Beavers Build Dams Under U S Government Program
Washington reports beavers in Oregon Washington Nevada Utah and Wyoming are employed to build dams for federal conservation efforts. About 200 beavers drafted from Idaho have cost the government little, yet boosted erosion control and water management, with plans to expand beaver colonies in eroded streams.
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Washington
Oregon
Nevada
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Herald L Fekes
Uncle Sam
Ickés
Ickes
Bey
Dead Woman's Eyes Give Sight to Man and Youth
In a landmark corneal transplant, Margaret Carr's eyes restored vision to Reverend A. E. Bardi of Portland and pianist Arthur Morton of Sacramento. Bardi, newly sighted, described colors and a hand, while Morton, blind since 1922, regained blurred vision before fainting. Harding returns to his Portland pastorate. Morton resumes piano studies.
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San Francisco
Margaret Carr
A. E. Bardi
Portland
Ore
Arthur Forson
Sacramento
Calif
Harding
Morton
Eskimo Baby Exchanged For Tent Claim At Great Bear Lake
Winnipeg attorney John A. Macauley testified after a trip through northwestern Canada that he witnessed an Eskimo baby traded for a tent valued at $49 at Great Bear Lake. The baby reportedly thrived on powdered milk as the Indian family, whose other children had died, cared for it.
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Edmonton
Winnipeg
Canada
John A. Macauley
Great Bear Lake
Indian Rainmakers Of Southwest Hold To Ancient Rites
Santo Domingo New Mexico hosts the Keres Indians annual St Dominic rain dance led by Koshares medicine men. The rite, dating from antiquity, seeks to call rain for crops while preserving the tribe’s traditions amid Spanish and missionary influence. Women participate. the ceremony unfolds from the kiva to the town plaza as ritual gestures plead for moisture and fertility in a dry year.
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Southwest
Santo Domingo
N. M
New Mexico
Koshares
Mrost
St. Dominic
Rain Restores Faith in Native Beliefs After Dance
Rain falls in the area a few days after a dance, reviving the Indians faith in their ancient beliefs as the land receives the long-awaited moisture.
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Wally
Post Card Collecting: New Hobby for Fans
Kansas City reports a growing hobby as Post Card Collectors Club of America expands beyond a small start. Hundreds of collectors nationwide and abroad exchange cards by mail, with some collections totaling over 10 000 to 20 000 cards. Members specialize in sets like lighthouses battlefields monuments parks and state capital views.
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Kansas City
Post Card Collectors Club of America
United States
Iowa Senate Reelection Hopefuls Endorse American Way
L J Dickinson of Algona promotes sound government and returns control to the people. He backs an American Market for farmers and real jobs, with pensions for the aged funded solely for that purpose. George A Wilson, 3 time Polk County official, seeks duties in Des Moines and supports reducing commissions, aiding agricultural industries, and fair pensions. Bourke B Hickenlooper runs for Lieutenant Governor.
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L. J. Dickinson
J. J. Dickinson
Algona
Iowa
Senate
George A. Wilson
Adair County
Wilson
Martha G. Wilson
Menlo High Sinners College
State University of Iowa Law School
Polk County
James H
State House
Des Moines
Down
Towa
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S. L. Huntley
George W. Wilson
Fred C. Gilchrist
Dist
Fred D. Everett
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Mark G. Thornburg
Secretary of Agriculture
Earl G. Miller
Secretary of State
Jessie M. Parker
Supt. Public Instruction
C. B. Akers
Auditor of State
Barr Keshlear
Commerce
W. G. C. Bagley
Treasurer of State
B. M. Richardson
J. F. Miller
Otio Johnson
H. J. Sexe
W. W. Boothroyd
M. A. Wallakait
Arne Sorlien
Don Sawyer
Melvin Baker
J. K. Coddington
Royal Bennett
W. FL Weir
Carl Underberg
Humboldt County Republican Central Committee
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