Diver Herbert recalls perilous Caernarvon rescue and river work
Herbert, a river diver and structural iron worker, recalls diving at Cadmarvon under dangerous conditions to plant explosives and stem flooding. He describes the Black River recovery and saving Heinie Fink, the life line, his calm, and pride in work over heroism while supporting his wife and son.
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New Orleans
Herbert
Cadmarvon
Ereyaxse
Poutniras
Iyfe
Moy Celf
Plack River
Black River
Stop & Woomar
Httle
Heinie Fink
Heinie
Ted Herbert, Jr
Caernarvon Crevasse
Prac Stiew
Ped
Caernarvon Crevass
Radio Bridge Game Success
Cincinnati May 1924 report praises the bridge broadcast series from WEAF and its network as a major air feature. WSAT records 125 000 reprint requests. 49 stations carried a half hour weekly broadcast with Mitton C Work and Wilbur C Whitehead guiding play.
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Cincinnati
WEAF
WSAT
United States
Canada
John Omwake
Arthur R. Morgan
C. E. Albert
Mitton C. Work
Wilbur C. Whitehead
America
Everglades Swamp Conquered by Palm Beach Progress
In May 1927 Palm Beach highlights Florida Everglades drainage efforts turning swamp into productive land. Conners Highway and new roads pierce muck soil enabling crops and ventures. Expected winter crops may yield over 3 million dollars benefiting about 3,000 local families and supporting key crops like tomatoes beans potatoes and peppers.
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Palm Beach
Florida
Peter Prem
Palm Beach County
U S Authorities Scoff at Idea of Static for Crops
In May 1927 U S agricultural officials reject claims that captured electrical energy could fertilize crops. Dr. Lewig and Dr. Flint note experiments with static electricity show negligible effects on fertilization, while proponents argue underground wires could improve soil mixing and yields in controlled fields near Bertin.
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U. S
Ately
Prange
Iesta
Amerion
Ise Bureau of Plant
Lewig Ff Punt
Flint
Bertin
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Hillier
Ted Herbert
Ser of
Caermariven
Caernarvon
Cote
Caernarvon Crevassi
Toueh
Shamite
Everglades Swamp
Indig
Erst
Conners
W. J. Conners
Biettale
Capitatior
Paverehetes
Van
Hienwaye
Everclades
Cedar Rapids
Ray
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