Eastern Lands Need Toning
Secretary Work in Washington opened a conference on reclamation and colonization of idle lands. He urged restoring soil fertility and cautioned against overexploitation, noting vast idle arable land east and the need for nationwide reclamation with modest irrigation and fertilizer investment.
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Cramton Warns Against Over-Optimism in Reclamation Plans
Representative Cramton of Michigan urges caution on future inland development and cautions against extending federal funds to reclaim cut-over and swamp lands. He argues merit should drive new projects and stresses turning local populations toward understanding federal resolve.
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Davis resigns as director general of railroads
James G. Davis presented his resignation to President Coolidge today after completing his task of winding up the railroad office.
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President Coolidge
Spain to join Philadelphia centennial exposition
Madrid reports the council of ministers has decided that Spain will participate in the upcoming centennial exposition in Philadelphia. The decision formalizes Spain's involvement in the Philadelphia event.
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Council of Ministers
Spain
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