Broadcasting Links 30 000 Miles Of Wires For Radio Service
The article notes broadcasting uses a vast wire network with well over 30 000 miles of circuits and a daily transcontinental operation. It mentions 300 specialists, telegraph circuit testing, and chain radio systems using telephone lines for Amos n Andy and other programs, plus extensive control and testing requirements. It also covers the glove’s ancient origins from Persian and Greek influence and mummies found with mittens from Egypt’s Twenty First Dynasty.
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United States
Pathfinder Magazine
Egypt
Life span of tropical insects and metamorphosis length
In the tropics life spans of grasshoppers and insects may be extended because cold does not hasten death and metamorphosis lasts longer. Yet the life of single brooded insects rarely exceeds one year in any climate. Only Fools Rush [n A wise man shuts his eyes when he looks at a woman's faults. Chicago News.
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Tropics
Chicago News
Facts and Figures on Your Telephone Facts and Figures on Your Telephone
Edwin F. Hill reports on Maryland Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia where more than three telephones were installed to gain one net line. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Companies served 618710 phones on January 1 with 31239 gains last year and 79603 disconnects. Over the next five years over 100 million dollars are planned for additions and improvements including land buildings outside plant pole lines wire and cable central office equipment and subscriber installs.
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Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Chesapeake and Potomac
Simple Method Given to Test Heating Plant
A novice test shows if a new heating system heats evenly. Start the boiler fire and compare radiator warming times. The farthest and nearest radiators should heat within three to five minutes of each other. Check dampers are tight and the base is sealed to prevent air leaks into the ash pit.
The Lady of Fears Named for Empress Marie Feodorovna
A historical nickname linked to Empress Marie Feodorovna marks her long sequence of tragedies from her father in law’s assassination to the execution of her son Nicholas II and his family, reflecting a grim royal era and the emperors’ demise.
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Marie Feodorovna
Russia
Nicholas II
Cotton's Growing Role in Telephone Industry
Cotton fuels Modern wires insulation says Western Electric uses over 6,000,000 pounds annually. Cotton thread covers most wires and strengthens copper in telephony. Dyeing flame proofing and glazing improve durability and appearance. Historic note traces Eli Whitney and the cotton gin to modern fiber uses and cost reductions.
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Western Electric Company
Eli Whitney
John Kay
Hargreaves
Engishman
Land parcels in Dorchester and Caroline counties transfer
The description covers Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 in Dorchester near Hynson with 40 acres and 25 acres respectively, plus two parcels in Caroline totaling 75 and 81.07 acres. It notes sale as separate lots or together, historical deeds from 1920 1922 1923, and improvements including barns. The parcels form one farm across Dorchester and Caroline counties.
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Alex Schmick
Della Schmick
Elizabeth P. Bradley
Dorchester County
Williamsburg
State of
Maryland
Hynson
Federalsburg
Edward Hubbert
John Harrison Hubbard
Hubbard
S. E
Charles Spray
Preston-Hynson
Zion M. P. Church
Charles Spry
Spry
Charles B. Harrison
Caroline County
Nichols
Sol Smith
Harry W. McMahan
Lenah Nichols
Henry
S. W
James O. Nichols
James Nichols
Davis
W. Brewster Deen
Elizabeth G. Bradley
Farm livestock and implements auction listing by Walter A. Willhelm
Livestock includes a sound 10 year old 1100 lb horse and a 9 year old 950 lb black mare, plus white and blue cow and Jersey Holstein mix cows with fresh milk. Farm machinery spans wagons, plows, separators, saw mills, feeds and implements, with Oliver tractors and Farquhar engine. Terms: cash under 10, credit over 10 with note, no property to be released until terms met. James Temple, Auctioneer.
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T. B
Walter A. Willhelm
James Temple
Notice to Creditors for Caroline County Estate
Notice to creditors that T Noble Jarrell and Wesley E Thawley have letters of administration for the personal estate in Caroline County Maryland. Creditors must file claims with vouchers by September 27 1930 or be barred from benefits. Debtors must settle promptly. Given March 18 1930 by administrators.
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Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
T. Noble Jarrell
Wesley E. Thawley
Pliny Fisher and Fred R. Gowens Assignees vs Wilsons in Equity
In Caroline county Circuit Court equity case No. 2829 Chy. an order dated March 18, 1930 directs the sale of the property described in these proceedings as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Charles B. Harrison
Elizabeth P. Bradley
Chancery
J. L. Carey
Preston
Maryland
T. Pliny Fisher
Fred R. Gowens
George H. Wilson
Anna P. Wilson
Fred R. Owens
T. Clayton Horsey
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Inc. Publishers
Amos N’ Andy
The
National Broadcasting Company
Grasshopper
Edwin F. Hill
Edicin F. In
Pauline Lycar
Kearny
N. J
ANP
Pepe Est
Caroline and
Dorchester Counties
Nettie Venable
Ferdinand Cook
Julia Hubbard
Linchester
Yederalsburg
Ilynson
Railroad Avenue
Elizabeth BP
Bradley
Charles S. Bradley
Liber Z. P. S
J.,owen Knotts
Trustees
Leonard I., Covey
Jack Satterfield
Denton
Burrsville
Hobby
York
Surrey Dearborn
Oliver
New Holland
H. P. Farquhar
Geiser
H. W. B. Rowe
Dover Bridge
Clifton Willoughby
State Road
Dover Ridge
Choptank River
Gifford Bowdle
John W.wooters
Willie T. Carroll
Tanyard
John Hopkins Cannery
Willie ‘J. Carroll
Laura J. Willoughby
John H. Willoughby
Leonard F. Covey
Chas. B. Harrison
Nisi
Kroehler
Kroechler
M. K. Newnam Denton, Md
Gunby Company
Easton
U. W. Bradley
G. T. Redden & Company
Stacy & Wilton Co
Wrightsville, PA
Sterling Brand Air
W. G. Wooters
Delaware
Market Street
R.C. Jackson
Practical Watchmaker and Jeweler
Greensboro
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