Notable Engineering Feats and Questions Answered
A digest of technical notes covers high pressure boiler work in Chicago and Weymouth, steam at 3200 psi in England, and Sweden’s 1559 pound boiler. It also lists historical queries about Congress in taverns, the Oberammergau Passion Play, world wheat production, top horse purse prizes, and sound propagation from a 1922 explosion.
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Chicago
Weymouth
Massachusetts
Sweden
England
Congress
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Oberammergau
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
F. C
Diligence Is Mother of Good Fortune
A concise adage credits diligence as the source of good fortune, attributed to Cer vantes in the quotation.
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Cervantes
Rockefeller's Early Deal Shapes a Billionaire's Path
A reminiscence on John D Rockefeller born near Richmond New York. It recounts his boyhood on a farm his first ventures with turkey farming and how thrift and hiring capable people propelled his empire. The piece stresses the value of saving money and continuous study for progress.
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John D. Rockefeller
John D
Richmond
N. Y
Turkey
Rockefeller
The Dangerous Plodder
A commencement speaker warns new lawyers to beware the plodder who studies too little or only the side issues. He argues that preparation and broad knowledge justify victory and that fear should not replace readiness.
Alaska as a Great State with United Vision
Public sentiment grows for using Alaska resources wisely. President Harding and Secretary Hoover push coordinated measures within months to develop Alaska beyond fishing and lands, aiming to build a strong, just, and cooperative new state that fits into the nation’s structure.
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Alaska
Harding
Hoover
United States of America
Franklin on Peace and the Virtuous Alliance in History
The article recalls Benjamin Franklin’s reflections on history and peace. He warned that wars are driven by competing party interests, causing confusion. Franklin argued for uniting virtuous, good men across nations into a disciplined body guided by wise rules to pursue public virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Edward Bok
What Miners Earn and Spend in the Anthracite Region
The United States Coal Commission reports on miner earnings and living costs amid debate over wages and prices. It finds some miners adequately paid while many laborers face uncertain incomes and call for wage increases, with detailed budgets from 712 families showing averages by income group and monthly expenses.
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United States Coal Commission
Coal Commission
Frank G. Carpenter
Carpenter
United States
Miners' earnings show varied days of work and family sizes
Data from 1921 payrolls for 64 279 contract miners 76 916 laborers and 45 678 outside men reveal earnings by days worked from under 1900 to over 4000 dollars and family sizes averaging six. The report notes many miners worked 231 to 271 days with earnings mainly between 1500 and 2590 dollars and calls for higher pay for laborers and outside workers.
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Commission
Athens Day by Day As Seen by the Messenger Watch Dog
Pomeroy residents joke that the street is cursed with hoodoo and reporters spin lively tales of daily life. Oliver Hartley of the Athens Messenger booms along in a flivver while farmers keep ready horses for sudden excitement.
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Athens
Pomeroy
River City
Pomeroy Street
So and &O
Cincinnati
Chicago
Washington D.C
Poméroy
Washington
Oliver Hartley
Athens Messenger
Hartley
Kansas
Meigs County Woman Detained Over Fester Issue
A Meigs county woman named Foster was found with a keg of old Fester and jailed but released on bail. The note mentions travel routes to Pomeroy Albany Middleport Hubbardville and a 2 hour drive with a local greeting from Joe Hutchins.
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Meigs County
Foster
Pomeroy
Albany
Middleport
Hubbardaville
Joe Hutchins
Middleport Stays Ahead in Town Contest Claim
In Swanson's Middleport store residents debate whether Middleport leads in the town contest involving Tom Cotton. The question centers on who has public backing and the impact on local politics.
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Middleport
Tom Cotton
Pomeroy and Middleport Readers Eye The Want Ads
Pomeroy and Middleport readers are invited to watch the Want Page for daily listings and updates. The notice urges reading all Want Ads as the section offers ongoing opportunities and items of interest.
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Pomeroy and
Middleport
Gloves Shield Hands From Dirt While Cleaning
Large cotton gloves slip over hands during dirty housework to protect fingers from scratches and evidence of hard work.
Cost of living up in United States and Britain
The December 1922 cost of living was 69.5 percent above 1912 in the United States while Britain shows an 80 percent rise from July 1914 to the previous November. The material compares U S and British living costs with dated baselines.
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The
United States
England
B.C. D
Department of Labor
Great Britain
Gold Lode Found in Griffith Park Sparks City Taxless City Talk
Reports claim rich gold deposits in Griffith Park Hills after officials received inquiries from mining interests. City Attorney Stephens ruled park land deeded for recreation and any exploitation would threaten the city title, blocking concessions. Despite secrecy surrounding the proposals, sources say nuggets were found in a park ravine and valuations reach several million dollars.
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Los Angeles
Griffith Park
Park Department
Stephens
Griffith
van Griffith
Park Commission
Hat Styles Of The Younger Women Stated
A description notes that younger women are featuring large drooping black hats with a single bright flower on the brim, described as a contemporary fashion detail.
Hunting Dog Has to Hunt Court Decides
ST. LOUIS Mo Justice Dyer rules that a guaranteed to hunt dog must perform its function Heady paid 85 to Wright for a hunting hound that failed to hunt Heady returned the carcass demanded refund Wright claimed dog died from mistreatment judge fines Wright 5 for using the mails to defraud in advertising and Heady receives a refund of the purchase price
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ST. Louis
Dyer
J. S. Heady
Wright
Loyers
Crystal Jewelry Popular With Jets and Filigree
Crystal jewelry gains popularity when paired with jet or fine filigree silver effects. The trend highlights the appeal of sparkling stones and intricate metalwork in contemporary accessories.
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F. W. Bush
Pubr
Chas
H. Harris
Feadstor
San Sebastian
Spal
Alfonso
M. Elc
Oldebroek
Holland
Var.ous
Norer
Loge
Franklin
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Ournformation Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Formation Bureau
Ashington
D. C
Athens Messenger’ Information Bureau
Trquirer
Milwaukee
Swanson
Ivas
Postum Ceres Co., Inc
Battle Creek
Mich
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