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President Coolidge expands campaign planning with Butler as organizer and McKinley to lead Illinois efforts while convention sites shift. Congressional maneuvers, budgets, and German reparations loom as Britain faces possible new election amid Mexican upheaval and rail disasters claim lives.
Mussolini seeks renewed power as parliament closes
Benzo Mussolini the Italian premier declares the Fascisti government has proven acceptable to the country and asks the king to close parliament. New elections are likely in April where Mussolini will seek public approval to return as premier amid no sign of organized opposition.
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Chaurd Elected Swiss Federation President for 1924
Ern est Churd of Lausanne won the Swiss federation presidency for 1924 with 189 of 219 parliamentary votes. Jean Musy of Fribourg was named the new vice president.
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Neat Colonial Style Bungalow by William A Radford
A one story six room Colonial bungalow design by William A Radford features a balanced layout with bedrooms off the dining room for privacy. It emphasizes simple furniture, white woodwork, neutral wall finishes, built in storage, folding doors, and a welcoming porch with old fashioned lanterns.
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Mew Book on Citizenship Aids Americanization Classes
William E. Scott of St. Paul Minnesota a ex service man and American Legion Americanism commissioner has published Citizenship for New Americans a four part guide detailing the government history and progress of the United States with chapters on flag etiquette and an appendix of key documents Scott taught in night schools in South St Paul and hopes for more Americanization publications He is a former South St Paul high school principal Macalester graduate and University of Minnesota economics major who served overseas with the Eight Hundred and Fourth Pioneer infantry.
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Attendant at Spiritual Circle Quips About Greens
A new attendant at a spiritualistic circle revealed a link to a drapery shop when a client sought to contact a Mr Green. The attendant asked for the man’s Christian name, noting he had died recently, and requested “the latest shades of Greens” from the medium.
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A Visitor Complains of Fountain Pen Loss
An East visitor strolls into a frontier stationery shop and asks about fountain pens. The clerk dismissively responds that ink is mostly what they stock, while she yawns and tidies her hair.
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Time Limit for Aliens to Naturalize Without Fee
Aliens who served in the U S military during World War I have until March 2 1924 to naturalize under relaxed rules with no fee. The act waives fees for those honorably discharged after service and final examination, extending one year after all American troops return. The last troops came home March 3 1923, making March 2 1924 the deadline.
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Legion Aid For Needy Ex Service Men In Warren Ark
The Herb J. B. Martin post in Warren Arkansas aided a distressed ex service man from the Three Hundred and Twelfth supply train. After learning of his illness and resulting insanity the post notified the U S Veterans Bureau in Little Rock and arranged transport and an attendant to take him to Little Rock for medical care and hospitalization.
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Notable Changes in Play-Times Reflected in War Era Jokes
In a quip from American Legion Weekly, the piece notes shifts in public amusements from chaotic dog antics with tin cans to more refined images of dogs riding in canines with noses aloft, illustrating evolving cultural humor.
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Executed for Using Coal Under Edict by Edward I
A Detroit News excerpt notes that in 1806 Edward I proclaimed coal use in London a capital offense. It cites one recorded case of trial and execution for burning coal, and traces early concerns about coal smoke, odor, and the development of oil of coal as a remedy by alchemists.
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Cuticura Aids Pimply Skin In Daily Routine
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for pimples and blackheads. Apply Cuticura Ointment and wash with Cuticura Soap in five minutes, then keep skin clear with daily use. Include Cuticura Talcum for full care.
Highest US peaks visible from Death Valley point
Mount Whitney rises to 14 501 feet above sea level and lies in plain view of Death Valley which sits 276 feet below sea level. The two extreme elevations are a notable geographic contrast in California.
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Temperament Shapes Public Life Inspiring and Frustrating
A reflective piece argues temperament makes individuals compelling yet unpredictable in public life, noting that strong moods fuel creativity while also causing friction and missteps in social and civic interactions.
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