National ruin vivid in Russia warns Americans
The July National Republic piece by George B. Lockwood argues Russia’s collapse stemmed from lack of patriotism and national spirit, noting autocratic fear of modernization and aristocratic cosmopolitanism. It contrasts cheap food costs of the 19th century with today’s prices, citing old records to show economic shifts and traces of national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Lockwood
Russia
Republic
United States
Farm Calendar Urges Diligence in Records and Care
Farmers urged to keep accurate records for year end reporting, measure yields, and identify fruit varieties send specimens to Penn State experts. Strawberry beds need fall care to secure next year’s crop. poor management risks reduced yields. Poultry farms should provide a Y M C A style range with shade and grass for healthier flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Thayer
Pennsylvania State College
State College, Pa
Warning to Black Ride Union Members Over Chicago Congress
President Green of the American Federation of Labor warned Black members of ride unions not to attend the American Black People Labor Congress in Chicago on October 25. He said the meeting was not approved by his AFL and accused Communists of using it to claim whites are unjust and to undermine the U S government. He cited Communist influence from Chicago headquarters and asserted interconnected groups under Moserw run the effort.
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Washington
American Negro Labor Congress
Chicago
Green
American Federation of Labor
Merrocy
United States
Soviet Republic
Congress
Labor Congress
Moserw
JUDGE GRAY DIES IN WILMINGTON AT 85
Former Judge George Gray died at his Wilmington home at age 85 from a grippe attack. A national figure, he gained prominence as an international arbitrator and chaired the Roosevelt arbitration commission during the 1902 coal strike, helping miners return to work.
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Wilmington
Del
George Gray
Judge Gray
United States
Roosevelt
Commission
Alabama
Rats Cause Fire by Gnawing Cable, Allentown
A fire at a local headquarters in Allentown Pennsylvania is blamed on rats gnawing electrical cables. Peter J. Beisel investigated and found damage in the cables. Authorities characterize the incident as caused by rodents rather than deliberate arson.
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Allentown
Peter J. Beisel
Grapes Proposed as Cure for Many Ailments
A diet of grapes is urged as a treatment for obesity digestion and bronchitis with patients traveling to Europe for the cure. Though attractive, many end up tiring of grapes as days pass, and cures can require intense daily consumption up to eight pounds with little other food.
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Europe
Brigand of Balkans Portrays Modern Robin Hood
A Balkan brigand band operates with a strict code claiming to aid the poor and provide dowries while resisting bribery. In a Salonika incident a Creek cabinet minister was seized and the band refused a ransom, later using part of the funds for charitable aims and religious acts.
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Balkans
Near East
Salonika
Tie
Robin Hood
Beiggands
Lord Muncaster
The Best Judge of His Wife's Judgment
Rev Doctor Smith's attitude toward his wife's judgments shows trust and dependence in daily affairs. The family dentist greets him with humor after a telephone message from Mrs Smith, asking which tooth hurts as the doctor hesitates to answer.
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Doctor Smith
Brother Mac Forms A Church Dividend Motion
In a Tennessee church town Brother Mac, trustee of the school and director of a local bank, is noted for avarice. During the annual officers’ report he slept as the secretary read a cash balance of 126.30, and he proposed declaring a 6 percent dividend.
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Hible
Tennessee
Mane
Loreal Bank
Ile
Mac
Brother Mac
Forbes Magazine
Poor Benefit Concert Sparks Outrage and Confusion
In a country town a minstrels troupe advertised a benefit for the poor with tickets reduced to sixpence. The hall filled, but the treasurer admitted surprise at the takings, insisting the price aimed to allow all the poor to attend, revealing intent versus outcome.
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Royal ‘Magazine
Superstitious Fancies Like The Opal Coincidences
A cryptic column reflects on superstitions linking colored gems to luck and fate. The writer teases beliefs about luck ruled by opals and other stones, noting how anecdotes and rumors influence daily choices and superstitious behavior.
Witmer Family Reunion Set for Lititz Park August 20 1925
The Witmer family announces its third annual reunion to be held at Lititz Park in Lititz Pennsylvania on Thursday August 20 1925. All people by blood or by marriage and those connected are invited to attend. Mrs J Ezra Foltz secretary Deodate Pa patient has declared that voting.
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Witmer
Lititz Park
Lititz, Pa
J. Ezra Foltz
Deodate
Health Talk Urges School Dental Inspections
The Pennsylvania Department of Health prepares a health talk by C. J. Hollister, D. D. S., chief of the Dental Division. He stresses school medical inspections, warns against neglecting cavities, and urges better oral care for children to promote proper mastication and gum stimulation.
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Pennsylvania Department of Health
C. J. Hollister
Hollister
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Charles County
Maryland
Cleveland
Ohio
Morgan County
Ilinois
Hugh Manney
Lake City
Mississippi
Minnesota
Chester County
Illinois
Caleb Hitchcock
Perry County
Holton Majors
Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture
Raf
Augustine Prodeus
Worvester
Mass
Labor Federation
Carl
Brigand
Reunion
Tien ‘T
the Clarion
Pennsylvania
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