Seven States Move To Control Arkansas River Flood Waters
Across Oklahoma and neighboring states a massive plan seeks to tame the Arkansas River from its Colorado headwaters to the Mississippi, with reservoirs along North Canadian and Caney rivers. Projects aim at flood control, irrigation, and power, backed by officials in Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas and possibly Missouri.
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Arkansas
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Arkansas River
Colorado
Mississippi
Oklahoma Drainage Commission
E. E. Blake
Kansas
New Mexico
Texas
Missouri
Congress
Blake
Denver
North Canadian
Caney
Cimarron
Grand River
Grand River Hydro-Electric Company
United States
Mayes and
Wagoner
Muscle Shoals
Crop outlook below normal in government report
The Department of Agriculture said the average prospective yield per acre for principal U.S. crops is below normal for this period, by twelve year standards except 1921. Despite a 2.3 percent rise in planted area, total production is three percent lower than last year, with acre yield down 4.5 percent and drought blamed for corn belt and southwest shortfalls.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Norwegians Eat Whale Meat Reveals Diet Practice
In Oslo August reports note whale meat is a popular food among Norway’s poorer classes. During spring months large quantities were shipped to Trondheim Bergen and Oslo. Only the best portions are chosen for consumption. Guns and repairs, 113 West 7th.
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Associated Press
Oslo
Norway
Trondhjem
Bergen
Coolidge Plans Weekend Visit to Father in Vermont
President Coolidge contemplates a motor trip to Flymouth Vermont to spend the weekend with his father Colonel John Coolidge, weather permitting. if not, he will travel by train. He will be joined by Mrs. Coolidge and aides, while Secretary Sanders and the summer staff stay in Swampscott. The president also names Green Hackworth solicitor in the state department and Dr Francis Donohue to attend the Amsterdam conference on industrial accidents.
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Associated Press
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Flymouth
John Coolidge
Licitor
State Department
Francis D. Donohue
Boston
United States
Amsterdam
Boarding House Sighting Sparks Uneasy Quiet
A frightened resident recalls a sudden hissing sound followed by a snap and a sharp strike inside the boarding house, scattering occupants and prompting renewed concern over safety. The incident description highlights a startled reaction and seeks reassurance from remaining tenants.
Famous Scott Divorce Trial Is Completed
Congressmen Frank D. Scott and Edna J. Scott divorce case concludes in Alpena Michigan after a seven month recess. Judge Frank D. Emerick will issue a final decision in about five weeks. Defense seeks higher temporary alimony. no adultery charge.
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Associated Press
Alpena
Mich
Frank D. Scott
Frank D. Emerick
Emerick
Ward H. Peck
Edna J. Scott
Wilbur
Jazzbo) Sumner
U. S. Air Service
Harry Wickwoff
Wardman Park
Washington
Congress
Scott
Michigan
Jane Kennedy
Miss Kennedy
Reward for Engler slayers increased to 1210
AUSTIN Aug 13 The total reward for convicting the Engler family killer in Travis County rose to 1210 as Carl Wendlandt and R F H Kirby added 100 each. Kirby urged a mass meeting and united citizen effort to raise 5000 to fund the pursuit and reward.
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Associated Press
Austin
Engler
Travis County
Carl Wendlandt
R. F H. Kirby
Kirby
Flames Sweep Goliad in $50,000 Loss
Fire Thursday afternoon destroyed five frame business buildings fronting the courthouse square in Goliad Texas with an estimated loss of 50 000 partly covered by insurance. Owners included J G Patton W F Heinrich and Phil Campbell. A bakery operator J W Kruese was the heaviest loser with flour stock consumed. Fire halted near the Commercial Bank and no further spread occurred after assistance requests were canceled.
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Associated Press
Goliad
Tex
Court House Square
J. G. Patton
W. F. Heinrich
Yorktown
Phil Campbell
J. W. Kruese
Religson Rick
Victoria
Barbara La Marr Ill With Throat Infection In Los Angeles
Barbara La Marr motion picture actress is seriously ill in Los Angeles and has not been allowed to see friends for several days. Doctors report a throat infection complicated by intestinal disorders as the ailment.
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Barbara. la Marr UI
Los Angeles
Barbara la Marr
Ajo
Boy Dies From Wheat Beard Inhalation
In Great Bend Kansas Orlie Quimby aged 20 died after inhaling a wheat beard while helping a neighbor thresh last week. Death attributed to erysipelas.
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Great Bend
Kans
Orlie Quimby
Life Savers Between Smokes Boost Your Enjoyment
A magazine snippet touts Life Savers candy as a way to freshen the mouth between smokes and steady nerves. It notes six flavors Pep-o-mint Wint-o-green Cinnamon Licorice Clove Violet, priced at five cents per package from Life Savers, Inc.
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Life Savers, Inc
Port Chester
N. Y
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