France Considers Entrance Charges for State Museums
Paris visitors to state museums and palaces face optional fees from 1 franc at the Louvre to 60 centimes at the Petit Trianon. Early receipts show Louvre day admissions reaching 3,000 francs with Luxembourg and Cluny museum revenues around 350 francs. The National Museum director expects Louvre earnings near 2,000 francs daily over 200 charging days. A Versailles gardens fee may follow on fountain days, as maintaining the sites costs up to 80,000 francs to 35,000 francs daily in coal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Daily Telegraph
Louvre
Petit Trianon
Luxembourg
Cluny Museum
Arc de Triomphe
National Museum
Gardens
Versailles
Telescope Sales Show Seasonality and Uses
A New York optician explains demand for telescopes peaks in summer as people study stars outdoors. Buyers use models for coastal viewing and mountain lookout. most purchases are amateur, averaging 200 annually, with lenses from 1 to 8.5 inches, larger sizes mainly for professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adriatic Fire Sparks Sailors Superstitions And Near Misses
Seawise passengers on the Adriatic described a run of ominous signs after an explosion lit the ship, including losing an anchor near Mersey Bay and nearly striking the Holyhead Dublin ferry. Birds refused to fly aboard and the blast occurred near the Titanic wreck site, as an elderly man joked he fears dying for trimming people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer- Bey
Dublin
New York Sun
Denatured alcohol production and simple goiter prevention
The article explains denatured alcohol made from grain alcohol by adding weed alcohol and benzine to avoid tax under government supervision in bonded warehouses. It notes grain alcohol uses and that simple goiter is preventable with iodine, citing Dr. Kimball's Akron schoolchildren experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dostur Marine
O. Y. Kimball
Akron
Ohio
Prairie records and a barefoot summer on the farm
The Nebraska State Journal cites historical notes about Charley Wooster breaking a western record in the early 1870s while barefoot in prairie wear. It also mentions Paswell in 1860 acquiring a clawhammered sult from Boston and wearing overalls to church all summer, per the Atchison Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Wooster
Prairie
Atchison Globe
Paswell
Boston
Nebraska State Journal
Cosmic Dust Layers Found At Ocean Depths
Researchers report a vast layer of cosmic dust at the sea bottom between Honolulu and Tahiti. Depths reach about 2 1/2 miles, revealing dust accumulation unseen until recent studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Tahiti
Price and Percentage Increase Confusion
The article notes common errors in reporting price increases. It explains that a doubled price equals a 100 percent increase, while many describe it as 50 percent. The piece aims to clarify how percentage increases relate to final prices.
Cement Substitutes Lead in Portland Water Pipes
Cement used as a substitute for lead in joining cast iron water pipes in Portland Oregon with notable success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Soda Imports Steer Chilean Nitrate to U.S. Markets
About 900000 tons of nitrate of soda are imported to the United States from Chile annually, reflecting a major trade flow that supports fertilizer and chemical industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chile
Footprints of Ancient Hawaiian Soldiers Preserved
Footprints about 180 years old from a Hawaiian army fleeing Pele near Lilo in the Kau desert are believed found by Prof. Z A Jagger Jr. in volcanic ash that preserved the tracks. The tale links to Keoun’s division fleeing Kiliuen eruption around 1700 and the new Kilauen national park plans to enclose and protect the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pele
Kilauea
Lilo
Kau
Crater
Z. A. Jagger, Jr
Volcano Observatory
Keoun
Kknu
Kamehaameha
Hawaiian Islands
Kiliuen
New
Kilauen
Unrest Among Japanese Women At Tokyo Feminist Forum
In Tokyo a feminist forum drew four thousand women to discuss mother-in-law authority dress and divorce laws. About two thousand were turned away as the event highlighted local demand for dress reform and more practical kimono styles. Leader Ami and others urged adapting trends to meet mothers in the home. Native YWCA members attended alongside Tokyo sisters.
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Tokyo
Florence Wells
Fon
Tole
Ami
Andy
Curt Vover
YW. C. of Assorhaution
Local Confusion Sparks Talk of Mysterious Message
A garbled note hints at a hidden warning or plea, with fragmented phrases about leaving something at home and a neighbor involved. The text shows unclear names and disjointed sentences, inviting cautious interpretation.
County Supervisors Continue Proceedings and Budget Actions
Jones county board approves dirt trading contracts and right of way measures while accepting resignations and appointing a new soldiers relief commissioner. They authorize refund warrants for taxes overpaid by Citizens Savings Bank and set a 1923 wage scale including patrolmen, draggers, and day labor rates.
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George C. Lawrence
L. P. Waddick
John Coppess
Board of Supervisors
Foley Bros
P. R. No
V. Ta. Hanssen
P. R
Cement Products Co
CG. L
C. J. Braly
A. W. Starks
Monticello
Nicholas Maurice
Peet
Thiessen
A. J Starks
Streeper
Minnville Tar
H. Ormsby, En Corp and
Agril
Citizens Savings Bank of Wyoming
Iowa
Hughes
Jones County
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Wyoming
Auditor and Board of Supervisors
Towa
Jones
Matthiessen
County board fixes bridge work and hires staff in 1923 plan
Board meeting minutes show a detailed schedule for bridge repairs with contractor duties and unit prices. They hire J L Dodge to operate a county grader and specify engine operator, maintainer, and season rates. Claims and warrants procedures are laid out with districting plans and adjournment dates.
