Finest chimes in U S at West Point back in time
Mentions that the West Point bells are praised as the finest in the United States. Traces bell history from ancient times through Europe and Asia, noting bells’ uses in worship, curfews, and signaling. Cites Tsar Kookol, Pekin bells, and the Liberty Bell, with remarks on material, shape, and sound.
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Clinton H. Menecety
Moses
Isaiah
Zachariah
Paulinus
Nola
Europe
St. Mark's
Venice
Alps
Tsar Kookol
Elizabeth
Russia
Krem
Wall
Moscow
China
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
United States
United States Military Academy
West Point
Mentor Magazine
Japan now country of mov fans in six leading cities
In six leading Japanese cities there is one movie house per 20,000 people versus one per 3,000 in other areas, showing the spread of film fever. U S figures compare to one theater per 50,000, with typical ticket prices from 10 to 33 cents and openings like Way Down East commanding high prices up to $7 apiece.
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Japan
United States
Water Use In Concrete Shows Key Effect On Strength
Washington reports the Structural Materials Research Laboratory under the cement industry has shown that water amount in mixing concrete is as crucial as sand cement or gravel. The research, begun at Lewis Institute, produced bulletins aiding thousands of concrete users and spurred large scale testing of cylinders under high pressure.
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Washington, D.C
Lewis Institute
Duff A. Abrems
Pacific
New England
United Land
Cat
Mexico
Canada
Former Soldier Fails To Pay For Striped Attire
A tall man from Seance enters a Paris shop, borrows accessories from several departments, tries on a Neh t gray suit, silk hat, gloves, and jewelry, and leaves with a 2895 francs bill. He has no money and is taken to the police station, muttering about the war and wanting to go home.
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Taris
Megro
F Fough
France
Inc
Babies Named Now For Motion Picture Stars
A report by Dr A L We Fry health commissioner notes a trend of baby names inspired by film stars. The study finds girls typed Marilyn and Victoria among recent births, while boys echo Clarence and Rudolph with nicknames Shrimp or Red likely as they grow.
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Huntington
Dad
AL We
Fry
Jchos
Wiliams
Clarence
Rudolph
Hubers
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MOV
The
Alfred Fox
Fairfield Avenue
BABES
Gloria Swanson
Chicago
Paramount Pictures
Michael
Salo
Geridgeport
Mise Manson
Cis and Company
Michaela & Co
Illinois
Michael & Cmpany
Main Street
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