Growth and cost of the U.S. air mail system
The air mail system grew from 8039 miles in 1926 to 41 501 miles in four years, with night flying coverage and radio weather stations expanding rapidly. Accidents declined from 1928 to 1930, and last year the service cost the government about $20 million for operation and construction. Commercial lines benefit from lighted routes, but cannot equip them without government support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
ATR
Inas
Pensions Likely to Last Beyond 2085 Warned
A columnist recalls the death of the last widow from the War of 1812 and argues pensions for World War I veterans and widows will persist for generations. He notes 1814 peace treaty as reference and critiques substitutes like war risk insurance and bonuses while warning of broad pension expansion.
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United States
England
Outlawing The Slow Driver Reflects Traffic Regulation Change
Analysis argues West Virginia’s new law against unnecessarily slow driving marks a shift in traffic regulation. It contrasts slow-driver concerns with speed maniacs, notes safer operation on grades, trucks, and law speed compliance, and urges a rule of reason over fixed mandates.
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West Virginia
Mitchell and Asia Japan near Russia and Bashee Rocks
Arthur Brisbane discusses global proximity to Russia and Japan, noting Diomedes near 52 miles apart and Bashee Rocks to Formosa. He warns U S bankers see large July gold influx and outlines factory funding challenges, anti aircraft training, and Kalinin’s pilot story while noting rackets, union gangsters, and Vera Cruz religious conflict parallels.
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William Mitchell
Temirida
Russia
Mexico
Canada
Bering Strait
Asia
America
Mitchell
Japan
Bashee Rocks
Botel Tobsyo
Formese
Bible Thought for Today Prov 10 4
A compact proverb reflects on diligence and wealth. It contrasts the slack hand bringing poverty with the diligent hand making riches. The wording appears garbled but centers on Proverbs 10 4 about industry and outcomes.
Daily Lessons in English Vocabulary Errors and Tips
Language guide by W L Gordon notes common misuse and mispronunciation patterns. It highlights the need for consequence clauses, shows incorrect phrases, and urges daily vocabulary growth with examples like momentous and momentous achievement.
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W. L. Gordon
Global Water Power Doubled and Radio Leaders Lauded
The United States more than doubled its installed water power from 23 million to 46 million horsepower between 1920 and 1930 with Europe and other regions showing rapid gains. A separate note commends Captain Edward J. Marquart for rescuing Harvard passengers near Point Arguella. Federal road funding for 1931 more than doubles 1930 levels, while Hurley and Dr. Julius Klein are highlighted as premier radio speakers among high officials.
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Washington
United States
Europe
North America
Italy
Japan
Granada
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
Sweden
New Zealand
Mexico
Brazil
India
United States Geological Survey
Canada
Crusda
Tlinois
Hurley
Kieu
Commerce
Julius Klein
Klein
Glatt
Hin
Debt moratorium plan gains support for Paris accord
Wasangiga July 6 US and Frating pledge united stance on a debt holiday to avoid disagreement. A Paris accord in principle backs suspending payments from the 15th, with detailed terms to be set over coming months. US optimism rests on improving business and tax receipts aiding Europe’s readjustment. British diplomacy nudges French toward agreement as page 12 continues.
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United States
Paris
Germany
Washington
Great Britain
America
Jones
Sentence Sermons by the Rev Roy L Smith
Sermons urge starting from personal fundamentals and remind readers they will meet the ten commandments. The piece suggests useful work for all and notes many are worse off, stressing humility over surrender to industry and reason. The tone advocates steady effort and modesty as guiding principles.
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Roy L. Smith
Busy Days For Goldrick Amid Golf Open And Car Crash
Goldrick spent a week between Toledo and Cleveland attending the National Open golf rounds at Inverness, then witnessed a Schmeling Stribling boxing match before rushing back to Toledo for the Nations Open finals. A bank dispute near High Street drew ambulances and city attention as traffic clogged streets for over an hour.
