Brief details on science, yachting, and landmarks from old notes
The text notes that changing water temperatures could create new fish species per scientists. Britain failed 18 times to win the America's Cup since the trophy’s origin with the schooner America. It mentions White House site chosen by George Washington in 1791 and Pike's Peak’s 14,110 foot summit hosting a high altitude telephone line on Pike’s Peak Highway Association property.
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Britain
White House
Washington, D. C
George Washington
Pike's Peak
Colorado
United States
Romans Built Well A Hadrian Wall Tale From Britain
Centuries pass since Emperor Hadrian ordered a wall from Solway to Tyne to keep northern barbarians from Fomen lands. The great wall withstood wind and weather on desolate moorland though only recapta tion spared it in places, leaving it largely intact in older times.
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Hadrian
Britain
Solway
Tyne
Market Report Shows Mixed Farm Price Fluctuations
The Department of Agriculture report covers live stock and meat prices with hogs near 9.50 top and 89.00 bulk, cattle and veal up to 12.75 and 10.25 respectively, and feeder volumes from 12 major markets. It notes Western beef and veal declines, wholesale meat trends, fruit and vegetable shifts, and dairy prices with butter firm and cheese steady while storage butter withdrawals stay heavy.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington, D
Chicago
New York
Baltimore
Rochester
Maine
Green Mountains
Presque Isle
Northern
Cincinnati
T.o.b
Aw York Baldwin Angles
Pittsburgh
Virginia Ork
Wiaconsin
Aingle
New Orleans Rice Market Holds Firm With Higher Bids
Buyers mostly withdrawn yet market shows firm undertone as holders seek higher prices for Blue Rose rice. Reports of large rough sales in the state reach new highs, up to 8.11 per barrel, fueling expectations of a sharp run in prices soon. Fancy Blue Rose quoted 6 3/8 to 6 1/8 cents per pound with longs steady. March futures at 6.41 to 6.45 cents.
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New Orleans
Honduras
Carolinas
Fort Worth Stock Market Report Summary
Fort Worth stock market notes plentiful cattle and calf receipts during the holiday period while buyers remained steady. Cows fell 10 to 16 cents, other cattle held firm, calves showed strength with about 7000 cattle and 3000 calves offered. Steer prices steady. some cars traded around 6 to 5.60 dollars and a few loads at 4.25 to 4.75 dollars.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Southern Medical Association elects officers in New Orleans
Dr Stewart Roberta of Atlanta was elected president at the convention's close. Dr R H McQuinnis of Jacksonville was chosen first vice president and Dr Homer Dupuy of New Orleans second vice president. The group will meet next year in Dallas, Texas.
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Phyalciana
New Orleans
Stewart Roberta
Atlanta
Southern Medical Association
R. H. McQinnis
Jacksonville
Homer Dupuy
Dallas
Texas
Aid For J. C. G. Asked
Washington reports a request to President Coolidge from the national industrial traffic league for large appropriations to speed up the Interstate Commerce Commission valuation of railroads. The delegation stressed early completion as essential.
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Washington
Coolidge
National Industrial Traffic League
Interstate Commerce Commission
Radio Station Franchise Given to RCA in Philippines
Governor Leonard Wood signed a bill granting the Radio Corporation of America a franchise to operate a radio broadcasting station and radiophone service in the Philippine Islands.
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Manila
P. E
Leonard Wood Wednesday
Radio Corporation of America
Philippine Island
Whale grounds near Sabine off Babine jetties
A massive six foot long whale was found Friday floundering in three feet of water near the Babine jetties about half a mile from Sabine, Beaumont Texas.
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Beaumont
Tex
Hive
Babine
Sabine
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Arizona
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