Union Pacific business improves amid optimistic outlook
Local reports say Union Pacific system traffic gains momentum after a period of cutbacks and layoffs. June results show rising freight and passenger receipts, with Wall Street Journal noting a sharp year over year recovery, and anticipates further extended work in Idaho and along the Short Line.
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Union Pacific
Pocatello
Wall Street Journal
St. Paul
Pocafall
Idaho
Autocracy versus fascism and global prestige
A Raleigh commentary asserts autocracy can seem preferable to fascism and draws parallels to Britain’s shift from empire power to a constrained monarchy. It argues Russia and Italy risk prestige and stability by pursuing sovietism and anarchy, warning against political experimentation.
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Orlando
Mussolini
Italy
Russia
Great Britain
Georgia rejects bill to halt teachers salaries over evolution
The Georgia legislature killed a bill that would bar paying teachers who expound the theory of evolution. The vote was overwhelming against the measure, which would have affected teachers alone. The debate drew in Bryan and Darrow as a trivial sideshow with no real outcome.
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Georgia
Bryan
Darrow
China
Mme
Olga Novikoff
London
Fagla
Russia
England
Lo Jon
Cico
Texas
Idaho Open Season on Chickens Draws Big Crowds
Open season begins for field chickens in Idaho with heavy crops and excellent feed conditions. Gunners are promised good sport across districts as thousands visit the state annually. Propagation and protection programs with small bag limits reduce slaughter risk.
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Idaho
Banks curb loans to rubber and coffee nations
The banks move to reduce heavy loans to rubber and coffee countries is seen as wise. Nations failing to liquidate war debts use American funds to flood markets with commodities, inflating wholesale prices. The clamp on excess loans has government approval.
Border patrols target stray goods liquor and people
The piece notes MOTOR FLEET will police the border for illicit goods and aliens, comparing to New York harbor cordons. It mentions Birch creek mining interest, gold rumors, a Virginian man killed over jealousy, and Jack Dempsey resuming fighting after his honeymoon with emphasis on training and coaching.
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New York Harbor
Jack Dempsey
Cigarettes and Girls Spark Fading Youth Debate
A quirky, period sketch argues smoking makes women look old, noting fashion and social change from flappers to modern women. It jokes about brands and imagery while musing on tobacco’s supposed effects and public attitudes toward women smoking.
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Joe
Nile
Adam
Paris
Helen
Raleigh
America
Amateur radio pioneer Reinartz aids MacMillan Arctic link
John L. Reinartz aboard the Bowdoin advances the MacMillan Arctic expedition by nightly and midday shortwave transmissions. The Connecticut man, born 1894 in Crefeld, developed the Reinartz regenerative circuit and pushed down to 20 and 40 meter bands enabling two-way transatlantic contacts and ArcticUS cooperation.
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Washington, D. C
WNP
Macmillan
National Geographic Society
John L. Reinartz
Reinartz
American Radio Relay League
Scatch Reinartz
Mr. Reinartz
Crefeld
Rhine Provinces
Germany
America
Manchester
Conn
Dry ‘Goody
Jalmateura
de Loy
Nice
Hartford
Rance
Pacific Coast
England
Scotland
France
Belgium
Sweden
South America
Australia
Santa Monica
Cal
Arctic
United States
Radio Division
Department of Commerce
Idaho Fall Prospects Bright For Crops And Markets
Idaho’s harvest potential looks strong with excellent crops and solid markets. Transportation facilities are expanding and signals from all regions promise a banner year after prior lean seasons.
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Idaho
New York Theatre Plans Ballet-Costumed Ushers
A new New York theatre will employ ushers dressed in ballet costumes. The strategy aims to distract average viewers from details on the screen, showcasing the proprietor as an adroit manager.
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New York
Coal barons claim fifty cent loss on 18 million tons
East coal barons say selling 18 million tons of anthracite at current prices yields a fifty cent loss per ton, affecting ordinary profit rather than production and handling. Our fleet tours Australia while Hawaiian views clash on the Pacific fleet. Transportation debates continue with ongoing shipping strains.
Notable anniversaries and historic events listed
Chronology of events includes the death of Thomas J. Claggett the first American Episcopal bishop born 1782 in Maryland, the first public singing of the German hymn Die Deutschland to Reichhardt, 1873 Portland fire, 1920 League of Nations ICJ establishment, 1922 Bell’s death in Nova Scotia, 1923 Harding’s death in San Francisco.
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Thomas J. Clagwett
Prince Geen
County
Reichhardt
Portland
Ore
Samoe B. B
League of Nations
Alexander Graham Bell
Nova Scotia
Edinburgh
Scotland
Warren G. Harding
United States
San Francisco
Morrow County
New Orleans Plane Reaches Teeland Amid Fog En Route
One of three globe girdling planes reaches Teeland while two others head back to Scotland due to fog. Women visitors to the pope are allowed no jewelry except wedding or engagement rings under official regulations.
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New Orleans
United States
Teeland
Scotland
What This Day Means to You by Mary Blake
Today's astrology note warns of overcast planetary aspects that may spur criticism and argument. Exercise willpower to stay harmonious, and avoid violence. An evening shift brings stimulating vibrations for family happiness.
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You By
Mary Blake
Robert McClelland
Michigan
Henry 8. Olcott
Elisha Gray
Moses Coit Tyler
Francis Marion Crawford
Eliza Orn ® White
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