The U S A and the Speed Ethic in Modern Life
Analyzes American devotion to speed across travel work and recreation. Critics from older civilizations fear rushing erodes security and tradition, while the nation defends rapid progress as justified by innovation and efficiency. The piece questions safety versus speed.
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United States
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Psi Pittsburgh
Gazette-Vines
Altree
Diggnals
Herve
Penius
Cain
Tropics
Fish Waste Could Feed Stock and Poultry Nationwide
Government study says nearly 120000 tons annually of stock and poultry feed protein could be produced from wastes of Salmon sardine and menhaden industries along coastlines. Tuna and dog fish wastes add further potential. Experiments at Beltsville tested fish waste as feed for cattle, pigs, and children.
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Bane
Liemarket Gaiaman
Int United
Ss Department of Syucculture
Bureau of Chemical and Animal Industry
Beltsville
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Rice terraces of the Philippines and a bankrupt dressmaker
Describes Philippine rice terraces carved on mountain sides admired for water management. Mentions a famed eastern dressmaker who went bankrupt, attributed to rise of automobile and sports costumes among American women. Subdued male applause noted.
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Philippine Islands
St Nicholas
Wartime farm tech echoes tractors as war reshapes plowshares
The piece argues that the British trunk car resembles an American farm tractor and suggests the war has reversed the idea of turning weapons into tools. It questions how Russia plans to feed its prisoners and reflects on misplaced forecasts of peace driven by aviation.
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Russia
Eye for an eye redoubles crime in gory era tale
A sensational 19th century note claims a flea may be innocent yet its extermination remains an idle act. The English girl who offers to give an eye to a soldier blinded serving France is warned to guard her heart as passions run high.
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France
Healthful Nation Bulletin Reveals Record U S Death Decline
The census bulletin reports 1915 sees the lowest death rate in U S history with a drop since 1905 saving about 150000 lives in a year The New York World notes Europe’s higher rates but United States notably improves led by big cities New York Minnesota and California show strong gains while the negro rate remains higher overall yet falls in many areas.
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Buresa
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Europe
New York
Minneapolis
Maine
New Hampshire
Washington
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Kansas
Colorado
California
Death rate decline shows 170000 lives saved by sanitation progress
In the last decade U S mortality fell about 17 percent, saving an estimated 170000 lives last year. Health measures and sanitation since 1905 are cited, with calls for efficient, nonpolitical enforcement by health boards.
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United States
Scarcity Drives Button Prices Rise in Clam Industry
Report says fresh water clams are scarce at 80 and that the price of buttons has risen sharply. The American Botton Aakers association notes the trend while joking a clam will not speak up in denial.
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American Botton Aakers’ Association
Fragmented Satirical Observations on Society and Habits
A spoofish passage notes large iron and copper purchases do not mean stronger foreign policy. It muses on grasshoppers as a delicacy and questions bumblebee consommé. It jokes about dyestuff shortages affecting red underwear and hints at criminal tendencies indicated by chestnut curls.
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