Virginia Man Patents Needle Sharpening and Polishing Machine
A Virginia man patents a device designed to sharpen and polish worn phonograph needles, aiming to extend needle life and improve sound quality in early record playback.
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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
11
A Virginia man patents a device designed to sharpen and polish worn phonograph needles, aiming to extend needle life and improve sound quality in early record playback.
The Dearborn Independent recalls the Battle of St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne losses, noting 1 2 million American soldiers fought and over 122 500 died overseas, with French and British losses high. It states the war cost America over 22 billion dollars, about $1 000 per family, and urges debt to humanity be used to secure lasting peace.
The speaker warns that future wars would kill humanity, urges peace through international understanding and the League of Nations, and argues Senators must judge without party lines, recalling past wartime unity and patriotism.
An old-timer recalling a club moment recounts a Madam Nilsson concert when she was indisposed. The announcer reportedly quipped Madam Nilsson is little horse, a humorous mispronunciation captured in memory.
A Spad single seater set an official world speed record of 184 miles per hour at Villa Coublay France, powered by a 300 horsepower Hispano Suiza engine. The record surpasses previous marks by about twenty miles per hour. A two seater version with a 160 pound payload reportedly reached 175 mph. driver’s name was not released.
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