Immigration debate and radio tax proposals face Congress
The Johnson immigration bill seeks to revise the 1917 act with a two percent quota base from 1590, overseas pre examinations, and admin provisions to ease immigrant hardships while excluding those ineligible for citizenship. Public pressure builds as foreign communities oppose the bill. voters urged to contact their congressmen. A radio tax debate is planned with broadcasters facilitating discussions on whether a tax on radio profits is fair, with the Radio Trade Association seeking input from senators to inform senate deliberations.
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Radio Tax Debate Faces Senate Fight Over Luxury Status
A 10 percent sales tax on radio parts and sets is tied to national budget plans. The Radio Trade Association pushes back, arguing radio is an educational public good, while critics label radios a luxury and call for tax removals on other items. The committee’s list of cut items includes beverages, theater duties, and apparel. The fight centers on whether radio should bear taxes as a luxury.
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Saye Committee
Senate
Radio Trade Association
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Dawes Report Gains Approval Amid Germany's Conditional Acceptance
The Dawes committee report on reparations is approved by the commission and welcomed by Germany in principle, with delegates named to convey the stance. Conditions expected include troop evacuation and fixed sums, while France may object. wider rem lys questions risk stalling progress.
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Reparations Commission
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France
Talking Across The Air A Modern Conversation Dilemma
A satirical piece on how rapid modern technology frays conversation. It describes how telephones radios and traffic noise fragment dialogue at home and in public, leaving couples and friends with precious little meaningful talk. Strongly human in tone, it contrasts past relaxed chats with today’s gadget driven chatter.
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Whosis Justs
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Measles dangers and prevention by Dr Brady
Dr Brady explains measles risk factors and spread, noting that infection spreads mainly before the rash and that isolation during invasion helps prevent outbreaks. He warns against false beliefs about weather or “cold” transmission, discusses passive immunity, and urges parental caution and medical judgment in treatment.
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Charles Hermann
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Modernize federal pay scale to attract elites
A historical paragraph argues for higher federal salaries, noting diplomats must be wealthy to cover expenses and suggesting many high posts require rich officers. It calls for reform across government pay, including lower and upper level federal offices, to reflect living costs and attract capable individuals.
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Iowa Editors Rowly to Greet Opportunity
Davenport Times notes Patrick F L Crowley rose from age 1 H to president of New York Central at 66, highlighting a Wisconsin election to the presidency of the road and referencing other details from the era.
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Brain Tests By Sam Lot
Mrs Smith and Tommy went fishing with their daughter Gelta and her prospective husband. Mrs S and Tommy caught 261 fish, Tommy and Rela 31, Rela and her partner 1, Mr 38 and his son-in-law 16. Mr S and Mrs S caught the same total as Mrs Smith and Tommy. Yesterday’s answer to the algebra puzzle is requested.
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Fang
Virginia Suirfay in a starlet drama of love and danger
Virginia Suirfay daughter of the fest families longs for a film career while torn between Theodore Stratton Kitty Dalwy and Eddie Montforth. John Storm pledges his loyalty to Kitty as Virginia faces a studio day and a dramatic choice between fame and lasting love.
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Marineland
Moving Pictures
Crowley rises in railroad world amid praise and pay
The article notes Pat Crowley's ascent over decades, earning about $100,000 yearly as a top railroad executive. It such praise highlights his hard schooling in railroading and readiness when opportunities appeared, marking him as a leading figure in the industry. It also references political opinions on Hiram Johnson and criticism of the JRRG probes.
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Abe Martin’s Wry Take on People and Worldview
In a humorous Abe Martin voice the column muses on human foibles and our unconscious shaping of who we care about. It reflects on everyday quirks and the way society views others with a gentle, self aware poke.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Answers and Bird Identification
Fragmented reader questions and partial answers from 1923 Burroughs Nature Club Notes. Includes queries on year round egg layers, warmth in insulators, grain naming of peas and beans, plus a wildlife observation describing a bright yellow masked warbler and related notes.
Edible Snails catalog and cooking notes in old guide
A fragment discusses edible snails and how to prepare them using a catalog from LS. Dent. Of Agri. Myagbhuston, D. o. with catalog number oy 1 Separate 652. It mentions rules for tweaking and burnishing awalls and hints at kitchen guidance.
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The Witch Daughter and Thy Princess
A mountain witch and her daughter pursue a princess using magic. The princess, protected by fairy enchantment, longs to return to her kingly home and her fiancé prince. The tale follows deception, magical imposture, and a perilous journey back to the palace.
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Multsified cocoanut oil shampoo ad promise
An advertisement extols a purified cocoanut oil shampoo that is grease free and gentle on the scalp. It claims common soaps use too much alkali, drying hair, while the advertised shampoo creates rich lather, cleans scalp, and leaves hair silky and manageable. It notes the product is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
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