Harrisburg Capitol Listed Among America’s Fine Domes
The Harrisburg capitol, dedicated in 1906, cost over £11,000,000 and spans 520 by 254 by 272 feet. It covers two acres, houses 475 rooms, and features a 52,000,000 pound dome with celebrated stained glass and paintings. Also noted are the doors, governor’s rooms, senate and house chambers, and Penn’s commemorative lines in the dome. A separate item explains world longitudinal determination to detect continental slip using time signals from global wireless networks.
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Keystone
Harrisburg
Capitol
Pennsylvania
America
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Christopher Wrenn
Westminster Abbey
Senate
House of Representatives
Penn
Naval Observatory
California
China
African
Europe
Western Newspaper Union
Cotton supplies two tire fibers in delta regions
The article notes cotton fiber of sufficient length for tire cords is produced mainly in two distant areas: the delta of the Mississippi River in the United States and the Nile delta in Egypt. These regions supply nearly all of the highest grade tire cord material.
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Mississippi River
Nile River
Egypt
Mummy Restored in Tomb After Cairo Exhibition
The mummy of King Tutankhamen was moved by Mr. Carter under Egyptian authority to Cairo Museum for display. The gilded coffin, mask, and shroud were shown briefly before the mummy was placed back in the sarcophagus in the tomb on October 31, 1927.
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Tut-Ankh Ameb
Mr. Carter
Museum of
Cairo
Way to Wealth Lesson on Industry and Frugality
The saying emphasizes two key words industry and frugality guiding success. It urges saving both time and money and making the best use of resources. Benjamin Franklin stresses that without effort and thrift nothing succeeds, but with them everything is possible.
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Weath
Benjamin Franklin
Expensive Laugh Depicts Wit Riling Public Opinion
A modern philosopher in American Digest argues that witty humor pleases audiences but stirs sharp public disdain, warning that cleverness can provoke strong backlash rather than admiration.
Spare car items and Stockholm sword police noted
A dispatch suggests carrying a spare fan belt in cars. In Stockholm traffic officers reportedly carry swords. The piece muses on brake holding power and equal alignment while noting the danger of skidding and isolation when a car veers toward a ditch and lacks nearby help.
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Stockholm
Cohen’s Cowboy Cry Recalled by Giants Fans
In old Giants lore Dave Bancroft led the team and the crowd roared with Beauty after strikes. Today Andy Cohen echoes that vibe shouting Whoop-ee whenever a Giant pitcher lands a strike or a standout play occurs.
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Cohen
Dave Bancroft
Giants
New York
Andy Cohen
Battery tweak cuts drain and distortion in half
A Cc battery reduces the drain on the B battery by about 40 percent and minimizes distortion, improving overall performance.
Tigers Find Star Easterling Sparks Detroit Comeback
Georgia born Paul Easterling, a 23 year old Detroit Tigers outfielder, has seized attention with explosive hitting after a swift rise from Army corporal to big league regular earning 100 dollars a month. He homered in each of his first three games and led the league with a .625 average, reviving Georgia fans' hopes for a new baseball fame.
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Georgia
Paul Easterling
Detroit Tigers
Ty Cobb
Georgia Peach
Tiger
Young Easterling
Uncle Sam
Fort Lewis
Tacoma
Wash
St. Louis Park
Easterling
Capt
Clarence JF. Murray
Lewis
Fort
Army
Seattle
Bloomington
Detroit
Adjustable car seats and pedals promote safer driving
An article notes new lower cost cars offer five inches of driver position adjustment via clutch brake and front seat moves. It explains the need for correct relation to steering wheel and pedals for fatigue reduction and control, and cites ride comfort and safety as key benefits.
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America
Interesting Items of Sport from Early 20th Century Notes
A collage of sports notes mentions Chip Cissel of Perryville as well as an archer in Florida who sent an arrow 1175 feet. It notes two strong left-handed pitchers in Walberg and Grove, upcoming velodromes in Spain, and Dick Cavill’s 40 yards in 18 seconds at Portland. It covers Belgian game fowl pits, Ed Morris’s Marine service, Pitchers Biemiller and Speed Martin moves, a $19600 purse at Ohio fairs, Babe Ruth’s 500 home run goal, Henry Cullop to Atlanta, Ty Cobb’s 887 stolen bases, and Greyhound racing debates in England, plus Oklahoma A&M’s $9000 track.
