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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1920

Page

3

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.

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.

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.

CED West Indies

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