American Tree Association
Charles Lathrop Pack
Association For Observance
J. Sterling Morton
Pack
Avocado Growers Protest Alligator Pear Name
The California Avocado Growers' Exchange denounces calling avocados the alligator pear. They argue the term misdescribes the fruit and compare it unfavorably to other misnomers while noting the fruit’s modern, laurel-family identity.
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California
Pathfinder Magazine
Animals That Swim Nonswimming Traits Across Species
A partial text notes that few animals lack swimming ability while most others swim naturally or adapt, listing man monkeys and possibly the three toed sloth as exceptions. The fragment hints at comparative behavior but lacks full context or definitive conclusions.
Enjoy the Present The Nine Lives of Men
A brief Sylacauga Advance item notes a reflection on enjoying life and the idea that few men have nine lives, offering a concise, quotable thought on living fully.
Salmon's Wealth Greater Than Gold in Alaska
Alaska exports fish over minerals with salmon revenue totaling over six hundred million dollars since 1867. In 1925 more than 25 000 people worked in fishing and canning, with 79.48 million salmon caught and 55.4 million dollars invested. Canneries, traps, trolling, and seines drive the industry along the coast, especially southeastern Alaska.
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Ketchikan
Alaska
North Pacific
Russia
Uncle Sam
United States
Bureau of Fisheries
Alaskan
Military Barracks Now Used as Hospitals
A government appointed committee in Sweden recommends converting empty military barracks into modern hospitals museums and asylums. In Stockholm the barracks could become display rooms for the state historical museum while provincial towns would use them as sanitariums or hospitals and in Sala Orebro Votersborg and Jonkoping the barracks would house care facilities for the mentally ill and other patients.
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Stockholm
Sweden
State Historical Museum
Sigvard Curman
Sala
Orebro
Venersborg
Jonkoping
Peets
Guard Dog Stands Over Poodle Body Near Bronx Street
A white French poodle was struck by a car in the Bronx and shot. After authorities left the scene a mongrel stood over the body for 24 hours guarding it until removal.
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New York
Bronx
Texan Officer Rebounds to Health with Tanlac
Texan officer A Valdez in San Antonio recounts months of stomach trouble and weight loss before Tanlac restored energy. He notes his weight rose from 135 to 176 pounds and his wife also improved, praising the remedy as nature made from roots and herbs.
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San Antonio
A. Valdez
Antonio
Texas
San Luis St
Lawer
Tanlac
Law
Woman’s Way Story Highlights Ballot Handling Incident
In Concord New Jersey a driver hired to transport voters to polling places was asked to bring a voter’s ballot to a house where the mistress would mark it herself. She then instructed the driver to return with the marked ballot to the polling place. The episode is cited as part of evolving election history.
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Concord
N. J
Dr Peerys Dead Bot Bottle Claim
An 80 cent bottle of Dr Peerys Dead Bhot is advertised as saving money time anxiety and health with one dose Oxi worm at 372 Pearl street.
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Dr. Peery
Pearl St
Glass blocks UV rays boosts growth of English youths
London correspondent claims Violet Ray Windows allow ultra violet transmission that makes schoolboys grow taller and fatter. He says Smethwick education committee’s views guarantee England’s youth welfare, while noting the line’s tendency to attract credulous readers.
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London
Journal of the
American Institute of Architects
Smethwick
Staffordshire
England
Horace Mann on Truth and Disclosure
Historical reflection quotes Horace Mann urging careful truthfulness and right to information. The saying emphasizes sharing what is necessary and proper while avoiding unnecessary withholding from those who deserve to know.
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Horace Mann
Special Offer to Victims of Indigestion
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a guaranteed remedy for indigestion and gas. It promises quick relief from stomach distension and chest pressure, with a money back guarantee if not effective.
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Dave
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