Government Timber Sales Bring In Over Five Million
Receipts from United States national forests for the year ending June 30 1927 totaled 5 166 609 39 with District 6 led by Oregon and Washington and District 1 California showing mixed results. Alaska saw large gains from pulp timber sales opening a permanent newsprint industry while drought affected District 1 grazing revenues. Revenues come from timber sales grazing special uses and other sources with 25 percent of gross receipts shared with local governments for schools and roads.
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Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
National Forests of District
Oregon
Washington
California
Colorado
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Micchigan
Utah
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
Arizona
New Mexico
Territory
Alaska
Tongass National Forest
District 1
Linoleum Laying Improvement Eliminates Dust Cracks
An aged article describes a linoleum laying improvement to combat mop marks scratches and dust accumulation. A curved channel forms around the room with inverted quarter round moldings near the base and a narrow top molding to hide edges, shielding the baseboard and presenting a neater appearance.
Salvaged LD Railroad Rails Reassembled on Site
LD railroad rails have been salvaged for the line. Two pieces bent for each tie are joined by metal plates welded at each end. The method secures the rails and supports future line work.
Back Porches Turn Into Delightful Summer Rooms
The piece extols turning back porches into comfortable summer rooms with latticed vines and colorful furniture. It advises neutral floor tones, durable materials, and acid proof paint. It suggests coordinating porch colors with house tones and notes porches serve as dining, reading, or rainy day retreat spaces.
Improved Clamp on Market for Concrete Form Holders
An improved clamp now on the market simplifies holding forms for concrete columns. Two men can attach sixty clamps in an hour using an iron strap, a drum and nut, with repeated use on similarly sized columns and no damage to the forms.
Ohio Bridges Exhibit at State Fair
Ohio State Fair hosts a bridge bureau display from Aug 29 to Sep 3 highlighting bridge work across counties. Models show construction types and grade crossing eliminations with photos and a large highways model. Slogans stress adequate bridges and grade repairs. lake model features white crosses signaling highway hazards.
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Department of Highways and Public Works
Bridge Bureau
Maanner Ag
Division of Highways
Football fields get new paint at Ohio University
Workers including students and team members repaint the grand stands buildings and fences at Ohio University football field. The structures receive green with white trim in time for the September season start.
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Ohio University
Huntington selects Lillian Ward for Atlantic City pageant
The Huntington beauty contest judge’s preference shifted after Miss Lillian Ward appeared, leading to her selection to represent Huntington at the Atlantic City pageant.
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Huntington
W. Va
Lillian Ward
Atlantic City
The Great Train Robbery first film shown with water dashing
A historic cinema note describes the early film The Great Train Robbery and mentions the opening shot where water splashes over rocks. It also reflects on early film craft and reception in a brief, nostalgic tone.
James Builds Home Remodel Plans At Malta Residence
James engages Bryson Lumber Company for remodeling the country home of Robert James near Malta. Former Gloucester resident James left for Canton years ago and recently bought a farm along the Muskingum river. Pedicord and Burtnet handle the work on the James residence. Glouster, Aug. 13.
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Bryson Lumber Company
Robert James
Malta
James
Glouster
Canton
Muskingum River
Pedicord and
Burtnet
Daredevil Woods Plans 129 Foot Brooklyn Bridge Jump
Hay Woods from St Louis plans a 129 foot dive from the Brooklyn Bridge matching a Steve Brodie stunt. He aims for 112 miles an hour impact, using a sponge rubber helmet for protection.
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St. Louis Municipal Bridge
Hay Woods
Steve Brodie
Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Woods
Globe Girdling Flight Plan by Brocker and Schlee
William Brocker former air mail pilot and Edward Schlee president of Waco Air Service announce an attempt to circle the globe by air in three and a half weeks. The Detroit inset shows their launch scene with their plane taking off from Curtiss Field Long Island.
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William Brocker
Air Mail
Edward Schlee
Waco Air Service
Detroit
Curtiss Field
L. I
Athens National Bank Building Resurfacing Under Way
In Our Neighborhood Oremen reports the Athens National Bank and nearby stores are being resurfaced using Vermont granite over brick walls, a project let to J. Brown, bank president, and Columbus Stucco. Weather slows a new tele Iphone building on West Washington Street, while repairs continue at Zaleski school and a boys dormitory project advances. Residents Jere and M. Thureen plan a new home at Clark Chapel, living temporarily in Mrs. Kate Turner’s house. alley paving from East State Street to Franklin Avenue proceeds with concave drainage to channel water.
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Oremen
Athens National Banks
Ty J. the Brown
Columbus Stucco Company
West Washington Street
Jere Thureen
Clarks Chapel
Kate Turner
Zaleski
World depends on coal and tar for many products
The passage asserts coal supplies heat and most dyes and broad tar products, noting heat alone is not the only output. It questions how long Yorkton would endure if supply waned, hinting at reliance on coal and tar for essential industrial goods.
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Tani
Flagstone Walks Made Easy and Affordable for Homes
A historic guide explains building flagstone walks using concrete, offering a low cost and simple method. It describes pattern planning, laying out cords, cutting sod, and forming a ten foot repeating design with a cement mix of one part cement to three parts sand, then tamping bases and setting stones.
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Nationa
Ohio
Atheny County Auditor's
Athens Township
Agnes Arnold
William Johnston
Athens City
Edison D
Bessie E. Cooley
Frank A
Edith L. Richey
Leopold Friday
Julia
I M.S. Wilson
Leland Devere
Hudson
J. E
Susan Meredith
Harley S. Smith
A. W. Alfum
Tucker
Charles E. Stailey
Edward
Laura L. Sells
Grosvenor
Ames
Mary Wolf
Alto
Anna Keirnes
Same
Dover
Charles and Lena Martin
Grace & Lervis
C. L. Sanders
Inlet
Chauncey Jennie Stratton Devore
ALBAN
J.C. and
L. Lewis
C. H
Viola Townsend
Albany Inlet
Lodi
Arthur A. Josten
Peter Josten
Anna Hartman
Harry Durmet
J. J. Allen
West End
Tacksonville
J. B
Lida
Lewis
West Side
BR. G. Wolfe
Sherman
Ta Carsey
Nelson Ville
Jennie Stratton Devore
Leland Devore
Howe
Mae S. Wilson
Brodie
Bronwcyt Srioge
Seek
Wiliam Mills Atul Son
Fast State Street
Franklin Avenue
Wilson
Washington Bt
The
Athens Lumber Co
West Gay ST
Iuterest
Oldes Beilding and Loan
Salto In
Ada
Inaniga
Dalton & Dalton
Athens
Johns - Manville
R. A. Miller Lumber Co
Middleport
Pioneer Builders
DeMolet
Pomeroy Cement Block Company
Pomeroy
O. Zanesville, O
Builders Directory
Hocking Valley Shade CO
Hutchinson Elec. CO
Nelsonville
Athens Paint Supply
West State St
Athens Builders
E. State St
Athens Armature and Machine Works
Fern St
Athens, Ohio
C. D. Heck Co
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