Transporting the Sea to Chicago Aquairum Project
A Chicago aquarium project moves over a million gallons of sea water by rail to form a massive $3,000,000 facility. Twenty tank cars are fitted with paraffin linings to preserve natural conditions as 2,000,000 gallons of salt and fresh water are stored and circulated. Opening is planned for June 1, with species from Atlantic and Pacific oceans and North and South American waters.
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Zoological
Chicago
North
South America
Atlantic
Pacific
Lake Michigan
Florida
Acquarium
A Good Appointment to Canada Minister Picked
President Hoover selects Hanford MacNider of Iowa as Minister to Canada a high type citizen with service as Assistant Secretary of War and former National Commander of the American Legion He holds the Distinguished Service Cross and other bravery citations He has served in civil and military roles and is a thorough business man experienced with US Canada issues.
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Hanford MacNider
Iowa
Canada
Hoover
MacNider
American Legion
United States
George Sabin Gibbs
Harlan, Inn
State University of Iowa
Army Signal School
Signal Corps
Philippines
Cuba
Hawaiii
France
United States Army
Floating Palaces: Two 30000-ton liners for United States Lines
Announcement states United States Lines will build two 30,000 ton ships at Camden New Jersey for 21 million dollars. Due in 26 months these floating palaces will carry 1300 passengers each with Georgian Jacobean public rooms stages for drama and talks telephones in all staterooms and wireless ship to shore calls.
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United States Lines, Inc
Camden
N. J
United States
Bratton Seeks Full Report on Airplane Accidents
Senator Bratton pushed a Senate resolution demanding complete information on all airplane accidents since May 20, 1926. The measure requires listing all persons involved, primary and contributing causes, and details about pilots and aircraft.
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Senator Bratton
Senate
Publicity push for aviation accident findings urged
The air commerce act of 1925 requires the Department of Commerce to investigate all airplane accidents, record findings, and publish them. Senator Bratton and aviation allies argue full publicity will benefit air commerce by showing accidents are avoidable.
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Department of Commerce
Bratton
Friends of Aviation
Air Commerce
Functions of Army Signal Corps in Peace Time Discussed
Major General George Sabin Gibbs outlines the U S Army Signal Corps role in peace, stressing continuous daily operations, nationwide communications, and the system linking Alaska Hawaii the Philippines and other territories. Highlights include early milestones in radio and aviation telegraphy and the corps’ public and military utility.
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Army Signal
George
Gibbs
Army
Signal Corps
War Department
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Uncle Sam
Anniversary list marks 1253 William Petty and others
Today's anniversaries include William Petty born December 28, 1687, noted economist who advocated industrial schools. Ludwig Zinzen dorf founder of the Society of United Brethren born in Germany. Jonathan Edwards born 1703 at Northampton and died 1801. Edward Livingston, 18th century lawyer and cabinet official, among others.
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William Petty
Dicer
lyun- Nichols Ludwig = Zinzendorf
Society of United Brethren
Germany
Jonathan Edwards
Northampton
Mass
Schnectady
N. Y
Edward Livingston
If I Looked Like Mahatma Gandhi and Kept Walking
A reflective quip on appearance and perseverance. The speaker rejects stereotypes and asserts steady progress despite obstacles, comparing busy talkers to jailers who misunderstand true prison of circumstance.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Timeline Highlights From 1860s to 1991 Theft Return
A compact recap notes 1864 Montana Territory forming from Idaho, 1865 last Confederate army under Ilirley Smith laid down arms, 1868 President Johnson not found guilty by impeachment court, and 1887 Gainsborough painting the Duchess of Devonshire stolen in London and recovered in 1991 due to thefts inability to sell.
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Montana Territory
Idaho
Ilirley Smith
Johnson
Gainsborough
Duchess of Devonshire
London
Notable Births Of Public Figures From Early 20th Century
Biographical notices list Robert Whambers novelist born in Brooklyn 66 years ago Al Jolson comedian born in Washington 44 years ago George B Everitt president Montgomery Ward born in Mitchell 45 years ago Governor Frank C Emerson Wyoming born Saginaw 15 years ago Josephine C Preston Washington educator born Minnesota 5% years ago Her Majesty Queen Marvy of Great Britain born Kenniton Palace London 63 years ago
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Robert Whambers
Brooklyn
N. Y
al Jolson
Washington, D. C
George B. Everitt
Montgomery, Ward & Company
Mitchell
S. C
Frank C. Emerson
Wyoming
Saginaw
Mich
Josephine C. Preston
State of Washington
Minnesota
Queen Marvy of
Great Britain
Kenninton Palace
London
Birth Day Forecast of Artistic Wealth and Jealous Tendency
The born today will have artistic and literary abilities mingled with a combative disposition. Great efforts may be made to acquire wealth and position, sometimes successful when supported by other aspects, though much opposition may be encountered due to truculency.
Advertising Federation highlights farmer as major consumer
Washington May 25 The farmer as a consumer of surplus industrial products dominated discussion at the Advertising Federation of America annual session. Senator Capper forecast more rural advertising and farm papers profits as power farming and tractors reshape production. Dr. Galpin noted farm cash income stays strong despite fewer farm people, with rural population decline focused on small towns and crossroads communities.
