Reclamation Service appoints Elrod Mead commissioner
Elrod Mead is named commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation replacing David W. Davis. The change, praised as boosting economics of projects, comes amid debates over irrigation policy and the influence of large electric interests on power rights. Mead's career spans Wyoming engineering, California irrigation theory, and leadership roles in Australia and university settings.
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Reclamation Service
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Bureau of Reclamation
David W. Datis
Idaho
David W. Davis
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Arthur Powell Davis
Nicarigsua
Panama Canal
Panamaanal
Colorado River
Elwood Mead
Iowa State
Statengineer
Wyoming
United State Department of Agriulture
University of California
Iestate Rivers and Water Supply Ommission
Victoria
Australia
Uniersity of
California
Ne Land Settlement Board
Genral
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Arthur Powel Davis
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Coolidge
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Lemnine
Murtagh Aims for Democratic Nomination for Governor
The Spotlight notes James C. Murtagh of Waterloo as a Democratic governor hopeful, urging optimism for his primary clash with Unsicker of Mahaska county. It discusses party dynamics, Fenling as Democratic state committee chair, and a wary Republican outlook, amid comments on cross-state political weather and freight car indicators.
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Unsicker
Mahaska County
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What makes fainting and shock a health risk
A historical health column explains fainting caused by sudden blood pressure drop from shock illness or injury. It outlines first aid steps including air the head low cooling the face and chest and aromatic spirits of ammonia, with cautions against alcohol and unsafe heat.
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Jim
Ahi Thit Pails on Enforcement of Driving Laws
A column criticizes weak car law enforcement in Iowa, arguing penalties are lax for violations such as unnumbered or damaged license plates. It notes officers and public indifference, urges harsher action, and contrasts vigilance with complacency. The piece cites a Stony City Journal remark on naval costs and Henry Ford’s solvency.
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Left Hand Side Of The Road Sparks Domestic Row
A couple argues after a car slips into mud but they reconcile. Andrew blames Imogene for driving on the wrong side while she defends herself. He forgives her and jokes about future patience as they discuss steering and road sense.
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Abe Martins Gossip About Golf and Theater Night
Abe Martin notes it is impossible to run a business while worrying about golf. Lafe Bud and his wife attended the theater last night and, despite the crowd, found themselves well fed and entertained.
Brain Teaser Riddles and Sparse Fishing Totals
Puzzle text presents wordplay clues and a fish tally, noting BeNa’s young man caught none while others may total 51. It mentions Mr and Mrs with shares, Tommy 16, Relta 15, and a Jesuit patron reference, all in a fragmented historic newspaper style.
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Relta
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Questions 1924
A 1924 Burroughs Nature Club Notes column invites readers to submit questions on nature subjects. It asks about snail wintering, thorn size on a wild sheep, and mourning dove tail shape, with answers promised in the column.
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Answers on birds warmth and seeds from old text
The fragment discusses wild birds laying eggs year round, noting pigeons in Arizona, and explains blankets and furs conserve body heat rather to generate warmth. It contrasts beans and peas, detailing pod grouping and seed walls as why beans differ from grains.
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Taise
The Witch Daughter and This Princess Part 11
The princess discovers a royal ceremony revealing the real bride as the king’s daughter. The switch’s plot collapses when the true princess enters the room, breaking the spell and uniting the prince with his rightful bride amid the palace commotion.
Virginia Bride of Movie Star Faces Turbulent Studio Plot
Virginia, daughter of Virginia’s rat families, flees to Hollywood to seek film work and romance with star Julian Thorndyke, while Kitty Dalton endures a tense on set bond with actor Stratton. The narrative follows studio clashes, jealousies, and a perilous confrontation as John Storm and Virginia confront Thorndyke amid dramatic closeups and fear.
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Virginia
Pike
Filmland
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Kitty Dalton
Stratton
Maud Lawson
Virginie
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Thormadyke
Thorndyke
Kitty
Thormayke
John
Julian Thorndyke
Tony Melville
Tony Melville Shouted, “Cutt
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Altho
Julian
Thorndyvke
Princess and Witch Tale Ends in Happy Union
A wedding day mystery concludes with a missing witch girl and a runaway broomstick, leaving no trace on the mountain top. The princess and her prince return with their servants to a life together, while the witch and her cat vanish to a place beyond magic.
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Views of the People Towans and California
A letter to the editor from Los Angeles dated April 5 laments Towans returning from California seem afflicted with the hooves and mouth disease and mocks Iowa residents who leave Waterloo for the milder California winter, arguing the journey has not produced heaven-like relief.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Waterloo
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement claims Freezone instantly relieves corn pain without soreness. It promises easy removal of hard or soft corns and calluses, with a bottle sold by druggists for a small price.
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