Jeremiah Smith in Budapest shines as American example
In Budapest Jeremiah Smith, the Boston banker tapped by the League of Nations to oversee Hungary, refrains from royal hotel luxury, choosing a plain room to show Americans value money and savings. The piece highlights European perceptions, public policy and the need for prudent spending abroad.
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Jeremiah
Budapest
Hungary
Jeremiah Smith
Boston
League of Nations
Danube
Mr. Smith
Royal Palace
Heleve
America
The Spot light Calls For Government Cost Reduction
TX' THE SPOTLIGHT urges Iowa to cut government costs citing per capita expenses rising from 1922 to 1923. It argues most taxation funds state and local governments and presses for an economy program while noting increasing governmental functions and benefits to society. Rural mail carriers begin hog production survey to assess spring fallowing and intentions for fall feeding.
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Iowa
United States Department of Commerce
Climate and health tips for bronchitis patients
Dr Brady argues weather and climate affect chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis. He cites dry climates like Colorado and Arizona as beneficial, warns against overdrying indoor air, and urges open air as key. He includes Q&A on hair, teeth, and general health, advising dental care and child nutrition.
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Crifornia
West Indies
Egypt
South Africa
Northwest
United States
Canada
Berm
Colorado
Arizona
Texas
Mexico
California
Frontier Echoes In Odd Paragraphs From Paris To Kansas
A quirky collage notes mail order ads by The Grands Magasins du Louuis in Paris, a Heli-Gopter hopeful and army chaplain talk, a Kansas murderer given double life, a woman dying in a covered wagon on a new road, frontier nostalgia, balloonist Honeywell with many launches, and a strange verse about rides and danger.
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Grands Magasins du Louuis
Paris
Newcastle
Chicago
Anews Road
Radio Programs Sunday Listings From Various Stations
Sunday radio program guide compiled from Radio Digest shows schedules for WSB WGN WLW WOC KF stations. It lists sermons services lectures concerts and orchestral performances with times and artists from Chicago Dallas Fort Worth Los Angeles New York and other cities.
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Associated Press
WSB Advanta Journal
WGN
Chicago Tribune
Watcal
WLW
Cincinnati
Tausic
WPEAA
Dallas News
Manie
WOC
Davenport
Fort Worth Star Telegram
HEM
Los Angeles
Metford
Why
New York
Max. Olanoff
WOAW
Omaha
Wilf
Philadelphia
Wcask Pittsburgh
KGW
Portland
KPO
San Francisco
Scirer
WGY
Schenectady
Wnion Collees
Shestraz
WOQ
Kan Servines
Senate and House Meet in Washington Amid Deliberations
Congress adjourned discussions continue with sessions at 11 am and 7 pm. The Senate elections committee probes the Mayfield contest as members review various measures and confer on pending items reaching deliberations.
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Senate
House
Senate Elections Committee
Cal
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
Bessia Mack reports a letter from you about missing a church grounds committee theatre party. Imogene questions a secretary’s role, praising a woman’s training at home and in offices. Andrew dismisses the idea, while Imogene proposes a weeklong automobile trip before a Denver junket. The exchange centers on gender roles and practicality in managing a busy household and office.
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Bessia Mack
Imo- Bee
Andrew
Miss Black
Ice
Shea
Business
Imogene
Dax
Tepe
Sus
Denver
Hiwanis Convention
Ito
Imogena
Brain Tests by Sam Loud Segments on Farm Rent and Rye Wheat
Farner Smith farmed a grain field for two fifths of the crop in rent with neighbor Jones owning the field. Smith took wheat valued at $59 for his own use, $15.75 more than the value of the same bushels of rye. They claim 13 shela of wheat equals more than eight bushels of rye. Jones preferred rye for his share, so Smith must compute how many rye bushels to balance accounts.
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Stevenson
King
Farner Smith
Jones
Smith
Squirrel Twins Trick Mr. Bear With Honey Jar
The Squirrel twins Jacky and Timmy play tricks on Mr. Bear by dropping nuts into his honey jar. Bear pretends not to notice, then shakes the tree causing Jacky to tumble into the jar. Bear calmly rescues and cleans Jacky, savoring the honey he loves.
Afterthoughts Vacations Old and New
A nostalgic reminiscence on the end of the school year. The speaker recalls the joy of dismissal day, the teacher’s kindness, the crush on a girl named Susie Brown, and the lure of upcoming adventures. The piece reflects boyhood moments that linger in memory.
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Chum
Susls
Bear and Squirrels Honey Lesson Under the Tree
A bear tricks Jacky Squirrel and Timmy to scare off their nut stash. The twins return to find no nuts left, as the bear explains he took them to teach a lesson. The bear muses about preferring lambs to squirrels for dinner and heads home, satisfied.
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Mr. Bear
Squirrel Twins
Jacky Squirrel
Timmy Squirrel
Timny
Geeky
Jacky
Timmy
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Questions for readers
A 1923 nature column presents three reader questions on house pests insects bee honey plants and moose behavior. It asks how to deter crickets that damaged a sweater, why Sellberry is a good honey plant, and what a moose herd is. Answers promised in tomorrow's notes.
Dusting houseplants with gentle spray method
Advice on keeping houseplants dust free recommends spraying leaves with a soft mist from a hose or rubber tubing, using cool water, then washing soap off with a sponge and water. Notes breathing through leaf pores, and suggests method as gentle and effective.
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Lutz
Bureau of Entomology
Dept. of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
A Bystander’s Take on Tax Politics and Cars
Abe Martin General Apathy notes many people win office, but high taxes push them out. Mrs Tiv ton Bud comments on not wanting to be bothered with a car when heading somewhere, reflecting practical concerns amid political talk.
Old Folks and Childhood A Warn Against Oversimplified Aging Views
Side Talks argues against the saying old folks are like children, noting the crucial plasticity difference. It discusses how attempts to mold elders fail, causing friction and obstinacy, and advises separate households to reduce conflict while acknowledging generational friction and irritability.
Can Exercise Increase a Girl's Height to Taller Stature
A health and fitness advice column suggests that height can be influenced by proper exercise and nutrition, especially for teens. It notes heredity plays a role, but healthy, well nourished individuals who exercise may gain height, while undernourished children lack air and sunlight. It recommends outdoor activities, stretching, deep breathing, and sports like tennis or golf, plus hand care tips for those in water.
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Japan
Egg sizes and markings of pewee and phoebe birds
The text compares eggs of the bridge pewee phoebe and wood pewee. Bridge pewee eggs are creamy white about .79 by .60 inches, often tied to a nest with 4-6 possible. sometimes decorated with fine sprinkles. Wood pewee eggs are smaller about .72 by .64 inches, creamy white and wreathing toward the blunt end with brown or purplish markings.
Pews Averages Five Eggs but 2-4 May Ocean
A cryptic note states that pewes averages five eggs while two to four may ocean. The fragment hints at a measurement or riddle involving eggs and a sea reference, but the exact meaning remains unclear.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church South
William Brady, M.D
Copyight Nat'l Newspaper Service
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Iitra
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Therion
William Brady
Kansas
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Washington
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Roe Fulkerson
Sam
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin CO
Abe Martin
Iscizox
Erite
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Kasi
Thayer
G. C. Kennedy
Waverly Granite
House of Quality Memorials
Waverly
Matt Gruben & Sons
Waverly, Iowa
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