Water power growth urged with stronger state controls
Pittsburgh dispatch reports Morris Knowles president of the Water Conservation Association of Pennsylvania argues for expanded corporate powers to develop vast storage reservoirs while protecting water flow and future generations. He warns of eminent domain limits under the 1906 act and urges legislation to empower the Water Supply Commission to balance flood relief, power production, and public water needs. Local investors and farmers are urged to support a framework safeguarding streams and power for industries as resources like gas and coal wane.
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Pittsburgh
Morris ‘Enowles
Water Constration Association of Pennsylvania
Knowles
Pennsylvia
Water Supply Commission
Wise State Reguin
New River Wall Debated to Fix Flood Issues Wins Bond
Pittsburg residents approved a 900000 bond to fund a flood wall and modern dock facilities as part of the Water Commission’s plan to regulate Monongahela, Allegheny, and Ohio rivers. The measure, tied to a prior 90000 bond, aims to enhance navigation, power, and flood storage with proposed reservoirs and water conservation support. Kenneth C. Grant noted Europe’s terminal designs during study.
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Mitteburgh
Pittsgh
Od Commission of Pittsburgh
Kenneth C. Grant
Europe
Flood Commission
Monongahela
Allegheny
Ohio
Ge Reservaira
Mrs Burnett Mystery and Other Oddities
A fragment from a New York Press item recounts Mrs Frances Jodgson Burnett’s tale of a vanished letter placed beside a silver cigarette box, then found again on the table. The piece surveys belief in elfin pranks and notes other short items from The Devilfish to light humor quotes and science speculation about a cooling Earth.
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Frances Jodgson Burnett
Hagland
Clint
Burnett
New York Press
From Our Efforts to Attain Four Valued Things
A brief note states seven actions taken in pursuit of four valued goals. It emphasizes effort, value, and aims without detailing the specific items or outcomes.
Charm of Charleston architectural note in old harbor city
Birge Harrison reflects on Charleston, its simple house forms, dignified porticoes, and unique moss brick walls with ornate wrought iron gates. He recalls the city’s pirate era, sea wall defense, and local blacksmith artistry creating one-of-a-kind gates rivaling Seville for beauty.
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Charleston
Whistler
Seville
Birge Harrison
Art and Progress
Men of Stone and Odd Tales From Distant Lands
A collage of quirky notes on the Superstitious mountains with stone figures, an Apache legend of petrified mortals, a Scots curling quip, a Cape Town chair tale, Everett Shine on ballet painting, and a wedding registry line about the bride’s mother comments.
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Salt River Valley
Pyramids
Egypt
Indiana
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
One of Anty Drudge's Friends Learns a Lesson
A nostalgic ad touts Fels Naptha Soap as a magic cleaner that saves time and effort. It claims the soap makes dirt disappear, refreshes dull paint, cleans woodwork, removes stains, and dissolves grease in cool water without hard scrubbing. Directions are on the Red and Green Wrapper. Fell & Co. Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
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