Treasury plans aim to retire war debt in thirty years
Treasury officials say a full war debt retirement may be possible within about thirty years if Italy and France pay nothing and Congress does not block using more than the sinking fund amount annually. Debt peaked in 1919 at about $26.5 billion and was reduced to $22.3 billion by 1928, with ongoing annual reductions and projected inflows from taxes and foreign settlements shaping the path.
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Federal Reserve Banks
United States Keeps Hands Off Tangier Zone Policy
The State Department rejects joining Tangier Zone administration while offering to cede extra territorial rights if American interests are protected. It calls for precise language on provisions, maintains open door and equal trade guarantees, and notes U.S. noninterference policy dating to the 1906 Algeciras treaty.
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State Department
Tangier
France
England
Spain
Department
United States
Morocco
Algeciras
White
Senate
Federal funds set for western national forest highways
The Agriculture Department allocates about 1.6 million dollars for highway construction in national forests across seven western states Idaho Montana Arizona Colorado Utah Nevada and New Mexico. Major projects include 60 000 in Montana for the Tarkin Flat Yellowstone Trail 100 331 in Arizona for 23 miles from Flagstaff to the Coconino National Forest and 575 000 in Colorado to widen the Durango Silverton highway within the San Juan National Forest.
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HE Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Far West
Idaho
Montana
Arizona
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
New Mexico
Lolo Pass
Selway Forest
Coeur d'Alene Forest
Dixie National Forest
Cedar City
Duck Lake
Iron County
Kane County
Fillmore Forest
Provo River
Uinta and Wasatch Forests
Austin- West Road
Toiyabe National Forest
Durango
Silverton
San Juan National Forest
Molas Lake
Lime Creek
Cascade
Independence Pass
Weller Grade
Tarkin Flat
Lolo National Forest
Flagstaff
Coconinoe National Forest
Dangerous to Monkey With U S Mail Reveals Robbery Stats
Rush D. Simmons, chief post office inspector, cites 1921 to 1928 mail holdups showing arrests and recoveries. He notes 11 percent no-arrest cases, total losses from small‑train robberies exceed 4 million, while large sums in registered mail usually reach safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Mail
Rush D. Simmons
Post Office
Chicago
Ignition Tips For Cars By Erwin Greer
Automotive educator Erwin Greer outlines ignition basics from clean breaker points and proper coil connections to testing condensers and distributor wear. He warns against wiring through metal or fiber tubing and provides emergency fixes, starting procedures, and precautions for shorts and tail light reliability.
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Erwin Greer
Greer College of Automotive Engineering
Chicago
Driving with grace a master skill for efficient motoring
A writer in American futorist extols smooth handling of a car as essential. Proper form reduces wear on the workbook, ensures velvety starts, minimizes strain on gears, transmission and tires, and lowers fuel use. The master driver uses steady clutch release and synchronized acceleration, learning gear shifting in minutes.
Parking in the Rain Makes Backing Easier
Drivers find wet weather worsens parking for many, avoiding spaces when dry but seasoned wet drivers note that slick tires reduce steering effort. An "impossible" dry-space can become doable as J. Play reigns, turning caution into ease with minimal steering effort.
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J. Play
Iowa News Highlights Across Counties and Institutions
Audubon county will spend about 60000 this year on permanent bridge work. Nevada plans paving twenty three blocks raising total paved blocks to seventy six. R E Moore laid the cornerstone for a new 65000 consolidated school in New Virginia. Grundy county farmer Pete Brower first to thresh oats north of Holland averaging fifty bushels per acre. Winnebago yields nearTB free livestock goal reached in Iowa. Budget director Ernest I Hogue advocates tight controls and leak elimination. Ringling circus reports Des Moines records broken with receipts over 30000. Des Moines dog show to feature noted champions from top kennels. Over 500 business replies favor extending Des Moines air mail stop. Iowa corn land value expected to outpace 1920s boom per Chicago Journal. Iowa State College home economics houses include two crying babies as part of training. Iowa corn to sugar industry touted as new prosperity for farmers. Sealing grain costs and fire windstorm insurance limit corn sugar expansion. Nearly 1600 young men aged 17 to 24 train at Fort Des Moines with Seventh Infantry and other units aiding newcomers. Secretary Wallace in Iowa says market not manipulated for election benefits and farm prospects brighter than in years. Iowa senate defeats repeal of local budget provisions 18 to 28. Oska l usa to organize a Young Women’s Christian Association with about 100 women present and charter members 80.
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Audubon County
Nevada
R. E. Moore
Masonic Lodge of
Iowa
New Virginia
Pete Brower
Holland
Grundy County
Winnebago County
Iowa County
State Secretary of Agriculture
Ernest I. Hogue
Ringling Circus
Des Moines
Thornburg
Chicago Journal
United States
Iowa State College
Lowa
State Department of Agriculture
Fort Des Moines
Nebraska
South Dakota
Missouri
Arkansas
Seventh Infantry
Third Infantry
9Th Field Artillery
14Th Cavalry
Fort
Wallace
Washington
Thurston
Clarke County
Young Women's Christian Association
Oskaloosa
Friends of the Movement
Automobile Radiator Easily Removed Invention Detail
The Scientific American describes a radiator by C Costelloe of Hammond Indiana with features to easily remove the top and bottom tanks for tube replacement and repair and to both radiate heat and adjust water flow.
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The
Scientific American
C. Costelloe
Hammond
Ind
Drilling Hole in Glass Is Comparatively Easy
Instructions describe how to bore a hole in glass using a small three cornered file to shape the drill point, a hardwood drill bit, and steady technique. The method advises layering a blanket under the glass, drilling like wood, sealing with putty and turpentine rustrum to prevent heat, and avoiding excessive pressure.
Old Horn and Rod Make Useful Knock Detector
An old horn and rod can be quickly fashioned into a knock detector for engines. Remove the horn except the bell and diaphragm, screw a rod to the diaphragm, and place the rod against the engine to hear knocking in the bell. Move the rod to different engine points to locate the fault.
Frequent lubrication for clutch components in cars
The article emphasizes regular lubrication of the clutch operating mechanism. For oil bath disks lubrication is automatic for the thrust collar and lever, while dry clutches require by hand oiling of the thrust collar, lever end, ball thrust bearing, pedal bearings, and linkage pins to prevent wear and ensure smooth operation.
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U.S. Mail
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Hawkeye
State News
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London
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Blue Box
Champion Spark Plug Co
Toledo, Ohio
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