Hydro Plants Increase U S Water Power Capacity
United States hydro plants with 100 horsepower or more reached 1,571,000 horsepower as of January 1, 1929, marked a 19 percent yearly gain according to the New England Utility News. An old joke about photographers and ladies’ skirts is noted in Path Finder Magazine. Bayer Aspirin is promoted as a trusted remedy for various ailments with a long medical endorsement.
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No Appeal From Verdict of Chinese Death Squad
In Nanking a modern execution squad has replaced the old system. Seven soldiers and an officer patrol streets in single file with a flag warning to observe the law. The squads operate continuously, supplementing the police, delivering swift and deadly verdicts of life or death to offenders.
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The Answer Lee Shubert on French Play Censorship
The theater impresario remarks on suppression of Maya by authorities, arguing censorship is either too narrow or the play too broad. He likens the issue to a waiter asked why the coffee is weak, noting the paradox in seeking explanations.
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New Film Invention Captures Slow Motion Rotations
A Landi developed rotoscape machine records objects revolving at 500 revolutions per second and slows them to one revolution per minute. Test footage shows water drops as spheres lightning as a single bright spot and gas jet flames fluctuating rather than steady.
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Not Wanted Him Says Fiance
The passage presents dialogue among women about a woman's fiancé. One asks if she is happy with the engagement and she replies negatively noting no one has tried to take him away, reflecting social tensions and jealousy among the group. The quote is attributed to Lustige Welk.
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Disappointing Newts and Deli Catsenns Exchange
A humorous exchange recalls a failed search for familiar newts and notes a shift to a different deli catessen. The remark suggests a playful misdirection rather than a serious update.
Experienced Help The Managing Editor Inquiries
Detroit News quotes Miss Wrapper offering to take charge of the makeup department in a light exchange about staffing on the newspaper. The dialogue highlights unfamiliarity with newsroom work and implied conversations about editorial tasks.
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Editorial says any golfer can break 100 with time
An editorial writer in the Springfield Sun notes that many of the 101,000 golfers in the United States have spent 20 years or more trying to shoot under 100 and asserts that anyone can play good golf for a little while, offering encouragement.
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