National Americanism essay contest names three young winners
The 1924 National Americanism commission contest awarded $750, $500, and $250 to a boy in Ohio, a boy in Virginia, and a girl in California. Essays denounce communism as impracticable, with the judging panel praising schools for resisting radical influences and noting The American Legion’s ongoing guardianship of the nation.
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National Americanism Commission of the American Legion
Ohio
Virginia
California
The
Legion
America
American Legion
After the Suds Clavine experiments on beer law in Ontario
The piece notes Ontario testing a four by four per cent beer law now effective and praised by Canadians. It mentions Detroit patrons crossing the border to sample it while Canada tightens border controls and air tight enforcement to prevent contraband. It ends with a reflection on moderation and the West.
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Ontario
Detroit
Watson
Today’s Events and Anniversaries Recap
Key dates include 1803 Emerson born in Boston and died 1882 Concord. 1825 Unitarian Missionary Association founded in town. 1850 Santa Fe convention framed New Mexico constitution. 1875 Rhode Island election resolved by legislature Henry Lippitt. 1891 Wilkinson Call renominated for Senate on 86th ballot. 1893 Warsaw arrests after Nihilist discovery. 1916 King George signs universal military service bill. 1922 Pennsylvania requires US Constitution teaching in schools.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Boston
Concord
Mass
Unitarian Missionary Association
Tow
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Ode Island
Henry Lippitt
Wilkinson Call
Florida
United States
Warsaw
George
Pennsylvenia
London Prepares for King and Queen of Italy Visit
One year ago today London completed elaborate preparations for the visit of the king and queen of Italy, marking a major ceremonial effort and diplomatic display.
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London
Italy
Women pugilists recalled in staged boxing bout
In a stage recall of women boxers Elisabeth Wil and English rival Hanna Hyfield agreed to box on stage for a purse of three guineas. Each woman would hold half the purse in each hand, with the outcome to be judged by the Associated Harvard clubs.
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Elizabeth Wil
Hanna Hyfield
Hull to become U.S. immigration commissioner
Harry E. Hull, nominated to succeed W. W. Husband as immigration commissioner, has long Washington experience from his Iowa roots. Born 1864 in Jews, Hull rose from Williamsburg alderman to mayor, postmaster, then congressman from the Second Iowa district before stepping into the new federal role.
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Harry E. Hull
U. S
W. W. Husband
Washington
Mr. Hull
New York
Iowa
Williamsburg
Congress
Representative Pepper
Daytime hailstorms dominate in intensity and frequency
Scientists note that four out of five hail storms occur in the daytime and those daytime storms tend to be the most intense and damaging, a pattern observed across regions.
Dog Receives American Dental Bridge at Royal Vet College
Dentists at the Royal Veterinary College in England fitted an old collie with a dental bridge to replace twenty four lost teeth. The dog adapts well and eats much like other dogs despite the prosthetic.
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Royal Veterinary College
England
Harvard Woman Discovers Record Star Count
Miss Anne J. Cannon of the Harvard University Observatory has discovered and catalogued more stars than any other person, a distinction that has led to her election to an American philosophical society. Her work marks a landmark in astronomical achievement.
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Anne J. Cannon
Harvard University Observatory
Dotty Meets Mama Screech Owl in Grandpa’s Barn
Dotty and the elf Squeedee visit the corner of the barn to meet Mama Screech Owl and her babies. The owl explains her small size ear tufts and nocturnal care as Dotty learns about the family living near Grandpa’s orchard and trees.
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Dotty
Squeedee
Joyland
Blue Jay
Mrs. Screech Owl
Screech Owl
Mama Screech
Mama Screech Owl
Mother Screech Owl
Ad&creech Owl
Indifference Myth in Modern Romance Advice
The piece argues that the old trope of the cold uninterested heroine is ineffective with today’s men. It contends modern males seek attractive, sociable partners who show approval. Indifference is unlikely to attract a conquest, and such behavior may label a woman as hostile rather than desirable.
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Sally
Unitarian Missionary Assoc Marks 100th Anniversary
The Unitarian Missionary association reaches its 100th anniversary today. Also noted is the centenary of Daniel B. Wesson born, famed firearms manufacturer. A statue of Gen Jose de San Martin, a liberator of Argentina, presented by that county to the United States, will be unveiled in Washington today. Skyland Virginia hosts the annual sessions of the National Conference of State Parks at the Shenandoah National Park site.
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Unitarian Missionary Association
Reachea
Daniel B. Wesson
Don Jose de San Martin
Argentina
United States
Washington
Skyland
Shenandoah National Park
Fif
Secrets of Health and Success on Vaccination
An editorial denounces anti vaccination movements as harmful to public health and cites the Philippines 1918 19 smallpox epidemic. It argues vaccination dramatically reduced deaths, notes vaccines were wasted when mismanaged, and laments unvaccinated children dying for lack of protection.
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Congress
Philippines
Manila
Victor G. Heiser
W. W. Keen
Saturday Evening Post
American Health Organization
Islands
United States
Heiser
Husband Delays At Home While Women Rush To Social Events
A frustrated wife notes her husband is punctual and eager for his friends to invite them to dinners but slows and resists when she prepares for her social engagements. He reads the newspaper mid dressing, loses his collar, and questions the urgency, while preferring a casual mood when he is alone. This is offered as a suggestion.
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Evan
Today’s notable birthdays span politics and arts
Lord Beaverbrook, a British statesman and publisher, born in New Brunswick, marks a birthday today. Dr. John R. Kott of Livingstone and others share the date with varied careers, including congressman William B. Oliver born in Eutaw Alabama and Henry B. a former assistant secretary of war born in Chicago.
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Lord Beaverbrook
Britain
New Brunswick
John R. Kott
International Committee of the
Ze M. S
Livingstone
Willam B. Oliver
Congress
Alabama
Eutaw
Ala
Y. Gene Teeny
York City
Aon
What This Day Means to You
Today's aspects are mildly adverse in the early morning and highly favorable later, signaling energetic effort for real estate or mining ventures. Avoid speculative risks, as luck cannot be trusted. Birthdays promise a hardworking, imaginative yet unsettled temperament. focus on tasks to harness success and control emotions. Notable births listed include Emerson and McCook. conventions open across multiple cities and associations.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
William P. Trowbridge
Henry C. Potter
P. E
John J. McCook
Clara Louise Burnham
James McK. Cattell
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