Far East Trade Dims Amid Japan China Turmoil 1925
Officials report mixed results for January to June 1925 Far East trade. Total trade reached 930 million dollars, up 10 percent from 1924, but exports fell 44.6 million from the prior year while raw cotton sales rose. Demand for Oriental raw materials and items like silk rubber tin tea furs cocoanut rose, with gains for Netherlands East Indies New Zealand Straits Settlements China and India.
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International News Service
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India
Far East Trade Shifts Highlight U S Export Decline
Officials note a 5.7 million bushel drop in US wheat exports to the Orient, with total shipments down 15.4 million dollars. Japan remains America's top customer for autos, Australia strong on trucks, China tops refined mineral oil use, and Far East trade shows partial gains despite adverse conditions.
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China
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Orient
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Netherlands East Indies
Eskimo North Gets First Automobile Invasion
John Harris brings a small automobile to the Far North joined by his wife and three children for a trading trip with Eskimos. He plans to use the vehicle on packed snow along with a sectional power boat for further travel. Harris expects no trouble running the car over the ice as he makes his rounds.
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Wild Creatures Die Fast When Captives
A Bronx Zoo monthly report notes high mortality among birds and mammals with the death toll 12 mammals 3 reptiles and 50 birds in one month. Costs for acquisitions range from 25 cents for a box to $900 for Gelada baboons as experts improve handling to keep deaths within bounds.
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New York Times
Bronx Zoological Park
It All Depends Father and Son Dialogue
A father explains constructive criticism to Johnny as a line of talk used on others. The exchange frames criticism as fault finding when applied directly.
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Johnny
Boston Transcript
Alfred H Anderson Hall of Forestry dedicated in Seattle
The University of Washington will dedicate the Alfred H Anderson Hall of Forestry on October 27. Dean Hugo Winklenwerder leads plans for the ceremony attended by Charles Lathrop Pack of the American Tree Association. University president Dr. Henry Suzzalo says the $250000 gift from Mrs. Agnes H Anderson advances forestry education nationwide.
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Alfred H. Anderson
Universary of
Great Northwest
Agnes H. Anderson
Lake Washington
Anderson
Washington
Bones Of Huge Camels Discovered In Oregon
In Bend Oregon a paleontological find reveals huge camel bones buried long ago in the soft sands of Pleistocene lake beds. The discovery highlights ancient wildlife and geologic history in the region.
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Oregon
Bend, Ore
Italy Bans Stories Of Passion Crimes
Rome reports censorship targets obscene blood curdling news and unorthodox politics. A Rome daily was seized for detailing a local murder with sensational description. Mussolini's Popolo d Italia hints the ban may spread until reporters self censor. The government cites protecting young readers.
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Mussolini
Popolo d'Italia
Sit On Tracks To Help Car Strikers
Shanghai report says Chinese women and children sat on the roadway between tramway tracks in a protest against the arrest of three conductors charged with kidnapping a fellow worker. The action aimed to force a tieup of Nantao Tramway Company street cars.
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Shanghai
Nantao Tramway Company
Disturbance at Chinese Court Prompts Staff Strike
Detained by the Chinese court procuration, company staff protested police action and struck while wives and families blocked tracks. After six hours an agreement earned release talks and a pay rise pledge. Women and children celebrated when news spread. Detroit factories employ about 377,000 workers.
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