Federal Prisoners Increase Lights Up 1924 Inmate Totals
The federal prison system shows rising inmate counts in 1924. Figures from Attorney General Harlan F. Stone’s annual report reveal 7 667 prisoners confined across U S penitentiaries and related institutions on June 30 1924, with costs totaling 1 592 783 41 for 6 225 prisoners. Parole figures rose to 697 in 1924, while new reform bills seek industrial reformatories for women and a separate facility for juveniles awaiting first offenses. Lack of employment remains a key issue, with proposals to create self sustaining prison enterprises and reformatories under consideration.
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Weashington
Tate
Annaual
Harlon F. Stone
Unitet Sinter
al Innta
Leavenworth
Kana
Neil Island
Wash
National Training School
Oila
County Jolla
United States
Wtute
St. Bilanbeth's Hospital
Unite
Tims
Funite Viyers
Fenny
Amhorles
Congress
Senate
Ite
Iinvouuo F
Beliefs on mound builders Indians in Wisconsin and Ohio
Appleton Wisconsin professor Juli Mackarg head of American History at Lawrence College argues most earthworks were built by ancient Indians during the pre white contact era. He cites extensive enclosures near Newark Ohio a serpent mound in Adams County and notable Wisconsin mound figures including the Appleton elephant and Barnum area lynx mound as evidence of a substantial prehistoric culture.
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Appleton, Wis
Juli B. Mackarg
Department of American History
Lawrence i
Mackiurg
Mauind
Lesat
MacHarg
Newvark
Ohio
Wisconsin
Adama County
Appleton
Wis
Grant County
Barnhon, Jis
Traces of American Beauty Cosmetics Trade T: Traces of American Beauty Cosmetics Trade
Washington reports on cosmetic ingredients and trade routes shaping the American beauty industry, detailing powders rouges and creams, import sources from France Italy and the Netherlands, and the high value of lipstick and skin care products. The piece notes US production and export totals, origins of ingredients, and historical ties to ancient soap making.
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Washington
D. C
Ao Bulletin
Tia Washington
National Geographic Society
Mit
United States
Europe
America
Wendy
Ous
Oriniilly
Wnivers
Ted Corollaa
France
Atnter
Italy
Indy
Levi Leiter’s Grandson Becomes Earl of Suffolk
The seventeen year old heir, Levi Leiter’s grandson, now inherits the title Earl of Suffolk after the death of the elder. He travels from a tramp steamer to Jacobean luxury, recently arriving at Nantes with nitrate cargo from South America. He heads to Chariton House near Malmenburg to join society as district onlookers watch if travel temptations lure him away.
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Hite Cahin
Nina Wen
Earl of Suffolk
Earl
Philometes
Chariton- House
Malmenburg
Levi Lalter
Chicago
Marriage Information Bureau Proves Success Bamburg
Slainburg reports the first marriage information bureau in operation for under a year with success. In Germany a provincial assembly will consider creating similar public bureaus in other cities. The state largely funds the effort, and members view their time as an honor to aid happier marriages.
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Bamburg
Slainburg
Germany
Janatug
Deer teeth show strange ore deposit found by hunter
A hunter named Albean Olson reports a deer he shot in the Upper Peninsula this fall displayed a lower jaw with teeth containing an ore deposit. Several teeth appeared hollow though the roving jaw indicates they were extracted for analysis.
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Nature
Petoskey
Mich
Fire destroys old Murdaugh Place in Suffolk
A historic colonial home once known as the Bavage residence burned recently on Buffolk-Borthmouth boulevard near Jure. The 450 year old structure hosted American soldiers and later British garrisons before rising flames ended its long story.
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Murdaugh Place
Suffolk
Wan
Watately
Old Tounalon
Diya
Buffolk- Borthmouth Boulevard
Jure
Bavage
Amer
Norfolk
Buttolk Was. C
Study of Warship Hull Found Help
Washington naval experts say experiments on the hull of the planned Washington and other scrapped vessels will guide future battleship design during a six to seven year period before new superdreadnaughts are laid down under the naval treaty. The hull tests promise advancing defensive and offensive shipbuilding as data from wartime experience informs torpedo and mine protection.
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Washington
United States
Navy
Worhington
de Tia
Wilch
Navy Department
Maryland
West Virginia
Glueil
Coast Railway Explains Whistle Signals and Significance
The Southern Maethe company explains locomotive whistle codes for general public readers. Signals include one long followed by three short for rear protection, two short repeats for air brakes, and four or five medium blasts prompting train orders or warnings.
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Los Angeles
Southern Maethe Company
Tle
Busta
Ahort Blante
Aegman
Survey Shows Saturday Night Bath Is No Myth
New York reports on a humorous yet data heavy claim that Saturday night baths dominate household water and gas use. The article cites production figures for bathtubs and estimates of water and soap consumption, noting higher per capita use in American cities and significant energy use to heat bath water. It references large soap producers and average family size in the United States.
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New York
Amtrican
United States
Smelt Run Sparks River Shoveling in Kelgo Washington
In Kelgo Washington smelt have begun running up the Cowlitz River from the Columbia, turning winter into a short season of harvest. Farmers scoop the fish with shovels, bar\- rels and boxes while women use curtain nets, children help with fathers’ simple gear, and professionals fish with linen thread nets as schools drive the river from bank to bank. The fish measure seven to nine inches and move upstream to spawn before river conditions change.
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Kelgo
Wash
Cowlits
Columbie
Portlore
Nelic
Banix
Old Couple Divorced Then Adopted Daughter Heir
In Saint Joseph, Arentzen and his wife, married since 1921, sought a divorce despite enduring affection. Judge Amick approved the decree and the pair then arranged for Mrs Arentzen to become legally the adopted daughter and heir to her former husband. The woman, now living as his daughter, keeps the home and hosts younger visitors, while neighbors note their happiness with the unusual arrangement.
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Br. Joseph
Mo—Hane C
Atébixen
Elizabeth
Arentaen
Hans
Ahere
William H. Ute
Arentzens
Ha- Vanna
Afc
Bt. Joseph
Arentzen
Fina
Fruigal Halike
Mra
Perapos
Totes
Alehind
Thay
Wiliam K Amick
Amick
Tone
New York Botanical Garden Plans 7 Million Expansion
The New York Botanical Garden board announced a development program with a total outlay of 7 million dollars to make the institution a model for the world. Urgent needs total 4 million, including 800 thousand for immediate improvements and equipment, with the board seeking public support.
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New York
Tte
Frederick 5. Les
Columbia University
Dotter Les
Aircraft Hook Up Unhooked in Flight at Fort Sentt Feld
In Belleville, Michigan, for the first time both an Army dirigible and a Sperry messenger plane connected in flight. The Mirigible TCO carried the plane via a hook system attached to a frame over the engine, catching a small trapeze beneath the bomber rack.
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Belleville
Sentt Feld
Sperry, Messenver
Anal
Tyne
Cabioa
Teaching Young Tooter To Toot And Other Tidbits
A playful verse about a tutor who tooted and two tooters learning to toot. The Baltimore Sun weighs in on what makes a hick town and a Francy family prize of 10 000 francs sparks curiosity about large sums. Wheat hits $2 at Portland suggesting bread prices may rise.
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Baltimore Sun
Francy
Portland
Oregon
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