Thirteen Dangers Highway Engineers Should Remove
Engineers from the Bureau of Public Roads identify key accident causes on Federal aid roads. Blind curves and intersections, sharp curves on embankments, unprotected embankments, narrow bridges, rough shoulders, and other hazards are listed to be eliminated or warned. The article notes that safe road design and driver education are essential solutions.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
First Phonograph Record On Sale The Smithsonian
The first phonograph record sold features the song The Sweetest Story Ever Told and is preserved at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington.
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Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Health Crusade Gains Popularity Across Texas Schools
The Texas Public Health Association awards a silver loving cup to the top health chores room. Miss Jessie Ramsower of Peter Smith School Fort Worth wins this year with 385 Texas rooms winning state and national honors in the Modern Health Crusade. Over three years more than 75 000 Texas students have been taught health habits through the program.
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Texas Public Health Association
Malone Duggan
S. M. N. Marrs
Texas Congress of Mothers and Parents Teachers Association
T. L. Belmont
College of Physical Activities
University of Texas
Jessie Ramsower
Peter Smith
Fort Worth
Texas
Gloria Clever Comedienne in New Paramount Picture
Gloria Swanson stars in Paramount's Manhandled at the National Theatre, delivering a new mimicry laurel with a Chaplin impersonation born by chance during a studio party scene. The gag came after Swanson borrowed a derby hat and crepe hair moustache to imitate Charlie Chaplin, sparking approval to film the bit. Also notes ten days until the Young County Fair opens in Graham.
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Paramount
National Theatre
Gloria Swanson
New York
Miss Swanson
Charlie Chaplin
Allan Dwan
Graham
Graham Race Meet Opens On October Seventh
The speaker notes Graham opens on October seventh for five days of races and events. He asks if you are going, predicting warm weather will fade and crowds will gather for the festival.
Law-making Mania Endangers Daily Life Across States
The San Francisco Chronicle warns that a surge of new laws from 48 state legislatures and Congress threatens freedom as reformers push endless statutes. The piece argues for elected officials who remove obsolete laws rather than write more.
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The
San Francisco Chronicle
America
National Congress
Card of Thanks from Graham Witnesses
Individuals from Dundee express gratitude through The Graham Leader for hospitality shown in Graham while serving as witnesses in the 30th district court. They commend banks hotels restaurants and the court officers and hope future venue transfers from Archer County occur to Graham.
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Graham
30Th District Court
Little Cay
Archer County
Dundee
Swapping Off What You Don't Want for What You Do
A reflection on exchanges where giving something now yields a future gain. The phrase questions the notion of reciprocity and self interest in everyday bargaining.
Count That Day Last Poem Line Restates a Thought
A reflective line from Stanford notes waning sun and the value of deeds left undone. The verse prompts readers to consider what truly matters as day ends.
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Stanford
Gentlemanly Courtesy Turns Fatal in Manhattan
In Manhattan William McNelson walked with a young lady and passed his friend William Dean. He stabbed Dean for not raising his hat to the young lady, accusing him of lacking gentlemanly conduct.
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Manhattan
William McNelson
William Dean
Dean
One Sixteenth of the Earth's Land
The United States holds about one sixteenth of the world's land and population, yet accounts for nearly a third of global railway mileage.
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United States
Worl
Traffic whistles for blind pedestrians in Denver plan
Blind pedestrians in Denver will receive traffic whistles to alert traffic officers when they wish to cross a street. The cue device aims to improve safety and crossing efficiency for visually impaired residents in the city.
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Denver
Colo
Divorce Notice in 92nd District Court of Young County
Foges Jam notice issued for the 92nd Judicial District to publish in Graham Texas on December 1 1924 for the divorce suit No 7638 B Mary Alice Taitel plaintiff vs Louis Taitel defendant. Abandonment since July 30 1921 without cause and no minor children or community property. Court requires appearance at next term in Graham with returns of service.
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92Nd Judicial District
92Nd District Court
Young County
Graham
A. D
Mary Alice Taitel
Louis Taitel
Texas
Ah A Man's Man Matron Joke Exchange
A humorous dialogue scene features a matron and a young bride discussing a burglar in the house. The bride remarks the husband stayed calm but the burglar seemed cold and shivered, prompting a lighthearted punchline.
Citation by publication notice from Texas in Young County
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication to Louis Taitel. The sheriff or constable is commanded to publish this notice once weekly for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper within Young County, or in any available newspaper if none is published locally.
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Young County
Louis Taitel
Living faith guides today’s youth toward better life
A reflective note on Christian mothers kneeling in prayer as a powerful moral influence. It credits modern restless times but honors fifty years of parenting that produced strong young people guided by a living Christ and righteous living.
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Christ
Panama Canal tolls and construction costs 1923 figures
Proceeds from the Panama Canal during May to October 1923 approached 12 million dollars. Government expenditures on canal construction totaled about 375 million dollars.
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Panama Canal
Canal
Fancy Sidewalks on Rio de Janeiro’s Main Boulevard
The sidewalks along Rio de Janeiro’s main boulevard, nicknamed City Beautiful of South America, feature mosaic patterns paved with small black and white stones.
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Rio de Janeiro
South America
Resolve Strong Through Any Time of Year
The quotation emphasizes that any time can start a firm resolution and urges steadfast backbone to maintain it. promotes perseverance and self discipline as key to achieving goals.
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