Commission to study irrigation reclamation system and costs
Dr. Hubert Work announces a seven-member commission to examine all government methods for reclaiming arid lands by irrigation. The group will review policy since last April, noting settlers leaving projects and $134 million spent with $14 million returned and $6 million unpaid. Members include Julius Barnes, Oscar Bradfute, James Garfield, Elwood Mead, Thomas Campbell, David Davis, and John Widtsoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Barnes
United States Chamber of Commerce
Oscar B. Bradfute
Ameri
Can Farm Bureau Federation
James R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Elwood Mead
Berkeley
Calif
Thomas BH. Campbell
Arizona
David W. Davis
Idaho
John A. Widtsoe
State University and Agricultural College of Utah
Safety essay contest launches 1923 highway program
The Highway Education board announces a $6500 safety contest with two divisions for elementary pupils and teachers. National Automobile Chamber of Commerce prizes aim to cut traffic accidents as 500 state and national awards are offered for essays and lessons. About 400,000 pupils and 60,000 teachers have participated in prior autumn campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enewal
Highway Education Board
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Contest Promotes Highway Safety Essays by Students
The notice invites fifth to eighth graders to write essays on Highway Safety Habits I Should Learn with a limit of five hundred words. Eligible pupils are fourteen years old or younger and the contest closes December 4, 1923. Teachers may submit safety lessons on Training Children In Habits of Safety on the Highways with a 1,000 to 3,900 word limit. teachers' contest awards include 500 dollars and a Washington trip. second prize 300 dollars. third prize 1,200 dollars. first national pupil prize a gold watch and a Washington trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frst
Washington
Japan thanks America for relief aid after disaster
Count Yamagoto premier of Japan expresses gratitude to the United States for swift aid following a devastating disaster. The message notes U S proclamations and the Red Cross relief effort, praising the sympathy as a bond for world peace and closer friendship between Japan and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Yokohama
Japan
United States
Count Yamamoto
State Department
Masuno Sanihara
Washington
The
American Red Cross
New Uniform Designs for U S Paper Money Proposed
Treasury officials announce a year long plan to standardize designs across United States notes silver certificates and federal reserve notes up to 100 dollars. Portraits of Washington Lincoln Jackson Grant and Franklin will appear on specified bills with uniform back designs to deter counterfeiting and ease recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
United States
Federal Reserve
Washington
Lincoln
Jackson
Cleveland
Grant
Benjamin Franklin
Pythian Sisters Hold Hamilton County Meeting at Arcadia
Noblesville and surrounding towns report on Annual Pythian Sisters gathering in Arcadia with electors named for next year. Officers chosen include Ada Guy of Arcadia as President and Esther Heinzmann of Noblesville as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Pythian Sisters
Hamilton’ County
Arcadia
Amy Essig
Ida Quear
Maude McCoy
Russiaville
Dessie Hershey
Carmel
Vern Kinsey
New Albany
William R. Atkins
Eighty-first Indiana Regiment
Alexander Hough
Scottsburg
James Anthony
Indianapolis
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Washingston
America
Uncle Sam
Moran
Secret Service
Wille
Greensburg
Miller- Wohl Company
Jean Colt
Kankakee
Anderson
Board of Works
Park Place
White River
French Lick
F. J. Haas
Evansville
Indiana Electric Light Association
T. N. Wynne
Thomas Donohue
Lafayette
Elwood
P. E. Greenwalt
M. B
Kokomo
Frank B. Morris
Malin Street
Asbury College
Wilmore
Pike County
Wabash
Pearl
Lailure
Fort Wayne
Michigan City
Frank
Switzer
Hartford
Clity
Harry Prager
Marion
Bhethyville
John BD
St. Petersubrg
Fla
Shelbyville
Lee
B. Hoop
Munele Presbytery
Toyal ‘Presbyterian
James Ie
Clark
Lydia Webb
Hubert Utz
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Floyd
Goshen
Elkhart County
Wabash County
North Manchester
Roan
Paw Paw Township
City of
Upland
Matthews
State Board of Education
South Bend
Slager Manufacturing Company
Morristown
Emma Milley
United Bretheren
Greenfield
Rushville
United Brethren
Hartford City
Daughters of the American Revolution
Oscar Brockway
George Washington
Brazil
Davis Hotel
Frank J. Stonehill
W. D. Scudamore
St. Louis
Stonehill
Gary
Florida
Detroit
Indiana
Alfred Cohen
National Organization
Archibald McClure
Logansport
J. 8. Corkey
Rochester
Union
Pike
Clarice
Pat
Menominee
Michigan
Stile ‘Pack
Brassey
Lctor
Boston
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