Decatur Dam Breach Triggers Major Flood Threat
Massive flood reports across Illinois and neighboring towns as the Sangamon and Mississippi rivers rise. Decatur’s $2 million lake dam overflows threatening city bridges and a 12,000-gallon oil tanks breach. residents flee. Petersburg Cantrell and Taylorville report widespread inundation while river networks spill into homes and farms. Memphis weather relays warn of rising waters toward 40 feet with evacuation advised.
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Decatur
Decatur Lake
Sanguinan
Oil Company
Wilel
Tala
Decacur
Springfeld
Petersburg
Cantrell
Salisbury Road
Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Pridge
Central Taois
Taylorville
Mackinaw
Mississippi
Memphis
Scobey Named Mint Director Succeeds Ray and Baker
Washington reports FF E Scobey of San Antonio Texas was named director of the mint succeeding Ray and Baker. The mint reports gold assets near 3 billion dollars and the world gold supply estimated around 9 billion dollars. Scobey will oversee coinage institutions and precious metals including bars gold and silver and coins.
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Washington
FF. E. Scobey
San Antonio
Tex
Rayau
T. Baker
Mint Service Instituten
Scohey
Vincent Astor Plans Summer Aerial Flight to Office
Vincent Astor announced plans to travel from Rhinebeck on Hudson to his Marchbation office this summer in an aerial limousine. The monoplane seats five, flies at 125 mph, and holds an air altitude record of 19,500 feet. It will be delivered in June. Astor is a licensed pilot and former mayoral reserve aviator at the war’s start.
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New York
Vincent Agro ®Ita
Rhinebeck-on-the-Hudsor
Astor
Mayo
Savings Loss Sparks Rockford Man Tragedy
In Rockford on March 21 a man who had suffered financial collapse in Chicago during February due to the Bischoff crash reportedly died by his own hand. The article notes he had lost his savings and faced unemployment, with the suicide attributed to this financial distress.
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Rockford
Bischoff
Chicago
Harding Stands Pat on Bonus Bill After Conference
President Harding told Republican House leaders that he would not offer recommendations on the bonus bill. Mondell announced plans to proceed with the Ways and Means Committee compromise bill, while Speaker Gillett refused to suspend house rules for a restricted debate and limited amendments.
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Washington
Harding
Mondell
Wye
House
Ways and Means
Gillett
Elic Monéell
Hueding
Treasury
Arnold
Congress
Belfast Situation Serious Urges High Level Talks
London reports Belfast and Ulster border turmoil described as serious with suggestions that Sir Michael Collins and Sir James Craig meet again to seek a solution. A special Dublin government meeting discussed the situation amid private talks between Collins and Arthur Griffith. Weekend disturbances include burning two mills owned by loyalists at Chundy Londonderry, telegraph poles felled, wires cut, and bridges destroyed. Britain’s King George reportedly physically indisposed with no details released.
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London
Belfast
Ulster
Michael Collis
James Craig
Dublin
Collins
Arthur Geffith
Chundy
Londonderry
Markets Report Shows Grain Livestock Prices Across Sectors
The market summary lists hard spring wheat and soft winter wheat prices with patent grades, hay and butter grade scores, eggs, shipped goods, and live poultry values. Cattle, hogs, and sheep show receipts and price ranges by grade, with notes on shipping, calves, and stocker activity. Prices for potatoes onions and per 100 pounds are included, along with regional delivery and warehouse terms.
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Timothy Bay
Timothy
Ugiio
Noconda
Wemc
Helfere
Earlinga
Wothers
Ewen
Smart Suits for Spring and a Hat for Every Type
A fashion note outlines spring styles for American women, stressing tailored suits in tweed, homespun, and modern cuts plus a range of hats. It highlights color trends like periwinkle and mauve blue, accent details such as jet beads, and new millinery silhouettes including ribbons, toques, and ribbon belts.
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Milan
Improved Weather Map Uses Stereoscope Technique
United States Weather Bureau develops three dimensional weather maps by tying wind direction data at multiple levels. Photographs taken from two angles are viewed through a stereoscope to produce straw relief of posts and wind arrows, aiding airmen. Advertisement promotes Cutleura products for pimples and skin care.
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United States Weather Bureau
Slechanics
White Spots on Wood Cleaned by Mild Soapy Wash
A guide notes white spots on woodwork from stag washed soap are caused by overly strong soap. Use warm water and Panilk soap suds or cleaning powder for cleaning. These leave no spots and remove dirt well. Prove all things and hold fast to that which is good.
Women Need Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble and do not realize it. Signs include back pain, headaches, fatigue, and nervousness. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as a remedy, with offers for sample bottles and larger sizes, urging immediate use and drugstore availability.
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Dr. Dinner & Go
Binghamton
N. C
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