Iowa Farmers Plan Export Deal for Surplus Crops
Des Moines report on Iowa bankers business leaders and politicians adopting a program to create a farm products export corporation and methods to aid farmers in selling surplus crops at fair prices. The plan includes a federal marketing board, tariff related reforms, and a corn belt conference within 30 days. President Coolidge supported finding an economically sound plan for surplus handling.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Farm Products Export Corporation
Federal Agricultural Board
John Hammill
Coolidge
United States
Odd Test of Character Shoe Soles Describe Temper
The article explains a belief that shoe sole wear reveals personality. Even wear indicates an even temper, while wear on the inside is said to signal listlessness or carelessness.
Trade Balance of Billion for U S Predicts Deficit Favoring US
The Chamber of Commerce reports that both imports and exports rise in 1925, signaling a trade balance just under 1 billion dollars in favor of the United States. Imports for 1924 jump 15 percent and exports rise 12 percent from 1924. Exports in the first nine months of 1925 total 3.5 billion, averaging 389 million monthly.
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Washington
United States
Foreign Commerce Department
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Chamber
Oldfield Weds Soon After Second Wife Wins Divorce
Barney Oldfield obtained a marriage license and wed Hulda Rae Braden less than a day after his estranged wife Rebecca Oldfield won a final decree and property settlement near $100,000. Braden becomes Oldfield’s third wife and he is her third husband.
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Oldfield
San Diego
Cal
Barney Oldfield
Hulda Rae Braden
Grain Farmers to Get Credit From Iowa Bodies
Des Moines and Fort Dodge Agricultural Credit corporations will allocate their entire loaning capacity of five million dollars to grain holding farmers. They chose to limit activities to grain finance, stating livestock credit already has enough providers and expanding could be costly.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Miss Margot dies co founder of Red Cross
Washington report confirms Miss Margot, born in Lyons, France, and co founder with Clara Barton of the American Red Cross, died at her home from infirmities of old age. She served as a nurse in the Franco Prussian War and later helped Barton establish the mercy organization in the United States.
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Washington
Antoinette Margot
Clara Barton
American Red Cross
Lyons
France
Margot
Miss Barton
United States
Mercy Organization
Wheeler Indictments Quashed by DC High Court
The Supreme Court of the District of Columbia ruled that the conspiracy indictment against United States Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana should be quashed. The ruling wipes all government charges from the books, winning Wheeler’s legal fight.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
United States
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Flashing Welcome for the New Year
A reflective New Year vignette shows an old man watching a city welcome 1925 as a tree is felled and a clock marks time. The scene moves from dusk to bright street lights, music, revelers, and a hopeful mood for the year ahead. Western Newspaper Union 1925.
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Foror
Western Newspaper Union
A Good Resolution from the Baptist Messenger
A New Year’s resolution quote from the Baptist Messenger urges doing all good by every means and to every person in every place and time. The message emphasizes continuous benevolence and effort as long as possible.
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Baptist Messenger
New Year's Benediction Blessing Text
A benediction wishing New Year blessings. The Lord bless thee and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee and give thee peace.
Word to Avoid It Quotes by Carlsle
A fragmentary remark notes that the phrase is unlucky and harmful, criticizing frequent use by speakers. It reflects caution about language and superstition surrounding words.
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Carlsle
Jolliest Kind of a New Year's Day
A family cleans their Christmas clutter into a lively New Year scene. Albert coordinates playful repairs to earn a fresh start as Ella, Harry, Mary, and Cousin Jim join in the housework. The mood shifts from tension to humorous teamwork, wrapping in 1925.
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Ella
Harry
Jim Johnson
Albert
Mary
Wila
Western Newspaper Union
Odor Triggers Allergy Like Ailment From Animals
A hay fever like ailment affects many people when exposed to odors from animals especially cats dogs and horses.
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