Preservation Park Aims to Link U S and Canada
An international park plan would cover 10,000,000 acres of forests and 3,000 lakes, spanning the Quetico park in Canada and the Superior national forests in the United States. Backed by the Izaak Walton league and conservation groups, it seeks federal action and cross border cooperation to protect flora and fauna and provide a public wilderness sanctuary.
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Canada
Quetico
Superior National Forests
Izaak Walton League
Congress of the
Parliament of
House
Senate
Fatina
Population versus Area Map Shows East Dominance
An outline map reshaped by population reveals the east coast states still hold political and economic sway while the western states shrink. It notes two thirds of U S land lies west of the Mississippi but holds less than a third of the population, with Iowa near the western fringe in population terms.
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United States
Commonwealths
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Mississippi
Nebraska
Kansas
Dakotas
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Nevada
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
California
Mississippi River
Waters
Rockies
Pacific
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Iowa
Oil burning motors spark airplane and auto power shift
A Diesel motor airplane from Detroit to Langley field Va demonstrates oil as fuel, boosting Packard stock. The 50 pound heavier engine promises major fuel savings up to four fifths, with patents pending and market readiness seen as a significant forward step for motorcar construction amid petroleum limits.
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Detroit
Langley Field
Packard
New York Exchange
Sith
Vase breach mars royal glass relic in Portland
A vandal shattered a renowned Roman glass vase once valued at 145000 dollars after smashing the glass case in a Portland display. The incident damaged a Wedgwood replica set alongside the original, underscoring the fragility of historic artifacts and the mystery behind the motive.
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Duke of Portland
England
Josiah Wedgwood
Restored Roman Vase Sings of Lost Formula Mystery
A damaged Roman relic vase, once cracked, has been painstakingly repaired by a skilled ceramist using a named technique. The restored piece retains visible cracks but commands a high price as a unique artifact, with experts attributing its creation to a special process attributed to ancient makers.
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Prica
Personal Health Service by William Brady
A reader letters column on ultraviolet light and sun baths contrasts solar exposure with lamps and chemical risks. Dr Brady reviews inquiries from EL P.G. and others, discusses safety, heredity versus environment, and home remedies, closing with instructions for mailing responses.
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Helene
Brady
Willine
Aviation Looks Ahead by Gubnn Frank
Gubnn Frank president of the University of Wisconsin and former Century Magazine editor notes aviation’s advance in 1928. He highlights global flight records, predicts consolidation among manufacturers, and calls for uniform regulation, closer landing fields, fog combat, and improved aviation weather services.
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McClure
Counties Plan to Ban Disease Under Iowa Law
Iowa counties explore county health boards under a permissive law effective July. Cities already using health boards show cost rises about 20 percent, but potential savings in disease prevention range from 100000 to 125000 annually. Proponents cite vaccination quarantine and sanitation to curb rural illness and save lives.
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Courier Special Service
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State Board of Health
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Towa
State Public Health Department
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Dubuque
Wshington
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Washington County
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Abe Martin Miss Aggie Mooiy Wire
The note recalls Abe Martin remarking that a girl was thirty one years old before she knew Wiena Dan Cupid and comments on parents deferring a child’s discipline to teachers. It reflects small town view on aging and school behavior.
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Aggie Mooiy Wire
Wiena Dan Cupid
Fifty Years Ago in Waterloo Neighbors Recall Local News
A May 21 1879 item lists a boy wounded in the forehead after a horse kick, local moves and business news. It notes Dr D F Crouse moving to Howardsville farming, visitors from Cedar Falls, a Pinafore opera cast, and streetcar shipments to Osakosh Wis. Also mentions weather, about rain, updates on public works, church dedication, and assorted town happenings in Waterloo.
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Wash
Bumgardner
Ind
Hughes Jr. Named Solicitor General of United States
The report notes President Hoover appointing Charles Evans Hughes Jr. as solicitor general, highlighting his modesty and prominence as Brown University alumnus, with anecdotes on his early public service and college years. The piece emphasizes public interest in the appointment and mentions his family background and early impressions.
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Charles Evans Hughes, Jr
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Hughes
William Howard Taft
Ratic
Brown University
Heine
Charles Evans Hughes
Brown
New York
New York Dining Trends Hint at Shifting Social Tones
The report notes upscale diners crowding traditional rooms while midtown traffic limits favor homey cafes and offbeat spots. It highlights price ranges from 1 to 2 dollars with a lean toward wholesome meals, quiet settings, and attentive service, reflecting a broader shift in clientele from working girls to Park Avenue elites.
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New York
Little Fellows
Rita Linge
War veteran Hughes served in world war and New York law firm
The text outlines Hughes record in World War I with training at Camp Up ton and service from 1917 to 1919, noting a battalion sergeant major promotion and later roles as instructor and solicitor general linked to Hughes Schurman Wright. It also discusses a New York Tribune joke about aging residents in Maplewood New Jersey starting a golf course, hinting at humor about seniors and golf, with an ongoing interest from Edward W. Jackson.
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Brain Tests at Trading Universities Question Descriptions
Intelligence tests are described as being given at many trading universities with a two minute time limit. Questions cover definitions like college and umbrella. Options include multiple choice choices and explanations.
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