Locarno agreement potential peace for Europe
European security appears secured by the Locarno conference with Germany, Poland, and Czech treaties to be backed by the League of Nations. Britain and Italy guarantee Rhine frontier, while France secures eastern frontiers and rights to aid. Germany readmitted to the European concert. Saar and Rhine conditions to be reviewed. aviation rehabilitation planned. Mussolini signs as Italian guarantor. four arbitration treaties pending.
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Europe
Locarno
Switzerland
Poland
Germany
League of Nations
League
France
League Council
Great Britain
Italy
Rhine
Cologne
Rhineland
Saar
von Hindenburg
Ccabinet
Mussolini
Coolidge Names Davis as Secretary of War and Mourns Weeks
President Coolidge accepted the resignation of Secretary of War John W. Weeks and named Dwight F. Davis of Missouri as his successor. Weeks had been ill since spring, and Davis, his assistant, had acted as secretary. Col. Hanford MacNider was named assistant secretary of war. The news also reports the death of United States Senator Samuel M. Ralston of Indiana and tobacco magnate James B. Duke, noting Ralston’s career from governor to senator and Duke’s late philanthropy.
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John W. Weeks
Dwight F. Davis
Missouri
Weeks
Mr. Davis
Mitchell
Col
Hanford MacNider
Iowa
American Legion
Service
Washington
South
Samuel M., Ralston
Indiana
Indianapolis
Mr. Ralston
Ohio
A. J. Beveridge
United States Senate
John W. Davis
James B. Duke
American Tobacco Company
New York
Duke
Trinity College
Durham
N. C
Episcopal Convention Debates Bishop Crown and New Rules
In New Orleans, Anglicans consider reforms after Bishop William M. Brown’s heresy conviction is upheld, a marriage service change to omit obey, and a shift from seniority to elected presiding bishop. John Murray elected Maryland bishop as compromise. Separately, Rear Admiral Sims criticizes Navy leadership and advocates a defined aircraft policy, with Army generals echoing concerns about air power and loyalty amid wartime reforms.
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New Orleans
William M. Brown
House of Bishops
House of Deputies
Brent
New York
Guailor
Tennessee
John Murray
Maryland
Aircraft Board
William S. Sims
Navy Department
Wilbur
Department
Mitchell
Army
Summerall
Ely
Drum
Parker
Firestone plans $100 million Liberia expansion drive
Harvey S. Firestone's Rubber Company says it will invest $100,000,000 in Liberia to develop plantations, towns, harbors, railways, and highways. The project aims to employ about 300,000 natives and has Liberian government concessions and existing contracts.
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Liberia
Little Negro Republic
Africa
Harvey S. Firestone
Rubber Company
EMWED Convention Defeats Soviet Recognition Push
Atlantic City delegates to the American Federation of Labor convention rejected efforts by communists to gain recognition of Soviet Russia and cooperation with Soviet unions. They approved national defense, denounced communist pacifists, and condemned ship subsidies, a proposed uniform industrial court law, speeding up government departments, and Public Printer George Carter. President William Green and all officers were reelected.
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American Federation of Labor
Russia
Atlantic City
George Carter
William Green
Federation
Treasury's Prohibition Enforcement Machinery Starts
Thursday the new enforcement system under Assistant Secretary Andrews began full operation. Two thousand prohibition agents and service employees were severed from their jobs as a starter measure. Some may be reappointed, with administrators to be held responsible for conduct and given authority to name subordinates who will be accountable.
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Andrews
Treasury Department
Patriots Not Pacifists Lead Fidac Peace Congress At Rome
Brig. Gen. Leigh R. Gignilliat announces Fidac congress work aims at intelligent patriotism and international friendship in opposition to Russian influence. Delegates include William Follett, Joseph Thompson, A. Pratt Andrew, William O Connor, Lemuel Bolles, with aides focusing on women's auxiliary plans and 1925 Fidac activities like Geneva talks and League of Nations cooperation. General Gignilliat, Culver Military Academy superintendent born Savannah 1875, served in WWI and holds Legion positions and French Croix d Officers.
