Hoover Unveils Ohio River Monument in Cincinnati
President Hoover dedicates a granite obelisk in Eden Park marking the completed nine foot canalization of the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Cairo Illinois. The ceremony signals the first step in a national inland waterways system linking the gulf to the northern frontier and the Atlantic via the Great Lakes.
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Yale University Press
Chronicles of America
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Evansville
Ind
Oscar F. Barrett
Harry G. Lesiie
Grand Chain
Louis L. Emmerson
Japan Train Comfort Converts to Fresh Attire
In a Kobe to Kyoto third class car a Japanese passenger shed heat with calm efficiency. He removed his wet shirt and undershirt, dried his torso, and changed into clean garments from his suitcase, finishing rejuvenated and modest in public.
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Japan
Kobe
Kyoto
Harold Butcher
Cassel
Old Persons Think They Are Older Than They Are
A saying notes that elderly people who cannot recall their exact age often perceive themselves as older than their true years. The remark highlights memory limits and self-perception in aging.
British Navigation Acts Begin in American Colonies
The Navigation acts first enforced in the American colonies on June 10 1664 with prohibitions on trade with nations other than England. The acts were passed by Parliament in 1651 but not enforced during Cromwell's reign.
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England
Scientists link loudspeakers to almost any object
A Bakersfield Californian report notes engineers have devised a method to attach loudspeakers to nearly any surface or item, enabling audio output without dedicated housings. The tech promises flexible sound delivery for devices, signs, and everyday objects.
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Bakersfield
The Village Homes of Palestine in Bible Times
Prepared by the National Geographic Society describes Palestinian village life around Jerusalem and Bethlehem. It details one room houses built of stone with mastaby raised living space, the stable below, roof access for drying figs, and simple furniture. It notes Bedouin, Fellaheen, and Medaniyeh communities and garments distinctive to Bethlehem and Nazareth women.
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Palestine
Plain of
Sharon
Mary
Joseph
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Bethleem
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Christ
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Nazareth
The Cashew Nut Fruit of the Cashew Tree
The cashew nut is the fruit of anacardium occidentale. It grows in southern Florida and reaches 20 to 40 feet. The tree bears kidney or heart shaped nuts on cashew apples. The edible kernels are roasted in oil and salted like almonds.
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Florida
Eton College A Century-Henry Milestone Tells of Longevity
Eton College in England has stood for nearly five centuries, marking a long history since its founding. The institution remains a symbol of traditional education and historic lineage in the country.
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Old English College
Eton College
England
Burglars Caught by Convention Idea, Gilbreath Says
Frank Gilbreath argues burglars are lone workers who rely on personal methods. He says if burglars held conventions to swap ideas, police would attend, organize, and capture them one by one.
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Frank Gilbreath
Gilreath
A Family Doctor's Laxative Best
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as safe for all ages and the top selling laxative worldwide. It emphasizes health, no experiments with bowels, and daily use under supervision.
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Dr. Caldwell
California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Kids Health
A classic ad touts California Fig Syrup as a trusted remedy for children. It claims the syrup strengthens weak appetites, regularizes bowels, and aids recovery from common ailments, citing a Western mother’s testimonial from San Antonio.
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California
J. G. Moore
Cliff Ave
San Antonio
Texas
Dorothy
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Fifth Ave
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Lee Ee
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