Roads as Measure of Civilization, Says Historian Gibbon
Renowned historian Gibbon argues that community civilization is judged by road quality. He contends good roads enable schooling, social life, commerce, and access to town, while mud hampers education and literacy.
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Gibbon
A Pipe Dream on Honest Government Investigations
An ideal of a nonpolitical government inquiry is praised as saving taxpayers money. The piece argues such investigations would be more effective if investigators could hire and fire freely, potentially yielding annual savings far beyond private-sector efficiency gains.
Jars and Art Objects Bring High Sums at Oshima Sale
Jars from the Thirteenth century sold for 2600 dollars in the final session, total session receipts 12647 and overall sale 38102. Buyers included J Wood and E A Bigelow. Other notable buys: Miss Lucy Aldrich cloth of gold altar cover 260, Ming bronze vessels 300 to K Saito, Takusi bronze vase 210, Takusi incense burner 1150, Sung dynasty wine vessel 900.
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Oshima
American Art Association
New York
J. Wood
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K. Saito
van Gerweg
Takusi
W. W. Seaman
New York World
Farm machinery big aid to agriculture
New Jersey article by E. R. Gross highlights the shift from hand labor to mechanical farming. It notes faster grain and hay production, rising per capita output, urban migration, and national food export growth alongside college programs teaching practical machine operation and field observations.
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New York
E. R. Gross
New Jersey
Gross
North American
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State College of
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New Brunswick
John
Films Show How to Boost Farm Pig Growth in Prussia
Government experts say young pigs fed under scientific methods can gain about two pounds daily. A film shown to east Prussia farmers demonstrates these feeding techniques and other best stock and poultry practices.
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Koenigsberg
East Prussia
Japan's Record Fish Catch in 1921 Reported
A Department of Commerce report details Japan’s 1921 fish catch totaling 1 755 965 long tons with 1 124 977 tons for table use. It notes abundant local fish supports meat supply, while meat remains costly for many and luxury imports limit consumption.
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Japan
Department of Commerce
Prince Weds Peasant Girl After Proving Worthiness
A pea sant girl named Nita resists marriage to a prince until he abandons his kingdom to prove he can work and rule. After learning to plow and make a harness, Nita accepts his devotion, and the king and queen consent as the wedding joy erupts. Read by McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
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Nita
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Girls Adopt Uniform in Spirit of Democracy
In South Philadelphia High School for Girls a voluntary uniform chosen from a self government effort is gaining support. The navy blue jumper with gray monogram, white waist, sport shoes, and stockings are designed to foster school spirit. About ten dollars covers the outfit.
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