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Jabor
D. ‘J. Dirks Vaanton
Streeper
Matthiessen
George W
Cape
Hughes
J. L. Dodge
Peet
Charles Atherton
Aultman Taylor
Streener
Loren Orr
Motion
Lil van Kirk
F. G. Taylor
Anamosa
Iowan
Board of Supervisors
I. Piguet
Taylor
V. L. Hanssen
Castle Grove
Richland
Wayne
Scotch Grove
William Finherty
Cass
Mairview
Greenfield
Tome
Ft. O. Bullock
Wyoming
Clay
Washington
Madison
V. L.hanssen
Tale
Oxford
Jones County
Tme
Lccess
Bonid
Finance Committee
General County Fund
Teet
Lidig van Ikirk
American Ry, Express Co
Atherton
Charles
American Ry.l Express Co
Anamosa Mureka
Aitchison
Clare
McConaughy
Warl
A. M
John McDonald Hospital
Acres-Blackmer Co
Jake
Isclipse Lumber Co
Stdwards
J. P
Fay
French
Field
W. C
Fiedler
George F
Ferguson B. F. & Co
Fisher Bros
Peterson
Joan A
King
Proctor
W. H
8Co
Purcell
Ray
Parrott
Matt & Sons Co
Supplie
Calupka
Henry
Mimer
Chipman
Elda
Extra Help Co
M. Ry Co
Cook
Jon
Labor Cram
J. Ford
Catthi
Carrie
Care
Patien Clark
W. S
Telept
W. 8
Chrispin Hartman
Dehner
J. H
King Dragging
Imtly
Mrs
VW. Td
Coax
Howard
Dodge
J. L
Dirks
Delay
J. J
Dice
H. C
Easterly
TF. R
Green Bay Lumber Co
Garrison
Glenn
G. H
Gildner Bros. & Wanson
Gerrish
C. W
Grim
Cordon
RK. D
Gayles, C
Hanken
Wil
Holts
C. M
Ie Hoag Duster Co
Humpel
John
Hah
Alice M
Hlanken
W. HL
Has, C. OL
Harrison
Helgens Bros
George
Hatch & Brockman
Himebaugh
I. L
Hanssen
V. L
G. J
Lowa Ifrye Co
Ireland
C. H
Towa Electric Co
Light and Power
International Chemical Co
Jansen
P.S
Krueht
A. J
Knake
Myers
F. S
Mercy Hospital
Metropolitan Supply Co
Meinke
Fred
Martin
Mike
Mercy
Nellie V
Merrill
Frank
Miller
Glada
Monroe
O M
Moncrief
Sam
McNamara
E.L
MccConaughy
C. C
WcAleer
Marcu
C. B
Pease
J. He
Rawson
Ki. G
Ristine
W. G
Nneereaet
Essencoe
Ronen
B. G
Rynerson
I. V
Rickels
W. F
Supple
Francis
Soper
Lloyd
Snyder, ©. C
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Danny Altruist
Ted Tunkins
F. J. Taylor
Storm
Himer
Snyder
Stutt
Sackett
Stulken
Tigary
Swanson M
Standard of CO
Slgworth
B. B
Ite
Suint G.W
Stoughten
Stover
Ing Dra
Een Schuchman & Co
Bluhiore
George Sons Co
Sarby
Fl.e
Te Sechaugen
Groupman
Smt Apples
Serhousak
Wiliam
Thompson
Carl
Tobiason
T. R
Cturrera
Thomas
Topping
J. R
Voorhees
Commissio Widows' Pension
Walt
Andrew
la Wehbbonn
Waiker
G. W
White
Ed Hiden
Mammoth Bronze
H. T. Barlow
Henry H. Schoon
Cond
Ion Matthiessen
Anto & Supply Co
Toulouse
Arnold Egger
Postoffice
J. W. Hutton
Ilmer Hubbard
J. J. Bud
BB. F. Burr
R. C
Rhode Island
H. Schatz
Mary Geitz
Hopkinton
West First Street
Monticello State Bank
Paul R. Maire
Poland
F. D. Love
Center Junction
R. Cc. Brown
J. C. Nagel
Montigell
Cedar and
Third Streets
W. J Cochrane
Duroc Jersey
Uneda
Orion
Hoag & Peterson
Shomont Kennels
Thomas Shover
John J. Black
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
Ellen McDaniel
William Morse
Oscar BE
Fuller
Mirick
Fairwell Township
Lowell State Bank
BE. R. Young
Town
J. OW. Hoult
Hampshire Wars
A. Ehrismann
Bef
Ross
George Watt & Son
Royal Buchan
Golden Grace
James B. Waddick
Leghorn Land
Pangburn
Oshkosh
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Gildner
McKibbin
Monticello, Iowa
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