Lilienfeld and the Tubes That Sparked X Rays History
Scientist Wilhelm Lilienfeld discussed in New York his experiments with gas and cold cathode tubes that emit X rays. He outlined principles of electron emission, vacuum tubes, and a method using sharp-edged cathodes to pull electrons, noting broader uses in amplifiers and electromagnetic devices beyond X-ray production. He credited Coolidge for later vacuum-tube advances and described the shift from heated to cold cathode approaches.
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New. York
Roentrenology
Roexiger
BBC
Tultua Lillienfeld
Fanigo
Lilienfeld
New Yorks
Roy
Hutton
Coolidge
Lay Bandit Gardner Faces Skull Surgery Plan
Tacoma, Wush-Roy Gard ner, mall train robber, to the federal penitentiary after two sensational escapes from Bunks, may be operated on to reform by Mother McCall, a Department of Justice agent. Gardner spoke to Mrs Call claiming potential X-ray guidance from Los Angeles as part of a psychiatric and medical debate on reducing criminal tendencies.
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Tacoma
Wush
Roy Gardner
Federal
Mother McColl
Department of Justice
Ife Goi
Gardner
Mee Call
McCall
Tioa
Los Angeles
Afghanistan envoy signals shift in isolation policy
Washington dispatches describe an Afghan envoy seeking recognition and diplomatic ties with the United States, signaling a possible relaxation of the Amir’s rigid isolation. The piece outlines Afghanistan’s secretive governance, strict foreign contact limits, and the Amir’s personal control over religion, commerce, and the state press, amid broader imperial rivalries.
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Washington
Afghanistan
United States
National Geographic
Society
Simpich
Janil Mirza
Sla
Lhasa
Personal Income Taxes Rise Sharply in 1919 National Totals
A Preliminary Internal Revenue report shows 6,488,700 returns filed in 1919, with net income totaling about 18.85 billion dollars and total tax revenue surpassing 1.2 billion. New York filed the most returns and accounted for roughly 17.8 percent of net income, while average net income per return reached 4,724.03 dollars and the average tax paid was 299.08 dollars.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Clal
New-York
New York
Small Regular Army in Time of Peace
President Haardtig outlines a reorganization to expand the National Guard and reserve corps into ready forces. Secretary Weeks directs deployment of all military resources to train and develop citizen soldiers, keeping regular army skeletons minimal while officers are assigned to training and expansion efforts. The law will place units by territory and fund training, aiming for a fully prepared force with seasoned officers guiding the process.
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Haardtig
Tone
Vereting
Britt
National Guard
Congress
Reserve Corps
Uha
Cho New Thy
Hue
Turmoil in Kentucky House Fight Turns Violent
A chaotic confrontation erupts between Keb dolingon of Kentucky and Charles A. Bryan during a Bergstidl inquiry. Witness Jay Brand resists questioning while a striking sequence leads to Johnson being restrained by spectators and lawmakers. A Maine representative and others attempt to calm the scene as cries of punishment echo.
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Tiovant Hostilithen
Johngin
Johnena
Hla
Mudamn
Marlnea
Monowilio
Johnson
Jahasan
Need of Navy Now Airplane Carriers Urged in Navy Debate
A naval officer called for immediate construction of airplane carriers to counter heavy bombing and protect battleships. Advocates argue carriers are essential for national defense, while some lawmakers resist due to cost and strategic risks. An estimate cites a carrier program at 28.2 million dollars per unit.
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Dafonne
National iWefense
Autalone
United
States
Sant Netlov
Patents and hunters reshape a tense wildlife survey
A government biological survey notes four hundred to five hundred hunters bagging wolves coyotes and lynxes in western regions. The report highlights wildlife loss affecting livestock, with timber, canals, and ranch areas cited as impacted by hunting trends.
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Brres Bretween
Bohenty
Swamp-Root for Kidney Ailments Advertisement
Historic ad copy touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney, bladder, and urinary issues. It urges immediate use, offers bottle sizes, and invites readers to request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co in Hinghamton New York. It emphasizes gentleness and vegetable roots, with purchase through drug stores.
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Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Hinghamton
Inventions Aim at Easier Teeth Cleaning
An unclear report describes a new toothbrush design claiming to reduce inconvenience and improve brushing. It mentions a mechanism on the handle to dispense toothpaste from the tube, suggesting a smoother action and better use of paste.
Retirement Ads Mention Old World Apothecary Terms
A fragmented advertisement notes retirement to Oe bot wide of Cuthora Soup and mentions Guthoura for Sore Handa Aoak Wands. It references ointment removal with сан paper and notes Olntment and Teleym are used for toilet purposes.
Fragmented OCR Shows Political Ballot Box Questioning
An unclear OCR passage hints at a controversial scene where characters discuss a ballot box and a political job. The text mentions a young person in a Y-cut bow and short skirt, with dialogue suggesting tension about a vote or appointment and a response about influencing the ballot. The fragment lacks clear names or places.
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