Illinois waterway drive gains from Emerson Washington visit
Washington notes show Governor Louis L. Emerson pressed for appropriation of about 7.5 million dollars to complete the Illinois waterway. President Hoover and War Secretary Hurley discussed river and harbor projects as the Army Engineers reorganize field forces to advance improvements on the Mississippi River, upper Mississippi depths, through navigation to the Gulf, Great Lakes channels, and the St. Lawrence Strait.
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Washington
D. C
Louis L. Emerson
Congress
Hoover
War Hurley
St. Lawrence
Moving Air Cuts Labor Strain and Raises Work Output
Modern heating and ventilation research shows keeping air moving in homes and workplaces boosts comfort and efficiency. Studies from Holland's Institute of Thermology and Pittsburgh labs indicate moving air at moderate velocity improves worker output and reduces discomfort compared with stagnant air, supporting widespread use of simple fans and fans integrated into heating systems.
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Helland
Holland
Weil Sry
Wolland Institute
Pittsburgh Research Laboratories
Bureau of Atmes
American Society of Treating and Ventilating Engineera
Howe
Society of Heating
Vod
Uinettig Anglivers
Thier Chewarts
Ty Te Vai
Srlentisia
Cows Hear Radio Boosts Milk On Michigan Farm
The Detroit Creamery Company near Mount Clemens reports dairy cows produced more milk after radio music was broadcast to the herd. Officials installed RCA loudspeakers for 900 cows, noting attentive listening and higher output during the music. A separate note questions the authenticity of a famous map Columbus cited for his voyage, with authorities doubting its existence.
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Detroit Creamery Company
Mount Clemens
Mich
Creamery Company
RCA
Rattola
Mode Farm
Columbue
Colum
The Farm That Would Not Sell
In Woodbridge, Margaret Andrews opposes selling the Gerrish homestead after Henry Gerrish returns from the West. Lawyer Pangburn pressures sale to fund taxes as old plans clash with Margaret’s growing attachment to the farm and to Henry, whose future is tied to the property and family legacy. Margaret questions why the place remains unsold while suitors come and go.
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Mise Andyawa
Gerrish
Joh Pangburn
Margaret Andrews
Pragborn
Margaret
Woodbridge
Henry Gerrish
Henry Gertrish
Henry
Leury
Panghurn
Hoa
Fleury
Nin
Lile
John * Punghuen
Mr. Mingturn
Tim
Vanghorn
Tom
Huery
Tve
Komelinier
Ming Andrews
Ana Buyer
Il Sixo
Amite
Altulfo
Tolk
Ayade
Terry Gerteh
Woolbridge
Elawry
Tailor Made Weather for Homes Now an Actuality
A Bol land Institute of Thermology in Bolland Mich explains how heat from food fuels and outdoor weather affects the body and home. The article details body cooling through radiation evaporation and convection, and discusses thermostats and vaporized heating systems that can retrofit existing plants to provide summer cooling and year round comfort with cost efficiency.
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United States
Philadelphia
Costa Rica
Venezuela
Ecuador
Nicaragua
Panam
American Foreign Service
Chicago
vick_cours
Copenhagen
Dow Ke
Warsaw
Patan
Karl Wilbert Eaton
Ameriesiy
Guaymas
Mexico
Chilauhua
Bolland
Mich
Fat Land Institute of Thermology
Phese
Edy
Thia
Upataira
Stollar
Gervany
Wagey
Bette Works
Courfurt
Finlastelal
Dha
Kinmerong
Howe
Aimmer
Pasha Comfort
Weite
Eithar
Wreather Ag Ten ‘Shan
Broadcasting Will Aid World Harmony in Radio Effort
General James C. Harbord, former Chief of Staff of the AEF and President of the Radio Corporation of America, argues radio promotes international understanding. He contends a common tongue via radio can reduce distrust, and that radio and allied science may surpass diplomatic conferences in fostering universal peace.
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James C. Harbord
Radio Corporation of America
Od Radio Ap
America
British Islea
Harbor
Hadio
Aclence
Harbord Béiaves
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