Federal prison reform and new institutions urged in 1920s report
A 1924 summary highlights the U S penitentiaries and reform schools, noting 7 085 prisoners nationwide with 226 in federal penitentiaries and 270 in state reformatories. It discusses costs, paroled prisoners earnings, and calls for women’s reformatories and youth rehabilitation to reduce hardened crime and address unemployment.
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Agnes
Prin
United Statea Penitentiaries
Binto God Territorial Penitentiaries
Atete
St Wilendethte Hospital
United States
Folemn
Elise
Priusnera
Hon
Indian mound builder myths from early American history noted
An article discusses Professor Mackorg’s view that ancient Indian mound builders created vast earthworks and effigy figures in the Midwest. It cites mounds near Newart Ohio Appleton Wisconsin and Barahon Wisconsin, describing serpents and animal shapes as lasting monuments to a lost culture.
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MacHarg
Lawrence
Urpfressor
Tomly
Mackforg
Filen
Newart
Ohio
Belgie
Aiams Fauiry
Mnake
Appleton
Wic
Oyont County
Levi Leiter’s Grandson Winds Toward Suffolk Society
Levi Leiter’s grandson, once aboard a swift steamer, moves from a navy of travel to potential Suffolk society. He arrived at Nantes with nitrate cargo for South America, then hastened to Chartton House near Malmea Burhs, amid debate if he will settle or resume travel urged by a U.S. mother, daughter of Levi Leiter of Chicago.
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Kendoll
Mount Stewart
Snitore
Hip Ltd
Nantes
South America
Charttun
Marriage Information Bureau Proves Success in Hamburg
Hamburg reports a Marriage Information Bureau in operation for over a year, aiding matchmaking. The group, largely voluntary, has gained attention from the Prussian Reichstag for potential expansion to other cities. members donate time to facilitate marriages.
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Hamburg
Tlamburg
Ing
Germany
Landtag
Adyl
Nature Turns Dentist Fills Teeth of Deer in Michigan
A hunter in Petonkey Michigan showed a deer skull with the lower jaw exposed while tracking. Teeth displayed deposits of an unusual material and several teeth appeared hollow yet filled with crusted matter. Specimens have been extracted for analysis.
Fire damages stately old Murdaugh place in Suffolk
A long stood colonial manor on the Suffolk Portwaigue boulevard near here was destroyed by fire. The Savage home nearby has a similar history, with locals noting the large 160 year old structure and its ties to the area’s bygone era.
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Murdaugh
Sunffolk
Tae
Buffolk- Portwaigue
Estonia
The N Engrography of Commence in Cosmetic Trade
A Washington report outlines the global cosmetics industry, detailing United States imports and exports of perfumery, face powders, rouges, and lotions. It cites figures for US demand, foreign coloring agents, and raw materials from France Italy the Netherlands and Germany, with emphasis on foreign pigment sources and widely used ingredients.
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D. C
Washington
The
National Geographie Stately
United Staten
United States
Conautiud
Cinars
Miterial Wity
Detac
wuMower
Moat
France
United Braters
Italy
Ufers
Ball Pollahen
Kenergl
Complexion Glaya
United
Sigtay
Nei
Germany
Staten
Philppines
Bpaip
England
Washington hull study hints at naval battleship advances
Washington reports discuss a crashed hull study on the Washington type battleship with planned four ship fleet. It notes the project aims to improve protection against torpedoes and shells, based on war experience and armor experiments.
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Washington
United Kidtow
Navy
Verdola
de Wrahington Experimenta
Ae Amon Cie
Navy Department
Virginia
Colorado
Mitani
Navy’ Department
United States
Gifiaa Ag
Coast Railway Explains Whistle Signals
The Southern U revolve explains locomotive whistle language to the public. Signalling patterns warn of grade crossings, rear protection, and train orders. Short blasts and combinations convey acknowledgments and attention to signals at stations and junctions.
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Los Angeles
Southern Vuethe Company
Hin Wilutle
Aucconstoy
Dhort Binateells Trosnansera O Gel
Senda
Survey Shows Saturday Night Bath Is No Myth
A New York report claims 1,000,000 new bathtubs were used yearly, with baths consuming large water and gas to heat to high temperatures. It notes high per capita water use in American cities, especially on Saturday nights, and estimates soap consumption per family annually.
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New York
Avery
United States
Smelt Run Sparks River Cleanup Effort
Fishermen and residents describe a busy smelt run at the river port, shovels and racks used to harvest fish. Local workers and volunteers haul barrels and boxes while families watch the event from the shoreline. The scene marks a winter highlight as seasonal fishing activity intensifies.
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Netagh
Divorced Wife Becomes Adopted Daughter in Local Case
In Savannah in 1021, Mrs Arentzen sought divorce from her husband Arentzen. Judge Amick advised a divorce followed by her adoption as his daughter, a plan quickly granted with no alimony. The former wife then became the adopted daughter and heir, while continuing to reside at the Arentzen home as a younger household member.
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Joneph
Momtiatis
d.Abentgen
Biizabeth
Aredtgen
Milzabeths
Hani
Bulnabeth
Inge Weck
William H. Otsgnanzad
Arentzene
Suvannah
Inge
St. Joseph
Arentren
Arentteen
Aphut
William —K Amick
Arentzen
Mra
Amick
Binn Arentzen
Aronizen S Till
Hig
New York Botanical Garden Plans $7 Million Development
The New York Botanical Garden outlines a development program totaling 7 million dollars to become a world model. President Dr Frederick S. Lee of Columbia presides over this plan to fund endowment equipment maintenance and research. The board seeks 4.6 million dollars urgently, with 800 thousand for equipment and improvements, appealing to New York citizens for contributions.
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New York
Nestle
Bald
Doctor Loo
Board of
Mutagera
Teaching Tooters and Frantic Town Tales
A garbled clipping describes a tutor guiding two young tooters and a town in Baltimore with a bustling yet rough image. It mentions a French family prize of 10 000 francs, ponderings on American family sizes, andPortland Oregon bread price context amid rising costs.
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Baltimore San
France
Laren
Port‘Iand
Oregon
Aircraft Hook Up Unhooked in Flight at Scott Field
Fragmentary OCR describes an event involving an airship or aircraft apparatus during flight at Scott Field. It mentions a double boat, an army attachment, and a frame over a ta o, but details are unclear. The passage reads like a technical note or report with damaged wording and incomplete names.
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Belleville
Mall Aivay
Scott, Field
Boetry
Amiall
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Ear
Suffolk
WakeHie
Hull
Aresen
Duhit Brog
U.R
Obcar Thompson
City
Shepertin
Carde
P. J. Bession
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