United States highway system to mark 80 000 miles nationwide
The federal bureau of public roads announced a complete national highway system with 80 000 miles of uniformly marked routes. Main transcontinental lines will be numbered in tens from 10 to 90, with east west even numbers and north south odd numbers. Connecting roads will carry a third digit to show relation to trunk lines.
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United States
Samuel
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Chicago
Los Angeles
Point
New Orleans
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
National highway signs shaping 1927 touring scene
The article describes federal route markers and signage standardization across states, outlining the 1927 highway system. It explains marker design, color coding, and symbol shapes, noting the shift toward a single national system to replace varied local signs and highway associations. It states the new marker is now standard in 22 states with 30 more to adopt by season’s end.
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Fornia
Ite National Capital
Washington, D. C
Frederick
United States
Onn
New Major U S Highway Routes Adopted for Marking
The American Association of State Highway Officials adopts uniform markings for new transcountry routes. Major links include Detroit to Seattle, Atlantic City to San Francisco, Chicago to Mobile, and Savannah to San Diego, with numerous northern southern and coastal connections across the nation.
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United States
Ason
American Association of State Highway OM
Detroit
Seattle
Everton
Yellowstone National Park
Atlantic City
N. J
Amatoria
Ore
San Francisco
Caollif
Chicnagy
San Anzelen
Beaufort
N. C
Holbrook,Ariz
Savannah
San Diego
Colof
Jaacksonville
Fla
van Horn
Texas
North
South
Romen Point
New Orleans
Cleveland
Ohio
Jacksonville
Fin
Mackinac Straits
Mich
Mobile
Ain
Eagle River
Naples
Fim
Chicago
Calif
Noaine
Wash
el Centro
Crit
Port Angeles
Wonosh
Astoria
Tia Juana
Center of North America Centered Near Devils Lake
The U S board of surveys and maps fixes the geographic center of North America near Devils Lake in North Dakota at 8 degrees 10 minutes North and 100 degrees 10 minutes West. The point lies a few miles west of Devils Lake and becomes a national center monument.
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Devils Lake
North Dakota
North American
United States
board_of surveys
North America
Devita Lake
Ocean Temperature Drops Decline Hints At Colder Year
Scientists report Atlantic coast ocean water cools each year, suggesting a trend toward colder conditions. They warn the coming days may continue losing warmth as climate patterns evolve.
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Atlantic
Iceland A Winter Resort In Distant Years Forecast
The article predicts Iceland becoming a winter resort far in the future while France remains mostly deserted, active only during a few summer months.
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Iceland
France
Gain in Ability From Patent Medicine Slogan
Fragmentary reader letter praises a remedy claiming dramatic personal change. The text appears to endorse the medicine, noting initial inability followed by improved behavior. The legible parts reference gratitude and blessing to the manufacturers.
Wealthy widow Weds Shamus Widow of Multimillionaire
The widow of a New York Morning Telegraph magnate, Mrs. Howard-Mussell, known as the Shamus widow of the multimillionaire Puli Sher, is reported to have married Col L. G. Ament, former chief of investigators for the United States veterans' bureau.
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Howard - Mussell ‘Shamus
New York Morning Telegraph
Col L. G Ament
United States Veterans
Tern
Archbigamist John Kearny Confesses After Capture
John Kearny, infamous archbigamist, was captured by San Francisco police after escaping from a locked closet where a woman had confined him during a home robbery. He admits to having been terrified at least fourteen times during his spree.
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John Kearny
Ice Cream Freezer Refits Prompt Hardware Dealer
A brief exchange shows a hardware dealer seeking customer preferences for freezer refits while a young bride requests specific ice cream flavors including chocolate and orange sherbet. The dialogue emphasizes the dealer’s exclusive agency and the customer’s evolving needs.
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White City
Vood
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