Gasoline tax grows across state highways program
The gasoline tax, adopted to fund land development, shows rising use in the state. In 1925 roughly 150 million dollars in taxes were collected, up 3 percent from 1924, with two thirds directed to highway development and more than a fifth to maintenance roads.
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Bureau of Public Roads
Federal Department of Agriculture
Ilinois
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
South Carolina
Rise of Italian expansion seen as test for Europe
Observers view Mussolini's moves across the Mediterranean and imperial rhetoric as signaling a broader Italian push to widen horizons. The piece notes pressure from population and immigration debates, contrasts with U S policy, and warns that any frontier changes could provoke a united response from Europe despite the League of Nations.
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Achoss
Mussolii Ha
Tripoli
Hilcthol
Alytas
United States
Japan
Liniy
Mediterranean
Black Shirts
Mussolini
Europe
Treaty of Locarno
Auto Insurance Law Becomes Effective January 1927
Massachusetts will enforce a new automobile insurance law starting January 1, 1927. Vehicle owners must register with proof of insured personal injury coverage of 75,000 for one person and 10,000 for two or more, or post bond, cash, or securities with the state. Public safety and compliance emphasized amid broader conservation and reform discussions in several editorials.
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Waverly
Massachusetts
Personal Health Advice Debates Exercise and Charlatans
A health column by Dr. William Brady critiques physical culture pamphlets and “Wisenheimer” hype. It argues exercise aids health but cannot prevent illness, warns against quacks selling pills, and urges guidance from qualified physical education teachers. Readers’ questions about pneumonia and oranges are humorously touched upon.
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Wisenheimer
Lfrel
Kerry
United States
Wisenheimers
Kentry Owrley
Hye
Chil
Oren
A Strange Marriage Motive in Murders Revealed
In a crowded inquest scene Rodney tells his lawyer he killed Elton Foss after a night with Kathryn Leonard. Evans and Starmount uncover a gun, prints, and a secret marriage as tension mounts and Kathyn Leonard testifies amid shadowy figures and a police probe.
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Kathiyn Teonard
Standlae
Oentranes
Kathryn
Redner Evans
Rodney
Kaitiyn
Dick Starmount
Elton Foss
Foss
Rednex
Ick
Rathlyn
Wathlyn
Rattiyn
Sotlan
Feommnet
Thawrrries
Johnson
Roetor
Richard Ifarmogunt
Kathryn Leon Hired
Rother
Cam
Polleemman
Leavin
Owen
Leonard Anid
Wien
Ofteer Muarpix
Avira
Nave
Tad i
Ahe Voroner
Murphy
Thebes
Iron Foss
Rodsley
Evans
Reed- Mey
Starmount
Great Smoky Mountains
Justice of the Peace
Kodnas
Dok Starmouint
Thory
Jackie
Artie Small
GM Nevins
Peetke
Dick’ Starmount
Skelton
Uncle Wiggily and Jackie’s Cousin Tale Begins
Uncle Wiggily and Jackie’s Cousin opens with the character strolling in the woods. The encounter suggests a light hearted woodland episode as the tale unfolds.
Mountain Giant Melts in Flood as Hero Guides Villagers
Harold escapes a Frost Giant on a mountain flank and watches the foe melt away leaving a torrent rushing toward the valley. He clings to an oak, then proceeds to the stage, pondering a murder note while a coroner receives a letter hinting at the case.
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Liberati
Kerati
Rudy Wiedesftend
Brown Brothers
Aul Whiteman
Ass Gorman
Kryl
Herbert Clarke
Niceville
New York
Unarry
Goldman
Department of Lenith
Wasau
Hudson
Hickville Menten
New York City
Hickeile
Miss A
Mareld
Hareld
Tare Oki
Harold
Uncle Wiggily and the Lost Cousin Dog Adventure
In a Piney story fragment Uncle Wiggily helps Jackie and Peetie cope with a visiting cousin dog. The trio chase a muddy Weasel and recover Fin the long haired pup lost in a puddle before sharing three lollypops and a warm rescue. The tale ends with plans for more adventures at Bow Wow kennel.
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Uncle Wiggtty
Uae
Jackin
Poe
Tie
Jackie
Pestie
Uncle Wigsily
Peetie
Uncle Wiggily
Petia
Peetic
Plu
Nanna
Wig
J Unele
Wigerly
Mr. Longears Hoppen
Bow Wow Kennel House
Lana
Longears
Peetia
Fin
Yost
Hat
Ancle
Burroughs Nature Club Notes prompts questions on diet and bird life
In 1926 Burroughs Nature Club Notes asks readers which animals are best, compares carnivores and herbivores, identifies a daytime hooting bird resembling an owl in canyons, and notes ant games with a teaser for tomorrow's answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Alifplinco
Do gulls dive for food and other natural curiosities
A reader’s Q A discusses gulls as long winged swimmers not divers, noting their head and neck plunge to feed near the surface. It also says mountain goats were once used for yarn by Indigenous peoples but are now rare, and debunks a claim that flies lay a million eggs daily, explaining egg counts and generations with cautious estimates.
Quick Delivery Claim for Rheuma Cure Adverts
An old advertisement touts Rheuma as a rapid remedy for rheumatic pain and related conditions. It promises relief from rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, arthritis and neuralgia with a money back guarantee, urging readers to buy two bottles from local druggists.
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Wangler Bros
Roberts Drug Co
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Philadelphia
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Webster City
Galwein
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Charleston
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Flere
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Ira
Thomas
Personal Health Service
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Glone Gibson
Abe Martin
Jackie’s
Howard R. Garis
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Aga
Jacke
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Selzer
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