Terrapin Extermination Threat Prompts Government Action
The advance of civilization threatens the diamond back terrapin and its habitat. Lewis Radcliffe of the bureau of fisheries calls for state cooperation to restock former terrapin habitats. North Carolina has imposed a one year closed season to aid conservation and support experimental ponds at Beaufort showing terrapin can be raised commercially.
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The
Dureau of Fisheries
Bureau
North Carolina
Brnwaa
Beaufort
N. C
Canoe Meet at Tidal Basin Draws 200 Entries
Plans are advancing for a canoe regatta and water carnival at the Tidal Basin on Saturday August 2. About 200 entries have been received with hopes of surpassing that number before close. The Reginald Rutherford plaque honors the finest decorated canoe, with cups for first to third place and three cups for the most uniquely adorned canoes. James W. Burch chairs the committee. Lieut Col Sherrill honorary chair. Bedford Brown chairman. Capt W L McMorris honorary marshal. T G Leech also named. Judges will be announced shortly before the event.
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Tidal Basin
Reginald Rutherford
James W. Burch
Col . Sherrill
Bedford Brown
W. L. McMorris
Park Police
T. G. Leech
Concerts Planned In Central Stadium this week
Two band concerts are set for Central Stadium tomorrow and Friday. The Army band under Capt Sherman and Bandmaster Stannard will perform with WCAP broadcasting Wednesday night. Friday features the Boys Independent band directed by James H Kidwell. Also shown will be government department film clips and a short address. Central tennis courts open 3 pm daily Monday and 1 pm Friday and Saturday until dark. Groups of 10 or more may reserve courts via Franklin School offices.
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Community Centera Department of the Public Schools
Army Band
BR. G Sherman
W. J. Stannard
WCAP
James H. Kidwell
Franklin School
Personal Taxpayers To Set New Record
District officials predict a record number of new personal taxpayers as filings rush to August 1. Returns must be filed in July by those owning $1 060 or more in personal property. failure triggers arbitrary assessment, and penalties of 20 percent for not filing, plus failure to pay in November and May penalties.
Vital statistics births and deaths reported in local notice
Births listed include George F and Eisie May Steher and others with marriages and ages. deaths reported include Victoria D Bowers and Augusta A Gosnell among several listed at hospitals and homes. Entries mention multiple names, ages, and locations such as Clearwater, Baltimore, Richmond, Silver Spring, Hyattsville, and local hospitals.
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Eisie May Steher
Waverly
Mabel Bryant
Antonia
Anna Maratico
William Aang Victocia Six
Norman P
Mae H. Gunn
Harison
Annie Kennison
Victoria D. Bowers
Louise
Augusta A Gosnell
Garfield
Margaret Gardner
Emerg
Sarah Mt. Hellen
Harvard
Oliver D. Myera
Narui
Walter J. Morningstar
Bryant Ne
Anna Tyler Willson
Katherine B
Appleby
Lafayette Pi
Walter R. Smith
U. S
Georgette K. Stoley
Amy N. Wootton
Christina Schneider
Casualty
Edward Galfpat
George Washington
Beuth KR
Raynor
William Whson
Agu
John and Irene Kneessl
Hobart
Julius Hill
Ana
Weather Today Tide and Sun Table Update
The page lists tide times with high tide at 6 00 and 17 51 and low tide at 7 06 and 7 26. It also notes sunrise and sunset times with sun rising and setting details.
Weather Forecast and Conditions for District of Columbia and Nearby Areas
Weather bulletin from Washington July 21 1924 reports local thundershowers Tuesday slight warmth Wednesday fair moderate winds from southeast and southwest. Low pressure over western Ontario, high pressure along Atlantic coasts. showers and thunderstorms noted in South Atlantic states Missouri and upper Mississippi valley. Outlook: showers east of Mississippi Tuesday. New England and east Gulf/South Atlantic Wednesday. Temperatures midnights around 70 to 95. Flying weather forecasts issued for July 22 across multiple routes with chances of local thunderstorms and varying wind directions.
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Virginia
Ontario
Texas
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North Pacific Coast
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Post Insurance Appeals To Far Away Readers
The Washington Post offers two insurance policies that attract many out of town applicants. Residents outside the city, including suburban Maryland and Virginia towns, can obtain the same benefits and pricing as locals. The plan includes a $590 life policy and a $2400 accident policy, both underwritten by reputable, financially solid companies.
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Washington Post
Maryland
Virginia
Mitchell Ends Air Service Inspection
Brig. Gen. William A. Mitchell and his Detroit born bride Miss Elizabeth Miller returned to the city after an inspection tour of the aviation service in the Philippines and Hawaii and studying foreign aviation centers. He resumed command of air service training and is expected to lead the welcome squadron for the returning world fliers in Boston and escort them to the city.
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Army Air Service
Elizabeth Miller
Detroit
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Hawaii
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Air Service
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