Time signals travel from Washington to Australia
The U.S. Naval Observatory sends time flashes across the globe to Australia via Paul Sollenberger, synchronizing the world clock system as the big clock’s time is flashed nationwide.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1922
Page
11
The U.S. Naval Observatory sends time flashes across the globe to Australia via Paul Sollenberger, synchronizing the world clock system as the big clock’s time is flashed nationwide.
Nelsonville Ohio area listing shows a new system bakery equipment sale as owner leaves city with call to Ed Healy at 199 Myers street. Also an oak cabinet mantle with two doors and frames for sale via John Love Bell 636 TOR 8. Five room modern brick house with new garage at 70 Myers street listed.
Miss Mary E. S. Colt of New York heads the campus service bureau for the YWCA directing teams across campuses to aid drives and funds.
Colonel D F Wentz told President Harding at the White House that the national coal strike two months old would end by September 1 with an operators victory, regardless of government intervention.
Wheeling West Virginia May 31 directors of the Wheeling Steel Corporation declared a dividend on common stock and on preferred A and B shares at the same rates as the previous quarter. The 1 percent on preferred A and 1.25 percent on preferred B returns to investors with no change from prior payment.
Edward Moffitt of Rockdale was robbed at gunpoint by three bandits near Upton Center. They searched his pockets for cash, cursed him when no nickel was found, then drove away in a three‑man machine.
Washington May 31 the senate today rejected the proposed tariffs for glassware used in the chemical and drug trades. The vote halted action on the tariff schedule shaping future trade policy.
Charleston West Virginia May 31 Congressman H C Woodyard of Parkersburg filed with the Secretary of State today his renomination candidacy on the Republican ticket. He is the first incumbent to file though seven outsiders have filed.
Thirteen firemen were overcome by smoke while battling a Mack Elliott Paper company blaze that caused 100000 dollars in damage to the building and stock. All rescuers were taken to the city hospital and reported not in serious condition.
A blaze at Linwood Park Vermillion destroyed the hotel annex and bath house. Mrs. Mary Hadge injured with a broken wrist after leaping from the third floor and Fireman John Krapp was rescued after becoming overcome.
A perceptual note states that sound can be distinguished more clearly when one ear is closed rather than both ears. The observation highlights binaural hearing dynamics and may imply practical listening effects in certain environments or tasks.
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Great Britain and France are in complete accord, ending rumors of disagreements ahead of the Hague Conference.
Several Belvidere firefighters including the assistant chief walked out after receiving pay checks showing a 10 percent reduction. The vacancies were filled temporarily while the strike continued.
In Scooba Mississippi Shugdtak claims a remarkable double egg layer. A newly hatched freak chicken from Shugulak bears four fully developed wings and four legs. News from York Alabama reports a similar four legged chick with three wings.
A brief notice touts 666 as a tonic promising speedy relief from colds constipation biliousness and headaches. The ad frames it as a “fine tonic” suitable for general ailments and quick comfort.
A fragmented list of company names and percentages shows diverse industries from sugar and steel to coal and railroads. Entities include American Can, Bethlehem Steel, Chicago & North Western, Colorado Fuel, Consolidated Gas, and Atlantic Gulf & West Indies, with varying performance figures.
Pittsburg livestock data show light cattle receipts with steady market. Sheep and lambs total 690 with prices down 24 cents, lambs at 12.50, spring lambs 16.00. Hogs receipts around 7,000 with prime heavy hogs at 11.16 to 11.20, mediums 11.30 to 11.49, light workers 11.40 to 11.45, pigs around 11.40 to 11.63, roughs 8.00 to 8.85.
Chicago livestock receipts totalled hogs cattle and sheep with mixed price changes. Hogs ranged from 9.75 to 10.80 per hundredweight, cattle receipts steady with prime and choice at 8.70 to 9.96, and sheep market softer with lambs at 9.75 to 18.00 and yearlings 8.35 to 10.85.
Cattle receipts 1000 steady. choice steers 7.50 to 8.60 per hundredweight. Calves steady to good choice 10.00 to 19.50. Hogs receipts 6400, market 10e lower. good to choice packers and butcher hogs around 10. Hogs and sheep receipts 6500. sheep steady to good, ewes 4.00 to 5.60. Lambs 15.50 to 15.90.
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