Los Angeles backs public ownership of Boulder Canyon project
Los Angeles officials urge public ownership and federal cooperation for the Boulder Canyon water and power project on the Colorado River. They argue the plan would provide flood control, irrigation for millions of acres, and a 700000 horsepower hydroelectric system, with power prorated to Southwest communities and farm districts. The city seeks fair power rights without private control and cites Director Davis’s report favoring public operation.
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Boulder Canyon
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Los Angeles
Southwest
Los Angeles Power Bureau
Arthur P. Davis
Reclamation Service
Davis
Colorado
Communities Face Costs to Seek Flood Relief Damages
Communities would incur costly, lengthy litigation to obtain relief or collect damages for losses from improper flood protection or from indifferent or inefficient water conservation for irrigation.
Grazing Fee Extension Urges Prompt Payment
From Snowflake Forest Supervisors comes notice that the grazing fee payment period is extended to December 1. Those who have not yet paid should preserve prior notices and remit fees to the District Fiscal Agent in Albuquerque, New Mexico before December 1 to avoid penalties under the act.
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Congress
Forest Supervisors
Snowflake
Albuquerque New Mexico
What Does He Know About It Says the bachelor editor
The Wathena Times editor cites the Houston Post on marriage and women. He argues wives seek perfection in themselves, and men are often misled about women's true flaws. The piece reflects early 20th century gender stereotypes and social commentary.
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Wathena Times
Houston Post
If People Worked As Hard As They Talk
A light remark on taxation and work ethic notes that those who speak much should pay more income tax. It also mentions seasonal concerns about straw hats and jokes that soldiers may not receive a bonus but retain the right to wear the Sam Brown belt.
Land of Columbus Discovers the American Dollar
Italy asserts discovery of the American dollar and proposes using it as the gold standard replacing the pound sterling. The note argues Italy holds a large share of world gold and rests its belief on this wealth as real money amid historic references to Columbus and America.
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Columbus
Italy
Columbus Egg
No Failure Ever Excuses in Stock Market Wisdom
A guide urging readers to redefine failure as a learning incident, insistently arguing that successful investors ignore losses, form independent opinions, study markets like pinochle and golf, and rely on accurate, day to day information to achieve success in stock trading and business.
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Mark
Suspicion Rises Over Possible Congressional Record Suspension
The piece notes chatter about suspending the Congressional Record and comments on public reaction. It observes women shielding ears yet still hearing the talk, and humorously questions the Chicago White Sox airing dirty linen in public.
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Chicago White Sox
School Notes Highlights Holbrook's history making enrollment
Holbrook begins term with rising numbers 209 in grades 40 in high school. Enthusiastic faculty and students plan a 12 member high school graduation, carpentry class builds gym foundation 40 by 70 feet with an 84 by 65 feel playing area and regulation floor. A teachers reception Friday Sept 9 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium invites parents and friends.
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Holbrook
Smith-Hughes
Skaggs
Rachel Thomas
Story
H. Jordan
Katherine Rees
Violet Ferguson
J. F. Fisher
Isla Guard
Sidney Sapp
John Branigan
Sliver Engine Wonder Sparks Classic Car Debate
A vintage car enthusiast asks if any sliver of a vehicle ever matched the best engine ever made, prompting nostalgia and discussion among collectors about rarity, performance, and engineering milestones.
Tempe Normal School Opens Fall Term
Tempe Normal School begins the fall term on September twelfth with offices open for registration. High school graduates can pursue general two year teachers course or six specialized programs. Tuition is free for Arizona students. dorms, dining hall and low board and room costs are highlighted. The school offers practice teaching through eight grades and kindergarten plus a rural one room school program.
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Tempe Normal School
Tempe
Arizona
College For University
Sound Borrowers Telephones and Fairness Debate
Detroit Free Press quotes debate on telephone access and consumer fairness. Concerns arise over coverage and service quality as citizens claim they are not receiving a square deal while more people are using phones than official figures indicate.
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United States
Detroit Free Press
Washington Letter Official Reports Support Battleships
Special correspondence reports the joint army land navy board findings from bombing tests off the Virginia Capes. It says aircraft development adds to naval air complexity, not doom for battleships, and notes Ostfriesland sinks with large bombs are not battle conditions. Recommendations include carrier aviation, pursuit planes, and stronger anti aircraft defense. Congress is expected to support such policies as national defense advances.
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Joint
Army Land Navy Board
Virginia Capes
Ostfriesland
Congress
Army
Navy
Courts Push to Appoint 18 Federal Judges
Attorney General Daugherty urges early action to appoint 18 additional United States client judges to ease congested federal dockets. He cites 141000 cases pending on June 30 1921 up from 118744 the prior year and reports up to 800 percent increases in criminal cases in some districts. He argues the plan is practical economical and necessary to prevent loss of evidence case abandonments and miscarriages of justice.
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United States
Daugherty
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