Crossing Deaths in a Decade Highlight Rail Grade Crossings
The American Road Builders association released decade totals on highway grade crossing fatalities and injuries on major steam railroads. It notes 20,427 deaths and 67,625 serious injuries over ten years, with declines in death rates despite rising totals.
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American Road Builders’ Association
American Road Builers’ Association
America Road Builders' Association
United States
Worecisy School of Cookery Daytime Radio Feature
The Worecisy School of Cookery presents a daytime radio feature on the NBA system. Hosted by Mrs. C. Houston Goudiss, longtime director, the program offers practical, healthful meal preparations with simple steps and minimal effort.
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Worecisy School of Cookery
NBA
C. Houston Goudiss
O Whlch
Novel Automobile Used by Canadian Railroad
A novel car used by the engineering department of the Canadian Pacific railway for inspection tours features three braking systems, including an emergency brake and a steerable front wheel brake. It uses a single 4 to 1 gear ratio and a lighting system updated to railway regulations with sit lamps on front fenders.
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Canadian Pacific Railroad
Moonlit Car Hints Warn of Driving Dangers
A fragmented note discusses highway safety and car maintenance. It notes a car capable of 76 miles per hour, references yielding and federal knowledge, and mentions de tours as county pride. It also lists practical tips for radiator hoses and small parts while criticizing the dangers automobiles pose to society.
French teen mimics Helen in junior tennis rise
Mademoiselle Yolania Metaxas, sixteen, recently won France's junior tennis championship and models her game on Helen Wills rather than Suzanne Lenglen. Her forehand is powerful and she meets the ball early, driving shots to corners with speed that impresses many top players.
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Belen Wills
Suzanne Lenglen
Mademoiselle Yolania Metaxas
France
Preach
Wimbleton
Helen
Suzanne
Mademoiselle Metaxn
Microphonic Ringing In Radios Can Be Reduced
Microphonic ringing occurs in high mu tube circuits causing a howl in the loudspeaker that remains despite receiver adjustments. Fixes include moving the reproducer away from the receiver or mounting tubes on sponge rubber to dampen vibrations. Shock-proof sockets and occasional tube changes in sockets help prevent this issue.
Power to Eiffel Tower Transmitter Upgraded
The Eiffel Tower transmitter is set to become one of the world’s most powerful stations. Under the Washington agreement its wavelength will be 1.50 meters and power increased to 100 kilowatts. The installation of the main apparatus is nearing completion.
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Eiffel Tower
Biggest Thrill Is Found in Grid Game
George C. Moseley, Yale end in 1915-16, recalls a thrilling season highlight. He notes Yale’s wins over Harvard yearlings, his all American honor in 1916, and recollects a pivotal 1916 Princeton game where a remarkable late kickoff play helped secure a score and prevent an Ivy loss.
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George. C. Moseley
Yale
Harvard
Pred A. Hayner
Chicago Daily News
Gilsenool
Crimson
Moseley
Princeton
Apd
Fresh Little Squibs of Sport Squnty Byrd Joins Yankees Next Summer
Fresh Little Squibs of Sport recounts rookie outfielder Squnty Byrd who is slated to join the New York Yankees next summer and notes his golf pastime. The piece touches on diverse sports topics, mentioning billiards, lacrosse, boxing, track, and football anecdotes alongside names like Pullback Steve Andas and Joe Rabbitt. It surveys leagues, players, and teams across baseball, hockey, boxing, and basketball with scattered notes on venues and figures.
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Squnty Byrd
New York Yankees
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