Music aids morale on Barrett dam work near San Diego
Hydraulic engineer H N Savage reports morale boosting through worker recreation at Barrett dam. A hall with piano, guitar, photos and games was built for laborers, improving turnover on the remote site 43 miles from the city. Mexican and American workers, drawn to music, are among the 75 percent of laborers.
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San Diego
Cal
H. N. Savage
Hydrauiic
Savage
Nusic
Barret Dam
Pretty addition to room with Wandering Jew vine
A guide suggests placing a delicate Wandering Jew vine in a bowl of water near a steam radiator or hot air register to counteract heat dryness. The vine grows rapidly with little care, thriving in dark corners with infrequent watering, and also increases humidity. Water bulbs add decor and practicality when odorless.
New Submarine For Ocean Research Presented
M Laubent, inventor, told members of the Academy of Science about a submarine designed for ocean research. The 62 foot craft with 7 ft 6 in beam displaces ? tons, descends to 3 feet, reaches six knots on the surface and five knots submerged, and features portholes like Jules Verne’s Nautilus. It could locate wrecks, collect marine specimens, sound depths, study currents or sponge fish. Initial 1907 estimate was 35000 dollars. current cost sighted at 120000 dollars.
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Ln Academy of Science
M. Laubent
Enys 4 Parke
Lonlon Express
Ins Diter
Wieter
Jules Verne
Gondola Gift Reaches Venice in Hoveton Tale
A Hoveton Post fragment tells of Mr Cashtalks touring Italy and buying two gondolas in Venice for a lake setup. Mrs Cashtalks orders the gardener to prep food and build a nest for the arriving boats, amid a story of prosperity and odd domestic notes.
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Cashtalks
Eirden
Berer— Hoveton Post
Poles Thank America for Aid in Unanimous Resolution
A Polish assembly recently published a resolution expressing deep gratitude to seven American organizations for aid and relief. It lauds the groups for helping the unfortunate without flinching in the face of danger and hardship, naming the Red Cross and several relief bodies among them.
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America
Pollab
United States
American Red Crom
Amwertean Relief Administration
Young Women's
Christies Association
Young Men's Christan Association
Fund For European Children
American Communesion For
Joint Distribution Committee
Perfectly Frank and Ruthie at the Park
Aunt Nellie and her Dera take Ruth to the park to entertain her. They stay by her side for nearly an hour as Hoth creates one slide after another. Justie tries a facetious remark about the bow. Ruthie watches with concern and Ruth answers softly about Nellie.
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Nellie
Dera
Ruth
Hoth
Justie
Ruthie
Deal Justly With Children Juvenile Courts Spread
United States example in Juvenile courts influences Europe Spain adopts a modern view that delinquent children are victims of adverse conditions. Spanish law uses a non bench judge with two advisory members. Privacy enforced, press restricted. Chicago founded the first in 1899, followed by England France Belgium and others.
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United States
Europe
Spain
America
Children's Bureau
United States Department of Tabor
Commission For the Protection of
Chicago
Frst
Engl
France
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Switzery
Germany
Mussia
Austria
Hungary
Navipendulum Tests Ship Rolling For Sea Stability
The navipendulum is an experimental device to study ship roll by coupling a wave surface imitation plate with a peculiarly shaped pendulum. By adjusting artificial resistance, it can simulate different vessels. It has been used to analyze the Hallan battleships and other ships.
Do Well Without Meat Shows World Ration Gap
The passage notes that global meat intake is about 39 pounds per person annually, far below the 180 pounds per person typical in Australia and America and the roughly 120 pounds in England. It argues underfed continents in Asia and Africa would still function well compared with Europe or the U S, even with limited meat.
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Asia
Africa
Europe
America
Critic warns oil use a crime amid dwindling supply
Dr White of the United States Geological Survey calls oil use under boilers a crime as supply falls in the U S and abroad. He warns a serious problem looms for obtaining enough lubricant, crucial to business.
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Dr. White
United States Geological Survey
United States
Symbolic meanings of animals in old almanac lore
The excerpt assigns fixed traits to animals: ant frugality and provision. Heart temper and uneautbness. bull straightforward want. bull dog pertinacity. butterfly sportiveness and living in pleasure. dove innocence and barnlereness. fox cunning and artifice. gowse concert and folly. grasshopper old age and the rule obstinacy. owl wisdom. peacock pride. swan grace.
Building a Concrete House Walls with Central Air Space
An English engineer crafts a one piece concrete house by erecting a central core slab and raising the outer mold as concrete is poured. This method creates a hollow central air space within the walls, offering a primitive form of insulated construction and rapid assembly.
Tailor shop ad and welding services at Main and Park
General Machinists Taylor and Taylor offer auto repair, machine and acetylene welding. Wilks advertises ready to wear suits, patterns from fifteen dollars. Cleaners and tailors push services and a prompt, practical message to see Wilks.
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Taylor & Taylor Corner
Main and
Park Avenue
Leself
Wilks
Writ of attachment in Idaho district court action
In Twin Falls county district court Reichers sues against J L Irda for 913.52. A writ of attachment was issued March 29 1921 attaching defendant property. Clerk Siggins Deputy Bowen notice dated March 29 and final publication April 14 1821.
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Idaho
Twin Falls County
Reichers
J. L. Irda
Siggins
C. L. Bowen
Frank L. Stephan
Chas. A. North
Platetitt
Pinal
King Young Returns to Help Family in Filer
King Young returns to assist his mother Mrs. 8. Young in settling into their Fifth Street home. He has no immediate plans beyond helping the family. King recently came back from Denver, Colorado, where he had lived since October 6.
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Walter Scott
Napoleon
Europe
Scott
Hotus
Ivathoe
Perth
Robert Shelton Mackenzie
8. Young
Fifth Street
Youngs
King Young
Filer Tureday
Denver
Colorado
Mr. Young Dax
Colorado City
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