Belton underpass paving approved in state highway meeting
The Texas highway commission approved paving the Belton underpass and Temple Belton route known as the invisible highway with a 11 183 dollar project. It also allowed Austin to use 159 000 for grading and drainage on Highway 73 A from Mill Creek to Nazos River and Montgomery County to fund 45 000 for 6 8 miles on Highway 19 Willis to Walker County line. Chairman R S Sterling said department finances are healthy though money is limited and careful administration is needed.
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Associated Press
Austin
Willis
Walker County
R. S. Sterling
Rich borax find near Rich Station boosts 1920s supply hopes
Ten tons of nearly pure borax near Rich Station, about thirty miles east of Bakersfield, could supply world markets for fifty years. The deposit under control of English borax companies may rival the Searles Lake find valued at 1 000. Mine owners expect deposits covering about 100 acres with potential for profit and larger future production. A crystal from Rich was shown at the Smithsonian in 1921.
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International News Service
Bakersfield
Cal
Mar
Jave
Searles Lake Oery
Englishorax Companies
C. A. Barlow
Bigersfield
Will
Pacific Coast Borax Company
Smithsonian Institute
C. A. Barto Hoyt S. Gale
New Thermos Car For Food Shipping
Missouri and Wisconsin rail shipping tests show a new car with two large thermos tanks to keep dairy products like milk within two degrees of temperature on long trips from Wisconsin to Florida. The system aims to supply the Atlantic coast with fresher foods without spoilage, boosting nationwide shipments for dairies.
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International News Service
Kansas City
Missouri
New York
Pacific
Atlantic
Wisconsin
Florida
United States
Homesick American Orders Half a Pancake in London Inn
A wanderer in London requested "half a pancake" at an inn, drawing surprised gasps from staff. The waiter served one pancake and a $1.50 check, explaining to the guest that the dish is eaten singly in England and reserved for dessert, leaving the traveler puzzled by the single-serving habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Gotham Hospital Aims to Serve Middle Class Patients
The Women's Medical Association of New York City plans a Gotham Hospital staffed by women doctors and open to both sexes. It targets 1,000,000 potential donors to fund building and endowment, with patients paying partial fees covered by endowment. Prominent supporters include Nellie Ross Jane Addams Ida Tarbell and others.
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New York Institution
Gotham Hospital
Women’s Medical Association of
New York City
American Medical Association
Nellie Ross
Wyoming
Percy V. Pennybacker
Harriet Stanton Blatch
Jane Addams
Ida Turbell
Jean H. Norris
Josephine Baker
Eleanor van Alystyne
New York
Women's Medical Association of
Woman's Hospital
Eleanor van Alstyne
The
Women’s Medical Association
4000 Love Letters Story Sparks Court Appearance
Lorenz Killian, 60, of New York, loved Miss Agnes Barezik for fourteen years and wrote 4000 amorous notes. Agnes did not reciprocate and had him summoned to court. He promised to stop writing the letters.
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New York
Lorenz Killian
Agnes Barezik
Agnes
Lorenz
Californians Launch Six Plant Expeditions Abroad
Dr. Bb. D. Merrill of the California Botanical Garden announces three new expeditions to Borneo Sumatra and the Philippines to collect plant specimens. The total expeditions in the past month reach six with French Indochina Szechwan China and Formosa also on the itinerary under Merrill at Mandeville Canyon preparations rush to build housing for the collected plants.
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Bb. D. Merrill
California Botanical Garden
Manderville Canyon
Borneo
Sumatra
Philippines
French Indo-China
Szechwan Province
China
Formose
Dr. Merrill
Mandeville Canyon
Anticipated Outcomes From the Expeditions
A brief note discusses expected results from the expeditions, outlining potential impacts and what observers foresee in the near term. It mentions likely effects on science, exploration, and regional knowledge, without detailing specific missions or figures.
Civic Center and Public Library Plan Mapped for City
A civic center with a 5 000 seat city hall and a public library are outlined in the municipal plan, detailing facilities and expected community services.
Birmingham plans new lord mayor’s mansion and offices
The city of Birmingham England Plans a new lord mayor’s mansion and offices with a project budget of at least 5 million dollars. Competitive world wide plans invited The winning designer will receive 6000 dollars and the rest share equally. The proposed circular site is nearly 2000 feet in diameter centered on the Hall of Memory. Work to start after design selection.
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Birmingham
England
Hall of Memory
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Belton
Austin County
KNOX
Wom
West 5Th St
U.S. War
United States Rubber Company
J. M. Radford Grocery Co
Amarillo, Texas
Los Angeles
Gulf Refining Company
Mens
E. Constantin
Pres
Jules Constantin
V.-Pres
R. T. Bowen
Sec’v
R. O. Kenley
Treas
Travis Gusher
Gray County
Texas
Massay Mcadams and
Stokely Ean, Texas
Massay Bldg
Visher
Oakland
Pontiac
General Motors
Polk St
Oakland and
White Deer and
Greater Oakland
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