Paving Fever Spreads Across Kansas Cities
Kansas cities report a sustained push to expand and improve paving. Officials list projects from concrete and brick streets to alleyways and curb improvements, with funds and contracts aimed for spring completion and longer term upgrades statewide.
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Secreta
John G. Stutz
Byt of
Haremer
Xandes
Farrow Avenue
28Th Street
Sherman Street
Hutchinson
Inwood
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Florence
Hays
Benton
Winter pedestrian dangers cited by Chicago taxi firm
A Chicago taxi company warns drivers to be extra cautious in winter as pedestrians in dark clothing are hard to see. The bulletin notes lighter summer attire is visible, while winter garments blend with street lighting, increasing nighttime collision risk.
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Chicago
Cheaper Eyeglasses Ahead Says Industry Executive
Buffalo reports that bifocal eyeglasses are expected to drop in price next year. Dr. D. E. Sharp, an executive of a leading firm, asserts the bi focal type will become notably cheaper as certain materials change and old restraints expire.
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Buffalo
D. E. Sharp
American Telescope Lensmaking Raises Industrial Stakes
Industry leader notes competition among manufacturers and royalty eliminations, with material reductions ahead. He cites rapid American progress since the war forced the industry away from German control, and says telescope lenses of all sizes are now produced in U S plants.
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America
Germany
Cafeteria Queen Wins Charm Contest at Normal School
In Pittsburg on December 7 the state manual training normal school held a charm contest by The Kanza. Esther Marie Nichols of Drexel Missouri won first prize earning a silver trophy and her photo in the yearbook. An independent candidate backed by the Gorillas, she works in the cafeteria among twelve finalists.
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Pittsburg
State Manual Training Normal
Missouri
Esther Marie Nichols
Drexel
Smallest Rotary Club Honored In Donna Texas
Donna Texas December 8 The town in Hidalgo county near the Rio Grande claims the world’s smallest Rotary Club with twenty two members present and best attendance at an inter city meeting The Houston Rotary club presented a roving cup on a mileage basis noting Donna club traveled 7 876 miles Logan Moore Lumber Co 113
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Texas
Hidalgo County
Rio Grande
Roger H. Motten
Rotary International
John V. Singleton
Waxahachile
Houston Rotary Club
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