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Washington, D. C
Advertising Federation of America
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Senator Capper
C. J. Galpin
United States Department of Agriculture
Dr. Galpin
Aire
Cross Road
Hantlet
Galpin
Cross Roads
Consolidation of Farm Papers Reflects Local Interest Split
The Progressive Farmer and The Southern Ruralist merge as a step in farm paper consolidation. Each retains its own editor and sectional editions to preserve local interest while national ads and readership shift demand higher quality and broader coverage. Local papers retain优势 in regional agricultural reporting versus national outlets.
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Progressive Farmer
Southern Ruralist
Seld
South
Poppy Day Sale Opens Strong in Wellington Ohio
The Annual Poppy Day sale by the American Legion and Auxiliary launched successfully in Wellington on Saturday May 26 raising about 175 dollars. Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and Legion members sold poppies on the street led by committee members Mrs Eu Fitzpatrick Mrs David Arnold and Mrs George Bishbaugh.
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Wellington
American Legion and Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
American Legion
EU. Fitzpatrick
David Arnold
George Bishbaugh
Sunday School Hosts Girl Class Fun Night at Church
The Boys class taught by Fred Davies entertained the Girls Blue class at the church on Friday evening. The event was a treat for the girls who recently beat the boys in a membership contest. Guests included Miss Catherine Clara and Foster Poland. All attendees reported an enjoyable time.
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Christian Church Sunday School
Fred Davies
Catherine Clara
Foster Poland
Odd Fellows Meet Postponed To Wednesday Eve
The Odd Fellows meeting, delayed from last Friday, will convene Wednesday evening with Grand Master James Fitzpatrick present to deliver an address. Memorial Sunday was observed at Union Methodist Church with Rev. Finley praying, Rev. Poland reading scripture, and Rev. Recard delivering the address on Getting Christ Into A General's Uniform. Civil War veterans attended as did local patriotic groups and church musicians. Florence Wight's sister's home hosted a surprise bridal shower for the upcoming marriage with bridge, a high score by Miss Lou Hines, and a spring floral luncheon.
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The
Odd Fellows
James Fitzpatrick
H. K. Finley
Poland
Charles Recard
Christ
Paul Carter
Harry Lee
Fred Sponsellier
Ward Williams
S. A. Williams
John Hawk
Ruben Knapp
Florence Wight
East Main Street
Lou Hines
Lee
All Set for Stage Production Sixty Miles an Hour
Dress rehearsals complete for the Home talented show titled Sixty Miles an Hour sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Organizers confirm final adjustments as performers prepare for opening night.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Local Opera House to Stage Evening Presentation
The program tonight at the Opera House features a cast of 14 characters, a chorus of nearly 60 singers, and a Kiddies chorus of about 65 youngsters. The event promises a varied program and broad community participation.
Baptist Church Notes from Win One Class Social
The Win One Class of the Baptist Sunday School held a monthly social Friday at Mrs. Blanche Moore's home south of town. Myron Boise led entertaining parlor games after social time. Refreshments were served to thirty seven including children by four hosts. The class, for married folk under forty five, meets at 9 30 each Sunday and welcomes visitors.
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Baptist Church
Win
Baptist Sunday School
Blanche Moore
Myron Boise
B. W. Hales
Chester Eglin
A. C. McClellan
H. K. Finley
Stalin puts serfdom ghost on collectives
Stalin as party spokesman has effectively laid the ghost of serfdom on the collectives. Official limits on peasant movement and initiative surfaced amid a fanatical drive to form collectives, with Moscow and local officials blamed for restraints. Peasants warned they are becoming tied to the collective as a new landlord, fearing a return to serfdom under the state.
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Eugene Lyons
United Press
Moscow
Joseph Stalin
Communist Party
Peasants Retain Freedom Within Collective Farm System
The article reports that under the collective farm framework peasants retain broad personal freedom. They may withdraw from collectives or move to the city and earn extra income outside the collective, including using common property like horses for private work. Officials say peasants joining collectives will keep access to common assets with a share due to the collective, reversing earlier punitive policy trends.
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Stulln
Stalin
Red Cross to join Washington bicentennial observance
The American Red Cross voted at its annual convention to participate in the two hundredth anniversary of George Washington. A nation wide observance will be held in 1932 by invitation of the George Washington Bicentennial Commission created by Congress. Plans include celebrations and openings of public works near Washington, notably the Mt Vernon highway.
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RED Cross
Washington
Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
George Washington
Paris theatre squabble over same name Trebers
In Paris a long standing dispute between Max Treber and Robert Treber over using the same name escalates. Both men are prominent in theatre with Max a comedian and Robert a producer and director. The issue arose from Robert spelling his first name backward and Max spelling his father’s name backward. The case will be brought to court.
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Paris
Parisian
Max Treber
Robert Treber
Robert
Max
Children as Main Fire Hazard in Germany Report
A report estimates about 5,000 fires annually in Germany are caused by children, resulting in damages exceeding 10 000 dollars. Authorities stress safer behaviors and supervision to reduce residential blazes and losses.
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Germany
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