Fruit growers optimistic as frost leaves Iowa crops unscathed
Reports to horticulturist R S Herrick indicate no fruit tree damage in Iowa with a heavy bloom season not seen since 1912. Northern orchards may suffer minor loss, but overall crop prospects remain strong. farmers urged to spray and prune to safeguard quality and yield. Weather bureau warns of light to heavy frost tonight across the state with limited anticipated damage.
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Des Moines
R. SS. Herrick
Iowa
United States Weather Bureau
Fort Dodge
Burlington
Chesterville
Decorah
Forest City
Creston
Cedar Rapids
Keokuk
Mason City
Davenport
Sioux City
Caledonian Art Outshines Romans in Ornament Craft
The Caledonians lacked the potter's wheel but rivaled the world masters in ornament work. Their mountains gifted gold silver bronze amber and precious stones like agate jasper cairngorms jet and rock crystals from which they fashioned both decorations and weapons.
French Philosophy On Restlessness In One Room
Quote attributes misery to an inability to rest with tranquillity in a single room. Attributed to Allman in a paraphrase of Puascal reflecting on solitary confinement and inner peace.
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Allman
Portland Pride Portland Sunken Gardens Highlighted
Portland Pride Portland reports on the city’s sunken gardens praised as among the finest in the area with plans or events noted for celebrating garden design and local horticulture.
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Portland
Dempsey Considers Wilmington Business Venture
Jack Dempsey said he may settle in Wilmington and start a business after touring the area with his wife Estelle Taylor. He hinted at returning to boxing or joining the movies, noting he prefers fighting but will choose a path if he finds a suitable opportunity. Mrs. Dempsey voiced no opposition to a ring return.
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Wilmington
Delaware
Jack Dempsey
Estelle Taylor
Dempsey
Balloonists Launch National Elimination Race at Rosecrans Field
Five balloonists of national and international fame including two army aviators depart from Rosecrans field St Joseph Missouri for the national elimination balloon race. The winner takes a $1000 prize the Litchfield trophy and a berth in international events. Competitors prepare for possible Canadian detours with provisions a shotgun rifle and radio gear. A pilot balloon and radio equipped craft support the start and upper air conditions are checked.
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ST. Joseph
Army
Rosecrans Field
W. T. van Orman
C. K. Woolman
Akron
Ohio
William J. Flood
Maurice R. Smith
Kansas City
Old Timer at Traer Dies at Age One Hundred One
Traer Iowa reports the death of H C Pierce aged 101 the city s oldest resident. A 49er who traveled from Illinois during the gold rush he arrived with the first Northwestern railroad train into Traer and later managed a local farmers elevator. Surviving relative Brigadier General Palmer E Pierce U S A retired now with Standard Oil New York.
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Associated Press
Traer
H. C. Pierce
Mr. Pierce
California
Ilinois
Palmer E. Pierce
Standard Oil Company
New York
Language Diversity Among Indian Tribes Highlighted
Indian tribes in the Southwest show deep linguistic divides with dialects varying so much that neighboring villages within 100 miles cannot understand each other. The Pueblos illustrate this, as even nearby communities within the same linguistic family speak radically different dialects.
Alpha Sigma Phi History and Yale Origins
The Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity date and form changed twice, settling into its present form in June 1807. It began as a Yale sophomore society in 1846 by members of the class of 1849, then in 1907 a Yale chapter formed as a general university society and a Marietta convention established the national organization.
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Alpha Sigma Phi
Yale
Marietta
Ohio
Relatives of English Peers and Courtesy Titles
The passage explains that relatives of English peers are not officially noble under English law. They appear as nobles in practice, may hold courtesy titles, but are legally commoners.
Coolidge Eyes Multiple Appointments as Vacancies Open
President Coolidge accepts Solicitor General Beck resignation and signals upcoming openings in the tariff commission and in the offices of Assistant Secretary of State and Assistant Secretary of Labor. Names under consideration include William D. Mitchell and Charles W. Waterman for solicitor general successor, with Louis W. Fairfield once recommended for the tariff post and Hall for Labor noted as a candidate.
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Associated Press
Washington
President Coolidge
Beck
Europe
Tariff Commission
Labor
International Joint Commission
Mr. Meek
William D. Mitchell
St. Paul
Minn
Charles W. Waterman
Denver
Colorado
Louis W. Fairfield
Indiana
William Culbertson
Romania
Hall
Labor Department
Harry S. Hall
Iowa
E. J. Henning
Federal Court of
Southern District
California
Poli
Import duties on corn into Mexico suspended for two months
The Mexican government suspended import duties on American corn for two months starting April 27, per Consul General Weddell. The move, issued by executive decree, reflects expectations that Mexico’s corn crop cannot meet domestic needs.
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Reniitea Press
Wwashington
Weddell
Mexico City
State Department
Poer Department
Mexico
Election of Arthur Waller as Newtown High President
Arthur Waller, a Black athlete at Newtown High School in Queens, was elected student president over two white opponents. Police were threatened by Principal Dillingham amid a heated campaign. Waller won 1,400 votes to 900. He participates in cross country, track, baseball, and leads the advertising department of the school paper. His father is a retired minister.
