Boy Scout Handbook Tops in Sales and White House Library Gift
The Kansas City Post notes the Bible remains the top seller while the Boy Scout Handbook rises to a close second. A copy of the latest revision was given to President Coolidge for the White House library, highlighting woodcraft lore, outdoor signs, and symbols as a bridge between youth and elders and a guide to camping and Scout ideals.
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Kansas City Post
Coolidge
White House
Boy Scout Organization
Corn stalks to wallboard the new farming industry
The Kansas City Star notes that corn stalks once burned as waste may become valuable for wallboard. Iowa State College experiments show profitable production of wallboard from stalks, potentially leading to plants near Kansas City and a broader agricultural industrial boom in the farming region.
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Iowa State College
Kansas City
Tilson: Washington’s quiet power in House leadership
Washington May 7 Col. John Q Tilson stands as one of a few men shaping U S government as House majority leader. The piece praises his leadership, contrasts him with senators, notes his influence across parties and potential as a presidential hopeful, and lauds his conservatism and broad-minded approach.
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Washington
John Q. Tilson
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
Charlie Curtis
Col. Tilson
Alabama
Tom Heflin
Connecticut
Missouri
Senator Bingham
Tilson
House
Curtis
Ike Curtis
Capitol Hill
Just Folks Poem by Edgar A. Guest Goes Fishing Again
The verse reflects a poet's view of life as a teacher, noting how weathering rain and snow through months of hardship leads to renewal. It speaks of joys and pains, lessons kept by life, and the desire to go fishing a stream again as winter ends and spring arrives in the month of March.
Poor Man Weather Glass Receives a Name Tale
A seed grows into a copper red blossom in a meadow where a kind old man, weather wary, names the unnamed plant Poor Man's Weather-Glass after she warns of a coming storm. The tale follows the seed's awakening, rainfall, and the gentle nickname bestowed by a passerby.
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Ayere
Meadlow
Dinner Stories. Baltimore Boy in Bootlegging Case
Nine year old Pete was arrested before U S commissioner Frank Supplee on bootlegging charges after being found with two gallons of whiskey. He said his father deserted the family and he and his mother were trying to support the children. The boy asked if he must return. the commissioner told him he would not unless summoned and gave him 10 cents for car fare to go home.
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Baltimore
Pete
Frank Supples
United States
Supplee
HER PROPERTY
A vicar introduces his young curate to his daughter. The child sits on the curate’s knee and boasts of a new doll given on her fourth birthday. She then slips down and declares she will bring the doll to him to see before asking if anyone may take her seat while she is away.
One Minute Pulpit Excerpt Promises Renewed Hearts
The passage declares God will give the people a new spirit and a heart of flesh to follow statutes and ordinances, making them his people. It warns that those who pursue abominations face recompense for their own deeds, as proclaimed by the Lord God.
The Diary of a New Yorker satire on crowds and tips
In New York on May 7 observers mock publicity stunts at Broadway openings. Extras, staged crowds, and even torn costumes are used to spark chatter while waitresses in some cafes pay for tips and salaries. The piece notes oddities from cat meat deliveries to Elsie De Wolfe’s ceremonial check.
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New York
Broadway
Alice Foote MacDougall
Ible
Elsie de Wolfe
Mende
Eat More Cheese Promise in Diet and Health Advice
The article argues for more cheese in diets due to its high quality protein and calcium, comparing cheese favorably to bread and meat. It cites historical notes on cheese, mentions 350 varieties, and explains cheese ripening relies on lactical bacteria. It urges balance with alkaline ash foods and promises tomorrow’s answers to readers.
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Sherman
Centurues
Warren Radiogram notes 1924 chamber events and local actions
Retrospective issue 1 3 1924 highlights Warren Chamber of Commerce activity and local items. Dr Bairstow to Philadelphia for osteopathic lecture. Huber bill passes to raise fisher license age to 16. L B Bishop speaks to Warren Lions. Pa Gas seeks permit for Second Ave office. Dr Guptii to preach at Fast Methodist. Bishop Berry presides at First Methodist bishops meeting. Tidiooute Motor cab booster meeting draws over 150 road enthusiasts.
Paragraphs as teachers and retired admirals plan
A compact observation notes that experience is a fine teacher and that workers may endure low pay without complaint. It contrasts with the urge for inventive genius to craft a plan for retirement after career service, reflecting broader views on compensation and longevity in leadership roles.
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Atlanta Constitution
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