Porto Rico Seeks Governor Election Autonomy
In Washington the Porto Rican delegation urged granting Porto Rico the right to elect its governor in 1928. Governor Towner and leaders argued autonomy would improve relations, noting literacy gains, school expansion, and sanitation progress as evidence of evolving self governance.
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Ashington
Porto Rico
DIM
Indand
Towner
Porta Shea
Washington
United States
Supreme Court
House Committee
Porto Teo
Smithsonian Field Work 1923 Explores Globetrotting Fossils
The Smithsonian Institution outlines 1923 field work across the United States Canada China and Europe. Charles D Walcott reports geology paleontology zoology and anthropology while G Gilmore excavates a Diplodocus skeleton in Dinosaur National Monument Utah and finds a Virginia dinosaur fossil slab near Aldie Loudoun County with a 66 inch stride.
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Smithsonian Institution
Washington
United States
Canadian Rockies
Yangtze Valley
China
West Indies
Panama
Central America
Labrador
Europe
Charles D. Walcott
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Clearwater River
Bow Valley
Columbia River Valley
G. Gilmore
National Museum
Dinosaur National Monument
Utah
Gilmore
Virginia
Tringsie
Motorists Urged to Preserve Beauty Spots on Tours
An APPEAL by American Automobile Association president Thomas P. Menry urges tourists to curb carelessness at scenic spots. He warns against leaving trash and damaged flora, smoking near fires, and causing floods. one careless party could ruin areas treasured by hundreds of visitors.
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Thomas P. Menry
American Automobile Association
America
Debria
Almerica
Move to Preserve Upper Mississippi River Bottoms Favored
National interest grows as legislators and groups explore creating a government reservation along the upper Mississippi to safeguard game fish species. Representative Harry Hawes backs a bill with aims to protect bass bluegill perch drum rock bass pike and muskie while mobilizing support from the Walton League Denver chapter and Colorado groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mississippi
Harry 2. Hawes
Missouri
Tn Oa
Mississippi Valley
United States
Gilte
Miusie
Outdoor League of Colorado
Colorado Mountain Club
Denver
Colorado
Morestry Association
Woman's
Young Women
Camp Fire
Cobb
Womens Jovian Council of
Wonenn Cs
Caetani's Exploit in The Col di Lana Assault
A historical account credits Prince Caetani with pivotal planning in assaulting the Col di Lana, a shaped Alpine peak, using novel explosive technology from engineer Din W Brunton. The narrative links Italian royal lineage and a career path through mines and engineering to the wartime action on the Alpine front during World War I.
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Une
Crnindt
Che Berwenthon
Leer
Petluride
Colo
Adnern
Prince Chdttsio
Pato Wmle
Alps
Colling
Tinta
Colorido Cen
Dinh W. Brunton
Danver
Venice
Co- Hinbiy University
Witeh da
The
Royal University
Herne
Co. Hititta University
Seba of
Hoek City
Tint
With
San Princdsco
Col di Lata
Pure Chance
Capland
Oliver
Famous Old Street Is Being Widened
Boston Sunlight shines on Governor's alley as Province Street expands. The project removes landmarks like Province Inn and old stone steps, digs from the governor’s apple orchard, and alters Bosworth and Montgomery court spaces once linked to Tremont and Bromfield streets.
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Boston
Governor's Alley
Province Street
Bromfeld Street
Province Inn
Governor's Wey
Country Lane
England
Colony of
Massachusetts
Province House
Washington Street
Moston
Hosen Ballou
Bosworth Street
Montgomery Court
Montgomery
Quebec
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Tremont
Bromfield Streets
Jealous Tom Cat Eats Pet Alligator in Window
In North country Thorway a jealous tom cat attacks a Florida alligator kept in a shop window. The alligator is shredded at dawn after a clash with the cat, leaving the pet cat once more as the household companion.
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Soranie Lake
North Country
Florida
George H. Saxe
Cheazy
Monkey Jock Rides Pig Herd In W. J. McClure's Farm
In Kon, a monkey named Jock joined a pigpen three years ago after a poultry incident. He became chief jockey of saddle hogs, sleeping between two hogs and eating from the feed while perched on a pig. The animal lives in the pigsty with McClure's hogs and rides them regularly.
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Jock
McClure
Monkey
Apnear
Defining Sin Sim State of Mind Not an Outward Act
A quote attributed to Sewell states that sin sim defines a state of mind rather than an outward action.
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Sewell
Valuable Discovery in Dead Sea Region Supports Canaanite Past
Dr. Melvin G. Kyle leading the Xenia expedition reports finding evidence of an early Bronze Age Canaanite civilization in the Dead Sea region. Pottery labeled pre Moabite and ties to Sodom and Gomorrah are discussed, with cautions about diving for relics amid shifting silt and alluvial deposits.
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St. Louis
B. C
Xenia
Dead Sea
Palestine
Melvin G. Kyle
Deetor Kyle
Xenia Seminary
Sodom
Gomorrat
Kyle
Lote
Moab
Gomorrah
Doctor Kyle
Debarred Woman Appeals to World Court in Geneva
A stateless woman, whose property was seized in France during the war, asks the World Court in The Hague to resolve her status. France denies her nationality and Germany refuses recognition, pushing the issue to the League of Nations for a solution. The article suggests drafting an international convention to govern nationality and loss or acquisition of status.
