War Dept Plans to Lease Muscle Shoals Power
The War department outlines two sale plans for Muscle Shoals hydro power despite Congress not passing disposal legislation. It aims to sell power as developed, with bids sought, and favors a single bidder to manage output from Wilson dam units totaling 100,000 horsepower by early 1930s, under commission chaired by John C. McKenzie.
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Muscle Shoals
War Department
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shoals Commission
John C. McKenzie
Illinois
Coolidge
Too Many Kinds of Money in Treasury Study
Treasury officials study the cost and confusion from multiple paper money denominations. Assistant Secretary Dewey suggests narrowing output to fewer types by consolidating silver certificates and United States notes, keeping only essential high values. The plan would reduce currency variety while preserving needs for larger sums.
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Treasury
Dewey
Bureau of Engraving and O Printing
United States
National Bank
Federal Reserve
Octagon House to Get Artistic Marker
The Octagon House at New York Avenue and Eighteenth Street will receive a distinctive marker designed by leading artists from the American Institute of Architects. The winning design will be chosen at the national convention in New York. The house, an 18th century Georgian Adam town house designed by William Thornton, was linked to President Madison and hosted notable social gatherings, with Washington once inspecting its construction.
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New York Avenue
Eighteenth Street
National Capital
American Institute of Architects
National Convention of Architects
New York City
William Thornton
United States
Capitol
University of Virginia
Philadelphia
Congressional
Col
John Tayloe
Virginia
Gustavus W. Scott
Tayloe
Benjamin Ogie Tayloe
Atlantic
Madison
White House
Career diplomats emerge as new U S diplomacy standard
Secretary Kellogg leads a shift from dollar diplomacy to professional diplomacy as career men rise in the State Department. Warren Delano Robbins becomes counselor at Rome after Berlin, signaling a move toward Old World style professional envoys and a potential ministerial path for career diplomats. Washington weighs the impact on future ambassadorial appointments and the balance with politically chosen officials.
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Rank B. Kellogg
Washington
United States
Department of State
Warren Delano Robbins
New York
Berlin
Rome
Robbins
Kellogg
State Department
Mr. Kellogg
Department
Mr. Coolidge
Jaywalker Danger Supreme in Road Traffic
In a humorous yet cautionary warning, the piece portrays the jaywalker as a reckless, unpredictable pedestrian who may leap into traffic, stop suddenly, or mock drivers. It argues motorists bear the burden of caution, while legal sympathy often favors the pedestrian, and advocates eternal vigilance to avoid trouble and lawsuits.
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Ufe
Jaywalker
Plan to Save Gasoline Is Told by an Engineer
An engineer warns that about ninety nine drivers out of a hundred waste gasoline and offers tips to conserve. Key points include proper carburetor adjustment, maintaining economical speeds of 12 to 20 mph, planning stops to minimize braking, accelerating gradually, and avoiding idling with the engine running.
Display of Vehicle Tags Requirements for Front and Rear
The text outlines tag placement on cars including parallel front and rear tags, rigid attachment, rear edge height at least fifteen inches, no obstruction or defacement, cleanliness, and rear tag placement within twelve inches of the rear end. It also specifies rear tag illumination from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, with emphasis on trucks.
Hook for Applying Auto Chains Very Convenient
A Popular Mechanics description shows a steel rod hook bent as illustrated to fit over a wheel spoke. The second links slip over the bent ends so driving tightens the chain on the tire. The cross links under the tire retard motion and the hook completes taut chain fit.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Driving Safely to Cut Accidents on Local Streets
Public safety guidance urges careful driving to reduce crashes. Drivers should signal intentions, avoid high speeds within legal limits, and use caution near children and pedestrians. Do not pass streetcars or attempt risky passes when oncoming traffic is near. Ensure brakes steering and headlights are up to standard before leaving home.
Iowa News Roundup Covers Donations and Developments
A campaign in Nevada raises funds for a 125000 hotel. Governor Hammill to address Cherokee high school May 28. Carnegie gifts support Coe College library and Grinnell College fine arts. Sioux City Humane Society opens new home. Daughters Day proposed for May 17 services. Des Moines water purification ranks high nationally. Hampton group forms a Business and Professional Women’s club. County road plans total 92000 for better roads. Sioux City packing houses show higher labor payouts. Iowa corn dominates national yields and Keokuk sits near the center of production. Des Moines air mail field plans keep Iowa City as a stop. Thies Sindt and Henry Sindt, Davenport’s oldest residents, die aged 100. Des Moines bank clearings up. Hamburg theater offers free show for cans with 2 dollars bonus. 15000 cans collected. White Pole highway crossing changes considered. Veterans from several counties plan a Memorial Day gathering at Sidney with Ben Webster as orator. Des Moines packing plant sale forecasts growth. Swift & Co. buys Iowa Packing Co. Webster City bonds sell well for well project. Mason City to host Grand Army encampment June 9–11. Iowa credit unions law becomes effective July 4. author Senator Fulton reports. All-steel stadium gift planned for Coanfield. Bonus fund to cover remaining Iowa veteran claims. about 1800 claims left. Iowa joins credit unions nationwide. Columbia University fellowship awarded to Ralph K. Turner. Agriculture Secretary to visit Iowa State College in July.
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Nevada
Hammill
Cherokee High School
Coe College Library
Carnegie Corporation
State Luther League
Iowa Lutheran Conference
Boone
Main
Carnegie
Grinnell College
Sioux City Humane Society
Des Moines
Hampton
Pottawattamie
State High Commission
Sioux City
Iowa
Keokuk
Iowa City
Thies Sindt
Davenport
Henry Sindt
Hamburg
White Pole
Stuart
State Highway Commission
Page
Fremont
Mills
Montgomery
Sidney Memorial Day
Ben Webster
Iowa Packing Company
Swift & Co
Webster City
Mason City
Grand Army of the Republic
Frank J
Louis Iten
Coanfield
Clinton Independent
Columbia University
Ralph K. Turner
University of Iowa
Columbia
Farmers of Iowa
Iowa State College
Iown Tops Farm Product Value
Iown leads in total value of farm products, ahead of neighboring districts, according to recent county agricultural reports. The allocation highlights Iowns dominant production sectors and strong market returns across crops and livestock.
Awful Girls Lyrics Spark Lighthearted Chat
A short exchange features playful lines about many girls being interested in a person, with a humorous reference to Minnesota and skin mah.
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Minnesota
Champion Word Hunter Contest Prompts Iowa Readers
The Home Yeast Company of Chicago invites rural Iowa readers to form as many words as possible from HOME YEAST. Prizes include 25, 15, five and twenty five 1 prizes plus 100 consolation awards. envelopes and rules available via grocers. Names of winners published in July. contest aims to show Iowa’s dictionary skill.
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Home Yeast Company of
Chicago
President
Office Bay
Home Yeast Company
Iowa
Montrose Avenue
Judge a tree by its fruit not by its leaves
A proverb emphasizes assessing outcomes over appearances. It advises evaluating actions and results to judge true character or value rather than relying on surface traits like leaves.
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