Women showed strength in Philippines road work
In the Philippines, as engineered reports note, about 800 women worked on the Pacey Corrimao road subgrade. They carried sand gravel and water, tied to “panching” baskets, while men loaded baskets at borrow pits. Women proved capable of moving material up to a meter and a half per trip, though mixing concrete was left to men.
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Philippines
Corrimao
France
Aiden
America
Rene
Dragging State Roads and Shared Road Labor
The discussion urges split low road drag use among states highlighting Connecticut’s success. It argues for cooperative responsibility between farmers, state and local authorities, noting farmers should not bear all work nor lose credit while road improvements continue.
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Connecticut
Union
Waaita
Chinese Road Survey Advances Toward Canton-Mankow Rail Line
Chinese engineers under Jick G. Wong begin detailed surveys for a new automobile truck road in Kwangtung Province. The project aims to link with the CantonMankow railway, with a station at Poko and a route following the historic imperial mail road, promising a hard surfaced modern corridor.
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Jick G. Wong
Kwangtung
Provines
Canton Mankow
Poko
Chimese
Canton-Mankow
Canton
Imperial Mall
Jamaica's Fine Highways Report Lays Road Quality Burden
Jamaica reports over ten percent of main roads paved with quality gravels and macadam. Each section, ranging from a few hundred yards to more than a mile, is assigned to a person responsible for road condition and maintenance oversight.
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Jamaica
Bear Intrusion in Addison Cabin Tests Family Courage
In Addison Wisconsin in 1776 John Strong and Zadok Everest each face a mother bear with cubs at their cabin. Molly Strong adapts quickly guiding children to safety, fending off the bear with a pole while the family waits through the night. The bear leaves after two cubs escape and the family remains awake guarding against a second visit.
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Addison
John Trong
Zadok Everest
Strong
Everest
Albany
Molly Strong
Great Bear
Johnnie
Mrs Strong
Rome
Frank
Aleda
Jolinnl
Ashe
Johonie
Bryong
Johnole
Looking Like a Champion The Subtle Path to Earned Respect
A reflective piece on how champions carry themselves rather than boast. It argues inner virtue shapes outward bearing, noting baseball figures and public figures show character through modest, dignified conduct. Success leaves a visible mark, but true champion status comes from self respect and consistent effort.
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Hugh Fullerton
Philadelphia Athletics
Remington contest rewards U S school letter writers
A national Remington Literary Committee contest awarded 2100 prizes for letters 200 to 300 words inspired by A New Chapter In an Old Story. Winners span classes A to D with top honors to Henry F Wilson and Annie Robertson among others, from New York to California and beyond.
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United States
Remington Literary Committee
New York City
Tiffany
Uncle Sam's Dominion
California
New York
Chile
Empire State
North Dakota
Missouri
Georgia
South Dakota
Arizona
New Jersey
Florida
Penseymanie
John H. Finley
The
College of the City of New York
Talcott Williams
School of Journalism
Columbia, University
Herbert L. Bridgman
Associon
Brooklyn Standard Voion
Henry Francis Wilson
Hebron
N. Y
Silem
Papa
The Thanksgiving Pie: home guidance for pumpkin desserts
Practical notes on preparing pumpkins for pies without peeling, plus recipes for Pumpkin Pie Custard and varieties. Includes steps to cook, strain, and mix with milk or cream, sugar, and spices. Also suggests pumpkin and sweet potato pie and a custard variant with cinnamon and cloves.
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Walt
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