Scene of San Antonio Flood Becomes National Bulletin Highlight
Washington reports from the National Geographic Society on the San Antonio flood in Texas, noting the city’s blend of old Spain and modern America. The piece traces San Antonio’s growth from a Spanish settlement to a bustling center with the Alamo, missions, and a hidden river through a modern skyline.
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Washington, D. C
San_ Antonio
Texas
United States
National Geographc Society
San Antonio
America
el Presidio de
San Antonio de Bexar
Dallas
Houston
Commerce
Syracuse
Atlanta
Memphis
Dayton
Spain
Mexico
Latin America
Alamo
Partsien Conception
San Jose
San Francisco de la Espada
Bradfute Named Second President of American Farm Bureau
Oscar E. Bradfute of Ohio chosen by the American Farm Bureau Federation as its second president succeeding Jim Howard of Iowa. Bradfute, a stockman and farmer from near Xenia, will appoint H. Walker of California as vice president and continues the federation's rural leadership.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Oscar E. Bradfute
Ohio
Jim” Howard
Iowa
H. Walker
California
Xenia
American chemists use coal tar by products to mimic ancient quests
The article explains how coal tar by-products unlock useful chemicals through fractional distillation and multi-step processing. It notes intermediates can yield drugs, explosives, perfumes, and photographic materials, and cites Germany’s 1939 dye industry push as a war and peace economy lesson.
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Germany
Ferkin
United States
Fuel from coal eyed as navy and merchant fuel hope
Dr C H Longfler of the fuel research board says coal gasification could yield substantial naval and merchant fuel. A feasible coal liquefaction program might provide millions of tons of synthetic fuel, reducing reliance on imported oil for Britain.
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C.H. Lonfler
Fuel Research Board
Britain
Fractured Meetingroom Remarks and Fashion Notes
A fragment from a Chicago Journal page reports on social chatter at a matinee. It includes quips about hat etiquette, selfish behavior, and a comical aside about feathers in a woman's hat. Also noted is a scene of celebrity talk and a column on fashion and Indian dress influence.
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New York
Chicago Journal
Relief Commission Member Pleads to Save Near East Children
A relief commission member appeals for aid to save children in the Near East. The plea emphasizes vulnerable youths amid ongoing turmoil and calls for urgent international assistance. The report notes the speaker’s earnest concern and appeals to humanitarian duty.
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Save Children of
Near East
Relief Commission
Foreclosure Notice and Near East Relief Appeal
Foreclosure notice filed by mortgagee John R. James and Marrinkee EF Parad. on a property in Gogehic County Michigan, detailing the sum due of two thousand nine hundred seventy two dollars and mortgage terms. The notice also includes a broader wartime charitable appeal by Mrs. Florence Spencer Duryea of Near East Relief, urging immediate American aid for orphans in the Levant and Armen ia amid famine and displacement, with related quotes and context from a Commission report.
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Cleven
Near East
America
Florence Spencer Duryea
Relef
el Housands of
Orphar
Alexandropol
Erivan
Transcaucasia
Dens
Michigan
Uty
Shawine Audiences Hiss at Stage Drift
In a clipped 18th century vignette from Boston Transrip a story recalls Shaw facing an audience hiss before a pastorate vote. The fragment hints at disputes over Mr Brown and Mr Azizreed with cautious approval, reflecting theater and church tensions of the era.
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Shaw
John
Hinghim
Brown
Bazreed
Boston
Looking Backward From Heralds January 1903 Items
A summary of notes from Ironwood and nearby towns. Millette returns home to Bessemer after two years in Colorado Springs. Captain Lore named head of Norrie mine replacing Sutherland as Oliver Iron Mining moves to superintendent duties. Treasurer Wan reports progress in rat collection with expectant recovery. J S Monroe visits Ironwood to finalize duties before leaving for Lansing. Winter lumber wages run $30 to $35 monthly, with workers resisting harder tasking and seeking easier pay.
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T. A. Millette
Colorado Springs
Col
Bessemer
John Lore
Ironwood
Norrie
D. EB. Sutherland
Oliver Iron Mining Company
H. F. Hotwan
J. S. Monroe
Lansing
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