Statement Clinches Case for Boulder Dam Bill
Elwood Mead, Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, writes to House irrigation committee chair Addison Smith arguing the Swing Johnson bill for the Boulder Canyon project is essential. He says government construction is necessary to control Colorado River floods and secure water rights, with repayment of costs via power revenue and no tax burden.
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Elwood Mead
Bureau of Reclamation
Boulder Canyon
Addison T. Smith
House Committee On Irrigation and Reclamation
Meade
Colorado River
Congress
Doctor Mead
Anthrax Facts and Preventive Measures Through History
A historical overview explains anthrax origins and forms in humans and animals, noting splenic fever and malignant pustule as human forms. It details symptoms from external boils to internal infections, and emphasizes the role of germ theory and strict health regulations in reducing outbreaks.
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Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Four Proverbs Shaped a Queen's Resolve
The speaker recalls four proverbs guiding her reign and life: help yourself and God helps you, every cloud has a silver lining, it is never too late to mend, and the man who never makes a mistake never does anything. Despite past mistakes she earned belief through actions and faced days with independence and courage.
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Tam
Famous Feag, Syn., Inc
Morning Grouchiness And How To Conquer It
A discussion on why people, especially men, wake irritable, with sleep and adaptation shaping mood. Encourages practical steps like starting the day cheerfully, whistling or humming, and making brief personal visits rather than fretful habits, to overcome morning grouchiness.
Seven Hot Sparks by Dr. Frank Crane
A 1927 essay outlines seven pivotal moments in human history starting with speech and fire and including writing money love beauty and the concept of a soul. The piece argues these sparks shaped civilization more than battles or migrations.
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Colonel Jackson
United States ‘Engineer Corps
R. M. Priest
United States Reclamation Bureau
Frank Adams
University of California
Imperial Valley
Frank Crane
MecCture
Henry Ford Passes Up Billion Dollar Offer
The government tax suit reveals banker J W Prentiss testified Ford declined a billion dollar bid to run his company. Ford instead pursues his passion by restoring Mary Had a Little Lamb schoolhouse in Sudbury Mass and collecting local historic items, showing his lifelong IDEA-driven path.
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Henry Ford
Mary
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House of Representatives
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J. W. Prentiss
New
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Ford
Sudbury
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Wayside Inn
Mr. Ford
Mary’s School
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