Landslide for Coolidge Dawes landslide headline result
Report of Calvin Coolidge winning the 1924 U S presidential election with a strong popular and electoral vote lead. States listed, margins noted for Illinois New York Ohio and other key areas. Davis and La Follette far behind with several races indicating Republican dominance nationwide.
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LaVollette
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Minneapolis
Sugar in Many Trees
Sugar is found in the sap of nearly two hundred manta and trees. The discovery notes sap composition across diverse tree species and highlights potential for syrup production and industrial use.
Hold to Things of Beauty Farm Woman's Prayer
A farm woman quotes a prayer urging perspective so kettle and cloth do not obscure nature's beauty. She emphasizes roses blooming outside the door the quiver of leaves in summer wind and the pure snow on the valley or hill.
Origins of Mother Goose Traditions in Children’s Tales
An old reflection on the figure of Mother Goose, noting uncertainty about whether she represents a real person. The discussion mentions possible derivations from Queen Goosefoot or Berthe au Grand Vie, mother of Charlemagne, and describes the queen as a patron for children.
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Muskets and sabers found in island cave tied to Russian hijackers
Emerson Wray, a blue fox farmer, unearthed twenty two rusting muzzle loading muskets and several copper sabers in a sandstone cave ten miles from the mainland. The weapons are believed to have been hidden by a Russian landing party that hijacked sealers in early Alaska history.
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Emerson Wray
Alaska
Tiny Ivory Carving Unveiled by Chinese Craftsman
A minuscule ivory carving, described as the smallest piece of ivory ever created, was recently brought to the United States. A Chinese workman spent many months patiently shaping the piece, which is complete in every detail and small enough to fit on the tip of a pencil, as reported by Popular Science Monthly.
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United States
Popular Science Monthly
Being One's Own Boss in Tough Times
Quote from Uncle Eben in the Washington Star on self employment as a hard task, noting the difficulty of choosing to be one's own boss and the demanding nature of such a path.
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Hisself
Washington Star
Coolidge Near Million Lead in Pennsylvania
President Coolidge's plurality in Pennsylvania neared one million as 7,786 of 8,169 districts reported. He led Davis 1,382,282 to 381,175 with LaFollette 268,264, a large gain suggesting a solid Republican delegation to Congress, up six seats.
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John W. Davis
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LaFollette
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British Wit Provokes Duchess with English Jest
In a Parisian anecdote Montrond, famed French wit, tells a tale about the duchesse de Duras asking which animal most resembles man. He answers gravely that it is the English, delivering a sharp barb in a lighthearted recollection from British reminiscences.
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Montrand
Deserves a Trial Radio Receiver Near Powerhouse
A radio story notes Mr. Pierce uses a receiver placed in a poor location near a large electric powerhouse. He uses an aerial with two 50 foot wires running north and south, with the lead in from the northern end.
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Pierce
New York Evening Journal
Poet Interprets Nature Through Choice Not Copy
A poet must not merely transcribe nature but interpret and select aspects. The choice is driven by intellectual attitude toward the external world, whether conscious or unconscious, not solely by physical surroundings.
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E. E. S.kes
Carillon and Chime Definitions in Organ Bell System
The article explains that a carillon is an instrument of about three or four chromatic octaves of bells played by hands and feet via keyboard and pedal. A chime comprises four to sixteen substantially diatonic bells.
Tarring as a Legal Punishment in English History
A historical note explains that tarring and feathering was once a legal penalty in England. It was introduced by Richard I in 1189 before he departed on the Third Crusade to deter robbery among his men.
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England
Richard I
American Industries and U S Manufacturing Plants
A study notes 300000 manufacturing plants in the United States supply national and global needs. They use about 400000000 dollars worth of materials annually to produce goods and comforts for people.
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United States
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