American Super-Power plans long distance hydro line to Yonkers
The American Super-Power corporation filed with the Federal Power Commission to build a $27,457,000 hydro electric transmission line from Lewiston Niagara County to Yonkers to feed New York City and outlying areas. It seeks amended treaty water diversions and a canal conversion to enable Niagara River water transport and a ship canal around Niagara Falls, linking Lake Erie to Lake Ontario with an all American route.
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Federal Power Commission
American Super-Power Corporation
Lewiston
Niagara County
Yonkers
New York City
Power Corporation
Niagara
Buffalo
Jamestown
Westfield
Syracuse
Super-Power Corporation
Great Britain
New York State Power Commission
Albany
la Salle
Upper
Lower
New York
Niagara Falls
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Postwar artillery study endorses infantry supremacy and six weapon types
A 1918 Caliber Board report deems infantry armed with rifle and bayonet the main force and calls for six weapon types for US field operations. It favors a lightweight gun and howitzer with 15 000 yard range for divisions and corps, using 75mm guns as a practical substitute, with 3 inch guns in service.
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Caliber Board
Army
National Guard
Untrimmed gowns mark a new dress drama in fashion
A fashion writer notes the rise of untrimmed gowns with draped silhouettes and plain lines. Styles emphasize individuality, soft chiffon, crepe with hand made tucks, picoting edges, and new colors blond and wheat.
Westward the Farm Star Emerges From 1920 Census Figures
The Boston Transcript notes 1920 census shows total farm property at 77.9 billion and 1919 farm crops value at 14.76 billion. Iowa leads farm wealth at 8.52 billion, with Illinois second at 6.61 billion, Texas surpassing Iowa in crop value. Upper Mississippi Valley contains the bulk of farm wealth as black prairie soil yields high indices.
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United States
Boston Transcript
Iowa
Union
Ilinois
Texas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Missouri
California
Kansas
Ohio
Indiana
South Dakota
Wisconsin
New York
Mississippi Valley
Prairies
Who Are the Alaskan Fish Pirates
The Department of Justice plans summer action against Alaskan sea pirates in southeastern waters for depredations since 1919 harming Pacific fisheries. Three departments Treasury Commerce and Justice will cooperate after guns and protection to fishing firms waned postwar. Alaska congressman Dan Sutherland dismissed DOJ claims as false and urged prosecutions of all involved.
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Alaskan
Pacific
Departments
Treasury, Commerce, and
Justice
Department
Navy Department
Alaska
Daugherty
Dan Sutherland
Congress
Chicago
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Mr. Sutherland
Tanlac credited for forty years of indigestion relief
R H Bowron of Los Angeles says Tanlac cured his forty year stomach troubles, ending bad spells and poor appetite. He reports renewed appetite, better sleep and overall health since two years of use, recommending Tanlac as a remedy. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
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Taniac
R. H. Bowron
W. 17Th St
Los Angeles
Cal
Tanlac
Peking Merchant Tale Draws Koo’s Insight
Dr. Wellington Koo tells a New York dinner crowd a Chinese view of Americans and recounts a story of a Peking merchant who fed a foreign guest at $20 weekly for six months, then cut the rate to $10 to avoid losing money if payment never came.
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Wellington Koo
New York
Peking
Cuticura Talcum Ad Promotes Trio of Skincare
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum as a refined dusting powder for face, skin, and baby. It leverages the Cuticura trio of Soap Ointment and Talcum and sells the talcum for 25 cents everywhere.
Mystery Lake Eyre Explored by Scientific Expedition
A scientific expedition will attempt to solve the Lake Eyre mystery. Lake Eyre in central Australia forms when surrounding rivers flood the interior desert and drains inland, then shrinks back to a lake within a brief period, with the lake showing no apparent outlet.
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Lake Eyre
Australia
Lake
Eyre
Crippled Partner Spurred Name Row in Detroit News
A Detroit News excerpt reports a local manufacturer recalling a quarrel over naming a crippled partner in a marriage affair story. The quoted owner demanded inclusion of his partner, arguing the business and incident deserved mention alongside his own name, while criticizing focus on vanity.
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Detroit News
Uniform Order for Marine Committee Officers of 1776
The Marine Committee issued a September 5 1776 order detailing officers uniforms: green coats faced with white with round cuffs slashed sleeves pockets and green edged white waistcoats and breeches along with black gaiters and garters. It also called for green shirts for the men if obtainable.
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Marine Committee
Traffic talk at Plymouth and Spruce intersection
Mrs. Peckton recounts a morning exchange with a traffic policeman at Plymouth and Spruce. Henry plans to speak to the officer, but she counsels restraint and offers sympathy rather than violence as advised by the Birmingham Age-Herald.
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Henry
It Is Needlessly Expensive to Make the Same Error Twice
A compact aphorism states repetition of mistakes wastes resources and drags outcomes. Relearning costs time and money, while prevention through checks and disciplined practice saves both. Leaders emphasize learning, accountability, and proactive error prevention to avoid recurrence.
Politicians Dark Horses Due To Shady Records
The phrase dark horse is used to describe politicians with opaque or questionable records. Analysts note the label highlights mystery and potential unexpected outcomes in elections.
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Dark Horses
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