Railways to study river flows for flood savings plan
George Ot Smith of the geological survey leads a conference with United States railway officials to craft a plan that gauges bridges and culverts and records daily water readings. The goal is to demonstrate floods' impact and reduce losses, aided by the National Conservation Commission's upcoming discussions and potential cost-sharing by railroads across basins including the Ohio River.
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Bhatea Geological Survey
United States
Baaine
En!Géne
National Conservation Commission
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Washington
Varios
Thia
Tate
Chicago
Phila
World’s Ruthless Waste Urges Fuel Reform at Middlesborough
Professor Henry E. Armstrong of the City and Guilds calls at the Iron and Steel meeting for a scientific study of economical fuel use. He laments waste of timber iron coal and oil and notes steamers Lusitania and Mauretania consume vast coal daily. He warns against indifference and urges prudence and substitutes through research.
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Henry E. Armstrong
City and Guilds of London Central Institute
Iron and Steel Mathate
Middlesborough
England
Lusitania
Mauretania
Armstrong
Seriou
World’s Longest Farm Along Railroad Right of Way
Detroit and Mackinlay railway president announces plans for a continuous farm along the tracks next season creating the longest and narrowest farm in the world. The project aims to show soil potential to travelers and settlers while reducing fires from sparks by keeping weeds and dry grass under control. A second forty acre farm will operate at Emery Junction, Truthful.
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Hawkes
Detroit and Mackinlan Railway
Detroit Dispatch
Emery Junction
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