Fight on Waste Saves Millions
Washington report outlines a five year push by the Department of Commerce to eliminate waste and standardize industry. Secretary Hoover cites hundreds of conferences and 229 committees driving changes in railway, waterways, electrification, and manufacturing. The campaign aims to raise living standards and productivity through simplified products, uniform documents, and cooperative marketing, with wide cuts in product varieties and a multi billion dollar annual impact.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Hoover
Commerce Secretary
Co-Operative Service
Efficiency Drive Cuts Product Varieties and Boosts Transport
The report details major reductions across product lines from single bit axes to builders hardware, cutting 6,118 purchasable varieties to streamline offerings. It notes transport gains, with car shortages nearly gone as weekly car loadings rise from 603,588 to 986,475 and miles per day from 22.4 to 26.9. Secretary Hoover cites wage and price shifts, stating real wages hit historic highs while wholesale prices stabilize.
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Hoover
Department of Labor
United States
Woman Voters Hear Parliament Gossip At Haircut
In Glasgow, women voters listen to proceedings as they get M P James Stewart helps out in his barber shop on weekends. The scene blends local politics with daily grooming in a lively exchange highlighting Labor activity.
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Glasgow
James Stewart
Labor
Slams the Movies by New York Critics Attack
Dr Sanger Brown second chairman of the state commission on mental detectives argues continual attendance at the movies weakens the mind and reveals concerns about public mental health.
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New York
Sanger Brown
State Commission On
Eerie Sea Phosphorescence Common in Gulf Waters
A National Geographic bulletin explains ghostly sea light, both natural and widespread. Luminescence arises from oxidizing particles of dead marine and plant matter, living organisms, and certain bacteria, with two kinds noted by Norwegians dead phosphorescence and fish phosphorescence. The glow varies in color from blue to yellow and can illuminate waves, shores, and even passing ships.
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Washington
Patoka
Gulf of México
D. C
National Geographic Society
Far East
Gulf of Aden
Ancient Treasure Found in Sahara Reveals Lost Atlantis Tomb
Paris reports detail Beloit college expedition led by Count De Provok and Bardley Tyrrell in Hoggar country uncovering Tin-Hanan tomb, Libyan Venus statue, and 15 amrads. French guards protect the site as natives, Tauregs, react to treasure removal. artifacts include diadem, stone jewelry, carved wood, and toilet set.
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Paris
Sahara
Count de
Hoggar
Carthage
Tin-Hanan
Africa
Venus
Abbe
J. B. Chabot
French Institute
Tanit
Athene
Algiers
Utica
Louis Chapul
Count de Prorok
Algeria
Mystery Stirred Seattle as Forest Canyon Water Burns
Reports describe a canyon near Seattle where cold salty water erupts in a pool and gas passes through it. A lit match can ignite flames rising as high as 100 feet during eruptions. Fires play over bubbling water for weeks, attracting attention and curiosity despite local rumors from Indigenous and hunter communities.
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Seattle
Wash
Barber Heir Receives Half of $200000 Estate
John L. Cook a barber of Quincy California discovered upon opening a New York letter that he is heir to one half of the estate of his late father Frederick Cook of Hanover Germany. His share is estimated around $100000 while the other half goes to his sister Mrs. G W Krutchfield of Huntsville Missouri.
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Quincy
Cal
John L. Cook
New York
Frederick Cook
Hanover
Germany
G. W. Krutchfield
Huntsville
Navajo Indians Improve Sheep With Karakul Cross
Shiprock New Mexico reports Navajo herders are crossing native sheep with Karakul stock from Asia to renew bloodlines and enhance wool for famous blankets. The cross yields wool suitable for rugs in tan brown and yellowish tones. Traders buy raw wool and Navajo women select off colors for weaving, with natural wool prized over dyed imitators.
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Shiprock
N. M
Painted Desert
Asia
Honeymoons Falling Out Of Fashion Says Lopokova
Lydia Lopokova the Russian dancer who wed professor John Maynard Keynes says honeymoons are out of fashion because busy people have no time for them. She notes she danced the night after her own marriage. A debutante notes Lopokova has been married twice and her second husband is an economist.
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London
Lydia Lopokova
John Maynard Keynes
Lydia
Wall Street brokers don blue denim smocks now
In a striking uniform shift, all staff in a Wall Street brokerage office are seen wearing blue denim smocks from partners to messengers and quotation posters, signaling a coordinated dress tone. The move affects every attache in one firm, reflecting a unified office culture.
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New York
Wall Street
Messenger
Best Baby in Greater New York Wins Hunger Cup
Jean Reilly, seventeen months old, is named Best Baby in Greater New York at the Health and Food exposition held on her birthday at New Madison Square Garden. She wears a pink outfit as she accepts the cup signaling her top status among infants at the event.
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Jean Reilly
Greater New York
New Madison Square Garden
Baby Jean
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