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Federal science triumphs and new inventions cited in government pursuit
A long discussion highlights how Uncle Sam advances science and industry through inventions from federal labs and officials. Notable items include a giant magnet at the bureau of standards, multiplex telephony, a pulmonary resuscitation device the Pulmotor, automatic card sorting, and postal machinery to speed and secure government operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plume
Uncle Sam
Ucle Sam
Nate
Squier
United States Army
United States Bureau of ‘Standards
United States
Switzerland
Frederick Bates
Bureau of Standards
Atlantic
Major Squier
Caruso
Light Brigade
United States Bureau of Mines
Germany
United States Census Bureau
Republic
Post Office Department
Postoffice
Postal Savings Bank