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New York
Arthur Waller
Students of
Newtown High School
Queens
Alaska Railroad Maintains 24-Hour Daylight Schedule
Rail lights and signals are discontinued even at night on the Alaska railroad during the long summer season when the sun never sets. It remains the only railroad worldwide to operate on a 24-hour daylight schedule, at least on segments between Curry and other ports.
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Alaska
Curry Ape Tairhonks
Diplomatic Post Change and Commission Vacancy Hinted
The president may promote a diplomat to assistant secretary of state after John Van A. MacMurray becomes minister to China. Former Senator Ball of Delaware seeks a seat on the international Joint Commission, with others under consideration. B. E. Haney of the shipping board nears term expiration and is up for potential reappointment, withSenator McNary backing renewal.
Washington D C Voices Against Coolidge Economy Plan
NEA report details Washington reaction to Coolidge budget cuts as federal job losses shrink local commerce. Merchants warn of reduced spending while displaced workers seek private work, others call for broader government department cuts. Chamber notes debt incentives affect labor and lending. References to Borah and foreign investment caution.
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NEA
Washington, D. C
President Coolidge
Washington
Marx bowing to defeat hopes for German recovery
Berlin April 30 Chancellor Wilhelm Marx, defeated candidate for the German presidency, sends a telegram to President-elect von Hinndenburg expressing hope Germany will continue toward international understanding and accept the people's verdict. He wishes continued economic recovery for the German people.
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Prema
Berlin
Germany
Wilhelm Marx
von Hindenbureg
Reich
Grotesque Works Dominate Paris Independent Art Salon
Paris critics report the Independent Art Salon features 8500 canvases with Lenine in smithy garb and other revolutionary figures. The show highlights disturbing nude studies and bold departures in technique, with few signs of progress toward a new artistic ideal. Russians lead among foreign entries, while American pieces are mid tier.
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Paris
Lenine
Krassine
Blasco
Hanez
Marcel Ponein
Benes
Measuring Light Speed Through Solar Eclipses
The text notes early attempts to measure light speed by timing Jupiter moon eclipses and cites a figures about a 16 percent minute delay when Earth is on the far side of its orbit, with other methods also developed.
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Jupiter
Pittsburgh Coal Co Closes Five More Mines In Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Coal Co announced suspension of operations at five mines in the Pittsburgh district, bringing total closures to eleven. 1,822 men were employed at the five mines. The firm, under United Mine Workers wage terms, says it cannot operate under the current union scale due to lower coal costs in non union fields.
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Pittsburgh Coal Co
Vittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Company Today
Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
T. M. Dodeon
Prince of Wales Arrives in Capetown on Repulse Visit
The Prince of Wales arrived by battleship Repulse in Capetown on April 20 to a joyous reception. He toured the ship, attended a civic meeting at City Hall, and praised Cape Town as a health resort while pledging loyalty to British subjects and the union.
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Associated
Preaw
Capetown
South Africa
Prince of Wales
Repulse
Atlantic
Grand Parade
Cape Town
Cape
Dominions
Mme Le Brun Painter Praised Despite Male Skepticism
Madame Le Brun, renowned French painter, gained high reputation in Paris. Her portraits and historical works were shown in the Louvre while Mme de Genlis praised her talents yet noted men tried to underrate her because she was a woman.
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Mme le Brun
Paris
Louvre
Mme. de Genlis
Mme. le Brun
Chicago Journal
Marriage Solemnity and the Giving Away of the Bride
The text traces two stages of marriage development, force and contact, and notes the Anglo-Saxon rite where a bride is solemnly surrendered by her guardian. It explains the origin of the custom of "giving away the bride" as part of this surrender ritual.
London bride hosts 18 children at 13 numbered home wedding
A London bride celebrating at a house numbered 13 wed on October 13 with 18 children in attendance. The reception followed at Mansfield Street, reflecting a crowded ceremony and festive local scene.
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London
Mansfield Street
Police Crack Down on Suspected Italian Communist Plot
Rome reports police uncovered evidence of an Italian revolutionary network linked to Soviet propaganda planning a May Day strike and anti-government demonstrations. Authorities seized documents, issued warnings, and arrested leaders including Advocate Digiani in Florence amid widespread preventive actions.
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Rome
Russia
Italy
Bulgaria
Truth
Fascisti
Moscow
Florence
Advocate Digiani
Noted French Chemist Albin Haller Dies in Paris
Paris April 30 Dr Albin Haller noted authority and director of the School of Higher Studies at the Sorbonne is dead. He was vice president of the Academy of Sciences and a member of the Academy of Agriculture and held decorations from France Italy and Romania.
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Associated Press
Paris
Albin Haller
School of Higher Studies
the Horbonne
Horbonne
Academy of Sciences
Academy of Agriculture
Insects on Plants Indoors
Insects gather on indoor plants and can be removed using soup suds or hot water. Fill a cup, pour hot water from the edge of the pot inward, avoiding the stalks, and repeat if necessary the next day.
Pine Needle Pillows Use Evergreen Needles From Spruce Or Fir
The forest service notes pine pillows do not typically use pine needles. Pillows labeled pine pillows usually contain balsam fir or spruce needles. Any season may be used since the needles come from evergreens.
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The
Forest Service
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