Washington descendant elected head of lodge in Alexandria
W. S. Washington Wilson Selden Washington, a collateral descendant of George Washington, has just been elected worshipful master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 A. F. and A. M. The same lodge was presided over by George Washington 188 years ago. Washington is a great great great grandnephew of General Washington and a son of the late Lawrence Washington, the last male member born at Mount Vernon.
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Wilson’ Selden Washington
George Wushington
Alexandria- Washington
A. Lund A. M
George Washington
Washington
General Washington
Lawrence Washington
Mount Vernon
Tests to Find Noises in Radio Receivers
The Radio Manufacturery Association Manual on Interference outlines steps to isolate disturbances in radio receivers. It emphasizes checking local origin by disconnecting ground, testing batteries and power leads, inspecting wiring, bindings, tubes, condensers, and connectors, and replacing faulty cords or cables to locate and fix interference.
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Radio Manufacturery Association
Goeg
Aadio
Cannet
How Long Do You Listen in on Radio Programs
A survey by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association shows listeners of riding receivers spending long hours weekly. Percentages indicate 2-10 percent exceed 10 hours, 1 percent exceed 20 hours, 20 percent exceed 45 hours, 30 percent exceed 30 hours, and 80 percent exceed 80 hours.
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Natonal Electrical Manufacturers’ Association
Socket Power Committee
Safety light idea to show when laments are on
A simple pilot light placed in front of the receiver, wired across the laments, glows when the laments are powered. The colored glare serves as a visible indicator to prevent staying up all night after the program ends.
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Otte
Radio set volume troubles and battery tips
A damaged note advises when a radio set lacks volume to check the aerial system batteries tubes and speaker magnetism. It recommends using heavy duty batteries as they reduce operation costs by about two dents per bowl.
Tiger? Zebra tale of Julia and Mother Zebra at the zoo
Julia Zebra and her mother, Queen Boss, discuss age and family. They talk of eleven being a fine age, zebras exchanged with other zoos, and a playful bird secret. A curious zebra world unfolds with playful humor and Zoo life imagery.
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Bess
Julian
Mother Zebra
Stew
Queen Boss
Jula Zebra
George
Cape Colony
South Africa
Ovenn
Julia
Julia Zebra
Freckles and Stones in Superstitions by H Irving King
The piece explains a superstition from the American Work-Lore Society about counting freckles and pebbles. A package of pebbles is discarded, transferring freckles by sympathetic magic or contagion, contrasting primitive ideas with modern science on contagion through contact.
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Work-Lore Society
BioGlure Kacaptiner Syndicate
Keeping Fit and the Burden of Modern Work
In this meditation Leonard A Barrett discusses how overwork and stress lead to early deaths among business and professional people. He cites figures on famous deaths, links diet, sleep, and lack of exercise to weakened health, and urges young people to adopt lifelong fitness to withstand midlife strain.
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Dexter Steinmere
Mozart
Curso
Waitury
Hewahaée Gulen
Seat Free Origins Of The Expression Get Away With It
The piece traces the phrase get away with something to medieval times, linking seat to sceat meaning payment and tot tribute. It notes how travellers and travelers’ luggage once tied to paying superiors, with "seat free" describing avoidance of tribute, and suggests the modern form arose from this lineage.
Uncommon Sense on Education Stage and Life
John Blake argues against censoring art to shield youth. He contends experience from others can warn without harming virtue, and that literature and drama should reveal truth to guide young minds. He urges truthful works to educate rather than appeal to sensuality, asserting modern youth are capable and deserve frank depiction.
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Ilfe
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