Marriage Boom Across Nations Postwar Era 1921
Reports from government bureaus indicate over 1,000,000 marriages will be recorded in the United States this year, with estimates rising toward 1,500,000 by December. England sees around 400,000 weddings, France and India set new highs, while Germany sees rising divorce applications and prewar patterns shift. The era reflects a global marriage surge amid wartime demographics, with single men scarce in England and France while women outnumber men, boosting wedding rates and prompting business optimism in real estate and fashion.
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United States
England
France
Indy
da Gersiany
Germany
Officil
Road Work Surges With Federal and State Support
Campaigns urge officials to start road construction now and next spring as over 150 million dollars will fund repairs and build more than 7000 miles of highways. About 200000 workers could gain jobs in the next year, with labor costs comprising around 40 percent of road project expenses.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Public Ready Bureau
Chambers of Commerce
Permanent Commission On Econome
Washington
Congress Bia
United States
Federal Fund
Domestication Plans for Deer and Elk in Puget Sound
A Seattle syndicate seeks to tame deer and elk on a logged island in Puget Sound. They estimate vast brushland, fresh water, and shelter suitable for year round grazing. Elk are heavier and hardier, with dressed weights up to 1000 pounds. They plan fencing at 200 dollars per mile and stock costs of 65 for elk and 35 for deer.
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Seattle
Wast
Paget Sound
Belgians Dig Up German Two Ton Shell
Belgian authorities recovered a two ton German shell that failed to explode after landing about six thousand feet above a Belgian village Twenay near Mong and Mit beuge. The shell left a fifty feet deep crater and required careful extraction amid dangerous conditions during the removal operation.
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Brussels
Twenay
Mong
Twenty in One Shot at Hunt Ends With 20 Mallards
Minot attorney E R Sink ter claimed a true story of a hunter's duel. Accompanied by Mrs Stakler he witnessed a large fight among ducks as they dropped to the field. The hunters fired as the flock rose, and twenty large mallards lay on the ground.
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Minot
E.R. Sinkter
Hninter
Mra.Stakler
Ow! Killed as He Holds Up "Rattler" River side tragedy
A Santa Fe train No. 54, moving calmly, was startled when a large owl swooped from a Riversite area, striking the engine headlight. One member of the owl family was killed in the incident, as the train limped into Riversite by twilight.
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Inveg- Heation
Riverside
Open season prompts deer and elk farming debate
Fragmented text suggests discussion of open season impacts on farming of deer and elk. Indicates potential regulation changes and town revisions if the practice expands, but the fragmentary source limits specifics on dates or authorities.
Street Tree Planting Tips For Pleasant Aesthetic Rows
A Fort Collins agricultural expert warns towns err by crowding trees and mixing species. Proper selection and uniform spacing create street columns like temple pillars, shaping a cohesive avenue rather than a disorderly jumble.
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Genlzens
W. J. Morrill
Agricultumt College
Fort Collins
Phintiig
Mansfield Leading the Way in National Health Project
Mansfield in Richland County Ohio seeks a new role as a model healthy community. The plan, cited by the New York Times, aims to demonstrate how early health education, habit formation, and preventive measures can improve child welfare over a five year study.
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Imiiland
Ohio
Fonner
John Sherman
Ace
Tinsley
John M. Clarke
New York Times
Needleza Discomfort of Cities and Summer Heat
Philadelphia Inquirer laments urban heat and dull streets as major health and happiness problems. It argues trees, parks, and open spaces soften misery in hot districts and contrast with factory-dense layouts. The piece urges planners to give elites tree-lined avenues and playgrounds to improve night comfort and overall living conditions.
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Mann
Philadelphia Inquirer
Nebraska country school lays concrete walks
Pupils at a Nebraska country school have laid about 3,000 square feet of concrete walks around the grounds. The project covers paths to the highway and playground, protecting features of the school. The mix used was five parts gravel and sand to one part cement, and the surface was well floated.
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Senger
Nebraska
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Wiring Defects Threaten Auto Electrical System Across Cars
An old fault in car operation is wiring problems causing dim lights and hard starting. Test the battery gravity, check for loose or corroded terminals, and inspect wiring for moisture or frayed insulation. Protect and cover cables, keep connections tight, and inspect regularly to prevent sudden failures.
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Astrument
Women Drive Heavy Trucks in Tess Speed Campaign
In Philadelphia, Miss Mary Mahoot and Mrs. A L Bogardis drove two five ton trucks through the city center with perfect safety during a tess speed campaign conflicting recently by the Keystone Motor club. Mahoot has driven cars since she was sixteen.
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Tess
Keystone Motor Club
Philadelphia
Mary Mahood
A. L. Bogardis
Detecting Decay in Tires Through Aging and Wear
An older tire shows aging signs like wrinkles and cracks on the skin and blue hard fabric. Regular inspections and care extend life, while storage at even temperature helps tires retain their shape.
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Rey
Flashlight Gomes N Handy For Tubular Light Aid
A fragment describes a tubular flashlight design aiding tire work and storage, noting a device held to throw a light beam precisely where needed. It mentions a concept possibly related to river work and practical positioning for illumination.
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Tiresmautrwerk
Companions and gear aid handling high speed emergencies
The text notes a companion to hold the high speed aid, useful for drivers alone, with a stiff meat and spring loaded dashlight as key. It mentions convenient changes of position and an adaptable ride angle, reflecting Lapular Mechanics guidance.
Automobile Gossip and Tax Proposals Across States
The article notes multiple automobile taxes in several states and a new bill by Representative Sweet seeking reciprocal exchanges of automobile courtesies with foreign nations. It compares the growth of garages in New York City to stables and to the number of service stations and repair shops versus blacksmith shops, highlighting substantial industry expansion.
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Congress
Sweet of Town
New York City
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