Bill for reorganizing French army shelved
Paris reports the government abandoned General Noiret’s 18 month military service plan after Marshal Foch opposed it. Experts say opposition paths killed the bill, leaving service at 18 months and peace time strength at 618,000. An added note mentions “Blind Tom” the pianist born near Columbus who traveled global concert tours.
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Swedish Tourists and Emigrants Shape North American Travel
Gothenburg reports more Swedes travel to the United States as immigration limits for 1925 cap at 9,561. Canada welcomes young Swedish farmers with government cooperation promised. Swedish travel interests plan regular escorted tours through eastern and middle western states to meet tourist demand.
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Florida plans west coast highway from Miami to Pensacola
A bill introduced in the senate proposes a state west coast highway running from Miami to Pensacola via Tallahassee. The route would follow the Miami Trail from Miami to Tampa, then along the west coast through Clearwater, Crystal River, Cedar Keys, and Hampton.
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Hope to Agree on Border Question
An American delegation led by Assistant Secretary Andrews of the treasury travels to El Paso to meet Mexican officials May 15 for border treaty talks. They seek cooperative smuggling control, joint narcotics action, information exchange, and extradition arrangements, with gold arms and ammunition traffic also on the agenda. An Indian resident of Cherokee named Carr is noted for penmanship in a separate surrender terms document. Springs connects Tallahassee to St Marks via State Road No 19 and coastal routes toward Pensacola.
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Majorca, Spain's Beauty Spot on the Mediterranean
Washington reports Majorca as Europe’s striking island Paradise struck by a recent tornado. The bulletin describes Palma and the Huerta plain with marble peaks, pine forests, vineyards, olive groves, and citrus groves. Majorca’s Moorish past, major trade role, and famed geographers are outlined.
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DULL WITS OF OLDEN DAYS WASTES TIME OVER CARDS
London experts study a rare 18 deck collection at the City of London Guildhall Library. The earliest pack dates from the 13th century with horn plates and paper, while 1714 to 1765 geography packs reveal maps and country data. The 1780 cards feature fables with illustrations.
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