Desert Water Guides Expand In Southwest Survey Effort
The United States Geological Survey expanded desert water guides to aid travelers in the Southwest. Beginning with a $10,000 starter appropriation, outfits mapped watering places and analyzed water, creating a system of signs and data on distances and routes across southern California and into parts of Arizona.
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United States
Geological Survey
Desert
California
Arizona
Colorado
Plans for a Modern Theater in Twin Falls
A deal is on to erect a modern play-house on Main avenue after negotiations spanning some time. The public seeks a venue for high merit road shows, Lavering hall is unsuitable, and current picture houses cannot host such productions. A site has been chosen and verbal terms reached. barring delays, a theater should book attractions within a year.
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Twin Falls
Lavering Hall
Wire Strike Near End Says Telegraphers
Associated Press reports Chicago June 16 that termination of the nationwide telegraphers strike rests largely with Postmaster General Burleson. Union officials say a clear statement on the scope of the order to electrical workers is awaited before action. If their members are covered, steps to end the walkout may follow after assurances of no discrimination. S. J. Konenkamp says the union will press for the same rights as electrical workers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Burleson
Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America
Postmaster General
S. J.konenkamp
Telegraphers’ Union
Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast Habit
A reader extolls hot water before breakfast as a splendid habit to cleanse the body. The piece suggests mornings feel dull with headaches and fatigue, and that drinking hot water with phosphated or tea can freshen the body and wash out toxins.
Reds Fight to Advance Westward Across Central Europe
Forces around Pressburg battle Hungarians and Czecho Slovaks while Kaschau sees Hungary backed communists push back Czech Slovak troops. In Odenburg region Hungarian peasants revolt against Bolshevik leadership opposing conscription into the Red army and preventing Bolshevik advance toward Czecho Slovakia and Austria.
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Vienna
Budapest
Pressburg
Kaschau
Hungary
Odenburg
Acythes
Red Army
Bolshevists
Russia
Czecho-Slovakia
Austria
Moresnet divided by loyalties over zinc rich region
Brussels reports Moresnet remains split between Belgian and German influence. A postwar arrangement set it as a separate entity though not sovereign, with residents choosing German or Belgian jurisdiction and conscription. The primary drive is control over zinc deposits and regional economic interests.
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Brussels
Mouvenet
League of Nations
Belgium
Congress of Vienna
Germany
Tachman
Moresnet
Wilson to Leave Paris for Belgium Visit Tuesday Night
President Wilson will depart Paris for Belgium at 10 o'clock Tuesday night, the Associated Press reports. The move follows announcements made in Paris stating the timing of his departure for the upcoming visit.
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Belgium
Associated Press
Paris
Wilson Willl
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