Utah road plan put in federal aid system
Utah state road commission backs adding the Duchesne Castlegate route to the 7 percent federal aid highway system. Myton Antelope unit crews work near Myton as contractors prepare the roadbed.
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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1926
Page
2
Utah state road commission backs adding the Duchesne Castlegate route to the 7 percent federal aid highway system. Myton Antelope unit crews work near Myton as contractors prepare the roadbed.
Kiel reveals a stark postwar shift as imperial symbols fade. Forts are dismantled docks empty and naval academy closed while Prince Henry shifts to farming, tending cattle on Temmelamark estate and maintaining wary detachment from American peers and German industry.
The Canadian Forester, a C G M M steamer, used wireless contact with a shore station to guide a doctor in treating an injured parish priest of Clarencetown Long Island Kalamas after the island's doctor could not reach him. The Bahamas later confirmed the patient improved.
Washington reports the Panama Canal is near a record year with receipts above $19,000,000 and projected annual government earnings over $15,000,000. Net revenues for recent years exceed $15,000,000 as American shipping dominates tonnage and the canal shows growing profitability.
Spanish expedition led by General Munez de Prado reports bands of gorillas terrorizing natives on the trail to Benlto and Otocho. Villagers hear nightly screams as women are held, with a planned rescue and capture mission to recover captives and deter raids.
In a historic move Myrtle C. Dickson becomes the first woman to be appointed principal of a high school, marking a milestone for educational leadership.
In Moscow Russia twenty five thousand pairs of American women's shoes were found unusable due to their large size for Russian women. Despite being among the smallest feet globally Russian women cannot wear the shoes and the discarded stock will be sent to Finland where foot sizes are larger.
Washington reports a mineral survey of northern Mexican mines led by Dr. W. F. Foshag of the National Museum and Harvard. The expedition will cover Guanajuato, Chihuahua, Durango, and Coahuila, examining ore occurrence, formation, and mining history including the famed Guanajuato silver deposits and historic Santa Eulalia mines.
Secretary Mellon announced a government surplus of 377.8 million dollars for the year, aided by a record 579.4 million customs take and 1.982 billion in income tax. Despite this, a projected 399 million surplus failed to materialize due to late disbursements and tax refunds.
A testimonial from Mrs J C Taylor of Tallahassee Florida describes improved health after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She quotes regaining strength and ability to perform housework and talks about mood and energy restoration. The advertisement claims the product has helped many women for over fifty years.
A husband reports visiting six stores to find dress goods matching a sample. He explains his wife wants a truly unique dress, and her reaction signals she will be pleased with a one of a kind result.
National Safety Council issues a bulletin with guidance for swimmers. Do not swim with heart trouble or alone. Avoid swimming when tired or overheated and wait two hours after eating. Dive only where depth is known. Do not exhaust yourself and rest on your back if overmatched. Do not struggle in a swift current. Learn prone pressure resuscitation and basic first aid.
Washington lawmakers faced a tight calendar as both chambers pressed to adjourn. The Senate increased the second deficiency appropriation from 45 million to 51 million and sent the measure to conference amid late night sessions and a potential adjournment jam.
Reports from Padang Sumatra indicate an earthquake destroyed the town last Tuesday. At least 260 persons were killed and many injured. Authorities rush troops to aid survivors as search efforts begin in the ruins.
A promissory note attributed to Button Gwinnett, signer of the Declaration, sold for 19 600 dollars with a cot signature bringing 10 500 dollars at Anderson Galleries. The items were from Dr. George F. Williams’s historic library. Purchaser Dr. A. S. Ronenbach paid 3 500 dollars less than his January bid for a similar Gwinnett signature from another collection.
Six distinct shocks were recorded on seismographs near Nadua Italy Thursday with three classified as strong. The tremors occurred at an estimated distance of 200 kilometers and no damage reports have been received across Italy.
An iconic Napoleon cocked hat fetched 45000 francs at a Paris auction. The buyer was the Prince of Monaco.
The Bureau of Mines reports May gasoline production at 7 018 375 000 gallons, first time over a billion. May stocks on hand 1 802 101 006 gallons with domestic demand at 986 677 000 gallons, an everyday rise of 15 percent from April.
Japanese use artificial silk Tokia Japan imports large quantities for beauty loving people who cannot afford real article. Fibre spun by silkworm fed by Japanese women at home costs more than American silk. Frugal Japanese sell silk to richer buyers and cover bodies with milled product of neighbors.
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