Hoover Library at Stanford Receives Vast War History Archives
The Hoover War Library at Stanford University endowed by Herbert Hoover has received 44 500 books and pamphlets in many languages. Russian dominates with 212 000 items, French 10 000 and English 9 000, others in Hungarian Italian and more. The collection includes 65 000 European war condition reports plus private papers from key figures of the era and newspaper files from multiple nations. Hoover, a Stanford graduate, serves on the board of trustees.
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Wyoming First Glacial Spot Claim Shocks Geologist
Rock Springs Wyoming reports a geologist from Denver argues Wyoming was the earliest glacial area in North America. He says Wyoming experienced two centuries of tertiary glaciation long before rivers and later ice sheets, with a thick ice cover up to 4000 feet moving about three feet per year. This marks a major climatic shift in Bedlogic history according to the expert.
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Palmyra Island listed as British is American says Interior
The Interior Department corrects map publishers on Palmyra Island in the Pueblo Ocean. The atoll about ten miles around lies 90 miles southwest of Honolulu with a lagoon and a few coconut trees. Once Hawaii’s, it was named Samarang in 1803, later annexed by Britain in 1889, and has been part of U S territory since then. Nearby islands Christmas Jarvis Howland and Bate are also variably shown on National Geographic maps.
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Babies Drift Ashore After Sea Tragedy Near Petersburg Alaska
Two young girls survived a boat disaster off Petersburg after a man named Rise beat a woman and threw her overboard. He then jumped in and drowned. The vessel beached, and the children walked ashore to a nearby settlement.
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Child survives after lung removal in life saving surgery
Four year old Carnel Petry of Harney, West Virginia, underwent emergency surgery after a lung was removed to save her life. Surgeons completed the procedure successfully, with the patient expected to recover fully. The incident followed a recent train-related accident and involved a tense rescue effort.
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National body to war on criminals
New York report says a national commission will be organized to combat crime across the United States. An executive committee and regional delegates will oversee nominations and the drive, with George W. Wickersham and other prominent figures driving the effort under Elbert M. Guiry’s guidance.
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Had 286 Operations Leave Georgia Soldier Battered
George Gbesple, 37, of Piusport, underwent 286 operations after a severe accident. A city sergeant recounts injuries from the mishap, noting 19 were major, and Gbesple lost a leg during the long sequence of surgeries.
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Railroad connects South American countries to consolidate trade
Washington notes recent completion of a vast line linking Belivia and Argentina. The National Geographic Society hails the project as a step toward uniting North and South America with steel bands. The route ties Belivia to Argentina’s railways at Sta sophie terug Ciroughdren, linking with Uruguay, Brazil, and Algeria ports and offering Pacific coast access. over 10,211 miles between Washington and Buenos Aires have already been paved with steel, expanding global logistics and regional integration.
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Werder District Bees Die From Tree Sprays Reported
In Werder Germany millions of deer in the Werder district were killed reportedly by chemicals sprayed on fruit trees. Insects near the orchards perished and local officials seek to determine the cause and impact on wildlife.
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Lack of Tourists Arouses Irish Dublin Club Worries
At the Hotary club in Dublin a complaint arose that tourist traffic, especially from America, had not met expectations this year. An American visitor faced questions about Ireland and safety fears, while P. J. O'Brien of the Inland Tourist Development Association argued there was no American invasion and noted arrivals at Cobh exceeding 1,000 weekly. He cited near doubling of traffic on key Irish routes, with transport companies unsettled yet hopeful in Ulster, where the tourist boom showed signs of prewar levels.
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CITIES OF FUTURE TO BE BIG TRADE CENTERS
An urban planning expert from the University of Washington and the University of Chicago discusses how future cities will form prominent trade hubs. He predicts widespread commuting patterns, specialized shopping, and a network of cross regional centers shaping urban life.
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Desert Coyote Threat to Mojave Settlers Sparks Probe
In the Mojave Desert settlers face repeated theft as coyotes prey on unprotected homesteads. Property worth thousands has vanished, prompting calls by Register Smith to the Department of Justice for an investigation and new protection measures for homesteaders.
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Japs Consume 5,000,000 Snakes for Food and Medicine
Japan reportedly uses up to 5 million snakes nationwide for medicine and food. Snake catcher Zev San cites 400k–5m total, with 5k–6k in Tokyo alone. About 80 percent are processed into powders capsates or pills, while 20 percent are eaten boiled or roasted. Mount Jouki and Higagen areas employ around 200 serpent catchers.
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Plan Memorial to Tom Watson in Atlanta Georgia
The She Tom Watson Memorial Association has been launched to erect a memorial or statue to the distinguished Georgian. The monument is to be placed either inside the state capitol or on the capitol grounds.
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Huge rise in taxes since 1914 in the United States
A conference board study compares prewar and postwar taxation in the United States and Europe. It notes U.S. local and federal taxes totaled 710 million, with per capita taxes rising sharply and funds largely spent on education roads parks and public works, unlike Europe where war costs dominate.
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Boss Vetoes Pay Boost Voted Him by Employees
Oliver of Michigan Merrinda discusses workers dictating salaries, a worker council for executive business, and equal rules for workers and executives at Columbia Conserve. Hapgoortt, president, says he allowed worker salary decisions but opposed raises, citing stockholder buyout and desire for worker ownership.
War on Suggestive Movie Titles Brings Results
Hollywood, Cal. Hays says progress against suggestive titles in films. He notes the industry’s anti obscenity drive benefits from six months of work. Public letters of suggestion have aided improvements, with only three objectionable titles listed for upcoming releases.
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Big Drop in Crime in Britain Over 50 Years
London reports a dramatic crime decline attributed to better education and sobriety. Home Secretary Sir William Joynson-Hicks told the International Prison Congress that 50 years ago in 1875 about 10,000 people were in penal servitude, compared with 1,060 today, alongside 1,100 youths in corrective treatment.
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Pointed Paragraphs on Social Norms and Language
A collection of satirical vignettes on gender behavior language and culture. It lampoons impressions of women and men in society during travel and at resorts while poking at English usage and misunderstandings. The piece notes quirks in diplomacy, fashion, and road behavior with ironic humor.
Adlerike claims boost appetite and digestion
An advertorial notes Adlerike helps appetite and sleep after stomach complaints. It features user R C Miller and druggist Geo Frick citing relief from gas bloating and chronic constipation with one spoonful.
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Clock Saves Life in Burlington Patrol Event
A Burlington patrolman credited a belt recording clock with saving a life during a night encounter with a burglar prowling in fog. The device reportedly alerted him to the intruder’s proximity, allowing a rapid defensive response and preventing harm.
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