Ramsey Milholland and Dora Yocum on the public streets
Ramsey Milholland defends Dora Yocum against taunts as Wesley Bender fights back after a street confrontation. The incident sparks rumors among students, while Dora remains largely unaware. In the ensuing weeks the two boys drift apart then briefly reconcile, amid schoolyard rivalries and a woodland picnic where Ramsey notices Milla Rust and a new attraction stirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Milholland
Ramsey
Wesley
Dora Yocum
Mr. Bender
Vestey
Wesley Bender
Jim
St. Dora
Albert Paxton
Albert
Sadie Clews
Sundle
Sadie
Willis Parker
Heinie Krusemeyer
Messrs
Milholland
Bender
Helnie
Willis’ Hook
Milla Rust
Milla
Milan
Vacuum Tubes as Radio Detectors and Electron Theory
A radio column explains vacuum tubes, their roles as detectors amplifiers and oscillators, and the electron theory behind conduction. It covers atoms ions electrons nucleus charge neutralization and how filament emission creates current in a plate circuit, noting temperature and voltage effects on electron emission.
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Radiatron
Sudion
Serrotron
The Fight Seeps Through Ramsey Milholland and Dora Yocum
In a small town Ramsey Milholland and Dora Yocum clash as memories of Decoration Day tug at a boy who recalls Civil War wisdom from his grandfather. Ramsey, weak in arithmetic and recitations, contrasts Dora the quick learner labeled Teacher's Pet in schoolroom strife.
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Wesley Bender
Ramsey
Rumsey
Wesley
Fred Mitchell
Dora Yocum
Ramsey Milholland
New Presidio Radio Station Aims Global Reach
Frisco talks to Honolulu as a powerful vacuum tube transmitter at the Presidio San Francisco rises. Officials say two 150 foot aerial towers atop the highest point will extend its reach, commanding stations in Salt Lake City and Cheyenne and audible halfway around the world.
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Honolulu
Presidio
San Francisco
Globe
Pacific Coast
San Francisco Bay
Salt Lake City
Cheyenne
Wireless radiophones to be tested on German express trains
The German state will install wireless telephone instruments on important express trains with receivers in hotels and embassies. Tests in a moving freight car confirmed the system works, enabling conversations with Berlin. Observers included engineers, military attaches, and diplomatic representatives of the United States and Sweden.
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Berlin
United States
Sweden
Handling Vacuum Tubes Careful Operation Of Receiver
The vacuum tubes are the heart of the set and must not be knocked or broken. Keep the glow just below the critical point to operate these tubes safely.
Amateur Radio Techniques and Practical Setup Notes
Advice on tube voltages and detectors, single wire reception, and transmitter differences. B batteries and roaring phones. electron concept. soft versus hard vacuum tubes. radio waves speed. wavemeter use. grounding with gas or water pipes. lightning protection via antenna grounding required by underwriters.
Prevent Loss in Shipping
United States Department of Agriculture urges shipper diligence in separating large and small livestock in mixed carloads. Building partitions reduces injuries to hogs lambs goats and sheep, protecting price and reducing bruised meat discounts. Careful handling prevents dead or crippled animals and preserves market value for buyers and sellers.
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United States Department Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Record of Breeding Sows on U S Farms in April
The USDA estimates 12 424 000 breeding sows on farms as of April 1. This is 1 237 000 more than a year earlier and 11 1 percent higher. Explanations include a large corn crop and ample farm corn stocks driving hog production.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Forage Crops for Pigs: Rape vs Alfalfa Comparison
Rape is rich in protein and nearly equals alfalfa as pig forage. Alfalfa carries more pigs per acre but requires re seeding each year.
Lard Pay More and Purebred Livestock on Farms
A proposal suggests higher pork prices and widespread purebred livestock on every farm to boost farm value. It argues that with such improvements land could yield about 6 percent net on its value.
Purebred Females Feature in Stock Improvement
Discussion argues for the inclusion of purebred females alongside purebred sires as a fundamental step in live stock improvement. The piece contends there is no valid argument against using purebred females in breeding programs.
Take Care of Animals for Mutual Benefit
Advice emphasizes humane animal care as a reciprocal practice. Good treatment leads to healthier, more productive animals and safer, steadier companionship or work outcomes for humans.
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Bender and
Booth Tarkington
Irwin Myers
Opyright
Doubleday, Page &Company
Mt of
Frisco
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