Forest Fires Cause Heavy Loss in 1924 Year
A Forest Service report shows nearly 92,000 fires in 1924 burned 20 million acres on public and private lands, with $38 million in money damage not counting loss to young growth, watersheds, wildlife and recreation. Incendiaries led with 21,000 fires, brush burning 16,000, and smokers 18,000. lightning caused only six percent. Public opinion urged as a key weapon alongside federal and state efforts to curb fires nationwide.
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Washington
Forest Service
United States
Department of Agriculture
Oficinla
California
Jossea
Wiliam B. Greeley
Forset Service
Gulf States
Forester Greeley
Camp Aree
Greeley
National Forest
United States Department of Agriculture
Aged Woman Reflects On Changes From Beachgoing Youth
Mrs Hara Brown, long time Comisset resident, notes Nantasket and other public beaches attract girls to swim, calling this the era’s greatest change in manners. She recalls her own girlhood with less progress, deeming radio cars telephones and new devices less impressive than water outings. Her ninety-second birthday marks a milestone in a life spanning vast social shifts.
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Boston
Nantasket
Hara Brown
Comisset
Haa
Suit to Interpret Will 100 Years Old
Baltimore court hears dispute over Betsy Patterson will provisions valued at a thousand dollars. Jerome Bonaparte and wife seek interpretation of provisions related to 56 ground rents in Baltimore. Betsy Patterson, daughter of William Patterson, married Jerome Bonaparte, Napoleon’s brother, in Baltimore on Christmas Eve 1808.
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Baltimore
Jerome N. C. Bonaparte
New York City
Mra
Blancha Bonaparte
Betsy Patterson
Jerome Honaparte
Napoleon
William Patterson
Jerome Bonaparte
French Republic
Jerome
Westphalia
Europe
Coal Fueled Locomotives Began in Reading Half-Cay Century Ago
A Reading historian notes that 75 years ago Reading company tested coal power as a fuel for locomotives replacing wood. In 1850 BY, P. Chopfel built an engine tried between Reading and Philadelphia, later moved to the Hudson railroad. Officials were impressed, recognizing coal as a viable fuel, and soon engines on the Reading burned coal exclusively.
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Reading
Reading Company
P. Chopfel
Reading Road
Here
Philadelphia
Hudson Railroad
American Wives Wanted by Italian Officials
In Rome a senate bid seeks to raise cabinet ministers salaries to 250.4 month from about 120. Secretaries earn more than 20 a week. The idea promotes having an American wife with independent income to ease social duties and hospitality. It notes Italian diplomats prioritizing tea dances and flirting with American girls.
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Rome
Senate
Tega
Italy
de Stefan
Tragedy in Emergency Airway Operation Ends in Death
Samuel Grizen, 36, a janitor, underwent an emergency tracheostomy at Reception hospital during Operation New York Hig. Surrounded by family and onlookers, the patient could not breathe and died as doctors attempted the procedure.
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New York
Samuel Grizen
Grizen
Restoration of Lee Mansion in Arlington Cemetery
War department to supervise a $225000 restoration of the Lee mansion in Arlington Cemetery. A quartermaster survey directed by Congress finds the historic structure needs extensive work to regain its Civil War era splendor and provide proper quarters for cemetery officials. The plan follows a long effort to preserve the site and its surrounding memorials.
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Lee
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
War Department
Quartermaster Corps
Mtroops
Ndita
Johert
Lee Jeingdiderate
Roosevelt Hunters Plan Trip to China
Amritsar India The Roosevelt expedition seeking rare Asian mountains and jungles may extend its trip beyond India toward China. The party including Col Theodore Roosevelt Kermit Roosevelt George Cherrie and a cinema operator traveled Kashmir toward the Pamirs and Chinese Turkestan awaiting passes from Beijing and facing heat cholera risks and food constraints.
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Amritsar
India
Srinagar
Leb
Ladakh
Thianshan
Chinese Turkestan
Rome
Pamir
Roosevelt
Kashmir
A. J. Hinde
Leh
Heber
Owen Jones
Chicago
George van B. Gillan
Kavhgar
Paking
Peking
Kermit Roosevelt
Drag
Tarkand
Inegtish Apartamen
London
Shrine of the Transfiguration consecration in Virginia
In Orkney Springs Virginia consecration ceremonies were held for the Shrine of the Transfiguration. The 8p edifice is a Wahewn stone structure atop the Shenandoah Mountains honoring clergy and lay leaders. Bishop William Cabell Brown of Virginia officiated the ceremony attended by dignitaries.
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Orkney Springs
Wolves' Damage Reported At 2.6 Million Dollar Loss
Moscow reports livestock depredations by wolves last year totaling 2.6 million dollars with 2 000 wolves cited as attackers and 2 000 hares affected. Vets and authorities note wolves devoured livestock, prompting calls for action.
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Moscow
KOO Vets
Armand Attaniledere
Farmer dies by his own hand near Armstrong
J Long a west of Armstrong farmer took his life Monday by drinking Lysol. Found semi conscious by his wife in a barn hay mow. Multiple glitches show a tragic self inflicted death with no immediate motive given in the report.
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Armstrong
Long
First Ice on Clear Lake In October Stuns Locals
West Bend Journal notes Clear Lake froze over for the first time in fifty six years, with a thin ice sheet across most of the surface except a central strip. The lake typically freezes in late November, suggesting an historical anomaly and prompting curiosity among readers.
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West Bend
Clear Lake
Pearl deal ends December 10 1925 notice
Special notice to our customers announces the discontinuation of the free pearl deal on December 10 1925. Customers with saris on this deal are asked to review, bring them in, and have them checked so pearls can be obtained.
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F. C
Wiegmann
Notice of Hearing on Final Report in Sandylg Estate
In Palo Alto County Iowa the district court will hear the final report of Vincent Kelly administrator of Martha Sanding estate on November 29 1925 at 10:00 AM at the Court House in Emmetsburg. Return objections in writing by that date. notice to interested parties including Martha Bury Ovida Oleson Henry Peile Joseph Palle Anne Karlstad Engeborg Harlson C F Olson A P Olson Martin Olson Mrs Pelle Mrs Anderson Nelile Kerkendall Hans Olson Ingebus Pelle. Also included is Graettinger Times ownership statement dated October 1 1925 sworn by publisher John J Sullivan listing publisher editor managing editor and business manager as John J Sullivan of Graettinger Iowa. Mortgage holder shown as Sullivan Graettinger.
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State OF
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Marthe Sandylg
Fina
Martha M. Bury
Ovida Oleson
Henry
Peile
Joseph
Palle
Anne M. Karlstad
Engeborg Harlson
C. FP. Olson
A. P. Olson
Martin Olson
Martin Pelle
J. P. Anderson
Nelile Kerkendall
Hans Olson
Ingebus Pelle
District Court
Vincent Kelly
Martha Sanding
Eymmersburg
Graettinger Times
Graettinger
State of Jaws
Palo Alto
John J. Sullivan
Mor'gagees
Sullivan
Town
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