Helium as substitute for hydrogen urged for dirigibles
A historical note discusses Van R, a former director, urging intensified research into helium production for airships. It covers early investigations, government funding, and partial success with several processes, highlighting helium’s strategic value for dirigibles and balloons amid prior disasters.
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van R. Monfiling
United Bidtes Bureau
American Petroleum Institute
Hull
Afanning
Army
Navy
Interor
Congress
Yain
Surviving Grandchild of Signer Honored in Newport
The Newport woman Miss Dilery born April 8, 1884 and long known as the last surviving grandchild of a signer of the Declaration of Independence. She and her sister Mary never married and lived for years in the Hilary homestead on Thames Street, a house now gone. The Newport chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is named after this signer.
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Newport
Heartetta
Channing Dilery
Iaat
Eigner
Sha $S
William Dilery
Misa’ Dilery
Mary
Hilary
Thames Street
Eimner
New Aviation Terms Fixed by National Advisory Committee
The National Advisory Committee approved standardized aviation terms for official use by the army and navy. It replaces outdated words with 'airplane' and 'seaplane' and categorizes craft as aerostats and airplanes, detailing new terms and definitions for pilots, aircraft components, and maneuvers.
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National Advisory Committee
Aare
Fhautica Comptiéa
Washington
Pationnal Advisory Committee
Amd
Heliecopter
Antreragt
Bour
Owen
Better Roads Better Roads No One Type of Road Best
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture, this article explains that there is a suitable road type for every traffic, and local materials and conditions drive choices. It notes that earth and gravel roads dominate mileage while more expensive types account for a smaller share of miles and funds. It highlights state and federal roles in road type decisions and cost efficiency.
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United States
Nevaia
Thake
Dakotas
Far West
State Highways Department
Bureau of Public Roads
State Department
Bureau of Public
Motor Driven Road Builder and Grader Introduced
A new four motor driven one man road building and grading machine from Homewhat promises rapid work. It uses endless conveyors carried by adjustable booms to move dirt from road edges to the center, shaping a crown as it travels. At 200 feet a minute it can smooth a road width of 80 feet and, under normal use, lay a new road at one to two miles per hour whereas hand surfacing and dragging run two to ten miles per hour.
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Mid West
First Turnpike Built The First Turnpike in the United States
The first turnpike in the United States connected Lancaster California and Philadelphia. The federal government allocates 12,000,000 dollars for road construction nationwide, with emphasis on western districts.
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Trst
United States
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Lincoln Highway Repaired with Expanded Surface Grade
Forty miles of the Lincoln Highway's 445 mile stretch toward Wyoming receive a new boulevard style surface. Crews lay polished granite and a wide cement foot path, enhancing durability and travel comfort along the route.
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Wyoming
Ambiguous Route Plan In Canada Stirs Construction Talk
An unclear report notes a modern route under construction in Canada at a cost cited as dollars or more, with references to prairie routes and trails. The fragmentary text mentions improvements and timing but lacks concrete figures or entities.
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Ganaifa
Canada
Construction of Henhouse from Agricultural Guidance
Prepared by the United Bantas Department of Agriculture outlines essential poultry housing. It emphasizes ample fresh air, dryness, sunlight, and manageable space. It covers site location, drainage, flock size planning, roost dimensions, nest placement, and cost considerations for varied climates and colony systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Bantas Department of Agriculture
Maine
Texaa
California
Ruuere
Honaing
Poultry House Construction and Nesting Details
Advice on building poultry houses with concrete and wood, noting nest dimensions 12 to 14 inches square and 12 to 10 inches high with a 4 inch high open side strip. Recommends perches, nest spacing, and materials for insulation, including concrete blocks and tile enclosures. Mentions suitability for incubator cells and ventilation, warns against wall shrinkage in wood structures.
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Farmera
United States
Dapartment of Agriculture
Enilow
Minken
Very
Vila
Walla
Limited market for geese and georgia poultry
The market for geese and georgia poultry is limited, a fact noted by specialists in the United States Department of Agriculture. They say prospective raisers should consider this before starting, as diamond and wide prices are generally favorable only in large scale fattening sections.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Wonderful Weight Gain Reported by Tennessee Woman
Miss Liltue Davie of Chattanooga reports dramatic weight gain after starting Tanlac from Dr Ettie Bettie Gos City Inn. She says her appetite, digestion, and complexion improved, and blindness of stomach trouble, rheumatism, and thinness resolved. Tanlac sold by leading druggists everywhere.
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Tanise
Liltue Davie
Chattanooga
Tenn
Lena
No Argument on Monkeys Descent Sparks Family Tree Clash
An exchange questions whether humans are discerned from monkeys with a sharp retort about family lineage. The dialogue hints at a local dispute or debate between two figures, reflecting strained conversations in a historical journal.
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Taree
Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Advertised Kidney Remedy
A historical advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney, liver and bladder remedy. It claims sworn testimonials show it meets most wishes, neutralizes uric acid, and relieves rheumatism. Sample bottles offered by mail for ten cents with newspaper mention. Large and medium bottles sold at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
The Dog and the Cat Penny Question
A fragmented verse scene presents a quizzical exchange about pennies and wives, with phrases including Has your wife any penny and Yea, tut Tor not one of them, Detroit Wree Presa suggesting a local dialect flavor or misread text from a historical publication.
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Detroit
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