Inland Waterways Move Aimed At 5 Year Build Plan
Mississippi Valley association members press rapid completion of inland waterway projects in five years with $100 million yearly funding. War Dept aims to start Milnais link this winter and to accelerate Illinois, Missouri and Ohio improvements amid bridge needs at Joliet. Chicago as key hub cited for prosperity.
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Mississippi Valley, Association
St. Louis
Hurley
Milnais
War Department
Congress
Hoover
Ilinois
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Tilois
Joliet
Lytie Brown
Illinda
Missouri
Sioux City
Lower
Ohio
St Lawrence
St. Lawrence
Chicago
Calico Patchwork Inspired Hot Dish Mat Design
The inspiration for this decorative hot dish mat comes from grandma's calico patchwork quilt blocks. A circular motif of bright calico pieces is appliqued on unbleached muslin larger than the mat, with an openwork crocheted edge. A drawstring secures the back, creating a washable, handy decoration.
Hoover rejects adding federal crime laws to fight gangsters
President Hoover denies reports he will urge Congress to expand federal criminal laws. He says states already have sufficient statutes and enforcement is the remedy. He emphasizes federal aid to state and local authorities against racketeers while affirming support for tax enforcement.
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Hoover
Farm Board Talks With Senate Committees Reach McNary Note
AEMBERS of the federal farm WE board held a long conference with the senate committees on agriculture, after which Senator McNary of Oregon signaled key farm policy directions and potential legislation developments.
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Federal Farm WE Board
Senate Committes On Agriculture
McNary
Telephoning Aids Christmas Gift Screen and Book Cover
A black enameled telephone screen with a decorative design is praised as a practical Christmas gift. The screen hides the telephone and includes a small address pad at the back, touted as an aid to efficiency.
Travel Comfort Items Highlight Knitted Shoe Case
Readers learn about portable travel aids including a soft knitted shoe case made from lustrous durene cotton. The design aims to reduce luggage bulk and enhance attractiveness for travelers.
Sisters stage garden party to boost romance in town
Ken’s sisters scheme to pair Polly Vandeeveer with their neighbor, the elusive painter Mr Van Dyke Beard, by hosting a lawn party. Polly, puzzled by Ken, finally meets the artist, recognizing him from a past crush and ending Ken’s romantic doubt. The sisters revel in their matchmaking triumph.
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Ken
Kenneth
Jane
Carlotta
Polly-Voodeeveer
June
Jotth
Malcolm
Jonathon Barnes
Mr. van Dyke Meard
Polly
Jane Meenly
Jonathen Barnes
Circe
Mr. Barnes
Misa Vandeeveer
Wake Robin Lodge
Mr. van Dyke Beard
The Cheap Way Debate Sparks Free Thought Exchange
A fragmentary exchange hints at a free thinker named Old Closebags and a playful challenge about thinking beyond conventional limits. The dialogue suggests a test of ideas and satire within a literary or newspaper page.
Christmas Ads Spark Family Plans In Tight Budget
In a small town family table talk, Randy questions a turkey purchase while Eleanor and twins craft Christmas cards from ads. Mrs Roberts praises originality of the cards, notes rising bills from surgery and medical costs, and a Smith Market bargain promises a 12 pound turkey to the shopper who marks the most ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Roberts
Eleanor
Beth
Smith Market
Christmas Gift Delayed Letter Reaches Promised Bride
Ruth Renfield, a postmistress in a suburban town, finds a three year old letter from Ned Traverse, now in South America. The note promises a response before his departure and declares that no reply would mean no. Ned confirms the letter is real and hints at a hopeful reunion.
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Hristmas
Ruth Renfield
Ned Traverse
South America
South
1839
Western Newapsper Galen
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