11 Mar 1927
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1927
Page
1
Berlin engineer Gerson announces a process to make guncotton or artificial silk from urban garbage. He describes sifting and treating cellulose ingredients, then distilling remaining refuse to yield tar charcoal and acetic acid.
A fragmented Cleveland style remark criticizes a thief who steals what he lacks and urges the rising generation to support aviation schools, reflecting early 20th century reform tone.
A Mrs A D Smith of White Cloud Kansas praises Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery with Pleasant Pellets for life saved and cost savings. She asserts five bottles saved her life and claims others would be saved money by using the remedies. All druggists sell the tablets or liquid forms.
Washington reports that the Capitol seeks a new east front extension to balance the Senate and House sections. The article recalls the Capitol’s growth from Thornton’s 1793 plan, noting past wings, the 1811 completion, and the 1859 extensions amid crowded libraries and offices. A new Supreme Court building site east of the Capitol is planned near the Library of Congress.
James E. Rogers of the National Physical Education Service warned that future people could be physically unattractive yet highly intelligent. He urged returning to natural activities like climbing and running and lengthening the school day to include a stronger recreation program and educational athletics.
Alaska story follows Thomas Gaffney representative-elect who travels by dog team from here to Nenana then by government railroad to Seward and a steamer to Juneau. With 45 days start, he aims to reach the capital before the legislature opens on the first Tuesday in March.
London builds a rubber block pavement in New Bridge Street for heavy traffic with rubber caps vulcanized onto brick bases. Cable reports to the Department of Commerce confirm success of the first such thoroughfare in use.
The War Office plans to abolish Carrickfergus Castle as a military station casting uncertainty on its future. Founded in 1128 by Sir John de Courcy, it sits on Belfast Lough and has long witnessed Ireland England conflicts. King William III landed there in 1690 en route to the Boyne. the French privateer Thurot was captured nearby.
James Peak in Tolland Colorado is the scene as drillers converge from both ends of the six mile long Moffatt tunnel, the nation’s longest. About 700 men labor daily to finish by July 1, slashing travel time between Denver and Salt Lake City and ending snowbound routes over Corona Pass. The $10 million project is financed by the counties served, with a ramped rental plan for future capacity. Countless engineering hurdles include soft rock and subterranean rivers, one river seen flowing from Crater Lake’s colors into the tunnel.
In Clairmont Alberta silver foxes from the Peace River region gain high regard for quality. U S and Canadian fox farms buy stock from local ranches including F E Turner. Alfred Fraser of New York once saw four pelts from Turner's ranch destined for London and later sent a representative to source live silver foxes. Last year Turner shipped 80 consignments across the continent.
A large flock of about 100 eagles stormed Dagestan meadows, killing forty-two sheep in a mass attack reported to the Soviet agriculture commissary. Shepherds fled as the birds darkened the sky in a coordinated strike.
Moscow reports a radical rent system where rooms are priced by yard space and wage. The minimum norm sets seven by seven feet to seven by ten feet, with rent linked to the largest wage when multiple tenants share. Co operatives, state loans, and Nepmen influence rents and access for nonmembers and students.
Seventeen century Gobelin tapestries depicting Emperor Constantine scenes could be bought by wealthy New York Catholics for about 3000000. Five of the seven pieces are on view at Grand Central Art galleries as negotiations continue to keep the set together.
J L Baird explains that television pictures are received as sounds by telephone or radiophone. He demonstrates with images of people and objects, noting each face or item creates a distinct vibration sound that could form a record to reproduce the image.
A survey by the national industrial conference board shows factory and other manual workers earn on average two dollars weekly more than clerical staff. The office wage study covers twenty office classifications, using data from eighteen cities and separating results by men and women.
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes two department managers urging better teamwork. One manager calls for obedience after orders, signaling a push for clearer authority and coordinated action within the department.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum saying he will answer roll call with present when asked, and vote aye only when his party requires it. The remark frames his stance on party discipline and legislative procedure.
A harmless vegetable butter color named Dandelion has been sold for 30 years in drug and general stores. Bottles cost 35 cents, with ads praising its safety for use by millions.
Advert says Corning skin diseases relieved and healed by Colee Carbonsalve with no side effects. Claims product cures leave no marks and sells for 30 or 80 cents at druggists. J W Cole Co Rockford-Til advertisement notes a druggist renewed an old prescription from a physician long dead.
D M Torrance of Des Moines says long kitchen hours left him nervous and sleepless. After three years of strain he credits Tanlac with restoring health, energy, and 20 pounds, claiming life is now focused and renewed.
A profiteer's wife hosts a musical evening but grows uneasy as the performance delays. She asks the conductor why the players have not begun, only to be told they are tuning up. The exchange highlights her frustration with the wait.
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