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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1932
Page
6
In St Nicholas Magazine Capt D Pratt Man nix describes the paravene, a steel fish mine used in the war. It swam about 20 feet from a ship’s bow on a line and would detach if the mooring touched the line, turning into a floating mine that could be avoided.
The text explains that a Scotsman physician to Queen Anne, John Arbuthnot, coined the Englishman John Bull in 1710 through The History of John Bull. It notes his Tory peace stance with France and his playful satire on the union talks between England and Scotland, highlighting his gentle malice toward Scots.
Navy officials say constant telecommunication between divers and salvage ships is essential for effective operations. Divers descend up to 300 feet, with 60 daily service using helmet mounted transmitters and waterproof receivers. The system, in use since 1905 and improved in 1912, is maintained and tested before each dive. Lieut. Norman S. Ives, head of the deep sea diving school, holds the Navy Cross for distinguished service.
The George Washington Bridge, spanning the Hudson from Manhattan to Fort Lee, opens with a toll and traffic control system relying on a dedicated private switchboard and 34 telephone stations. In its first week about 150000 vehicles and 63000 pedestrians used the bridge, with 90 employees managing operations and patrols. Outdoor phones with flashing lights ensure rapid communication for congestion management and safe cargo movement along the structure.
The assignee for collection will publicly offer the mortgage property in Caroline County Maryland. The sale covers 89.9 acres in the Eighth Election District with a two story frame dwelling and a barn. Sale in front of the Denton Court House Door between 2 and 4 pm on July 10, 1908, to the highest bidder.
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