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Newspaper

The Rittman Press

Location

Rittman, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1925

Page

9

Forty Millions Asked for Forests

A proposed ten year program would authorize 40 million dollars to buy national forest land in the eastern United States. Senator McNary and Representative Woodruff introduced the bill, aiming to complete forest acquisitions under the Weeks law and Clarke McNary provisions. Officials urge expanding White and Appalachian holdings to 3 million acres and linking forests to watershed protection and recreation. The piece notes rising cigarette use and ties forest policy to public land management and timber supply.

Washington National Forest United States Charles L. McNary White Appalachian Mountains Lake States Orld American Forestry Association Middle West Friends of the New Hill

Forest fires man caused in U.S. by smokers cited

The article notes that manufacturers are producing at about three per day per adult over twenty one years. It states that eighty percent of U.S. forest fires are man caused and that during last season smokers were responsible for forty percent of man caused fires in the woods.

United States

Watch Returns After Strang Travels to Chestertown Chestertown Md

A Baltimore man’s watch traveled from Allen to Three Oaks to Michigan before returning to its owner. A package sent to Mrs Charlotte Frank of Baltimore contained the watch with a charm and a miniature gold baseball engraved WGOB Washington, D. C. Captain 1922. Washington College Is credited with WG Bounds as captain and left fielder in 1922.

Baltimore Wade Grounds Allen Chestertown Three Oaks Michigan City Charlotte Frank Washington, D. F Washington WG GQ Bounds Washington College

Outdoor Winter Play Helps Children, Health Experts Say

Albany officials cite open air classes and fresh air as best cures for tuberculosis and as a boost to alertness. Dr Shaw urges parents to dress children for winter outdoors, stressing brisk walking and enjoyment of rain or snow without overprotection.

Albany Dibbow Bo Shaw Schenectady Proctor Shaw Sears Dr Shaw Arctic North Pate

Camels Trained to Endure Delays and Hunger

The piece notes camels in the desert can be trained to go days or weeks without food due to stored hump fat. Camel experts caution against the belief that all camels can survive indefinitely without food and describe camels as difficult or ornery in behavior.

Mr. Bean Bern Nees Seamel

Japanese Voters In Hawaii Register Low Figures

Gov Farrington reports 1,265 American citizens of Japanese ancestry did not register to vote in the territorial election season. By contrast 1,340 citizens of Chinese ancestry registered. The Japanese population totals 125,368 with 60,647 born in the Islands, making them American citizens.

Honolulu Gov Farrington Interior Hubert Work Islands Farrington

Bean on tricky zoo critters and unpredictable behavior

Mr Bean notes that the zoo animals resist training. They alternate between standing and sitting, balk at many commands, frequently become dangerous, and are among the hardest to manage at the zoo.

Mr. Bean

Impossible Never Let Man Apri Pursue Victory

A fragmented item mentions a pursuit or challenge themed around the phrase Impossible Never Let, with unclear subject Apri. Details of persons, places, or outcomes are not discernible from the readable text. Further context is unavailable in the fragment.

Decathlon to Replace Pentathlon in 1925 Penn Relays

The University of Pennsylvania relay carnival will swap the pentathlon for a decathlon this year. The change follows the Olympic ideal of testing all around athletic ability and aims to better develop athletes to represent the country in global events. The decision, approved by rector George Orton, aligns with recent victories by American colleges in decathlon related competitions.

University of Pennsylvania Dor George Orton Amerhaene Colle

Benny Leonard Retires From Boxing After Long Career

A summary of Benny Leonard announcing retirement after a storied boxing career. The notice notes his long tenure, recent activities, and implications for the sport.

Benny Leonard

Fragmentary OCR Notice on 24 Husbands and Events

Fragmented text mentions multiple names and dates with unclear actions. The readable fragments reference a 24th date and various individuals linked to a regional event. Context remains vague and lacks resolvable details.

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Ordnance Is Member y. The text appears to be garbled OCR from a historical page with fragmented lines and names. Mrs Poatyne Witney is mentioned among unclear fragments, with no coherent event or outcome to summarize into a standard news item.

Notes From The Sporting World Of Anxious Times

A collage of sports snippets notes boxing champion Jack Dempsey plans marriage and retirement, while football and track figures linger in discussions. Baseball trades, college track meets, and minor league chatter appear alongside curious remarks on chess and six day bicycle racing.

Red Grange declines deal to keep amateur status

The University of Timets star Red Grange refused a lucrative contract offer from a New York board, saying it would breach amateur sports ethics. He plans to stay with his football commitments for the remaining year of his contract.

Warald Reel Grange Amermit Foottal Etic University of Timets New York Grae

Nurmi Stride Noted For Change Since Olympic Contests

Ultrarapid Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi shows a changed stride, lifting more on the balls of his feet during indoor events. Reporters compare his footwork to his outdoor form, noting stronger spring and altered balance as he seeks to reclaim world records.

Nurmi Une Nurth

Rhodes Scholar Photograph Highlights Arthur Bond of Missouri

A photograph features Arthur Bond of the University of Missouri identified as a Rhodes Scholar candidate. Bond, a former football captain, has been named a Rhodes Scholar from Missouri.

Arnae Niomee Othhethes University of Otis Rhodes Scholar Arthur Bond University of Missouri Ikkhodes Missouri

Ladkin Sets Notable Record In Past Season At Aqueduct

Ladkin, to be first at Averell Harriman's new stable, ranked second among three year olds last year. He started twelve times securing seven wins, two thirds and three unplaced finishes. His purse winnings totaled $50, Sah Ladkin notably won the second International special at Aqueduct beating Epinard by a head in a $28,750 payout.

Ladkin Averell Harriman Saarazen Son of Fourlay Tardkin Aqueduct Epinard

Little World Series Pact Authorized at Semiannual Meeting

A five year agreement to stage the Little World Series between the American Association and the Pacific Coast Baseball League pennant winners was authorized at the semiannual meeting. The deal was signed by presidents Te pkey fina HA Williams.

American Association Pacific Coast Baseball League Emocent Co Teague Te Pkey Fina HA. Williams

Fragmented OCR note on sensory hallucination fears

A garbled OCR fragment describes fear and sensations as if something walks over the nose and returns after death removes the threat. It reads like a disordered mental image or voice about unexplainable events and smoke in the aftermath.

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