Turning Battleships Into Scrap Heaps in Naval Treaty
In Washington five officials signed the naval limitation pact ending decades of Pacific tensions. The agreement calls scrapping 750000 tons of ships, with Britain, Japan, France, and Italy reporting varying progress and suspensions in capital ship construction.
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Ashington
State Department
Pacific
Washington
Harding
Hughes
Department
Hanihara
Japan
H. O. Chilton
Great Britain
Andre de la Boulaye
France
Augusto Rosso
Italy
Navy Department
National Committee Women Named by States
Republican National Committee women from 35 states are named with many listed by state and city. The incomplete slate includes Alabama Arizona and Connecticut while others from Arkansas California Colorado Delaware Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana and more are identified with their corresponding representatives.
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Hirty
Republican National Committee
Alabama
Arizona
Connecticut
Arkansas
W. H. Foster
Little Rock
Delaware
W. K du Pont
Wilmington
Idaho
Portia von Cannon
Sandpoint
Ilinois
Louise de K. Bowen
Chicago
Indiana
Dorothy Cunningham
Martinsville
Iowa
L. M. Dodson
Des Moines
Kansas
R. R. Bittman
Independence
Kentucky
A. T. Hert
Louisville
Louisiana
Emily F. Genssler
New Orleans
Jaine
Guy P. Gannett
Reclamation Projects Move Forward Amid leadership Change
Secretary of the Interior Work explains a structural shift in the reclamation service to improve business efficiency and accelerate construction. The plan includes retaining the engineering force under its chief while replacing Director A P Davis with a consulting role, to prevent abandonment of projects and preserve funds for ongoing work.
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Reclamation Service
A. P. Davis
Interior
American Society of Civil Engineers
Davis
Society
James H. Dunlap
New York
Work
Busi
Secretary of the Interior
Madden Calls for Deep Budget Cuts Across Government
Representative Martin B. Madden of Chicago, chairman of the House appropriations committee, advocates drastic federal spending cuts to align with current revenues. He notes President Coolidge’s hint of trimming $125 million and cites lessons from his Europe trip on reducing expenditures, debt, and taxes as a model for states and municipalities.
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Martin B. Madden
Chicago
Appropriations Committee
House
Congress
Coolidge
Madden
Right Steering Most Neglected In Driver Training
ERWIN GREER warns that steering is the most neglected skill in driver training and offers detailed hand and signaling techniques for right and left turns. He argues that proper one handed control and signaling improve safety and driving pleasure, urging practice of the methods in congested streets.
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Erwin Greer
Greer Ont
Automotive Engineering
Aluminum pistons on cars reduce vibration and wear
Many lighter cars use aluminum pistons to cut vibration and bearing wear. The lighter piston expands more than cast iron, so it must be fitted looser in the cylinder to accommodate expansion.
Tire Cleaning A Key To Longevity Of Motors
Wise motorists are advised to drain and clean engine oil after about 500 miles, refill with fresh oil, and repeat every 1000 miles. Tires should receive similar treatment to maximize mileage, including a 2500 mile inspection with rim cleaning, soapstone removal, gasoline wash, talc dusting, and rust prevention.
Holding Garage Door Open
A simple, wind resistant device keeps garage doors from closing. A 1x2 wooden prop, leather strap, and cleat secure the door by placement under a cleat. When closed, ends rest behind brackets or on the frame to maintain position.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Modern Motor Mottoes From A Quirked Era
A collection of humorous and antiquated motor themed sayings. Witty lines about driving, speed, prudence, and vehicle care reflect a playful car culture. The quotations mix caution and bravado with old timey phrasing.
Iowa Supreme Court Opens September Term
The Iowa Supreme Court will meet on Tuesday to open the September term. Other items note Pocahontas County’s new $400,000 courthouse dedication, a $55,000 consolidated school in Vir Ola township Audubon County, and the Clay County Fair dates September 25–28.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Pocahontas County
Court House
Virola Township
Audubon County
Clay County
United Commercial Travelers of Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa
Japan
Thomas W. Lambert
State Board of Education
Sabula
State Historical Society of
Lancaster
Exline
State Historical Society
California
Jasper County
Polk County Sunday School Association
First Methodist Church
M. E. Lundin
New London
Lundin
Ankeny
Iowa State Board of Health
General Assembly
Capitol City
Iown Department of Agriculture
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Perrysburg Woman
Ada Frick of Perrysburg Ohio endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound citing relief from persistent side pains and nervous troubles after using the remedy following a neighbor's recommendation. She urges other women with similar ailments to try the treatment.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Perrysburg
Ohio
Ada Frick
Route 3
Errysburg
Why Eyeball Is White
Eyeballs appear white because the vessels supplying the eye are too fine to permit red blood cells to pass through. The tiny capillaries feed the eye but keep the visible tissue pale and clear.
Castoria Brand Baby Medicine Endorsed By Physicians
An advertisement touts Fletcher is Castoria as a safe 30 year old remedy for infants. It claims Castoria replaces Castor Oil Paregoric Teething Drops and soothing syrups and notes it contains no narcotics. The genuine product bears a signature.
Top Molecules Study Sparks Distinguished Eye Trick
London Answers notes a focus on top molecules in current study. The quip about keeping one in sight highlights precision and visual distinction in advanced chemistry.
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London
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St. Louis
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Butte
Nevada
Della B. Boyd
Reno
New Jersey
Lewis S. Thompson
Red Bank
New Mexico
Mina O. Warren
Santa Fe
Charles C. Sabin
New York City
North Carolina
Lucy B. Patterson
Winston-Salem
John C. Batterlee
Columbus
Oregon
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Portland
Pennsylvania
Barclay H. Warburton
Philadelphia
Rhode Island
Mary L. B. Steedman
Providence
South Carolina
Elizabeth D. Kirksey
Pickens
Tennessee
Mary G. Howard
Chattanooga
Vermont
George Orvis
Manchester
Vieia
M. M. Caldwell
Roanoke
Emma 8. Devoe
Tacoma
West Virginia
Lena L. Yost
Huntington
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Casper
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Germany
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Manhattan
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Fifth Avenue
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