Colorado Aqueduct Advances Toward 1938 Water Delivery
The Colorado River Aqueduct nears its fourth year of construction and is 25 percent complete. When finished in December 1938 it will lift and transfer water to southern California through Parker and Boulder dam systems, with five pumping stations and a 257 mile 230000 volt transmission line costing about 2.27 million dollars. The project aims to pay for itself over 50 years and is viewed as essential to southern California’s future water supply.
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Los Angeles
Colorado River Aqueduct
Colorado
California
Parker
Parker Dam
Water District
United States Bureau of Reclamation
Boulder
Boulder Dam
Umpire George Parker Joins National League Staff
New league umpire George Tiny Parker of Miami Florida has been added to President Ford Frick's National League staff after a seven year International League umpiring career and a promotion at the NL meeting.
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George
Tiny) Parker
Miami, Fla
Ford Frick
Parker
Parker Aqueduct Project Faces Long Run to Water
The Metropolit an Water District leads a 220 million dollar Parker aqueduct plan to move 1,500 cubic feet of water per second across 242 miles of mountains and deserts to Southern California. Arizona opposed the export but construction began in 1932 after bond issues and federal support from RFC and PWA.
Spectacular Procedure Succumbs to Progress
Shipping beef cattle from Hawaii to Honolulu relies on a spectacular offshore process as the Humuulu anchors off Kawaihae and cattle swim to lifeboats then towed aboard. Cowboys guide the long haul, but new chutes will replace this dramatic method for calmer loading at the pier.
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Honolulu
Big Island
Hawaii
Kawaihae
United States
McMaster University unveils microspot gold assay method
The McMaster University science department in Hamilton Ontario reports a new rapid gold ore assay method called the microspot test. Developed by Prof. W. O. Walker and Miss Doris Hiscox it promises determination within 20 minutes and a prompt indication of ore value.
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Hamilton
Ont
Science Department
McMaster University
W. O. Walker
Doris Hiscox
Walker
Dunkable Doughnut Idea From Byron Inventor
Napa California inventor Jack Cook known as the Edison of Byron proposes a four-dunk doughnut. He argues standard doughnuts lack dunkability and cause coffee drips. his ultra modern doughnut is propeller shaped to require only four dunks and avoid bib wear.
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Napa
Calif
Jack Cook
Edison
Byron
Cook
Cunning Navajos Foil the Great White Father
The Navajos frustrate identification efforts by the U S Indian service as they hide true names or use aliases across ages. Attempts at metal tagging failed, with families pooling tags and using the first available when needed. The practice caused chaos in vital records and even led to gambling with tags.
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Window Rock
Ariz
United States Indian Service
W. W. Peter
Fosdick Brother Elected Rockefeller Foundation Head
Raymond D Fosdick brother of Rev Harry Emerson Fosdick pastor at Riverside Church New York has been elected president of both the Rockefeller Foundation and the General Education Board of that organization.
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Raymond D. Fosdick
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Riverside Church
New York
Rockefeller Foundation
General Education Board
Prince Farouk Arrives in London for Woolwich Academy
Crown Prince Farouk of Egypt, heir to King Fuad I, arrives in London to enter the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. Officials greet him at the station with a formal welcome as a red plush carpet signals the momentous occasion.
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London
Egypt
Farouk
Fuad I
Royal Military Academy
Woolwich
Foreign Office
Army
Navy
Assaying Delays Tie Gold Mining to Ore Samples
The source notes assaying problems as the check on gold mining. Prospectors faced long treks carrying ore samples to assay offices, with weeks of transport time delaying results and decisions.
Formats of Choicest Silk Taffeta For the very elegant gown
Silk taffeta leads formal gowns with white and silver themes. Debutantes attend opera in silver faced taffeta. black gowns in pure silk taffeta show elegance. Designers favor stitched trims, brocades, moire, prints, and satin for upscale evening wear with accessories to match.
Hair Ornaments in Vogue by Cherie Nicholas
Cherie Nicholas notes the growing popularity of elaborate hairdress and formal occasions. Rhinestone clips are favored for beauty and practicality, keeping locks in place, with bowknot rhinestone clips and aigrette styles highlighted as flattering accessories.
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Cherie Nicholas
Colored Hosiery Trend Continues Across Day and Night
A hosiery fashion show showcased colored stockings matching daytime and evening costumes. Wine and dark green prevailed for day wear with dark red and burgundy accents, while evening looks featured pastels like petal pink Alice blue and ice green. Black heels and toes highlighted the sheer fabrics.
Tailored Blouse Styles for Sports and Suitwear
The article outlines tailored blouse varieties for sports wear and tailored suits. It describes youthful pastel silk crepe blouses with club collars and bows, shirtwaist blouses of silk crepe de chine with jabots and lace trims, and notes their coordination with plaid woolen skirts or tailored suits.
Mardi Gras Moss Mystery At Southern Oak Forest
A Louisville Courier Journal note recalls travelers asking about moss on live oaks near Mobile. Two women discuss the so called grass as a possible Mardi Gras attraction, while noting the towering trees festooned with Spanish moss.
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Mobile
Midwest
Louisville Courier Journal
Liquid laxatives for constipation urged for children and adults
A medical ad promotes liquid laxatives as the ideal remedy for constipation in children and adults. It highlights precise dosing, gradual reduction, and home-use practicality, noting doctors and hospitals employ liquids and that Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a common ante laxative type readily available at drugstores.
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Dr. Caldwell
There Lies Buried Hopes in a Grave of Pessimism
A reflective line notes that there is no grave so deep as that of Buried Hopes, contrasting despair with perseverance and implying deep emotional surrender. The phrase echoes a somber meditation on ambition and fate.
Style trends push tailored evening dresses to popularity
Fashion notes say tailored evening dresses gain demand as young women expand wardrobes. The piece highlights the growing appeal of structured silhouettes for formal events and party wear.
Promenade of Fashion Show Delights with Named Furs
A recent fashion promenade featured models with enchanting names. An evening cape of Russian sable titled champagne supper and a Russian ermine wrap named starlight appeared. An evening gown named Argentine showcased brown and flesh colored satin in a striking ensemble.
Isinglass Visors Add Color to Palm Beach Sunwear
Isinglass visors are a new sunshade for Palm Beach wear. They attach to caps and come in tintes of soft blue rose or yellow to match a white beach costume.
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Palm Beach
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