Southern Democrats poised to control Congress if November wins
Political observers in Washington foresee the South gaining power in a Democratic victory. They note southern lawmakers may secure key chairmanships across both chambers, with leaders in the Senate and House shifting to Southerners should the party triumph.
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Ashington
Congress
Senate
House
Harding
Representative Rainey
Ilinois
Ways and Means Committee
Airliner Plan Mapped for New York to South America
Plans outline two hydroplane routes from New York to South America with mail first and passenger service later. One line to Barranquilla via New Orleans and Central America links to Bogota. the other to Buenos Aires via Florida West Indies touching Venezuela and several South American nations. Hydroplanes will use easy landings along major rivers like the Orinoco Amazon and Parana. routes exploit natural conditions and short Caribbean legs.
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New York
Central
South America
Abraham Martinez
Colombian Government Information Bureau
Buenos Aiires
Argentine Republic
Barranquilla
Colombia
New York-Barranquilla
Bogota
New Orleans
Mexico
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
Buenos Aires
Florida
Key West
West Indies
Cuba
Porto Rico
Haiti
Ciudad Bolivar
Venezuela
Brazil
Peru
Paraguay
Uruguay
Argentina
Caribbean Sea
Orinoco
Amazon
Parana
Electric Lamp Adoption Expands in Mines Worldwide
United States Bureau of Mines reports about 100000 electric cap lamps in use as miners shift from flame lamps. In 1911 Pennsylvania coal region used 45000 flame lamps and no electric lamps. by 2018 flame lamps fell to 17000 while electric lamps neared 48000. Britain shows similar gains from 4208 to 156521 electric lamps. The history notes early lighting from antiquity, with safety flame lamps emerging after long use of open flames.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Pennsylvania
Great Britain
Theophratus
England
Bureau of Mines
Agricola
Willam Reid Clanny
George Stephenson
Humphry Davy
Earth inductor compass pilots maps out of sight
Viators unveil a new air compass that uses earth isogenic lines to navigate without charts or maps. Two Army flyers flew 75 miles from Dayton to Mitchel field relying on the instrument, which avoids magnetic motor interference and shows drift via a movable index needle.
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Dayton
Ohio
Mitchelfield
Mitchel Field
McCook Field
Bradley Jones
H. C. Downey
Tor
Mr. Jones
Mitchel Field Operations Office
Pedestrians and Drivers Blamed
In this column Erwin Greer argues both pedestrians and drivers share fault for traffic hazards. He urges courtesy and adherence to the Golden Rule to improve safety and reduce accidents on congested streets.
Burned Fuse Hack For Roadside Repairs
A burned-out fuse on a car in the country is inconvenient without spares. The article suggests using a common foil from cigarettes or gum to wrap the fuse, creating a temporary repair in minutes. Do not wrap too tightly to avoid wiring damage when overloaded.
Motors Move Millions in Armored Car Convoy
Fourteen armored motorcars guarded by six armed men each and armed with high speed machine guns were deployed in New York to transport about $200 million in securities and cash between bank vaults.
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New York City
Speed Up as You Stop Twice as Much
The piece argues traffic flow could double if cars could stop twice as fast with safety. It notes faster movement is possible but not allowed until braking improves to twice the current efficiency, presenting a paradox for motorists.
Magnetic Coil Controls Air Supply for Motors
An inventive magnetic coil device attached to the car generator automatically controls the air mixed with fuel for better efficiency. The system includes an air intake pipe leading to the intake manifold, with a valve regulated by the magnet assembly to manage airflow.
Engine Control System Adjusts Power with Speed
A description notes an adjustable spring driven mechanism where engine speed modulates magnet power and valve action to regulate air intake. As speed rises the generator boosts magnet power, opens the valve and admits more air. as speed falls the valve closes. Claimed effect is higher gasoline efficiency, purportedly from 30 to 39 percent.
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Popular Science Monthly
Examination of Brakes Frequently Important
Brakes wear most on a car next to the tires and require regular checks. Service brake bands and emergency brake shoes must form true circles to grip evenly. Worn linings can cause hard stops and are illegal in many states. replacement by a reliable station is quick and inexpensive.
Homemade Tool Removes Dust From Car Cushions
A quick DIY device cuts dust from auto cushion depressions. Cut a shaving brush handle, center a nail, mount in a hand drill, and spin to sweep dust from seats. The high drill speed removes dust efficiently.
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Automobile Digest
Burlington hospital addition contract awarded in Iowa
The Burlington hospital addition contract carried a bid of 115000 dollars. A 35000 dollar home for nurses at Hershey hospital in Muscatine will be built soon. OBrien county board of supervisors awarded about 50000 dollars for road improvements. The National Conference of Catholic Charities will meet in Des Moines September 7 to 12. Charles Howard of Newton fined 29 dollars after aiding a minor stranger. Threshing in Cherokee county is active and oats yields may exceed initial estimates. One hundred carloads of mine timber shipped from Bentonsport and Bonaparte area in Van Buren county. Spirit Lake area to see paving of Air Line from Spencer to the Dickinson county line this summer. Small grain around Keokuk is proving good. Wheat yields 20 to 26 bushels per acre with some cases at 50. The Winneshiek county farm total was 2853 last year, down 22 from prior year due to consolidation. Council Bluffs rail traffic up as yard men return to work. Belgian horse show set for Waterloo September 22 to 28. County cattle owners seek area testing for bovine tuberculosis with a 31 percent signature requirement. Iowa and counties spend over two million annually for dependent neglected and delinquent children per the Iowa child welfare commission. Then notes compare California gas tax revenue and road financing. State budget reporting rules for all departments outline two-year receipts, needs, and hearings before the budget bill by December 1. Belgium proposes code exchange with Codes Belges. Hearst urges agriculture parity before 8000 farmers at Weedbury picnic.
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Burlington Hospital
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Board of Supervisors
O’brien
National Conference of Catholic Charities
Des Moines
Charles Howard
Newton
Howard
Cherokee County
Isaac Lea Hillis
Bentonsport
Bonsparte
van Buren
Spirit Lake
Spencer
Dickinson County
Keosauqua
Winneshiek County
Council Bluffs
Union Pacific
American Association of Importers
Waterloo
Buchanan County
Iowa
Kendall
Belgium
A. J. Small
Western African Fetish Statue Displayed at Philadelphia Museum
A Philadelphia University museum showcases a wooden West African fetish statue with numerous nails and points. Each nail represents a prayer to a vengeance spirit, crafted after forest rites by a priest and followers who invoke the names of those to die.
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University Museum
Philadelphia
Africa
Congo River
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Usually the black sheep of the family is thoroughly posted
A brief note comments on a family dynamic, calling the difficult member a black sheep and implying widespread scrutiny within the relatives. The remark suggests scrutiny and gossip rather than a formal event or action.
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North Carolina
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