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Goldrick
Ellis Potter Park
Mel
Toledo
Inverees
Campbell Goldrick
Cleveland
Traffin
Why the Fourth of July Name Sparks Local Banter
Hamilton residents quickly respond to a lighthearted quip about the Fourth of July name. A recent minor bus accident on the old Dixie highway near Schenck's station drew no injuries, but rumor spread that several people were involved.
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Hamilton
Dixie Highway
Schenck’s
Ona
Hampilton
Pool fills Hart View Park with 350000 gallons
The Hart View Park municipal swimming pool requires about 350000 gallons to fill. Superintendent Jor Hart notes the pool holds roughly 350000 gallons and takes around eight hours to fill with water, plus several hours for cleaning.
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Hart View Park
Jor Hart
Boyns
Ite
Varios
Lesson From a Damp Alibi at Le Lourdeville Lake
Karl Eberling county auditor planned a staff swimming party at Le Lourdeville Lake. He lacked a bathing suit and boasted of a past borrowed suit that never returned. A friend fixed the tale, the excuse failed, and he faced a last minute inability to find another alibi.
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Wffe
Karl ‘Eberlinz
le Lourdeville Lake
Eberling
Weisnuller
Marriages and events noted in Hamilton area
A fragment listing weddings, births, anniversaries, and deaths in Hamilton and nearby areas. Notables include Miss Maria Ziebold and Joseph Elderman's quiet Newport wedding, Miss Carrie Ebeling’s marriage, a hand injury at Champion Conte Paper, Opal Metzeer and Emerson Hecht nuptials, a Mercy Hospital birth, Catherine Rich’s death, and Gladys Wiley and Freeman Taloe’s marriage, with weather notes of hot conditions.
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Maria Ziebold
Hamilton
Joseph Elderman
Cincinnati
Newport
Ohn Brock
North B Street
William J. David
Style Shop
Carrie Ebeling
Rand'Flora
Bart Flynn
Ninster Street
Tin Boys
Aft
James Decker
Zornda Hamel
Daniel Matthaie
Scott Kinley
Mercy Hospital
Florence Exketein
Iniinn Creek
Mise Opal Metzeer
Emerson Hecht
Acadia and Colgate Presidents Lead Dual Careers
George Barton Catten, born April 1 1874 in Amherst Nova Scotia, is a Harvard Acadia alumnus and Colgate University president in 1922. He also served in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces during World War I and advocates philosophy over science for a united life. The piece mixes his biography with a discussion on labor, machines, and national economy.
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George Barton Catten
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Acadia University
Santis
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Colgate’ University
Hamilton
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Hamilton Evening Journal
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Tournal
Carver Journal Square
Court Street
the Journal Publishing
Homer Gant
Joe Y Boldefer
John W. Culten Co
Mid Ave
New York
Willoughny Tower
South Michigan Ave
Chicago
Butler County
Audit Bureau of
Fos
Tember Associated Press
Aurocrates Press
Exciusiver
al Capone
Arthur Brisbane
King Feature Gift Syndicate, Inc
Jend
Kiss
West Point
Moscow
Annapolis
Kalinim
Kaliuim
Alfredo Paresi
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Vera Cruz
Klein and
Charles F
Struart Bureau Central Prete Assseiatio
Oranger
Adams
Edward J. Marquart
Valparaiso
Ind
Tovisville
Harvard
Point Aruella
California
Louisville
Egypt
Dr. Klein
Stadio
David Lawrence Corrright
Houlton Banking Company
Shaffer, Curtis and Potter
Second Ad
Third Streets
Jas Farmie Davidson
Thureday
Weathers
Seeder
Mra. C. Kirhel
East Avenue
Anne Louise
Howet Eaton
Catherine Rich
North Street
le Wiikingon
Wilhelmine Krieger
Eeatson
Mary Schumaker
Morr Ellen Williams
South Eighth Street
First Baptist Sunday School
B. PF. Cou
Elizabeth Wiley
Freejman ‘Vu Tnloes
Mar- Tiegs
Colgate University
Lessors
Navy
George Hartan Cates
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