Smoother Racing at Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway previews a 4 mile automobile sweep with a May 30 start at 10 a.m. An advance entry blank lists European and American entries and strict European style specifications. The race offers about 100000 in total purses with 83 cars possible to start and a 4 consecutive lap qualifying pace of 100 miles per hour.
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His Morte Indianapals Motor Speedway
Europe
America
Indianapolis
Iuliwapolia
Etary
Schericut
Singapore council moves to cut motor vehicle numbers
The Singapore council plans a 15 percent reduction starting July to ease traffic, with Consul General E. Sopthanf noting streets are narrow and motor use, especially cars, risks hindering transport. further reductions may follow as automobiles grow in popularity.
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Yjariksha
Willjamed Martens
Singapore ‘Paleipal Council Ta
E. Sopthanf
Perrow
Wash Car Carefully Select Time and Place
The article advises washing a car in shade to avoid sun damage. It warns that washing in direct sun can cause water to dry before cleaning, leading to streaks and hazy surfaces. A shaded garage is recommended to protect the finish from sun and wind, providing a better result.
Prices vary widely for gasoline across U S states
The Detroit Automobile cut prices after a recent survey show 10 cents per gallon as the lowest rate for straight-rye gasoline in Peoria Illinois and 27 cents in Pocono Az. The Mississippi valley average is 12 cents while the Pacific coast average is 20 cents. All figures exclude special style taxes ranging from 0 to 8 cents a gallon.
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U. S
United States
Detroit
Peoria
Ariz
Mississippi Valley
We Sarvey
Paris Trees Dying From Gas Fumes and Crowded Streets
Old Parisian trees face decline as gas fumes and crowded streets squeeze space for growth. After planting gaps of 15 feet, trees are now spaced only 2 feet apart in parks and avenues, with urban care limited to pennies per tree, risking further loss of cherished greenery.
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Paris
Squires
Fayette
Sears
Johnny Weismueller Turns to Automobile Racing
Johnny Weismueller, famed swimmer nicknamed a human fish, shifts focus from the pool to cars. Reports say he now aims for auto racing with attention on a road project or garage work, while photographers capture him performing engine or repair tasks.
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Johnny Weismelier
Peing
John Ayavill
Wei Peter
Automobile notes and racing notes on Rickenbacker speedway
A fragmented automobile page notes the high cost of car ownership versus refitting older vehicles, criticizes oil waste and rider safety, and mentions Eddie Rickenbacker taking over the Indianapolis motor speedway and aiming to break attendance records. The item blends consumer car talk with a fleeting sports note about a world war ace.
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Eddie Rickenbacker
Amie Raver
America
Ure
Uces
Lodingapalis Motor Speedway
Playground Needs Highlighted in City Park Survey
A city park survey urged expanding playgrounds and open spaces in state forests and local reservations. It notes growing demand for family recreation, daily use, and community access, with Coolidge supporting the study from 1924 and stressing the societal duty to provide for children and adults alike.
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GSKUO
Iy Kindelly
Mewone Yiat
Coolidge
Heroming
Cutthor
Rural School Needs Shown by Professor
Orville G. Brinak Olio State University told Missouri county superintendents at the Missouri State Beta Administrative association session that rural schools face intellectual isolation. He urged expanding school capacity, improving exchange with the outside world, and enlarging resources like music and books to counter a feeling of inferiority among rural students.
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Leaf
Orville G. Brin
Ak Olio State University
Missouri
Misnoui
State Beta Administrative Association
Supreme Court boosts city zoning across the nation
The article notes that within a year the Supreme Court strengthened zoning legality in four cases affecting use height and area. It cites New York City 1910 as early zoning, Reston and others adopting use restrictions in 1909 1909. It states forty six states and the District of Columbia permit municipal zoning with twenty eight adopting comprehensive zoning acts in 1924. Major cities include New York Chicago Boston Baltimore Pittsburgh and Los Angeles.
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United States Supreme Court
New York City
Reston
Lars Park
Standart
Flealty
Department of Committee
York
Chicago
Boston
Baltipore
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Parks and forest spending in U S cities rises in two year study
A two year study by the Playground and Recreation Association finds municipal parks and forests spending climbing toward 250000 dollars, with 1681 cities reporting in the survey. The report notes most cities over 25 000 population have parks, while many small towns lack access and large populations lack adequate play spaces.
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Playground and Recreation Association
Atper
Desertion of Women’s Clubs by The General Sparks Debate
The article discusses a split within the Active Woman's Club and compares it to the Scarsdale Woman's Club. It notes Scarsdale's large, diverse program including night school for the foreign born, a summer playground, and a girls' club, all run under a substantial leadership and a Wayside clubhouse on the Post road. Washington-era history is linked to the town's oldest house.
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Scarsdale
Ae OU
Hodub Iighes
Washiington
White Plains
Plea for Open Spaces in City Planning Report
A city planning report urges securing open spaces in each municipality to let all residents enjoy nature and breathe clean air. It argues that access to outdoor areas strengthens health and fundamental well being, emphasizing widespread benefit and daily contact with sunlight.
A Clean Sweep and a Creditors Battle
A fragment touches on business fate and creditor pressure. The speaker laments a failure to keep up with business and others mockingly note the lorded power over creditors in a troubled era.
Bergen Barracka era rebuilt into new central Bergen buildings
After the 1916 fire destroyed the Bergen center, temporary structures housed shopkeepers and basin workers while thousands of residents found shelter. The city plans aim to replace the late era with new central buildings to restore safer quarters and commerce.
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Bergen
Norway
Wich
Roses in Profusion at University of Texas Austin Garden
One thousand varieties of roses fill the vast rose garden at the University of Texas at Austin. The collection includes all known Texas varieties and many from nearby states. The garden, one of the largest in the South, is under the supervision of Dr. Thorpe, professor of botany, and is part of the Texas Horticultural Gardeners project established to showcase roses.
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University of Texas At Austin
Texas
Miker
Os ‘Thorp
University of Texas
Back Hurts Flush Kidneys Health Tonic Ad
A dubious health ad touts kidney cleansing with saline salts and lemon acid. It urges high water intake and a fragrant lithia water remedy to alleviate bladder weakness, promising relief and renewed kidney activity. The piece also briefly notes plans related to Craig Lake Nemi and nearby slips of Th IWAN.
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Nemi
Spark
Year of listening drives radio sales in campaign season
In a brisk promotional piece, advertisers urge readers to buy the Atwater Kent radio as campaigns heat up. It touts the set as ready for any event, battery free for long life, and affordable due to reduced manufacture costs. It highlights a modern satin cabinet and the promise of clear, steady reception with a feature called the Mid Listen Dial.
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Underwood
Tunney
Oigolities
Dan
Atwater Kent A. E
Sumer
Tate
Atwater Kent
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Atwater Kent Indie Hour
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Dial
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Yerent Lotr
Pricenshighity
Auwater Kent Manufacturing Company
Wissuhickup Avenue
Loring
Simmle
Chesterfield
Laevert & Myers Toniten Co
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