Islands enjoying prosperity under U S power
The 1924-25 report from the insular affairs chief notes broad progress in the Philippines Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo. It cites record external trade in the Philippines and a sugar industry expansion driven by modern mills. It also praises public works and highway expansion in Puerto Rico and commends the Dominican Republic receivership for efficient, low-friction operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Philippines
Forto Rico
Santo Domingo
Frank McIntyre
United States
Centrals
Philippine National Bank
Bank
Pilipino
Porto Rico
McIntyre
Dominican Republic
Gen. McIntyre
I C Shows Gain and Good Prospects for Illinois Central
C H Markham, president, declares in a stockholder letter that Illinois Central earnings for the 10 months ending Oct 21 1925 exceeded the prior year by about 500000. He cites improving freight revenue, southern cotton yields, and a strong state of repair across equipment and facilities, signaling a bright future for the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iingis Central Railroad
Hcular
C. H. Markham
South
Illinois Central System
Life of Greek Children in Ancient Times
A fragmentary retrospective describes birth customs in ancient Greece, where a boy’s birth was marked by an olive branch and a girl’s by wool. It outlines early care, nurses often being slave women, and the shift to schooling at age seven for boys while girls stayed at home to learn needlework and housework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
Theopen
Letters to Uncle Ray and early railroad benefits
A reader asks if history repeats for the United States and compares it with ancient civilizations. An 14-year-old responds that empires rise and fall with limits to expansion, while a 15-year-old explains railroads linked regions, lowered travel and freight costs, and spurred city growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Corinne Whilans
Egypt
Greece
Babylonsia
Rome
Frank Zweigel
Limited earning power in transportation net quoted
The passage argues workers deserve full fair return but claim current system limits earnings. It notes they have not yet been allowed to realize the complete compensation due, hindering transportation efficiency and profitability.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Questions and Answers
Read as a compact column of reader inquiries on natural history. Skunks hibernate only partially and store fat, banana binomial Musa sapientum derives from Musa genus and sapientum species, and various forestry books are recommended for practical forestry knowledge. A wild hen may cackle to distract from the nest, though local habits vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toomey
SB. Elliot
U. S
Fernow
U.S
Uta
wAsia
God’s Message of Stewardship Delivered at Chattanooga Conference
Luther LE Lovejoy, stewardship secretary for the Methodist Episcopal Church South, declares a modern message of stewardship during a churchwide conference in Chattanooga Tennessee. He stresses divine duty in giving and service as the church seeks guidance for current and future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Luther LE. Lovejoy
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Stewardship as the modern church message
A preacher urges stewardship as the guiding message for an age of immense talent and resources. He argues past calls like faith repentance and divine sovereignty must now be complemented by responsible handling of wealth, education, and invention to steer society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyterian Church
United States
Abraham
Forohn the Baptist
Aurusting
William Booth
Servce
Thoxine promises quick sore throat relief
A vintage advertisement touts Thoxine as a guaranteed sore throat remedy with a 15 minute relief promise and refund if not satisfied. It claims direct action on the throat cause, stops fever and cough, with one swallow and rapid relief from night coughing, sold by C.J. Miller and Robert Drug Co. for 35¢, 60¢, or $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.J. Miller
West 4Th St. and
Gentle Aid to Bowels Promotes Regularity
The piece urges regular bowel help to avoid sickness and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, harmless laxative that establishes a natural movement for weeks. It claims lasting effects, ease of use, and pleasant taste, recommending a 60 cent bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Protests Grow Over Protestantism Study in Colleges
In Chicago the piece notes leaders of modern Protestantism promote a study stir as college presidents adopt it, pastors preach it, and laymen include it in business and personal life. The article highlights youth engaging in debate at annual assemblies amid widespread interest. A separate obit reports Sergeant Lines died of wounds from a Nov 27 pistol confrontation with bandits. companion Officer James Carrell died in the ensuing gunfight at a store trap for Martin Durkin.
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Chimgo
Dee
James Carrell
Martin Durkii
Carroll
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Uncle Rays Grier
Ahood
Uncle Tey
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Dreaa
Uncle Ray
Aswell
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Nature
Nature Notes
Abe Martin
Chef Hur
Florida
Gulf Streap Bas Burhers
God
Methodist Church Conference
Div
Fletcher
Gude
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W. B. Caldwell
Chevrolet
Overland
Buick
Willys
Overland-Waterloo Company
Iowa
Watkins
Avidge
Grocery Department
Santa Clara
Ing
Wr. Price
Dr. Price
Unee
Crescent
Dr. ‘Price
Waterloo
Black
Enright
California
Deventher
Meat Department
Pontry
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