Conference on Highways Educates Engineers in Washington
The May 14 15 national conference in Washington D C gathered 70 leaders from colleges of engineering state highway departments automotive industry and the Bureau of Public Roads. Commissioner Claxton warned of rising highway needs and demand for engineers while MacDonald noted vast expansion of road programs and Capen urged balanced engineering curricula and avoidance of over specialization. Dr Walton John reported 150 colleges offering related programs.
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United States Commissioner of Education
P. P. Claxton
Washington, D. C
Colleges of Engineering
Automotive
Bureau of Public Roads
Claxton
Thomas H. MacDonald
P. Capen
American Council On Education
Walton €. John
Bureau of Education
Few Good Cooks Among Throngs of Immigrants
New York June reports say immigration to the United States has risen, yet few women from Ireland and Scandinavian countries seek menial labor. Superintendent J A Baker notes many aim for factory work producing luxuries and high wages, while prohibitions are not stopping arrivals. The chief source is Italy, with Poland among others sending workers. many seek better housing and conditions, while some emigrants return home due to homesickness and wartime worries.
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New York
United States
Europe
J. A. Baker
Ellis Island
Mr. Baker
Ireland
Baker
Poland
Stops Hair Coming Out Doubles Its Beauty Ad
An advertisement claims a product named Danderine stops hair loss and doubles beauty. It promises dandruff elimination and healthier hair after use, noting newfound life, vigor, brightness, color, and thickness with only a few cents.
West Indian Animals of the West Indies
An expedition of American scientists returns from the West Indies after discovering fossils showing islands once hosted larger animals and rodents from remote geological times. They suggest the islands were once connected to a mainland or continent with mountains and rivers, explaining how species reached these far outseas locales.
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CED
West Indies
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