Conservation Congress to Open in Washington With Carnegie and Hill
Andrew Carnegie and James J. Hill will join the National Conservation Commission as it opens the joint Conservation Conference on December 8 in Washington. The event will plan a definite program of action, with sessions at the Willard Hotel Belasco Theatre and Hubbard Memorial Hall, bringing together governors, state commissions, and national organizations to study waters lands forests and minerals. The completion of the natural resources inventory forms a key milestone in Conservation Week activities.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
James J. Hill
National Conservation Commission
White House
Roosevelt
United States
State Conservation Commission
Red
Willard Hotel
Belasco Theatre
Taft
Joint Conversation Conference
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Southern Commercial Congress
Hubbard Memorial Hall
Resolutions on Maj. B. A. Munnerlyn’s Death
Unanimously adopted resolutions by the Chamber of Commerce on December 1 1908 honor Maj. B A Munnerlyn a valued member. They praise his civic service Civil War loyalty family devotion and generous character and request minutes publication and family notice.
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Maj. B. A. Munnerlyn
Chamber of Commerce
B. A. Munnerlyn
H. B. Springs
Notice to Teachers Meeting at Georgetown Graded School
Notice informs teachers of the Teachers Association meeting at Georgetown Graded School Building at 12 o clock on Saturday December 5th. All teachers urged to attend. Miss A E Ford Secretary and Treasurer. Lost watch reported between Tourist Hotel and Opera House a ladies gold watch double case carved back leather fob large button with W F C initials. Reward at The Daily Item office.
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Georgetown Graded School
A. E. Ford
Sec’ty
Freas
Daily Item
Commission urges immediate action on national conservation
The National Conservation Commission has not released findings yet but agrees that urgent action is needed. The joint Conference must decide the form and direction of this action to be most effective, with input from Carnegie and Hill. The commission aims for a practical program built on months of study and actionable reform.
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National Conservation Commission
Joint Conference
Carnegie
Hill
Presbyterian ladies host chicken salad sale at vacant store
The Ladies of the Presbyterian church announce a Friday evening luncheon offering chicken salad coffee and refreshments to raise funds for church furniture and fixtures. Supper will run from six to eleven oclock with post show service for theatre goers. The committee promises a delightful luncheon.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Popular Contest Promises Sun Typewriter Prize
The Daily Item announces a popularity contest to win a Sun typewriter. Public votes require subscriptions with advance payments, offering 40 cents for one month and escalating votes for longer terms. Contest runs December 2nd to January 31st, 1909 with a 10 percent cash discount for two years.
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Riis
Georgetown
Daily Item
Our Christmas Tree
Poem describes a bright Christmas tree with stockings and gifts, raising expectancy for Santa Claus. It notes branches for Johnny’s gun May and Kate’s dolls and a low spot for the baby’s first shoes, inviting readers to subscribe to the Item for a chance at a typewriter.
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Santa Claus
Baby
Johnny
May
Kate
Baby Blue
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Chicopee Falls
Mass
Dunmore
Modern Homes
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Highmarket St
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Wilson
Carolina
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Eaddy
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Screwed Street
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