Senate OKs France Arbitration Treaty Favorable Report
Washington reports the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, by unanimous vote, favors a report on the new arbitration treaty with France after Kellogg testified that it does not affect the Bryan conciliation treaty. Borah will delay ratification pending notes exchange.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
France
Kellogg
Cable
Borah
Senate
United States
League of Nations
Foreign Relations Committee
House Approves Pink Bollworm Fight and West Point BuilDings
Washington briefs report an appropriation to combat pink bollworm in Texas and Southwest states sent to the senate. Chairman Morin advances two bills to fund 3.6 million dollars for new West Point Military Academy buildings. Public health service says infantile paralysis epidemic appears to be ended.
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Texas
Southwest States
House
Senate
Morin
House Military Affairs Committee
West Point Military Academy
United States Public Health Service
House approves 1500 for Lindbergh gold medal presentation
By a unanimous vote the house approved 1500 for the purchase of a gold medal to be presented to Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. The resolution also provides for coinage and sale of bronze duplicates.
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House
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
White House cancels Coolidge Ottawa visit
The White House announces cancellation of President Coolidge plan to visit Ottawa this summer to lay the cornerstone of the new American Legion building.
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White House
Coolidge
Ottawa
Canada
American Legion
Farm population loss in 1927 smaller than five-year average
Secretary Jardine of the Department of Agriculture reports a net loss of 193000 in the American farm population for 1927, which is less than half the five year average decline. The finding highlights a slower drop in farm numbers amid ongoing agricultural concerns.
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Jardine
Department of Agriculture
Steel Trade Surges as President Coolidge Receives Reports
Business nationwide remains steady as government departments advise President Coolidge. Reports indicate a material increase in the steel trade, signaling improved industrial activity.
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Coolidge
De Luxe Plane Planned for Henry B. Du Pont
A luxurious plane designed after an Atlantic liner is being built for Henry B. Du Pont. It will feature gold and silver decorations and is estimated to cost more than $100,000.
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New York
Henry B. du Pont
Notice of Bid Proposals Dolton Illinois 1928
Bids for lead water service pipes and house drains in Dolton Cook County Illinois will be received until March 19 1928 at 8 PM. Bid blanks deposits bonds and requirements are detailed including 10 percent certified funds 25 bidding sheets and a 6 percent interest bond. The Board reserves right to reject all bids and bids open publicly at the Village Hall.
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Board of Local Improvements
Dolton
Grant St
Cook County
Illinois
Dalton
WM. S. Gentry
Nomic Lage
Bolton
Board of Scecal
Dolton Seeks Bids for Grant Street Paving Project
The village invites public bids to pave Grant Street and improve nearby areas. Bids will be opened publicly and declared, with compliance to applicable municipal improvement procedures and specifications.
Nomad Weavers of Eastern Asia
The inhabitants of eastern Asia are described as ignorant with education largely unknown. A hilltop view reveals a valley of black goats hair tents that house nomad weavers. Their livelihood relies on flocks, forcing continuous movement in search of scarce pasturage. This nomadic life has produced a virile people though lacking culture.
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Eastern
Asia
Growth of Beard Not Stimulated by Razor
The article reviews scientific and medical views on whether shaving affects beard growth. It notes that most experts say shaving does not speed growth, but skin irritation from shaving could boost blood flow to follicles, potentially making the beard appear heavier or quicker to grow.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Oldest and youngest mountains in American ranges
Geologists classify mountain ages across North America. The Lau rentian mountains in Canada are cited as the oldest, the Rockies as the youngest, and the Appalachians are noted to have been raised and eroded in three major cycles.
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America
Laurentian
Canada
Rockies
Appalachians
Wills Mocks Tennis With Marriage Analogy
Helen Wills of California jokes about tennis and matrimony in a facetious remark. She notes common elements such as the net love score and the racket in a playful comparison reported by the Los Angeles Times.
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Helen Wills
California
Los Angeles Times
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Kelvinator
Belmont
Pastoret - Dorsey - Barrett Co
Municipal Contractors
Washington St
Dolton, Il
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