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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
8
A boat on the Danube near Vienna was controlled from the bank by wireless electricity without any crew. It used a storage battery for motive power and could move, steer, ring bells, raise flags, light signals, and fire guns. The system showed promise despite hesitations in response and limited range, marking an early development in remote control technology.
An Ohio inventor devised a wheel mounted step-ladder attachment. Metal sockets fit the ladder fronts and extensions hold small wheels. Pivoted cross braces connect to wheel spindles and rear standards, allowing easy movement without sacrificing stability.
A 40 gallon galvanized water tank uses an inside electric heater consuming half unit per hour to remain hot 24 hours a day. In Vancouver area, a 8200 foot submarine cable relaying project completed shore landing in 4 hours 15 minutes despite expected difficulties. Chicago tests a speaking clock linked to telephone center inquiries due to high subscriber dependence.
A New England manufacturer has perfected an aeroplane lighting system with a 20 pound dynamo. It promises safer night flying and improved visibility for aircraft operations.
The Rev. Geo H. Trinkle reports strong Sunday services with good attendance and music. Otterbein meetings closed with five new members. A Christian Endeavor Society will organize Tuesday and special services begin January 4 with the pastor in charge.
In the morning, all who do not go elsewhere to worship are invited to attend all our services. The notice emphasizes inclusive participation and broad invitation for the community to worship together.
Sunday school at 9 30 Rev C S Davisson to preach next Sunday morning Ladies Aid to meet at Miss Pearl Thomas home this Wednesday Services held every Sunday morning.
Rev H C Beckett preaches at regular Sunday school hour. Mrs Ed McConnell and daughter Fanny visit Kokomo. Post cards and Gift Books sale recommended. Mrs F H Thomas Mrs H H Miller and Forest visit relatives in Swayzee. Dalton Turley and wife return to Independence Iowa after visiting Elias Turley and wife. Odd Fellows Lodge elects Noble Grand Ray Peck and officers for the term: Vice Grand Lyle Brown Secretary Aaron Robertson Fin Sec John Bitler Treasurer Lon McClain Trustee Henry Hubler.
H E McFarland pastor. church notes show Thursday evening prayer hour. Next Sunday Sunday School at 9 30 led by J W Wood Superintendent. Preaching at 10 30 and 7 with a Christmas service.
Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio reports his children improved during severe croup attacks after using Dr King s New Discovery. The ad claims it relieves croup coughs and colds and promotes home use with bottles priced 50 cents and 1 dollar at Galveston Drug Co.
A brief exchange imagines a boy asking if George Washington never told a lie and suggesting Martha Washington always accompanied him on his outings, prompting a family reflection on honesty.
J Ogden Armour defended packing house methods at a Chicago luncheon stating meat is now more wholesome thanks to pork producers. In town, Miss Mary Thomas visited Kokomo. Mrs Emma McGriff hosted a surprise birthday dinner with Dan Foy and families Frank Poor and families Win Platt and families Orville Platt and families Kid Goldsberry and families Hershal Williams and wives Win Matkins and wives Otto Goldsberry and families Chas Tilley and wives Sim Goldsberry and wives. An excellent dinner was served and all attendees enjoyed the occasion.
A pleasant surprise dinner was given at her home on Thursday for Mrs. F H Thomas birthday anniversary. Attending were Percy Copeland and family Mrs. Elmer Tyner and daughter C F Thomas and wife Mrs. Chas Stewart Miss Mary Thomas Mrs Filsie Miller and son Forest.
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