Reclamation policy faces overhaul under Work
Secretary Work argues for a new federal state partnership to reclaim arid lands. He cites failures under prior policies, calls for federal financing with state aid, advisor support, and low interest advances to settlers to improve farms and ensure repayment.
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Coolidge
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Bureau of Reclamation
Work
Interior Department
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Reclamation Bureau
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Francis M. Goodwin
Thomas E. Campbell
Arizona
John A. Widtsoe
Survey and Adjustments
Bureau
Mead
Chambers of Congress
Chicago
Great Falls
Mont
Sun River
Montana
Rocky Mountain States
Thurston Honored in Iowa House Victory and War Service
Lioyd Thurston of Osceola Iowa becomes the first veteran of the Spanish American or World Wars elected from Iowa to Congress. A World War veteran and American Legion member, he won his present seat in 1924 with a record majority and previously served in the Iowa state senate and as county attorney.
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Lioyd Thurston
Osceola
Towa
House of Representatives
Thurston
American Legion
Pliorsten
Tawa State Senate
Wheo
Isaac Davis
Legion
Fifty First Jown Volunteer Infantry
Philippines
Law School
The
State University of Town
Big Saving in Fees to World War Veterans
Justice Adolph J. Rodenbeck in Livingston County New York reduced attorney fees for 16 World War I veterans who were defrauded by guardian George W. Scott. The decision cut fees from an alleged $20 to lower amounts, marking the American Legion committee's first victory in pushing for fair costs amid a $50,000 fraud and a 20 year embezzlement sentence.
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Livingston County
New York
Adolph J. Rodenbeck
Supreme Court
Livingston County American Legion Committee
George W. Scott
Scott
Legion
Rodenbeck
Omaha to Host Greatest Legion Meet in 1925
A. H. Richardson announces Omaha Nebraska will host the American Legion national convention October 5 to 9 with plans to accommodate a hundred thousand visitors. The city will offer a bank system for veterans, 31 hotels, five clubs with dormitories, 50,000 homes, and rail lines reserving space for Pullman cars during the event.
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American Legion
Omaha
Neb
A. H. Richardson
Richardson
Rare Pearl Exhibition on Regent Street London
A Pearls Inn shop on Regent Street displays a striking global collection of pearls. White Austrian pearls gleam with silvery sheen, suited to pale blond wearers, while wart magnolia tinted Ceylon and golden brown deep-sea pearls appeal to darker complexions. Black Gulf of Mexico pearls by pearl fishers complete the diverse display.
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Regent Street
London
Ceylon
Red Sea
Gulf of Mexico
A Lady of Distinction Promoted by Delicate Perfume
An advertisement touts a defining fragrance effect on a woman as a sign of distinction. It describes cleansing with Cuticura Soap and hot water to purify pores, then dusting with Cuticura Talcum powder for clear healthy skin.
Farewell Night Crowds at Bernhardt in New York
In Sarah Bernhardt's The Art of the Theater she recalls a farewell in New York where she spent 25 minutes reaching the stage door. Fans pressed in, requests to sign names and even a pocketbook nominating her mantle, while detectives freed her from the crowd.
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Sarah Bernhardt
New York
Thedea
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promotes Fabric Safe Whitening
A newspaper advertisement urges use of Red Cross Ball Blue in every home claiming it keeps fabrics white like snow and does not injure the cloth, endorsing it for all good grocers.
Quip About Wives Sparks Late Night Talk
In a Louisville Courier-Journal snippet, a resident recalls hearing his neighbor's wife scolding him at 2 AM. The exchange leads to a wry remark about wives and tirades, framed as a witty street conversation.
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Jim
Louisville Courier-Journal
London Bridge Tune Said to Be an Old Nurse Song
The line notes that the familiar tune of London Bridge Is Falling Down is considered an old nurse song. It highlights oral tradition and references the melody’s association with domestic singing traditions.
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London Bridge
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Toledo
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