The Boyhood of George Eastman and the Kodak Birth
George Eastman, born in Waterville New York in 1854, rose from a bank clerk to founder of the Kodak empire. His early thrift and study of photography led to a compact portable process that replaced bulky wet plates, shaping modern photography.
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San Domingo
United States
Grant
George Eastman
Waterville
N. Y
Rochester
George
West Indies
Lake Superior
Young Hastman
World accord on naval limits shifts to five power pact
France and Italy reach an accord easing naval buildup and transfer of tonnage from the planned three power to a five power framework. The agreement, aided by Hugh Gibson and Arthur Henderson, includes a long term loan to Italy and changes in battleship and submarine tonnage, with U S and Japan spared fresh arms racing. A separate Washington clash over the power commission and Hoover veto actions underscore a tumultuous end to Congress as it confronts naval and economic policy.
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France
Italy
Iplomats
London
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Arthur Henderson
Rome
Paris
Hugh 8. Gibson
Belgium
Hoover
Mussolini
Tardieu
Briand
Washington
Senate
George Otis Smith
The
Power Commission
John W. Davis
Judiciary Committee
Norris, Walsh and Steimer
Davis
Mitchell
Supreme Court
Louisiana
Idaho
New Mexico
Seventy-First Congress
Iceroy Lord Irwin
Mahatma Gandhi
India
Gandhi
Lady Bugs in Capsules Fight Citrus Pests in California
California citrus orchards face a mealy bug outbreak and the government distributes lady bugs in capsules for release at destination. Each capsule contains ten beetles and is sold at production cost to benefit Pacific slope growers.
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California
Pacific Slope
War department trophy custodian and Hoover dam bid details
The War department preserves the trophy while talk of a $10,000,000 campaign funds grows. The Six Companies and San Francisco partners bid $48,890,995.50 for Hoover dam and power plant in Boulder Canyon with start projected before March.
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Hoover Dam
Boulder Canyon
Denver
Companies
Inc
San Francisco
Secretary of the Interior
Wilbur
Southwest
Nevada-Arizona Line
Las Vegas
Nev
Care and treatment of city trees to extend life
The article argues that proper tree knowledge and timely care by tree surgeons are essential to save trees from disease and damage. It notes many surviving trees are deteriorating due to neglect and improper pruning, storms, and urban stresses, though cities have increased planting in recent decades.
Architects Plead for Saving of Shade Trees
The American Institute of Architects committee on city and regional planning laments the high loss of street and boulevard trees in widenings. It notes a California law supports roadside tree planting where removals are needed and cites other states expanding shade tree programs. The piece urges planning changes to preserve historic elms oaks maples and poplars amid development.
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American Institute of Architects
Committee On
California
Kansas City Times
Businessman’s challenge to balance self with community trade
George W. Elliott of the Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia argues that business leaders must consider broader community needs when locating stores. He warns that prioritizing exclusive convenience risks losing trade as long term, generational investments and city traditions demand shared access and human contact.
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George W. Elliott
Chamber of Commerce of
Philadelphia
Home Fire Hazards In Domestic Fire Loss
The annual U S fire loss nears 500 million dollars with homes responsible for a large share. Homes lack mandatory protections found in factories and businesses, have no paid watchman, and inspection is owner discretionary. Poor repairs and faulty installations inside homes create serious fire hazards.
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United States
Construction Rules for Flue Design
Construction notes require careful recording of area and height, wall thickness, general structure, and chimney outlet positions relative to nearby buildings. Rectangles must not exceed a 2 to 1 width to length ratio. Flues must be at least eight by eight inches in inside diameter and at least 80 feet tall.
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Power Trust
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Association Against Prohibition
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Agriculture
Hyde
Caraway
Interior Department
Ralph Royce
Artry Air Corps
Selfridge Field
Michigan
Spokane
Wash
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Clarence H. Mackay
National Aeronautical Association
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Raskob
Democratic National Committee
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Army Engineering Corps
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Mosley
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Capone
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Western Newspaper Union
Bailey
Rinso
Plough
Hough Beauty Creams
Dr. Pierce
Weber
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