Spark Plugs Power Roosevelt Endurance Record Drive
Champion Spark Plug officials hail the Roosevelt straight eight’s 440 hour 30 minute non-stop run on the Indianapolis Speedway as proof of plug durability and engine reliability. The stock car used Champion No 4 plugs with no stops, fuel or otherwise, and the performance marks a milestone in spark plug design and heat dissipation.
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Spark Plug Company
Roosevelt
Indianapolis Speedway
Indianapolis
R. A. Stranahan
Champion
Nottingham Millionaire Bets on Derby Prison Speculation
Sir Albert Ball of Nottingham buys the Derby prison built in 1826 for about $1.63 million. He views it as valuable property that could be converted into a factory or engineering works and says he is ready to consider offers after minor alterations.
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Plymouth
Chrysler
Carl Breer
Nottingham
England
Sir Albert Ball
Albert
Derby
Divers Use Suits To Extend Underwater Work Time
Without diving suits the best divers can stay under water about one and one third minutes. With a diver's suit the diver can work under water from five to six hours.
One Ton Of Wood Pulp Makes Three Acres Of Paper
A historical note states that one ton of wood pulp yields enough material for three acres of paper, illustrating early efficiency estimates in the paper-making process.
Deep Sea Rodeo Attracts Dixie Anglers To Fort Gaines
Alabama's first deep sea rodeo will run three days from August 26 off Fort Gaines. Veteran seamen, sportsmen, and fishermen will compete. Sponsored by the Alabama game and fisheries department to showcase the state's vast fish resources including tarpon and freshwater game.
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Fort Gaines
Ala
Old Fort
Alabama
Alabama Game and Fisheries Department
Seed production counts of various plants prompt comparison
The text states seed yields per year for radish about 19 900, tobacco 360 000, and false flax 720 000, noting large variation in production scales across species.
Thea Cow Revered as Red Animal in India
Thea cow is described as a red animal worshiped in India reflecting cultural reverence for bovines.
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Thea
R Red
India
Unlikely Hoover Will Cut Army Expenses Significantly
Washington dispatch notes strong opposition from service organizations and army officers to major reductions. The Hoover plan faces congressional resistance and reports of salary increases complicate the push for economy. Army estimates alone project about $38,000 in raises, hindering cuts.
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Robert M. Lynn Washington
Hoover
White House
Washington
Army
Navy
Congress
Secretary Good
House
Senate
Secretary of War
Edison and Ford share the Chautauqua stage in memory ceremony
The article notes Edison and Ford at Chautauqua New York honoring Lewis Miller co founder of the Chautauqua Institution. It mentions attendees including Arthur E Beston and Adolph S Ochs and references a meet of public figures and youth participants during a summer education program.
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Thomas A. Edison
Henry Ford
Chautauqua
N. Y
Little Charles Darrow
Ford
Little Charles Beston
Nancy Miller
Edison
Arthur E. Beston
Chautauqua Institution
Adolph S. Ochs
New York Times
Lewis Miller
Chautaugia Institution
Lovette Beauty Shoppe Ad for Eugene and Keen Waves
Lovette Beauty Shoppe in West End offers Eugene Permanent Waves at 7 and 9 dollars and Keen Waves at 6 and 8 dollars. Phone number 2327 listed for appointments.
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Eugene
Lovette
West End
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Sir Albert
Rodio
DIXIE
Essex Vse Coreecescee
Essex
Essex the Challenger
DOVER
Jefferson Motor CO
South Wrenn
Congo
Coast Guard
Public Health Service
Coast Geodetic Survey
New York City
United States
New York
Via
Southern Railway System
High Point, N. O
Crescent Limited
New Fisher Filing
Fisher
Buick
Buick Motor Company
Flint
Michigan
General Motors
Canadian
MclLaughlin-Buick
Oshawa
Geo. W. Lowe, Inc
Willowbrook
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