Progress and Speed Define a Modern Era
A rapid tour through modern progress contrasts air endurance tests with everyday travel. The essay notes airplanes refueling to break records, cars racing, streets being paved in days, and automated peanut sorting in factories. It recalls postwar expansion, rail and vehicle innovations, and the westward population boom from 1880 to today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Detroit
Pullman
Westinghouse
Great Plains
Kansas
Nebraska
High Plains
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Nevada
Utah
Overland Stage
Missouri River
Denver
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Bret Harte
Far West
Sinclair Lewis
New Washington Vision Sets 18 Million Civic Center Plan
The new commerce department building, cornerstone laid by the president, begins an 18 million, three block complex. It inaugurates the Pennsylvania avenue triangle plan linking Capitol, White House, and Washington Monument, echoing L Enfant’s city visions and modern traffic needs. Washington aims to be the world’s most beautiful capital, guided by L Enfant’s wheel and ambitious federal city planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
White House
Washington Monument
Pierre Charles L’enfant
National Capital
L’enfant
Federal
Australia
America
The Smile That Wins Traffic Smiles Ferry Past Officers
Lindbergh, bound for Englewood, defuses a detour in North Bergen as a traffic officer scolds him. The officer recalls his apology and mutual smiles, praising the great rapport. The piece notes the charm of a smile that clears a path with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Englewood
North Bergen
N. J
First Aid Advice For Fourth Of July Accidents
A health columnist urges women's groups to push stronger safety laws as Fourth of July injuries persist. Practical home remedies for burns and cuts are described, including peroxide cleansing, antiseptics, and edible pastes, plus cautions about seeking medical care for extensive burns and exposure to toxins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Hunt Peters
M. D
Fragmentary verse recall of marriage gossip and truth
A nostalgic verse questions why parental restraint and secrecy linger after a daughter's marriage and why the truth about such events surfaces late, reflecting social norms and delayed disclosure.
Power of Federal Reserve Board Criticized
William C Durant portrays the Federal Reserve board as aligned with Wall Street and undermining national prosperity by curtailing credit and pressuring interest rates. He argues confidence in the economy cannot return until the board's power is clearly reined in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power OF Federal Reserve Board
William C. Durant
William Crapo Durant
Boston
Mass
Flint
Mich
Durant-Dart Carriage Company
Buick Motor Company
General Motors Company
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
Oakland
Northwar
Chevrolet Motor Company
Durant Motors Inc
New York City
Paris
Federal Reserve Board
Wall Street
Hull market set to rise after question settled
The piece notes market optimism once the question is resolved, predicting higher prices for seasoned securities. It cites 15,000,000 stockholders and co partners in industrial railroad and public service enterprises. It also mentions a New York state bill to amend the usury law to end exemptions for call loans, aiming to end 10 to 20 percent rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
New York
Anniversaries and History Figures From 18th to 20th Century
List of birth and death anniversaries for notable figures including Sir William Pepperell born in Kittery Maine and died 1759, Leonard Case of Case School of Applied Science born Cleveland and died 1880, James Smithson founder of Smithsonian died Genoa, Henry Abbey theater manager born Akron died New York, Charles S Parnell Irish statesman, Lafcadio Hearn author born Ionian Islands died Tokyo, Paul Laurence Dunbar born Dayton died 1906, and a note on Today in History 1759 Wolfe landed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pepperell
Great Britain
Kittery
Maine
Leonard Case
Case School of Applied Science
Cleveland
Ohio
James Smithson
Smithsonian Institution
Genoa
Italy
France
Henry E. Abbey
Akron
New York City
Charles S. Parnell
Lafcadio Hearn
Ionian Islands
Tokio
Japan
Paul Lawrence "Unbas
Dayton
Notable historical crimes and raids cited near Quebec
A fragment lists events from 1794 Warsaw executions of eight nobles, 1844 Joseph Smith’s mob killing in Carthage Illinois, 1863 Gen Morgan and Confederate raiders crossing the Ohio. Also mentions an army of about 8,000 near Quebec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Warsaw
Joseph Smith
Carthage
Ill
Gen. Morgan
Ohio
Notable birth anniversaries announced for prominent figures
Helen A. Keller born in Tuscumbia Alabama 49 years ago Julius Klein born in San Jose California 43 years ago Dr Rufus F von Kleinsmid USC president born in Sandwich Illinois 51 years ago Dr Heber D Curtis Allegheny Observatory director born in Muskegon Michigan 57 years ago May Irwin actress born in Whitby Ontario 67 years ago Sir Herbert Ames Canadian financier born in Montreal 66 years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen A. Keller
Tuscumbia
Ala
Julius Klein
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Washington
San Jose
Calif
Rufus FE. von Kleinsmid
University of Southern California
Sandwich
Ill
Heber D. Curtis
Allegheny Observatory
Pittsburgh
Muskegon
Mich
Birth and Wedding Announcements and Invitations
Notices for births weddings and dances including calling cards for Miss Mrs and Mr and commercial printing services for all kinds of notices and invitations.
Horoscope Insight on Female Nature and Trust
The analysis describes a loving and trusting nature likely to be deceived, portraying a feminine temperament with potential power but limited fortune in romance. It warns that affectionate and passionate tendencies may lead to incautious behavior unless self restraint is applied.
Exchange of courtesies in Portland theft sentence
Theodore Reynolds, 30, told Circuit Court Judge Evans “Thank you, your honor” after being sentenced to four months for stealing two fire extinguishers. The judge replied “You are entirely welcome.” The passage ends with an odd dream line about oysters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Theodore Reynolds
Evans
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the Chronicle-Telegram
Members Audit Bureau of Circulation
Second Street
Elyria
The
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
AG Hudnutt
J. Clare George
Lorain
Robert E. Ward, Inc
Chicago, & So
Wabash Ave
General Motors
Peter
Peters
Durant
Wolfe
Wilmot Printing CO
Lester Llewellyn
Longfellow St
F. A. Smith & Bros
Elyrla
Nielsen Laboratories, Inc
Middle Ave
N. D. Nielsen Dio
U. S. Royal
U.S
Peerless
U. S
Hi-Speed Tire Shop
Cleveland Street
Perry Court
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