France readies measures to boost birth rate in parliament
Paris report states France proposes measures to raise births including conscripting bachelors over 29, mandating marriage for state workers after 25 with extra pay and pensions for families with three or more children, and repealing estate equal distribution law. Vital stats show 1909 births at 770,000, up from 792,000 the year before, population growth since 1851 about 3 million.
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France
Special Train Service for Irrigation Congress
Arrangements with the Denver and Rio Grande allow large turnout from San Luis valley and Western Slope to Pueblo for the Eighteenth National Irrigation Congress and exposition. Local bars form committees to ensure fine exhibitions. trains may bring at least 500 from the valley. Antonito band to lead district display. fare from Antonito to Pueblo set at 5.75 per capita. Also notes existing daylight train service aiding travel to Pueblo for events. cattle and hog markets report mixed prices with some record cattle prices. agricultural college steers bring top dollars. catarrh cure ad closes.
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Pueblo
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Antonito
Geyser's Oil Marvel to Be Shown Worldwide
The Lakeview geyser in the Maricopa field California pumps 50 000 barrels daily since March 15 and will be filmed for theater screens worldwide. Mov ing picture crews captured the scene with workers in rubber coats and pumping equipment. hundreds of feet of film reveal sump holes oil ditches and pumping stations. The footage is touted as the biggest advertisement the California oil industry has ever received and offers millions a glimpse of the world famous geyser without travel.
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Maricopa
California
Invention urged to advance aerial navigation progress
The article argues that motor perfection and greater fuel capacity are key to advancing air travel. It notes Hamilton’s flight proof and Curtiss’s Albany to New York trip, urging inventors to improve engines and safety. It highlights the profitable field for safer aeroplanes and reduced risk amid frequent accidents.
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Curtiss
Albany
New York
Governors enact Fourth of July reform in multiple states
Governors in at least twenty two states join a sane Fourth of July banner while mayors in major cities issue fireworks bans. Massachusetts Governor Draper signs a bill banning toy pistols blank cartridges and dynamite crackers statewide. Chicago Cleveland Baltimore and Springfield plan elaborate parades and entertainments to replace noisy celebrations. The Chronicle promises more news and notes a Club Buffet with everything new except whiskey.
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