State Parks and Highways Expand Recreation Network
The National Geographic essay traces the rise of state parks and national parks, noting 43 states with over 600 parks. It highlights New York’s vast system, the Yosemite lineage, and the growth of park-to-park highways guided by motor tourism. It mentions hotels in parks and regional routes along major highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf and Republic of Mexico
New York
Adirondack Park
United States
Niagara Falls
Adirondacks
Great Wilderness Park
Yosemite Valley
California
Park and Conservation Boards
Indiana
Kentucky
Natural Bridge Park
Atlantic Seaboard
New York City
Palisades Interstate Park
Hudson
Catskill Park
Finger Lake
Livingston
Wyoming
Cattaraugus County
Pennsylvania
Valley Forge
Maryland
Patapsco State Forest
Baltimore
Virginia
Prince Eadward County
North Carolina
Mount Mitchell
Mississippi
Fort Macon
Ocean Beach
Georgia
State Board of Forestry
Paved Highways Save Gasoline
University of Maryland professor S B Steinberg reports tests showing concrete and brick roads wear tires least, while gravel and macadam wear much more. Front tires wear less than rear due to rear wheel impact. driving at 35 mph uses about eight horsepower to overcome wind resistance. at 25 mph about five HP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. 8. Steinberg
University of Maryland
National Research Council
Highway Research Board
Greinberg
Farley Discusses Travel Tales Across Africa
Farley answers a question about distant travel. He corrects a misconception, noting that his journey was by roadster rather than a trip to Sudan or Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Africa
Sudan
Farrell
Andean Roads Test Motors and Drivers in Peru
Motors and drivers face a severe test on Andean roads as rough narrow trails wind around mountains with steep drops. Despite few proper roads, American truck sturdiness earns admiration from Peruvian businessmen and motorists, aiding vehicle passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
Peru
Fred S. Albertson
Lima
Asphalt Road Oil As Temporary Surfacing Trialed at Southern Iowa Ports
Asphalt road oil is being tested as a temporary surfacing at several southern Iowa ports where gravel is scarce. Tests show oiled roads are cheaper to construct and maintain for secondary roads, with satisfactory all weather performance in gravel deficit counties, potentially becoming a permanent factor in road improvement programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Plan for Highway Grade Separation Near Chicago
A new grade separation is being planned to relieve congestion and boost safety at a busy Chicago area intersection. Construction begins with the first structure rising north of the city, featuring an overpass for through traffic while turning traffic diverts beneath on the ground level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York Structure City Under One Roof
A planned 110 story Larkin building on West Forty second street would house more than 80 000 people in offices and suites. The project faces delays over elevator transportation and other unresolved issues as building department plans await approval.
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New York
Larkin
West Forty-second Street
Europe
Wall Street Journal
Not What It Seemed A Charleston Mistaken Identity
A sunburnt man approaches a host to be welcomed as a Charleston expert from Africa. The crowd applauds as the host praises the traveller, who realizes the dance was misnamed. The reveal shows the performer believed it was Charleston, but the guest notes it was ague.
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Central Africa
Charleston
Time to Part Phillips and His Absent-Minded Husband
Mrs Jones is astonished to hear her friend sues for divorce. The couple were reputedly happy until the husband’s absent mindedness escalated. He shook down the player piano and threw a music roll into the furnace, a stunt described as going too far.
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Phillips
Tree Preserved in Ice Unearthed in Alaska Glacier
A Canadian government exploration team found a spruce tree preserved in ice in the North American glacier region of Alaska. The tree, estimated to be hundreds of thousands of years old, was about 124 years old when it became encased by the glacier.
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Alaska
His Predicament Mrs Downing Bathing Head in Cold Water
Dialogue captures a curious moment as a wife questions the reason for cold water head bathing. The husband explains insomnia and a doctor visit, insisting he stay awake rather than risk dozing before the doctor arrives.
The Drug Business Expert Pharmacist Exchange
A Louisville Courier Journal quote frames a satirical exchange where a pharmacist is asked if they are an expert and responds with a pun about compounding a ham sandwich. The piece uses humor to critique or comment on pharmaceutical expertise and professional pretense.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Weathering Blended Tales From a Quip and Star Colors
A playful quote highlights Mrs Scrapp as well preserved with a joking remark about jars. A science note contrasts star colors, noting red stars cooler and white blue stars hottest of all.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ohio
Middle West
Lake Michigan
Inlinois
Dixon Blockhouse
Starved Rock Park
Illinois
Palisades Park
Ann County
Gorges of Ledges Park
Boone County
Wapsipnicon Park
Jones County
Nebraska
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco
Yeinston- Salem, N. C
Monarch
Ikbe
Corree
Reid, Murdoch & CO
Pittsburgh
Boston
Jacksonville
Tempa
Los Angeles
Leonard
Leonard, Inc
Fifth Ave
G. G. Green, Inc
Woodbury, N. J
City
the Doctor
Chanotos
Toledo
Ill
Washington Park
Des Moines
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