Trans Saharan Railroad Plan Faces Funding Hurdles
France advances a Trans Sahara railway idea with a projected cost of at least 126 million francs. Pierre Lannay, director of railways, says the project is feasible and could be realized soon if sufficient funds and political support are found. The plan envisions linking Alzera or Biskra to a northern port, though completion remains uncertain.
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France
Trans-Sahara
Sahara
Pierre Lannay
Trans Sahara rail route eyed amid Niger valley hopes
The text outlines a plan for a long Trans Sahara railway from Colomb Bechar toward Tesare, with seven to eight years of construction and two thousand miles of track across shifting sands. Outposts would guard the line at long intervals, with potential 500 000 tons of freight and up to 0 000 passengers annually. It notes expected economic gains from Niger valley development and mineral mines, alongside strategic military advantages.
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Niger River
Tehare
Department of
Oran
Colomb-Bechar
Tesare
Hue
Laemar
Niger
Eee
Trans Sahara
Africa
Ohio Rural Sessions Lead in Attendance
Farmers meet at Ohio institutes show rising turnout while other states report declines. The statewide gatherings attract turnout from rural communities, with strong participation noted as sequences of sessions continue across Ohio.
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Onio
Ohice
Ohie Farmers Institutes
Mineral Deposits Found in Upper Rhine Basin Baden
Baden government reports rich mineral deposits in the Waldkirch area at the Elz valley outlet with lead copper tin arsenite and sulphurous ores. Brown iron ore also found at two sites. Deposits extend from the Black Forest toward the plain and will be exploited on a large scale for sulphur arsenic and lead.
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Upper Rhine
Berlin
Rhine
Baden
Rlate Board of Mines
Waldkirch
Elz
Black Forest
Fall laying hens aid farm income in Ohio
Ohio farmers boosting income by concentrating egg production October through January. Medina County records show seven of 22 farmers managing flocks to produce 24 percent of eggs in peak months, lifting average price to 38.7 cents per dozen and yielding about 70 cents per hour of labor after costs. Non peak farmers averaged 20.6 cents per dozen and 24 cents per hour. The most successful growers exploit high price months to maximize returns.
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Hfarse&f
Ohio
Medina County
Ohio State University Ty
Poultry Feed Costs and Returns Studied by Economist
F L Morrison of the economists group notes that feeding the proper kinds of feed in liberal quantities yields lower costs per dollar of receipts. Average annual feed cost was 126.05 for 100 birds, with total costs including labor, buildings, and equipment at 190, giving 74 cents in receipts per dollar. In contrast the inefficient group fed only 89.98 per year per 100 fowls but had total costs averaging 1.03 dollars per dollar of receipts.
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F.L. Morrison
125 Students Enroll In Michigan Summer Coaching Session
Ann Arbor Michigan opened its largest ever coaching summer session with more than 125 students from many U S states Canada and South America. Last year’s registration stood at 115 as classes began.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Michi-gan
States of the Union
Canadas
South America
Michigan Football and Athletics Staff Under Yost in 1925 Season
The Michigan faculty for 1925 includes Fielding H. Yost overseeing major sport varsity coaches with Elton Wieman Harry Kipke and others. Over 40 courses are offered in radoms sports administration and direction. Practice games take place at Ferris Field Yost Field House and the old stadium as potential coaches learn fundamentals.
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Fielding H. Yost
Michigan School
Elton Wieman
Harry Kipke
Edwin Mather
Stephen J Barrel
Charles Benatrack
George May
Radoms
Ferrs
Yost
Cres
Ocher
Coleges
University of Augist
Artedasce
Cnaches* Os
Credit for BA Education Degree Path at Universities
Universities may grant credit toward a Bachelor of Arts in Education for work completed at schools and colleges of the universe. This allows students to apply prior study toward the degree requirements where applicable.
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Schools and Colleges of the Universe
Sleeping sickness and criminal tendencies
London reports from July 13 outline the Scottish Board of Health annual study on sleeping sickness. It notes many recovered patients remain mentally abnormal, with youths formerly treated now showing marked criminal tendencies described as a source of police trouble, menace to localities, and violent behavior.
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London
Scottish Board of Health
Scotland
Sweets Attract Moths In New Book Note
London July 13 moths show unusual fondness for sweets says W S Furneaux author of Butterflen noting moth appeal to sugary treats in his new book.
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London
W.S Furneaux
Moths and Other Creatures of the Countryside
A writer notes the countryside’s moths and creatures show fondness for fry honey suckle sallow privet nettles ver Denag and the common pink detailing their varied tastes and behaviors in a brief field observation.
Red Plane Wrecked by Bluegrass Bull Near Shelbyville
A bright red plane made an emergency landing in a Kr field when a bluegrass bull charged the aircraft grazing nearby. William Van Arsdall of Harods burg found the fuselage crushed and torn sods and red cloth strewn across the ground after the bull spooked the plane.
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Shelbyville
Wiliam van Arsdall
Harodsburg
Beret White
van Aredall
Clairvoyants Reap Big Derby Harvest
London July 18 clairvoyants and crystal gazers in Bond Street and Mayfair did brisk business before this year’s Derby catering to dejected matrons as they read fortunes and offered crystal gazes amid betting buzz and street chatter.
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Dirby Harvest
London
Clairvorants
Crystal Gazera
Bond Street
Road race claim taints betting circle in racing notes
A road street scene notes a claimant admitting a 69 guinea payout and boasting that Cal Bey was a sure winner. Competitors reportedly discounted rivals and faced little gratitude. Stampede is mocked by a racing writer as a fearsome, chaotic entrant.
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Ake Eerend
Calt Bey
Admiral Tirpitz Fights Fire At Berlin Legation
Berlin July 18 Admiral Tirpitz once grand marshal of the German imperial fleet and visiting his son in law von Hassel German minister at Copenhagen a fire broke out in the legation while the family slept He awakened by smoke grabbed a fire extinguisher roused the family and fought his way to the origin of the blaze in the reception room.
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Tirpitz
Berlin
von Hassel
Copenhagen
Legation
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Wisconsin
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Kelly
Springfield
M. Marsh & Son
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River
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