Americans Inva de Brazil Wilderness
Americans in Brazil explore Amazon region after World War II end. Henry S. Fleming leads a three month expedition from Para to assess commercial potential along the Amazon and tributaries. Dr Hamilton Rice's party head toward Manacá as General Rondon reports new rivers and rubber finds. President Pessoa pledges investor protection and regional sanitation efforts amid vast, underdeveloped resources including gold, cacao, timber, and dairy potential.
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Associated Press
Para
Brazil
Amazon
Henry S. Fleming
New York
United States
Hamilton Rice
Boston
Manacs
Rio Negro
Orinoco
Venezuela
General Rondon
Roosevelt
Rondon
San Miguel River
Pessoa
Amazon Valley
Strike resolves in Boone as workers vote to return
About 1,000 Boone Iowa workers decide to return to work at once ending a strike. The move clears the way for international officers of the shop crafts to seek action from the railroad administration. The workers demanded 1 cents an hour for skilled workers and 60 cents for helpers.
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Boone
Iowa
Railroad Administration
Board to Elect Senior Wagon Drivers for 1919 School Year
At a regular meeting the Board of Education will select wagon drivers for the 1919-20 school year starting September 2. Salaries vary from 60 to 100 dollars per month based on route length. The board provides the wagon. drivers supply the team and care. Applications should be mailed to the Superintendent or wagon committee: David G. Clark, William W. Parish, George W. Rice.]]>
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Board
Nexr
Board of Education
Superintendent of Schools
David G. Clark
William W. Parish
George W. Rice
Har. G Blue
Brazilians See United States as Main Aid Source
President Pessoa has praised the United States and Brazilian newspapers reflect a strong leaning toward U S assistance for developing Brazil. Citizens look to Washington for financial and other aid to advance national resources and colonization efforts face key obstacles.
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Pessoa
United States
Republic
Railway shopmen end strike move to return to work
Chicago August 14. Railway shopmen’s strike is off and workers will return to their jobs Saturday after a daylong meeting of strikers from across the nation. A mass meeting of car repairers representing about 27,000 men also voted to resume work. Officials, including Director General Hines, had previously pressed for immediate return to work. The Chicago district council led the action, with telegrams sent to President Wilson and no public statement issued yet. Estimates placed the strike at about 800,000 at peak, with some thousands already resuming. News from Northwestern regional director noted 6,000 Chicago and Northwestern strikers returning.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago District Council
Washington
Hines
Railroad Administration
Wilson
Chicago Council
Aisnton
Northwestern Roads
Chicago and Northwestern
Hindu Sues Over Alleged Overdubbr Note for $697.70
John Aldera files suit in district court against Salib Lin, a Hindu, seeking $679.70 plus 7.5 percent interest from May 1, 1918 for an alleged overdue note due May 1, 2018. The complaint requests the note amount and interest.
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District Court
John Aldera
Salib Lin
Plaintff
Meet to Discuss Good Roads Plans in Durango
Good roads enthusiasts from across the nation converge on Durango Colorado for the National Old Trails association two day convention opening tomorrow. Thousands of delegates are expected with Turango groups arranging a week long program including visits to Mesa Verde National Park and nearby mountain points. Judge L M Lowe of Kansas City a president of the association is expected to preside.
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Durango
Colo
National
Old Trails’ Association
Mese Verde National Park
L. M. Lowe
Kansas City
Nebraska governor vows crackdown on mobs at Non Partisan League events
Lincoln Aug 14 Governor Samuel R McKelvin told Jesse K Johnson state manager for the Non Partisan League that unauthorized groups preventing peaceful civic gatherings would not be tolerated A Beatrice disturbance at a League meeting prompted the talk The report also notes a new electric powered shoe polishing machine that runs from a light socket
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Lincoln, Neb
Samuel R. McKelvin
Jesse K. Johnson
Lincoln
League
Johnson
Beatrice
Trigger Ejects Cigarette From New Case for One-Hand Use
A new cigarette case design allows pressing a trigger on one side to eject a cigarette so it can be withdrawn by the smoker's lips when one hand is otherwise occupied.
Peter Snow Fined for Drunkenness by Acting Police Judge
Peter Snow a laborer was fined 100 dollars plus costs yesterday by Acting Police Judge Wheeler after being found guilty of drunkenness. He has not paid the fine to date.
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Peter Snow
Wheeler
Homes Found for Prentice Orphans
Probation Officer John Ault yesterday placed Ruth and Woodrow Prentice, orphans, with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bienze, who live four miles northeast of Buhl. The practice of filtering air for cooling electrical machinery through water curtains to exclude dust is growing in favor in England.
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John Ault
Ruth
Woodrow Prentice
Fred Bienze
Buhl
England
Warfield plan for railroads seeks six percent return
Washington news: Davies Warfield of Baltimore outlines a plan to reorganize railroads with a guaranteed minimum six percent return on invested capital. Surplus would be shared with workers, the public, and the earning road, and private control could resume by year end. The plan faces debate before the House Interstate Commerce Committee.
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Washington, Ang
Davies Warfield
Baltimore
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Tuthur M. Walter
Chicago
National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities
Sir Walter
Glenn E. Plaink
Walter
Weter
Interstate Commerce Commission
Invention of a Cup with a Bottom Hole for Water
A new cup design allows drawing water from a bubbling fountain. The cup is filled through a hole in its bottom, enabling efficient collection without spills.
Remedy Promises Kidney Relief From Jad Salts
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a harmless flush for sluggish kidneys. It recommends four ounces in water each morning to cleanse kidneys, ease bladder disorders, neutralize urine acids, and prevent related ailments, citing a local druggist endorsement.
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Amazon River
Matto Grosso
Bolivia
Europe
Orient
Darrow Brothers
Twin Falls, Idaho
Sanger-Robbins Realty Company
Twin Falls
Idaho
Akron, Ohio
Oaopmen
National Old Trails Association
Nebraska
N. P. LL
Prentice
Freckles
Squay
BY Blosser
Ogeewtzt
Omymy
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