Safeguarding Foods and Drugs Under Federal Enforcement
United States Department of Agriculture reports intensified action under the Food and Drugs Act. During the year 29,833 samples of foods and drugs were tested for interstate shipment and import, with 6353 foreign shipments rejected or relabeled to comply. Domestic products maligned on labeling or product flaws numbered 3535, prompting 1364 prosecutions or seizures.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, DL
Department
Department of Justice
Bureau of Chemistry
Coliseum Plan Seen Boosting Fiesta and Music in San Antonio
City leaders and musicians urge a municipal coliseum seating 10 000 to 15 000 to improve Fiesta coronations and attract major operas and concerts. J Frank Gallagher of the Order of the Alamo backs the project for wider viewership of the queen’s coronation while Mrs George W McCune of the Minneapolis Symphony says a large venue will raise San Antonio to a regional musical center.
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San Antonio
San Jacinto
J. Frank Gallagher
Order of the
George W. McCune
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Grand
St. Anthony Hotel
South
Coliseum
Fli Hertzberg
Hertzberg
Canada tops world in mineral output says Canadian official
Arthur A. Cole president of the Canadian Mining Institute stresses mining’s importance in Canada. He notes little northern Ontario prospecting and claims rail freight from mines surpasses agricultural freight, with Canada leading in coal asbestos nickel talc feldspar mica graphite silver and gold.
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Canada
Toronto Globe
Arthur A. Cole
Canadian Mining Institute
Ontario
Cobalt
Arctic
Mr. Cole
United States
Bishop's Visit Stirs Family and Kittens Request
A mother plans a quiet visit by a bishop with her children. Four year old Mary asks if they may christen the new kittens, highlighting the family’s anticipation and constraints during the ecclesiastical call. The scene blends domestic charm with clerical occasion.
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Mary
Chicago Journal
Inventor in Seattle Creates Medicine Belt Cartridge
A Seattle doctor develops a pair of cartridge belts designed to carry medicines. The belts allow easy access and organized storage for medical supplies, promising improved efficiency for field use.
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Seattle
Mrs. Lindsey to Become Movie Star Tied to Denver Judge’s Court
Mrs Henrietta B Lindsey wife of Judge Ben Lindsey of the Denver Juvenile Court plans to sign on January 7 to star in a film series about her husband’s court work. Plays by Judge Lindsey with Harriet Ford and Harvey J O Higgins as scenarists, approved by David Belasco. Earnings chiefly fund the judge’s court program.
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Henrietta B. Lindsey
Ben” Lindsey
Denver
Lindsey
Harriet Ford
Harvey J. O'Higgins
David Belasco
Illiteracy Commission Proposed in Senate Bill
A bill before the Senate education and labor committee would create the American illiteracy commission to study and combat illiteracy nationwide. Senator Ollie James of Kentucky sponsors the plan to appoint seven members for staggered terms with a 1918 start and 1929 end, empowered to investigate conditions and methods, report to Congress, and assist education authorities. The measure would cost $100,000 for initial expenses.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Ollie James
Kentucky
United States
Senate
United States of America
Congress
Wilson designs new presidential flag ending army navy dispute
President Wilson settled the flag row by designing a unique flag that blends elements of both the army and navy banners. The new banner centers a modified Great Seal on blue with a four star corner design and directs destruction of all prior presidential flags.
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Washington
Dpd. C
Army
Navy
Wilson
United States
New Presidential Flag to Fly Over White House
The White House will raise a new presidential flag above the porte cochere after the new year. The flag signals the president’s presence in Washington, while the American flag remains atop the executive mansion. Union Jack briefly appeared on a temporary pole during height tests. Three hundred color prints of the design were ordered for officials. a Washington woman requested 250 prints for calendars.
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White House
Washington
Executive Mansion
George Washington
Wilson
Baltimore
Picture lesson on Nain bier confuses pupil
In a Scripture class the raising of the widow's son at Nain is explained. The teacher asks Johnnie to point out the bier, but he replies he cannot even see the barrel, leaving the lesson unresolved in Rochester Timea style.
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Nain
Johnnie
Lover's Return to Paris Ends in Murder
On a voyage to Paris the husband longs for home and revisits a past love before a fatal act. A police officer reveals a murder plot linked to the wife’s absent husband. The husband is found guilty in his final hours, leaving Madelon to endure a terrible night awaiting his return.
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Marguerite Voird
Madelon
Ocean
Paris
Buenos Ayres
France
South America
Boulogne
Why Sash Windows Fall From Favor in Modern Homes
Science Progress argues sash windows are irrational and dangerous due to cord breaks and draughts. The piece notes French windows offer better draught and noise control and are replacing sash styles in new houses. It also observes Europe and Egypt frequently use single or double French openings.
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Science Progress
England
Holland
Continent
Egypt
Europe
Political Career Insight Echoes in Washington Toast
A Washington quote reflects on political life, noting the discovery of enemies before victory and friends after election, highlighting the uneasy social dynamics surrounding public service. The line contrasts campaigning dangers with post election alliances.
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Gillis
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