Public education’s sweeping national impact celebrated
An editorial from the Cincinnati Inquirer argues for expanded public schooling and a federal department of education. It highlights that over a million New York City students attend school daily and credits education with advancing government, business, science, and public service, while stressing education as the nation’s enduring foundation and future progress.
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Cincinnati Inquirer
America
New York
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Navy
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Jefferson
Juincoln
Explorers Launch Air Trip From Chicago to Dutch New Guinea
Four young Americans begin a transcontinental air voyage toward Dutch New Guinea seeking a pygmy race. They lift off from Chicago at 2:25 in a newly built craft, aiming to chart unknown wilds and pursue scientific discovery.
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Chicago
Dutch New Guinea
Rpe
Washington chosen for 1928 Protestant Episcopal convention
The House of Deputies unanimously backed Washington as the 1928 general convention site for the Protestant Episcopal Church. The 169th gathering is slated to begin October 11 in the nation’s capital, pending approval by the House of Bishops in the triennial session.
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House of Deputies
Washington
Protestant Episcopal Church
House of Bishops
Hera
What This Day Means to You by Mary Blake
Libra today shows complex aspects with no clear favorable influences yet not adverse. Evening brings a definite, propitious turn. act on daily tasks and avoid risky choices. Birthdays offer leadership, charm, and persuasive power. notable individuals tied to the date include Paul A. Chadbourne and Horace W. Robbins.
Nelsons Trafalgar Day Observed In England And Related Events
Trafalgar day marks the 120th anniversary of Nelsons victory. Rev Howard H Russell turns seventy. Lafayette college begins Founder’s Day with the cornerstone laying for a centennial dormitory. A Constitution tablet is to be dedicated aboard the frigate at Charleston navy yard. Executives and officials attend a national open forum at the University of Chicago during the meat packers conference. The Universalist and Congregational denominations plan a merger at Syracuse as the biennial convention opens. Detroit hosts the fourth annual paying conference on temporary asphalt engineering schools.
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Howard H. Russell
Ohio
Lafayette College
Charleston Navy Yard
University of Chicago
American Institute of Meat Packers
Universalist
Congregational
Syracuse
N. Y
Detroit
Conventions Opening Today Across Cities
The list shows conventions starting today in Worcester Atlantic City Chicago Boston Cleveland Ottawa Fort Worth eston and West Palm Beach. Groups include the American Antiquarian Society the American Hardware Manufacturers Association the Central Supply Association the American Welding Society the National Paint Oil and Varnish Association the League of Kansas Municipalities the Texas Butter Fan and Poultry Association the Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the Florida Banana Growers Association.
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Mass
American Antiquarian Society
Atlantic City
American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Ill
Central Supply Association
Boston
American Welding Society
Cleveland
National Paint, Oil and Varnish Association
Ottawa
Kan
League of Kansas
Fort Worth
Texas
Texas Butter, Fan and Poultry Association
Eston
Associated Industries of Massachusetts
West Palm Beach
Fla
Florida
Banana Growers’ Association
More Truth Than Poetry and Perilous Snippets
A collection of quips on science versus nature and everyday life. Poems praise simple wonder while mocking scientists urge green roses and pink sunsets. Jokes note a theatre becoming a school for scandal and a famed pitcher Walter Johnson as a future unbeatable star.
Col John R McQuigg Named National Commander of American Legion
Col John R McQuigg of Cleveland is chosen as national commander of the American Legion. He is a banker and lawyer with a record in Spain and World War I, commanded engineers on the Mexican border, led an engineer regiment in France, and rose to brigadier general in the Ohio National Guard.
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Argonne
Ohio National Guard
Thirty Seventh
McQuigg
Ohio Department
Notable birthdays mark seven figures in politics and education
John Burns, veteran English labor leader born in London. Dr. James L. McConaughy, Wesleyan president born in New York City. Renick W. Dunlap, assistant secretary of agriculture born in Kingston, C.. Dr. Howard H. Russell, Anti-Saloon League founder born in Stillwater, Minn. Ralph H. Cameron, U S senator from Arizona born in Southport, Maine. These figures are listed as having birthday anniversaries on this date.
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London
James L. McConaughy
Wesleyan University
New York City
Renick W. Dunlap
Washington
Kingston
Howard H. Russell
Anti-Saloon League of America
Stillwater
Minn
Ralph H. Cameron
United States
Arizona
Southport
Maine
Shanghai Falls to Chekiang Troops in Widening War
Reports from Nanking say the city has been captured by Chekiang forces, part of a campaign that already seized Shanghai. Chang Tso-Lin troops retreated across the Yangtse to Pukow seeking reinforcements from Shanghai.
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Oet
Nanking
Interstate Commerce Commission fixes railroad valuation
The ICC set the corrected valuation of the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad at 45.2 million dollars as of June 30 1924, revised from an earlier 45 million valuation.
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San Pedro
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court Passes on Stoneham Liability Case
Washington October 21 The Supreme Court refused to pass upon the liability of Charles A Stoneham as an alleged secret partner in the bankrupt stock brokerage firm of E M Fuller and Co of New York.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Charles A. Stoneham
E. M. Fuller and Co
New York
WonDer What an Empty House Thinks About
A fragmentary monologue recalls two men admiring interior woodwork and an iron deer out front. The speaker muses about planting a flower garden and placing window boxes while preferring to remain true to itself.
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Love at first sight warning in dating advice column
A reader shares a scenario about a chums crush at a dance. The columnist warns that rapid romantic attachment often fails and advises treating the boy as a friend, enjoying the moment but delaying commitments to avoid heartbreak. Mimi offers personal replies by stamped envelope.
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Don Juan
Billy M
Mary
Billy
Wonder Williams
Mimi
Borah urges China equality against imperialism
Senator Borah reiterates that China should be treated on equal terms with other nations. He warns the white race’s imperialist attitude poses a real, imminent peril, citing wartime rhetoric on self determination and the right of peoples to govern themselves.
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Washington
China
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Grain supply changes in bushels listed by grain type
New York reports on October 21 a slide in the visible supply of American grain with wheat down 1,793,000 bushels, corn down 442,000, oats down 367,000, rye down 85,000, and barley up 458,000.
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New York
Betty Discovers Sweden Through Colorful Dress Adventure
Betty's new bright dress sparks a magical journey with Gocomeback the elf to Sweden where peasants wear rainbow colors, women weave pure fabrics, and happiness comes from vibrant clothing as Betty learns to embrace bold hues before returning home.
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Betty
Merry
Sweden
Gocomeba
America
Matrimonially Speaking and Odd Chronicle Notes
A fragmentary column blends a humorous piece about a husband’s control with assorted historical dates and events. It references marriage tensions and social anecdotes while listing notable birthdays and milestones from various years in Britain and America.
Halibut Treaty Ratifications Mark One Year
One year ago today the United States and Canada exchanged ratifications of a convention protecting North Pacific halibut fisheries. The accord sets joint management and enforcement procedures for shared waters and stocks.
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United States
Canada
North Pacific
Belgian Finance Minister Optimistic on Debt Settlement Ratification
Brussels October 21 AP Janssen told an AP correspondent he is confident the Belgian parliament will ratify the Washington debt settlement with Austria. He cited improvements in the franc's international exchange as a benefit already evident.
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Janssen
Associated Press
Taim
Austria
Washington
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