Ships Scrapped Under Armament Treaty Proceeding Quickly
A current survey shows 24 of 28 United States warships to be scrapped or converted, with all to be out of existence by February 17 next year. Washington and South Carolina face experimental use, others become target ships or are already dismantled. Total costs exceed 200 million dollars, with Navy officers noting the treaty’s wide impact and future arms-limit talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Httle
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Secretary of the Navy
Lexington
South Carolina
Department
North Dakota
Indiana
South Dakota
New York
Constitution
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Newport News
North Carolina
Norfolk
Iowa
Ranger
Montana
Mare Island Navy Yard
Rhode Island
Georgia
Mare Island
Connecticut
Oak
Land
Cal
Oakland
New Lampshire
Louisiana
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Maine
Missouri
Vermont
Lise
General Board of the Navy
Hughes
Balance Sheet Of Naval Scrapping And Modernization
The article notes nearly 2 million dollars net from scrapping ships after a 20 million dollar congressionally funded program. It credits Captain E W Bonnaffin for sale work and cites 300 million saved by stopping construction, while acknowledging major claims totaling about 2 million and treaty driven costs raising maintenance on older ships and new vessels.
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Congress
E. W. Bonnaffgn
New York Times
Exact Shape of Rain Drops Being Studied
German scientists debate the raindrop shape. Paul Javoy of Zeppelin works in Friedrichshaven films rain drops showing a flat top and bottom with convex sides. He compares falling drops to an apple pressed to flatten its top and bottom.
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Javoy
Florida Growers Predict Record Citrus Harvest
Florida citrus growers expect a record winter crop with 13.4 million boxes of oranges and 8.6 million of grapefruit. The Florida Citrus Exchange expands to cover about 75 percent of groves aiding cooperative marketing. Plans include marked quality, newspaper ads, and shipping via steamers to ease rail congestion and lower prices for northern families.
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Tampa
Fia
United States Department of Agriculture
Florida
Florida Citrus Exchange
Department of Agriculture
L. C. Edwards
the Exchange
Berlin Streetcar Rules Classify 12 Year Olds as Ladies
Berlin regulations issued by the streetcar company state that twelve year olds are to be treated as ladies. Children should yield seats to adults, but conductors may request compliance if parents do not. Girls over twelve are considered ladies and need not give up seats.
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Berlin
Pioneer Hamilton county settlers celebrate in Aurora
Nebraska notes recount a two day celebration by pioneer settlers in Hamilton county at Aurora. Other items include a second annual poultry grain and stock show planned for Callaway on December 11 12 and 18. a fatal truck accident near Arnold. the Winnebago water tower completion. large potato yields around Callaway. Dorothy Grown named honorary colonel at Nebraska. various fires floods and accidents. Red Cross and church activities. statewide good roads program. hog market highs. and multiple local incidents from across the state.
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Hamilton County
Aurora
Callaway
Franz Brewere
Arnold
Winnebago
Mies Dorothy Grown
Gothenburg
University of Nebraska
John Adams
Columbus
Clyde Herrington
Norfolk
C. A. Burbank
Filley Stockman
Guy T. Graves
Nebraska
Pender
Judge Graves
York Symphonic Orchestra
Manley Nelson
Albion High
Norfolk High School
Red Cross
L. W. Trestor
Lincoln
Martin Smith
Ethel
Keith
Monroe
Telzamah
Thayer County Teachers Institute
Jeanette
Frank Miller
Fremont
Good Roads Association
Hastings
Omaha
Dallas Abbott
Charles Abbott
Rising City
W. H. Lamberg
Boelus
Nebraska State Trapshooters Association
East
John Neilson
Dannebrog
Epworth League of Centenary M. E. Church of
Beatrice
Nebraskan Baptist Convention
North Platte
Octevsour
Second Baptist Church of
Frank Olson
Mitchell
Alfred Jefferson
Nebraska School For the Deaf
K. C. Knudson
Bank of Waverly
District Court
Waverly Bank
Albion Lions’ Club
Congregational Church
Karl Mailand
State University
Gretna
Earl Engel
Ponca
University of Nebraska Medical College
Charles van Deusen
Pierce County Ministerial Association
Methodist
Plainview
Clyde Lallman
Herman Lallman
Winslow
Kinney
North Iield
Union Pacific
Ames
Nebraska State Potato Growers’ Association
Gering
Nebraska City
Kearney
Charles Babel
Grand Island
State Teachers’ Association
Association For
Association For Southeast Nebraska
Gale Miller
W. E. Miller
Cedar County
Bert Galley
Thomas Boone
Northwestern
York County
Henderson
Melia
Douglas County
Colonial six room home praised for design and practicality
The article highlights a well proportioned colonial style six room house with wide clapboard siding, hooded entrance, dormer roofs, brick terrace and practical interior. It notes a reception hall, living and dining rooms with built in features, a well planned kitchen, and three upstairs bedrooms with ample closet space.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
United States
Glazing Steel Sash Putty Needs Proper Mix and Use
A former saying underlines the importance of trifles in glazing. For steel sash use regular steel sash putty or wood sash putty with a dryer to speed evaporation. Properly mixed, high quality putty eases work, sets faster, collects less dust, and lasts longer.
Careful Attention To Home Repair And Maintenance
The article warns that neglecting repairs leads to cascading damage and higher costs. It stresses timely roofing renewal and fixing defective plumbing to avoid leak-related harm and cites a home as like a set of teeth where procrastination increases the bill.
Window Installation Opens Living Rooms to Breeze
A new window system allows the entire sash series to swing aside, opening porch spaces to summer air. Casement style with exterior screens and double-hung sash enable full or partial opening and sash folding at an angle.
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America
Charlie
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
League of Nations
Geneva
Assembly
Nebraska News
Claude Brown
Western
Jerome Wiltse
Clarence Wiltse
Falla City
G. A. Millett
Flowerfield
Irash Walton League
Bassett
Long Pine
Clos
T Tou
Autchen
Dep RM
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