Fire Prevention Week urged to curb highway and home hazards
A national push during September aims to cut auto deaths and fire losses after a year of rising crashes. Governors in 34 states and DC issue proclamations and citizens are urged to adopt safer driving and home practices year round.
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District F Columbia
United States
America
Chambers of Commerce
Fire Prevention Week Begins Its Thirty Third Year
On October 9 Fire Prevention Week opens its thirty third campaign with a coordinated effort to curb waste and danger from fire. The annual event expands as more cities join, marking a widespread public education push to reduce fires.
I Don't Pay Taxes Oh Yes You Do
The piece argues 70 percent of national income avoids direct tax through government bonds or low total receipts, fueling public laxness about taxation. It notes most people think taxation is someone else's problem and that even low earners contribute to government income via indirect or indirect-like avenues.
Presidents Widows First Pension Established in 1870
The pension for widows of presidents began July 14 1870 when Mary Lincoln was added to the pension roll at 3000 dollars annually. It rose to 5000 dollars in 1882 and has stayed at that rate for presidents’ widows. Earlier Tyler received 100 dollars monthly before his Confederate loss. Not all widows receive pensions. many are disqualified by timing or remarriage, with each grant via a special act and no general statute.
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United States
Tyler
Confederate Congress
Harding
Tail-Waggers Club for Dogs in Perch WA
A dogs only club in Perch West Australia excludes owners. It aims to reunite missing dogs with their people and enrolls each named dog on the membership roster after reunification.
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Perch
West Australia
Cameo Cutting Demands Careful Ancient Craft
The article explains two engraving methods for cameos intaglio and relief on layered stones like onyx chalcedony and sardonyx. It notes wax modeling before carving, the precision required, and cites ancient Greek cameos as lasting artifacts. Santa Lucia and Torre de Greco in Italy are centers of the trade.
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Agate
Carnelian
Italy
Santa Lucia
Torre de Greco
Whittier Described by Biographer in Personal Appearance
Whittier the poet is portrayed as tall and erect with a spare frame. The biographer notes his alert walk, baldness in later years, white hair at the back, and a beard encircling his face. His narrow high forehead and youthful mobile face appear austere yet genial at rest.
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Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier
Chimes Maintenance Agreement Noted From 1527
A 1527 record describes Thomas Love day contracting with the Abbot to repair the chime gong upon eight bells. The Abbot agrees to pay the said Thomas Love day upon completion of the tunable and workmanly repair.
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Thomas Loveday
Buddy Rodgers to perform at Indiana Roof on Oct 1
Indianapolis announcement says Buddy Rodgers of movie fame and His California Cavaliers will headline a one night engagement at the Indiana Roof Ball Room on Sunday October 1. The act travels from Chicago's Hotel Sherman and features Neil Jess Kirkpatrick Gene Conklin Screney Douglas with Rodgers. The Roof promotes advance reduced price tickets and ongoing entertainment with Frankie Trumbauer and His Orchestra as the current draw.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Buddy Rodgers
California
Indiana Roof
Rodgers
College Inn
Hotel Sherman
Chicago
Century of Progress
Fairgrounds
Ben Bernie
Blue Ribbon
Neila Jess Kirkpatrick
Gene Conklin
Screney Douglas
James Dunne
Frankie Trumbauer
His
Orchestra
Horse Sense for Farmers on Managing Early Laying Pullet and Field Work
The article advises patience with pullets entering production too soon and suggests feeding a good laying ration to encourage steady laying. It notes weather disruptions and recommends plowing wheat land early and leveling beds to benefit seed germination. It also warns that trees require care and that roost training may require several night visits. Lime cannot substitute for fertilizer, nor fertilizer for lime.
Cooperatives Lift Cotton Prospects and Farmers’ Hope
Secretary Wallace credits farm organizations for the cotton plan’s success and for creating a lasting, prosperous agricultural structure. Cooperatives kept thousands of farmers united during three years of depression, likely preventing a deeper collapse and supporting prices.
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Wallace
Department of Agriculture
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