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Rome
Italy
Leigh Robinson Gignilliat
American Legion
Congress
Gignilliat
William B. Follett
Winter Park
Fla
Joseph H. Thompson
Pittsburch
A. Pratt Andrew
Gloucester
Mass
William P. O'Connor
the Legion
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lemuel Bolles
Paris
France
American Legion Auxiliary
Fidac
Thompson
Geneva
Savannah
Culver Military Academy
Culver
Ind
Eighty Fourth
Chicago
William Alexander Fleetwood
Legion
Indiana Department
National Executive Committee
Permanent Foreign Relations Commission
The
Pershing
Hold On to Federal Insurance Policies
Rehabilitation officials of the American Legion urge keeping federal insurance policies. John Chard, who asked for a $30 cash settlement after discharge in May 1921, nearly lost $1,000 face value due to a delayed check. The Veterans' bureau mailed the settlement July 18, 16 days after discharge. Comptroller-General McCarl ruled the government must pay the full $1,000 due to mail delay.
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American Legion
John Chard
Chard
Veterans’ Bureau
McCarl
Medal Awarded to Elsie Janis by American Legionnaires
Col. Elsie Janis, famed vaudeville star and A. E. B. F. sweetheart during World War I, received a gold medal from American Legionnaires in Lincoln Nebraska during a recent vaudeville tour. The medal carries the Legion emblem and the inscription with a warm blessing to a friend and buddy.
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Elsie Janis
A. EB. F
American Legionnaires
Lincoln Neb
Amercan Legion
Netherlands to Expand Artificial Silk Manufacturing
The plan to expand artificial silk production in the Netherlands aims to employ thousands, increasing output to include additional cellulose products such as artificial horsehair, nab artificial straw, and related items. The project envisions broadening facilities and capacity to meet rising demand.
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Netherlands
Diamond Dyes Advertises Simple Tinting and Dyeing for Fabrics
A vintage ad touts Diamond Dyes promising easy tinting or full dyeing for delicate to permanent colors. Each 15 cent package includes simple directions for fabrics like wool silk linen cotton and blends, with guidance to tell the druggist the material type.
Frout Eggs Reach Hawaiian Streams for Hatch
Nearly 50,000 rainbow trout eggs were shipped from Montana to Honolulu and successfully transferred to Hawaiian streams for hatching. The Science Service notes the operation as a step in restocking trout populations.
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Montana
Honolulu
Hawaiian
Science Service
USKIDE Toplifts Promise Neat Heels for Women
A newspaper ad promotes USKIDE Toplifts for women’s heels to prevent ragged or run over edges. It claims the toplift bottom is flat and secure, lasts long, and can be installed on new or existing shoes by a repairman. Made by United States Rubber Company, USKIDE wears twice as long as leather.
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Coolidge
United States
White House
State Department
France
United States Rubber Company
Musically Equipped She Has Your Roommate an Ear for Music
A humorous note describes a pair as two bands one mouth and a saxophone with a roommate who loves music and can hum along. The playful line hints at a quirky musical bond.
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad
Demand Bayer aspirin only when the Bayer name appears on the package or tablets to ensure genuine, proven safe by millions and prescribed by doctors for 25 years. Say Bayer when you buy aspirin. Imitations may be dangerous.
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Bayer
Watercress judged valuable by medical men in tradition
Investigation highlights watercress as a highly valued food with real medical benefits, placing it high in regard among doctors. The discussion centers on its longstanding tradition and measured health value.
Corn Flake Griddle Cakes Recipe
A compact recipe for corn flake griddle cakes using corn flakes flour milk sugar salt and butter. Dry any moist corn flakes and bake as plain griddle cakes. Any cooked cereal may replace corn flakes in the batter.
English experimenter uses box kite to pull truck at 30 mph
An English researcher demonstrated a box kite capable of dragging a truck at up to 30 miles per hour and lifting a child to a height of 80 feet, showcasing early aviation potential.
Dave's Mentha Pepsin Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as the best remedy for gastritis indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims a satisfaction guarantee with a druggist refund if the first bottle fails and cites a testimonial praising its effectiveness for stomach misery.
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Dave
Dare
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