RCA Announces UX-250 Power Amplifier Tube
The Radio Corporation of America unveils the UX-250 power amplifier tube delivering over three times the undistorted energy of the UX-210. The new tube, larger with a coated ribbon filament, uses a standard base and can operate at a fraction of its capacity to provide clean output for auditorium speakers and multi-speaker systems without distortion.
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Radio Corporation of America
Hack Wilson the slugger who chose baseball over prize ring
Long profile notes Hack Wilson born in Leiperville earned early praise from Jim Dougherty and Ralph Cannon. Once a bravest fighter with tremen dous strength and speed he weighed options between boxing and baseball then rose to stardom with the Chicago Cubs after NBA bids and a transfer from the Brooklyn Robins to the Philadelphia Phillies before joining the Cubs as a top slugger.
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Hack Wilson
Cubs
Ralph Cannon
Chicago Journal
Jim Dougherty
Baron
Leiperville
Wilson
Hack
New York Giants
John McGraw
Toledo
Johnny
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Robins
Phils
Quakers
Hayward Returns as Olympic Coach for Fifth Time
William L. Hayward, longtime University of Oregon track coach, will serve on the American Olympic team coaching staff for the fifth time. He has spent 26 years at Oregon building a distinguished record in track and field.
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William L. Hayward
Hayward
University of Oregon
Amateur radio clubs gain popularity in South Africa
Amateur radio clubs are rising in popularity across South Africa, drawing hobbyists and community members to weekly gatherings and regional events. Enthusiasts exchange skills, share equipment tips, and participate in national and international contests to boost communication accessibility.
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South Africa
Oldest recorded deed found in Exeter registry
A 1760 deed dated April 11 records 30 acres in Hampton from Peter Johnson to Josiah Moulton for £2,755. Registered by John W. A. Green during his term as Exeter New Hampshire register of deeds, it bears the George III seal and notes the thirty third year of his reign. The historic document was discovered in title tracing and had never been previously recorded.
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John W. A. Green
Deeda
Exeter
N. H
Hampton
Peter Johnson
Josiah Moutlton
George Hi
Tiny French seaplane tops world for quick assembly
A compact French seaplane touted as the world’s smallest can be assembled on a submarine deck in minutes. It reportedly lifts off water in nine seconds and reaches about 200 feet shortly after, enabling every submarine in the French navy to carry the craft.
Art Notebook Joke: Violinist Fiddler Hair Question
A quirky art note compares a violinist to a fiddler with a humorous answer about hair length. The line “About four inches of hair” adds a playful punch in a light cultural aside.
What are they featuring in this film
From the Louisville Courier-Journal a feature question explores the film’s subject and production details. The piece notes a million dollar expense account tied to the project and discusses its potential impact on the budget and reception.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Retrospection and Regret Clash in Quiet Reflection
A thoughtful musing on looking back at past scenes and relationships. The piece contrasts nostalgia with disappointment, noting how memories can sweeten yet also fail as they resurface.
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John J. Pershing
France
Smithsonian Museum
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Harper
George Harper
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Bob O'Farrell
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Tigers
Babe Ruth
Northwest
Chalmers Cissel
Chip
Perryville, MO
Florida
Walberg and
Grove
Athletics
Spain
St. Sebastian
Madrid
Dick Cavill
Portland
Ore
Belgium
Ed Morris
Boston Americans
Marine Corps
Chattanooga
Harry Biemiller
Columbus
Speed Martin
Seattle Indians
Mission Bells
Henry Cullop
Buffalo Club
Atlanta
W. Tarbert
Hollywood
Pacific Coast League
England
Oklahoma A. & M
Stillwater
Slugger
Bayer
Bell&Co.,Inc
Orangeburg
N.Y
Bert
Comes
Bellans
Parker
Hiscox Chem
Wks
Patehoeue
Floreston
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Biglows
Allen
le Roy
Alica
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