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World Court
Geneva
Switzerland
France
de Hague
Germany
Balloon Toy Kills 3YearOld in Pawtucker
A rubber neon balloon lodged in the throat of Ruth Henney aged three in Pawtucker causing fatal choking before her mother reached her. The incident centers on the dangerous toy and raises safety concerns for parents and guardians.
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Ruth Henney
Underwear Shrinkage Probed by Government Study
Washington reports a government inquiry into why underwear shrinks. The Bureau of Standards and manufacturers assist, with a meeting of producers set for May 7 to study soap effects washing wringing pressing and knitting machine factors.
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Washington
Department — of Cermiverca Tua
Bureau of Standards and Makers of
Original Tablets of Ten Commandments Deciphered in Vienna
Vienna reports that tablets bearing the ten commandments written by Moses were deciphered by Prof. Hubert Grimme of the University of Munster. The tablets allegedly were taken from the Nilus by an Egyptian queen and found in Sinai with names Joseph Meneissa and Mosea inscribed in Hebrew.
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Vienna
Sinai
Elinders Petre
Joseph
Menissa
Mosea
Grimamne
New Ventilating Die for Uranary Grain Storage System
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the new ventilating system uses wool and wire ventilators on farms costing about 10 dollars per bin of 1000 bushels to prevent heat damage. The department estimates grain losses at 2 million dollars and notes Kansas City receipts fell in grade due to heat damage.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Kansas City
Ventilated Grain Bins Aim to Improve Wheat Harvest
The department urges improved harvesting and handling to keep grain safe for storage. A new ventilating system uses boards and screens across bins to reduce moisture from 16 percent to 14.3 percent in 74 days, showing field success and inviting farmers to request detailed plans and a mimeographed circular from Washington.
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Washington, D
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Replacing Scrub Sires With Improved Cattle Campaign Gains 800 Recruits
During January to March 1924, 800 stock owners signed agreements to use pure bred sires exclusively, part of the Better Stress Better Stock campaign. The total cooperators with states and USDA surpasses 13,500, a gain over the previous quarter.
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Tod
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Tent Caterpillars Threaten Wild Cherry Trees
Tent caterpillars are a serious pest across many U S regions when wild cherry trees are present the pest becomes troublesome. Destroy nests and insects on wild cherry and cultivated trees. Thorough spraying with arsenate of lead helps control them.
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United States
Pinching Off Grapes to Control Growth
Instructions advise pinching ends of grape canes after set to limit excessive growth caused by rich soil or moisture. Remove ends beyond the leaf to shield grape clusters from sun. Watch for pests like fruit rollers and apply spray if first appearance occurs. use arsenate with water.
Control Brown Rot of Prunes and Cherries
United States Department of Agriculture notes brown rot affects prunes and cherries in many seasons. Practices include plowing and harrowing before blossom and spray timing three to five weeks before picking to control blossom infection and rot. Farmers' Bulletin 1410 offers full life cycle and spray methods for orchardists.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Deferred Grazing Demonstrations Improve California Pastures
Agricultural extension reports show deferred or rotation grazing in several California counties. In Shasta County a pasture rested in spring to allow forage to reseed over three seasons, yielding 1.5 tons per acre in 1923 versus 0.5 ton per acre from continuously grazed land, mainly weeds.
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California
Agricultural Extension Service
Shasta County
United States Department of Agriculture
Hair Removal Device for Hog Carcasses Patented
Dr. Robert B. Leeper, federal veterinary inspector in Denver, assigns U S patents for a mechanical hog carcass hair and scarf removal device. The invention, from the Bureau of Animal Industry, is royalty free for public use and valued by meat packing firms for its effectiveness.
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United States
Robert B. Leeper
Denver
Colo
Doctor Leeper
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Adverts on farming and livestock duties in rural planting guide
Rural advice notes emphasize efficient farming: plant legumes like sweet clover Sudan grass for better yields, use bulk acid phosphate to save money, and ditch minor drainage to boost pasture. Highlighted is the value of legume crops for dairies, with warnings on hog diseases and propagation methods for quinces.
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TFA
Caetani
Col di Lana
Azerbaidjan
Azneft
Azerbaidjan Naphtha Trust
Caspian Sea
O. W. Gingberg
Dees
Uncle Sam
Jess
Eee
Sudan
Anine Ag
Westher
Town State News
Oskaloosa
Cedar Falls
Riverton
Des Moines
Corning
Iowa
Newton
Service Star
Boone
Lamon
Congregational Church of
Decorah
Elmer Fietcher
Clarinda
Fort Madison
Towa
National League of District Postmasters
Rock Island Railroad Statistical Department
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Fourth District Convention
Cresco
Becky Young Font
Daughters of Veterans
Iowa State Fair
Iowa Falls
Sheldahl
Annie W. Goodrich
Iowa City
Dubuque
Farm Bureau
Dyersville
Lewis Barrett
Playground ® and Recreation Association
Iowa National Guard
Seeburger
Polk County
Riverview Park
St. Paul
Agg
Iowa State Highway Commission
le Mars
CC. L. Butler
Fred L. Maytag
Missioaippi
Lydia “Roberts
Columbia University
Fair Management
Government Hospital
Knoxville
Boonsboro
A. H. French
Jefferson Highway
New Orleans
Winnipeg
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