Restoring Mississippi River Traffic and Dams Project
The New York Times article describes government wing dams along the upper Mississippi from St. Paul to St. Louis to narrow and deepen the channel for year round navigation. It notes costs, progress since 1907, and the role of barges, terminals, and Henry Ford’s St Paul plant in reviving river traffic.
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St. Paul
Minn
Mississippi
Chicago
Twin Cities
Uncle Sam
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Upper
Great ‘Waterway
Robert EB. Lee
War Department
Winona
Minnesota
Hastings
Army
Mississippi River
Alton
Tll
Davenport
Muscatine
Henry Ford
Rock Island
Congress
Upper Mississippi
Lake Superior
Gulf of Mexico
New York Times
Liberty Bell on Wheels to Lessen Risk by Fire
The Liberty Bell is mounted on wheels for rapid removal from Independence Hall if a fire occurs. Guards have practiced moving the bell quickly, and a rule bans basement rubbish. The heating plant was moved to a separate cellar and an automatic sprinkling system is being installed.
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Liberty Bell
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Steel Ring On Neck Brings Ah Ding Luck At Sea
Ah Ding a seaman on the Tseng Tai wears a steel ring about his neck placed by his father at birth to mark first-born status. He travels widely and credits the ring with luck, noting it has helped him survive six typhoons two pirate battles a fight with Swedes fever and a Japanese earthquake. Sailors seek his services for head-ringing luck and joss.
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Tacoma
Wash
Ah Ding
China
Mlace
Hamilton County
C. E. Zink
Sterling
George N. Sandusky
International Lions’ Club
Omaha
Papillion
Boone County
Otoe County
Palmyra
North Platte
Nebraska
American War Mothers
Izaak Walton
Hastings
State Teachers’ College
Kearney
Nebraska Daily Newspaper Association
Fontenelle
Harold Gifford
Homer Dale
Walter W. Head
American Bankers’ Association
Sam Zlotky
Fremont
Henry C. Luckey
Lincoln
Midland College
N. J. Anderson
Crete
Brenton
Iowa State College
C. H. Velte
Toronto
Canada
Golda Moore
Stella
Waipaha
Honolulu
Hawaii
Halstead Dorey
Seventh Corps
J. G. Muir
Milford
Good Samaritan Hospital
E. E. Blackman
State Historical Museum
Boy Scouts
Camp Quivera
Platte River
Louisville
Cass County
Save California Forests of Redwood to Posterity
The Save the Redwoods League has preserved about 1 million dollars worth of redwood trees in central and northern California. The organization, formed less than four years ago, has received land donations valued at 500000 from individuals and lumber companies. State Humboldt county and citizens have added 475000 in funds to acquire more lands. The movement continues to grow.
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San Francisco
California
Save the Redwoods League
Humboldt County
Redwood Park Proposal Drives National Preservation Push
Dr W Bade of the organization advocates preserving hundreds of miles of Redwood forest along with 14 miles already saved. He calls for a national redwood park of at least 20 000 acres to protect timbered regions for future generations.
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Dr. W. ©. Bade
Radio to Teach Africans Farming in Kenya Colony Plan
Trade Commissioner R A May in Alexandria reports plans to install a village radio system in Kenya. Besides music, the broadcasts will teach farming methods in native languages, with loudspeakers in every village to aid agricultural instruction.
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Washington
Africa
Kenya
R. A. May
Alexandria
Egypt
Hundreds of Corn Replanting Mark Hamilton County
Hamilton county reports hundreds of acres replanted due to conditions. The area sees ongoing agricultural activity with multiple county events and community notices across Nebraska including postmaster appointment, fairs, and school enrollments.
Spanish Spanish Type of House Is Distinctive and Comfortable
Mr William A Radford offers free advice on building subjects readers may write with two cent stamp. The piece describes a Spanish type house with stucco exterior bright awnings red tiled roof and a 16 foot chapel ceiling living room opening to a semi patio. Exterior dimensions 36 by 49 feet and floor plan shows complete electrical wiring.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Spain
America
Steel Basement Windows Practical and Artistic
The great superiority of high grade steel windows for basement use is well recognized by all who have used them. You get solid steel construction, artistic design, and practical service. They admit more light and air, resist climate effects, and do not swell or warp. Standard sizes now allow broader residential use, especially in better built homes for basement applications.
Hallway as Barometer of Personality for Homemaker
The hallway forms the first impression of a home and reflects the homemaker’s personality. It should be inviting and well furnished, blending informal and formal tones to match the rest of the house. A balanced hall enhances the appeal of intimate rooms through contrast.
Make Contract Include Every Item Agreed Upon
Purchasers should insist on written agreements for all promised improvements and protections. Relying on oral terms risks seller disengagement after closing and tax sale or title issues. Title guarantee or title insurance protects against transfer fraud but not verbal repair promises. include protections in the contract.
Hallway decor essentials for a graceful foyer
The article advises furnishing every hallway with a waiting chair or bench a console table with a mirror a letter tray a calling card plate and an umbrella stand. After these basics are set the hallway can be dressed to suit the home with simplicity as the keynote avoiding gaudy decorations.
Tree Selection Tactics Emphasize Space and Purpose
The American Tree Association of Washington advises locating the tree carefully since soil, climate, and future development space influence selection. For a 2 cent stamp they offer planting suggestions and urge planters to study local trees to pick varieties that best fit their needs.
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American Tree Association of Washington
Drawer placement in kitchen prompts storage idea
Text suggests installing drawers under the dish closet in the kitchen as an excellent storage spot. If at least three drawers are no deeper than four or five inches towels and dishcloths may be kept and found in this area.
Sunken Logs in Wisconsin Live Wood Crop Rise for Sawmills
North Wisconsin reports millions of feet of deadhead logs lying at lake and stream bottoms. Eagle River area advices say logs have rested up to thirty five years in the Wisconsin River and its tributaries. Lumbermen claim no timber matches this white pine crop and unloading will require months and large crews of woodsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Eagle River
Airplane Service Trip Details From Fairbanks to Interior Alaska
Fragmentary aviation note describes an air service from Fairbanks to the Alaska interior. Mentions travel time and a possible schedule or mileage figure, with unclear references to minutes and hours. No clear dates, operators, or destinations are readable.
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Airpla
Fairbanks
Alaska
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Nebraska Committee On Public Utility Information
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