Federal dam plan advocates artificial lakes in northwest
Layson G. Troth, state secretary of agriculture, urged the federal government to build artificial lakes and dams in South Dakota and nearby states. He argued Nevada Boulder dam benefits are overly centralized and artificial lakes would create forests, bolster game and fish, employ local labor, attract rainfall, boost irrigation, and serve as year round recreation areas.
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Nebraska
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Northwest States
Chile’s President Uses Decrees to Reshape Law
President Carlos Ibanez del Campo invoked extraordinary powers to add 850 decree laws, expanding executive authority and sidelining Congress. Changes centered on the COSACH nitrate sector, easing securities issuance and boosting the industry while raising taxes and curbing stock speculation. A new “security of the Rate” decree also imposes stricter controls, including a foreign press censorship order.
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Santiago
Chile
Carlos Ibanez del Campo
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Stock Exchange
Heavy Rains Boost Preston Prospects
Heavy rains over the past week saturate fields and boost prospects for Preston. Abundant moisture has renewed foraging conditions and soil moisture levels, aiding crops and pasture growth amid ongoing weather disruptions. An additional 1.7 inches of rainfall is noted, sustaining the moist trend.
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Preston Prospects Lake
New Orleans Plants Civic Service With Live Oaks
New Orleans marks spring planting with 4 685 trees set along streets and parks to symbolize new citizens focused on civic welfare. The Parking Commission will plant 5 000 trees by summer, expanding its care to 55 000 plus shrubs and 15 008 plants across 50 flower beds. Major species include live oaks and willows, with nursery cultivation at 50 acres.
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Pontchertrain
Harvest update shows 35 inches in ten days and crop shifts
The report notes 35 inches of moisture last ten days. Corn improves while potatoes receive a boost with heavy yields reported. Harvest finished and rye sowing begins in preparation for next season.
Hoover Faces Permanent Unemployment Challenge
Washington reports President Hoover focuses on permanent unemployment as the most troubling phase of the crisis. Many workers in crucial roles are laid off, hard to place, while some sectors may recover with revived demand. He hopes new industries and heated plant innovations will create steady future jobs.
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Proble
Bargain War Ends With Free Dresses In Rice Lake
A price war between two local shops in Rice Lake Wisconsin escalated when one merchant offered $1 house dresses free and included a five cent premium with each dress. The stunt drew shoppers and highlighted competitive retail tactics in the community.
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Wis
Conduct Last Rites For Red Tomahawk
Chief Marcellus Red Tomahawk, 82, was buried with honors at Stand Rock reservation Catholic cemetery after a state funeral. Sioux orators praised him as warrior and Sage while White and Native mourners attended. Regalia and belongings were distributed to kin per his wish.
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Ruskin Park Club Wins Forestburg Golf Tourney
At a Sunday match between Woonsocket and Ruskin Park clubs on local links, Ruskin Park won the tournament. Woonsocket finished 915 to Ruskin Park 85 with a playoff for low score, where Lyle Ferguson topped Bo Oddy after a one hole tiebreaker finishing with a 76.
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Jensen Crew To Finish Tomorrow On City Paving
Jensen paving head A Chris Jensen announced that concrete pouring will complete a seven mile stretch west of the city by tomorrow night. The state highway commission requires 21 days prior to opening, with a September 1 target for roadway access and continued work through the state fair grounds.
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Woman Orchestra To Appear Here At Huron Hall
A 1 piece orchestra of red haired girls known as The Bricktops led by Bobbie Grice will headline a special dance at the new Huron dance hall east of Huron on highway M next Tuesday night replacing the regular Wednesday dance. The group on its sixth American tour is famed as one of the greatest girl orchestras and has appeared in Warner viatphone films and on the REO circuit. Members include Miracle Bush on drums vibraphone tympani and chimes Gene Brown on piano accordion and piano and Peggy Price a noted bass player.
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Bobbie Grice
South Dakota
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REO
America
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Gene Brown
Peggy Price
Three in Radioland Radio Features Insight
New York Aug 12 radio listings describe tomorrow night television of Benny Leonard versus Jimmy Martin in a staged bout at 8 p.m. with Timmy D. Forest as referee. Other programs include Willard Robison songs at 7:00, Vera Brodsky at 6:15, Eugene Ormandy violin solo, Fannie Brice guest artist, Grantland Rice interview with Tris Speaker, and more.
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Vera Brodsky
NBC
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Fannie Brice
Tris Speaker
Grantland Rice
WEAF
Will Osborne
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CBS
Police Arrest Man Who Gave Fake Tip in Chicago
Chicago reports arrest of Charles Fresnel, a young inventor out of work, linked to a hoax tip. The case involves his attempt to impress Ina Under, details describe the motive and steps leading to the arrest.
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Charles Fresnel
Miss Ina
Arrest of Ina Underwood in Murder Plot Ruse
A man’s unsigned letter to police sparked a dramatic raid on Ina Underwood’s home near Superior Wisconsin. Detectives surrounded the house and questioned Ina overnight before sending Charles Fresnel to Winnetka for interrogation. Chief Norton kept Ina overnight to elicit a genuine testimony in court.
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Winnetka
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