Colorado River Called Greatest on North American Continent
Los Angeles AP reports the Senate irrigation and reclamation committee will inspect the Colorado River over a month including public hearings. The river, called the Nile of America, spans 1700 miles with a 244000 square mile basin and irrigable land of 6000000 acres. Hydroelectric potential of six to eight million horsepower is noted, with conservation urged to avoid waste and avoid turning 1,000,000 acres to desert.
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Colorado River
Senate Irrigation and Reclamation Committee
America
E. C., Barne
Geological Survey
North America
St. Lawrence
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
California
Larue
Green
Colorado Rivers
Board Opposes Budget Cuts for Tax Appeals Board
Washington Oct 29 AP The board of tax appeals faces suspension with a reduced 1927 appropriation of 190000 as budget cuts hit funding. Chairman Korner said deficiency estimates fall 654000. budget bureau figures not released. George Morris urged that economy harming the board would be a terrible mistake and called for repeal of post service practice ban.
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Washington
Budget Areau
Board of Tax Appeals
House Ays and Meany Committee
Lord
Korner
Budget Bureau
George Morris
The
American Association
Congress
Pine Nuts Thrive in Persia Seed Drive Reaches Tabriz
Ogden reports a successful pine nut project in Persia after seeds bought years ago from a local fruit retailer were planted by F. Baker at the forest service HQ. Rieben’s note from Tabriz says the Persian trial thrives, prompting Baker to invest more seed stock as the product heads to Tabriz.
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Ogden
Persia
Rieben
Tabriz
Get McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets for Quick Weight Gain
Ad touts Cod Liver Oil as the best flesh producer and announces McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets in sugar coated form. Box of 60 tablets priced at 60 cents with a money back guarantee if you do not gain five pounds in 30 days.
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Schramm-Johnson Drug Stores Co
Cook Drug Co
McCoy’s
Plane Crash Near St Clairsville Leaves Pilot Unhurt
A mail plane piloted by Lieutenant Albert F. Glenn crashed in a snow storm three miles north of St. Clairsville Ohio. Glenn escaped serious injury and the incident prompted conflicting reports about its connection to air mail service.
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St. Claisville
Ohio
Albert F. Glenn
Shields Farm
Glenn
Cleveland
J. E. Whitbeck
Eastern Division
Air Mail Service
Albert ¥. Glenn
St. Clairsville
Mitchell Field
Fairfield
Doctor Groom Moves Office to New Location
Dr. C. P. Groom relocates from Sonnenkalb building to rooms above Temple Pharmacy and lists phone contact 935.031 ae.
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C. P. Groom
Sonnenkalb
Temple Pharmacy
Big sale on hats by Mrs Arm strong at 2288 Main
Local notice announces a large special sale of ladies and children's hats with a major reduction. Mrs. Chris Armstrong invites shoppers to visit her shop at 2288 Main for discounted millinery items.
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Chris Armstrong
Elks Hallowe'en Dance Set for Friday
The Elks host a Hallowe'en dance this Friday with admission priced in dollars and cards. Proceeds support lodge activities and community programs.
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Elks’ Hallowe’en
Deposed bishop backs communism in labor congress
Chicago reports a crowd at the American Negro Labor congress applauding deposed Protestant Episcopal bishop William Montgomery Brown who urged communism and racial equality. He claimed he was ousted by Jim Crow and attacked capitalism, urging unity with international labor defense.
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Chicago
American Negro Labor Congress
William Montgomery Brown
House of Bishops
New Orleans
Jim Crowed
International Labor Defence Movement
London Streets Were Not Paved Until 1523
A reader note cites London streets first paved in 1523 amid a Tribune Want Ads note. The passage mixes talk of religion, capitalism, and racing, mentioning Winter and a Hor an-Horder team and a midnight jam. The text references a labor and religious theme alongside a car race scene and a Want Ad closing line.
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London
Horan and Horder Lead Six Day Bicycle Race
The Australian American team of Harry Horan and Harris Horder led at the 77th hour in Chicago. They covered 1,191 miles and 7 laps with 15 points, as five teams trailed a lap behind. Spencer and Walt Hour held the point lead with 200.
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Chicago
Harry Horan
Harris Horter
Spencer
Walt Hour
Croley
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Horder
Style Authority Store
Idiplex
Ianc
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