St Lawrence route best says Hoover in favor of canal
Washington report by Secretary Hoover urges priority for the St Lawrence waterway over Welland and All American plans as essential for two fifths of Americans. It claims lower net cost, higher tonnage capacity, reduced grain freight, and less danger from border proximity, with strong economic and strategic arguments in its favor.
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Great Lakes
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Commerce
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Canada
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Lakes
United States
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S. Wallace Dempsey
New York
Vileag
Read Optimist Parade with Fountain Pen
A cautious optimist is described as one who undertakes a four crossover parade using a fountain pen to mark each move, reflecting careful planning and steady effort.
Pay for Itself, Demonstrator Says, Novel Device
Detroit News notes an earnest demonstrator claims his device will “practically pay for itself” in time, arguing it is a practical household asset. The quotation highlights the optimistic sales pitch used to promote the invention to homeowners.
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Detroit News
Albatrosees Infrequently Seen In North Atlantic
Rare seabirds, the albatrosees, frequent most seas but rarely appear ashore. They breed only on the Animehe islands, distant in the ocean, with sightings in the North Atlantic being exceptional.
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North Atlantic
Animehe Ocean
Simple Divorce Shakes Arché Region Household
A man seeking a divorce leaves his home in anger and remains away for days. His wife, taking the hint, departs with the intention of pursuing a formal separation.
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Arché Region
Eel Attacks Wife During Creek Fishing Dispute
A husband in Tuscaloosa Alabama was fishing when his wife scolded him. He attempted to ignore her until a four foot eel leaped from the water, wrapped around her neck, choking her. He freed her and tossed the eel back.
Wonderlake Fishing Trip Report Circulates Among Old Timers
In a rambling exchange two men discuss a planned trip to Wonderlake where talk centers on huge fish. They joke about tales of catches that got away and the legends of anglers who boast more than they can prove.
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Wonderlake
Boston Transcript
What He Had in Mind No Doubt the Trodigal Son
A compact item notes a misquoted or garbled saying about the prodigal son, suggesting a humorous take on intention versus action and a homecoming for a meal. The line hints at a newspaper snippet with wordplay and a cultural reference.
Zinc's Preeminent Use in European Roofing
Zinc remains the dominant roofing metal across Europe with artisans relying on it so heavily they would struggle to operate without it. The article notes its widespread adoption and essential role in construction across the continent.
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Europe
Intel
Proper Use of Knowledge Emphasizes Understanding and Skill
An educational authority argues that progress lies in understanding current knowledge and using it well. Merely owning tools or information is not enough without practical mastery and application.
Notable Exception About Machines and Art
A brief Ohio State Journal remark favors mechanical loud speakers over human ones, noting we can switch off machines at will, a rare exception to the rule that natural works surpass art.
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Ohio State Journal
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