National Conservation Exposition at Knoxville 1913
The National Conservation Exposition will be held at Knoxville in 1913 to advance conservation nationwide. It aims to educate, show progress, and promote best use of natural resources with exhibits on soils waters forests and by products. Buildings include Land Building, Southern States Building, a government building, corn palace, a colonial style Woman's Building, and a model five acre farm.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxville
South
Southern States
National Congress
Government of National Resources
Boys’ Corn Clubs
Tennessee
A New Conservation Exposition Idea for a Forward Looking Era
The passage traces early twentieth century shifts in resource awareness. It notes scientific surveys showing timber iron ore and coal reserves are finite within human history. It argues for moral duty to conserve, with a national conservation exposition envisioned to promote sustainable development and lasting national wealth through prudent use.
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Arly
Woodmen Banquet and Community Work in High Point
The Piedmont Camp Woodmen of the World held a brief business meeting in their hall followed by members dining at Brown's cafe with oysters, potato salad, roast beef, celery, pickles, coffee and other fare. The camp is flourishing and active in High Point, with a moving picture man visiting this week.
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Woodmen
Piedmont Camp
Woodmen of the World
Brown
High Point
Indians and Buffaloes Show An Increase
The nickel design featuring an Indian head and a buffalo has prompted the finding that both groups are increasing in numbers. The count shows more pure bloods in North America than in 1908, despite the buffalo not existing in large numbers.
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North America
Murderer Arrested in Atlanta Case
E. E. Duncan, a blacksmith, was arrested by Detectives Black and Harper in Atlanta, as one of three suspects in the murder of Rassey Butler at a railroad camp last November. Other wanted men are L. C. Harris and Ike Ellis. Duncan claims a Negro committed the shooting and that he is not involved. J. W. Harris and Fred Ecker are hospitalized in Baltimore for stomach trouble.
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Atlanta
E. E. Duncan
Black and Harper
Rassey Butler
L. C. Harris
Ike Ellis
Duncan
Plans for Exhibits on Natural Resources and Human Efficiency
Outline describes exhibits to showcase how forests, minerals, waters, soils, and human efficiency can be used more effectively to promote prosperity. Covers soil, forest resources, water use, minerals, health and education, child labor, infant mortality, disease, hookworm, sanitation, vocational education, domestic economy, good roads, and wildlife preservation with partner organizations.
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United States
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Moving Picture Man
Miles
Messrs
J. W. Harris
Fred Ecker
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
van Dyke Edge
Chicago
Toronto
Rochester
Chelsea
San Francisco
Aetna Insurance Co
Hartford Fire Home of
New York
London
Assunce Niagara
Providence
Washington Royal Exchange
America
Harrell Agency Co
J. M. Harrell
Tenn
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Southland
Audubon Societies
Fish and Game Commissions
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