Freak Ordinance Aims to Reallocate Police Fine
An unusual freak ordinance in An SAS City would direct $200 from a police court fine to Mrs. Arch ibald A Marrs over a private dispute with Mrs. S. T. Bicknell. The case centers on funds traced to Marrs, who claims the diamonds’ sale profits funded the payment. The measure, introduced by Alderman Townsend, seeks city funds to compensate Marrs as her marital woes reportedly settle.
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Ansas City
Archibald A. Marrs
Wabash Avenue
S. T. Bicknell
Marrs
Youths Form Farm Crew After Army Rejection
New York University senior H H Van Aken and classmates who failed to enter the army or navy turn to farm labor in Ulster County. Volunteers, all seeking service, will work the farm through summer, after which water drainage and road design guidance from a Department of Agriculture summary will be applied to improve roadbeds.
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York
Europe
New York College
H. H. van Aken
New York University School of Law
Training Camps Association
Plattsburg
van Aken
United States Army
Mr. Aken
Ulster County
Kingston
N. Y
Army
Navy
Side Ditch Figures Describe Roadside Water Control
Side ditch diagrams illustrate cross sections for earth side ditches to conduct water away from roads. A steep grade section keeps water depth low to reduce soil wash, while a flatter grade allows greater capacity but increases wash risk. Level road segments show how rut development and crown affect surface shedding and maintenance decisions.
Side ditch cross sections for road drainage figures 3 4 5
The text describes cross sections for side ditches and gutters adapted to fat grades, noting that ordinary graders can construct certain designs while others require paved gutters. It advises earth side ditches with breakers to prevent washing and stresses that springy roadbed material needs underdrainage.
Road Crown and Water Breaks on Steep Grades Discussed
A discussion notes that water breaks across steep grades, including broad ditches or angled ridges, divert water from the road into side ditches. They are often more troublesome than a heavily crowned road if the surface remains non slippery when wet, and should be used only in extreme cases. An exception may apply when the roadbed and surface are of certain materials.
Cobble gutter and tile drainage for cross sand roads
Road design guidance describes laying a line of farm tile under side ditches for underdrainage, using four or six inch tiles, and building culverts where water must cross the road. It advises avoiding drainage from one intersecting road into another and recommends a flat cross section to retain moisture with a slight crown in cold climates.
Rocky Mountain suit ushers in trouser wear for outdoors women
A fashion note highlights the Rocky Mountain suit as the leading outdoor trouser style for women. It combines graceful lines with a soldierly dash, suited for hunting and active life, with durable khaki options and versatile blouse pairing. Dimity frocks and light fabrics offer summer dress alternatives.
Visitor Tempted Fate in City Room Riot
A reporter recalls a disruptive visitor who lingered in the city room at ten o clock, refused to leave, sang loudly, and provoked the angry journalist into striking the first mosquito. The narrator condemns the intruder as a nuisance amid city life and press deadlines.
Pinto bean as tie jewel for Senator Jones in New Mexico
The Pinto bean, a spotted New Mexico legume grown on dry farms, is presented by M R Gonzalez to Senator A A Jones of New Mexico as a gold mounted tie jewel. A letter with the gift praises beans as vital food for soldiers and civilians and urges farmers to boost Pinto production.
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Ashington
A. A. Jones
New Mexico
Jones
Furly
Ian
M. R. Gonzalez
County
Sufficient Food for Bees
Sufficient food is essential for bees. Each colony should hold at least 20 pounds of honey. White clover honey is best, any white honey acceptable. Dark honey should be limited. honeydew honey should be avoided due to waste. Bees retain fecal matter in the intestine causing dysentery if not expelled, leading them to fly out on cold days and fail to return.
Methods of planting corn for varied growing seasons
Methods of planting corn by alternating one or two rows of an early maturing variety with one or two rows of a later maturing variety. Planted alone, moisture shortages suggest not relying on a single variety. in such cases two or three varieties with different growing season lengths should be grown.
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Bureau of Plant Industry
Hats of Midsummer Rise in Fashion Headlines
Fashion notes midsummer hats in bold styles from leghorns to crepe georgette and marines. Describes wide brims, East and West shapes, sailors, and body hats with satin ribbons, roses, and pansies. Mentions upcoming lingerie hat and fall hints, plus sleeveless wraps and short French sleeves in sportswear trends.
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Euting
Harrow
Milan
Transparent Lace Coats Show Delicate Net Fashion
A gold and black net coat decorates a loose shoulder hanging design over a beige Latin underdress. Embroidered in gold, it is held with a wide girdle and worn over fitted satin slips for elegant afternoon wear.
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Cork
United States Department of Agriculture
Tibet
Dimity
Cas
Pepe T
Etroit
Keo
Irvington
Las Vegas, N. M
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