Heavy fog delays Lusitania search aboard salvage ship
The Orphir, hampered by mist off the southern Irish coast, employed a new 1935 radio direction finder to determine position in heavy fog. Wireless operator George Barratt used two shore beacons to plot a course, proving the instrument's accuracy and potential for maritime safety.
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Orphir
Horn
Monk Eyes Island
Bristol Channel
Swansea
George Henry Barratt
Barratt
Daunts Dock
Land's End
Atlantic
Lusitania
Turner
International Marine Radio Company of
London
American Telephone and Telegraph Company of
New York
Russell
Kinsale
Jaratt
Special Services At Beth Jacob Begin Tonight
Beth Jacob synagogue at 218 A venue NW will hold weekly services starting tonight. Rabbi Louis N. Levy will lead most sessions with a talk on Morality in Modern Civilization at the opening service. Friday evenings feature 8 p.m. services and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. for the coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Jacob Synagogue
218 Avenue NW
Louis N. Levy
Brotherhood of Railroad Shop Crafts Reports Membership Gain
Reports from the Brotherhood gathering in Ben Hur hall show 791 new members since May 1, lifting Rock Island System totals to 3 891 as of June 30. National affiliation extends to 32 railroad systems with the union expanding reach.
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Brotherhood of
Shop Crafts of America
Ben Hur Hall
Silvis
Des Moines
Rock Island
National Brotherhood
Sandpaper grade limited by grit edge quality from natural sand
The article notes sand from natural sources has smooth round granules after centuries of rubbing, and therefore lacks sharp edges. Ground flint and similar materials on sandpaper would be needed for effective abrasion, implying natural sand would be of little value for sandpaper.
Merchants Report Busy Fall Trade Across Store Lines
M J Frankel notes young couples marry and establish homes while older buyers replace worn furniture. Montgomery Ward reports 25 to 30 percent sales rise from August to a year earlier. Sears Roebuck adds staff as August gains lead. Farmers show optimism and rural customers buy fall and winter apparel, machinery, and household goods.
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M. J. Frankel
Frankel
M. J. Ellis
Montgomery Ward and Company
Ellis
Sears Roebuck and Company
W. G. Austin
Blowout planned for Young Men's Bureau event at Hill Park
The third annual Blowout of the Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce was finalized at a Thursday meeting. The picnic carnival and entertainment will be held at Hill Park next Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday and last until the event, with sections usable for dinner and refreshments and a wrestling card featured in the program.
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Young Men’s Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Bureau
Hill Park
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Beth Jacob
West Union—Forest
Tupper
Auburn
Ife
Leo Tupper
John Harvey Farbay
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Merchants Report
Astrte
Killian
Patricia Shop
Trpe Zort
Smartily
Jacquard Biiews
Marele
Martanette
Cubes
Hubbard Ice and Fuel CO
Bretey
College Shop
Marinette
Chanel
Sporta
Roxstr
Monterey
Mink
Lamb _Kolinsky
Fed
Fay
Ib. de Johnston
College Life
Wabi Kenwood
Van
Killian’s
Killian’s 2
Miss Herr
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